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Mon, 24 May 1999
WB loan delay hints at rising distrust of government
WB loan delay hints at rising distrust of government JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank's delaying of US$1.1 billion in loan disbursement for Indonesia indicates increasing international concern over aid abuse by government officials, analysts have said.
Mon, 24 May 1999
EU investment in RP can go up but changes needed
EU investment in RP can go up but changes needed MANILA (AFP): European Union (EU) investment in the Philippines is ready to shoot up but measures are needed to improve the business environment, business leaders said in presentation papers released Saturday.
Mon, 24 May 1999
Fed issues consent order against Riady
Fed issues consent order against Riady WASHINGTON (Dow Jones): The Federal Reserve issued a consent order Friday against BOT Corp. and Indonesian businessman James Riady for their role in the acquisition of Lippo Bank of Los Angeles.
Mon, 24 May 1999
Irian Jaya to get 10,000 more civil servants: Official
Irian Jaya to get 10,000 more civil servants: Official JAKARTA (JP): The central government plans to recruit 10,000 new civil servants in Irian Jaya following the planned division of the province into three provinces, an official at the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Saturday.
Mon, 24 May 1999
Agenda
Agenda JAKARTA: Monday will see nine parties campaigning in Jakarta: the Golkar Party, the New Masyumi Party, the PNI-Massa Marhaen Party, the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), the United Party (PP), the Indonesian Democratic Union Party (PUDI), the National Labor Party (PBN), the People's...
Mon, 24 May 1999
Amien lands in rice field
Amien lands in rice field KENDAL, Central Java: A helicopter transporting chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Amien Rais landed Sunday in Kendal regency in a rice field before addressing a campaign at the Sembongsari soccer field.
Mon, 24 May 1999
Free goods from PKP
Free goods from PKP MEDAN, North Sumatra: Free basic needs were available at the campaign site of the Justice and Unity Party (PKP) at the youth center here. Executives of the local branch said this was their own initiative and not based on instructions of their headquarters.
Mon, 24 May 1999
Former Bank DKI boss denies diploma doubt
Former Bank DKI boss denies diploma doubt JAKARTA (JP): Former marketing and credit director of city- owned Bank DKI, Siti Aisyah Margareth Rose Harahap, who was fired on May 7 by city governor Sutiyoso, has denied the latter's allegation that she used a fake university degree for the job.
Mon, 24 May 1999
Where have all the Golkar flags gone?
Where have all the Golkar flags gone? JAKARTA: Banners, flags and posters of political parties campaigning for the elections are seen in every corner of the city, but not many belong to Golkar.Is it because Golkar lacks funds to produce the attributes? Apparently not.
Mon, 24 May 1999
PNG defense chief visits Irian Jaya
PNG defense chief visits Irian Jaya JAYAPURA: Papua New Guinea armed forces commander Brig. Gen. Jerry Singgirok and his seven-member entourage arrived on Friday afternoon at the small village of Wutung on the Indonesia-PNG border for a three-day visit here.
Mon, 24 May 1999
A new political alliance
A new political alliance Golkar's recent nomination of the care-taker head of state, B.J. Habibie, as its presidential candidate has seriously disenchanted all reform-minded political parties.Although the decision was predicted by many -- since Golkar still operates like the political machine of...
Mon, 24 May 1999
PKB gets a boost
PKB gets a boost SURABAYA: The campaign of the National Awakening Party (PKB) got a boost from a Chinese Indonesian who stressed the party's program of protection against all diverse groups."My goal to join this party is to end discrimination in society," Tan Pipit, 33, said as quoted by Antara.
Mon, 24 May 1999
Share buy back awaits economic recovery
Share buy back awaits economic recovery JAKARTA (JP): Buying back shares is not popular among companies listed on the local stock exchange even though many of the companies' shares are undervalued.Securities analysts said listed companies with undervalued share prices and good fundamentals...
Sun, 23 May 1999
Cultural activists revive Javanese ancient spirit
Cultural activists revive Javanese ancient spiritBy M. Achadi YOGYAKARTA (JP): On top of Bukit Seribu, about three kilometers south of the famed Prambanan Temple, lies a unique historical site -- the Boko Palace complex. Relics within the complex include temples, gates, forts and heaps of rocks.
Sun, 23 May 1999
Two injured in brawl among supporters
Two injured in brawl among supporters SEMARANG: At least two people were injured and two shops and a motorcycle were damaged in a clash between supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and those of Golkar in Pati regency, Central Java.
Sun, 23 May 1999
PAN, PBB, PK campaigns go smoothly
PAN, PBB, PK campaigns go smoothly JAKARTA (JP): The campaigning of the three major parties here on Saturday remained peaceful and orderly, despite street rallies involving thousands of people.The supporters of the National Mandate Party (PAN), the Justice Party (PK) and the Crescent Star Party...
Sun, 23 May 1999
Safe Golkar, PBB rallies held
Safe Golkar, PBB rallies held BOGOR, West Java: Thousands of Golkar supporters held their rally safely on Saturday, despite previous threats on party leaders against continuing with the campaign.Campaigning was held in two different sites, Mekarwangi village and Sindangsari field in Tanah Baru...
Sun, 23 May 1999
Chinese-Indonesians stream into Padang with fears of unrest
Chinese-Indonesians stream into Padang with fears of unrest PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): Hundreds of Chinese-Indonesians, worried about being targeted in another bout of racial riots in Jakarta and Medan, have been arriving in this province.Their numbers have been on the rise over the past week.
Sun, 23 May 1999
Teater Sae's 'Hamlet' depicts country's tragic downfall
Teater Sae's 'Hamlet' depicts country's tragic downfallBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): After a five-year absence from the local theater stage, Teater Sae decided to present its newest production, a tragedy of politics, out of concern for the country's chaotic social, economical and political...
Sun, 23 May 1999
PAN to expand alliance with Islamic parties
PAN to expand alliance with Islamic parties JAKARTA (JP): The National Mandate Party (PAN) is seeking to expand its alliance with other Islamic parties in order to win more votes and block conservative groups, deputy chairman A.M. Fatwa said here on Saturday.
Sun, 23 May 1999
Youth fashion trends in Jakarta
Youth fashion trends in JakartaBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): Maharani Djody, 19, a sixth semester student at the University of Indonesia's School of Law, is not only preoccupied with books. The presenter of the youth program Ekspresi on Indosiar television station, known as Rani among friends and...
Sun, 23 May 1999
Estimated Monthly Government Loss Due to Illegal Imports
Estimated Monthly Government Loss Due to Illegal ImportsProduct Illegal/Avoid Average Duties Government In RPTax Price Tax loss in US$ (Million) Est. Q'TY ------------------------------------------------------------------------Video CD 25,000 US$60 50% 750,000 6,000.
Sun, 23 May 1999
No Indonesia shuttlers in semifinals
No Indonesia shuttlers in semifinalsBy Primastuti Handayani COPENHAGEN (JP): None of Indonesia's shuttlers reached the semifinals of the World Championships at Brondby Hall on Friday. This is the worst and the most humiliating results since the biennial championships was first staged in 1977 in...
Sun, 23 May 1999
PPP takes advantage of Time report
PPP takes advantage of Time report MEDAN, North Sumatra: Politicians took advantage of a Time magazine report alleging that the Soehartos own a fortune of US$15 billion, promising a serious investigation into the issue should their parties win.
Sun, 23 May 1999
Combating smuggled imported products
Combating smuggled imported products JAKARTA (JP): The main gateways through which electronic products illegal enter Indonesia are Jakarta, Medan, Batam and Surabaya. However, illegal products can be found almost everywhere in Indonesia.
Sun, 23 May 1999
ASEAN waters to become playground
ASEAN waters to become playground SINGAPORE (DPA): An ambitious plan to turn the waters around the ASEAN countries into a regional marine playground will be boosted by a three-month expedition to Indonesia, an organizer said Thursday.
Sun, 23 May 1999
A reflection of May 1998
A reflection of May 1998Ghosts of the past wander restlessly in a land that is still wet with tears and blood Searching for dark souls who are responsible for their anguish They watch monsters hiding behind angelic faces with their cunning smiles They sigh with desperation and hopelessnessThey try...
Sun, 23 May 1999
Kagama serves cheap lunch for the needy and students
Kagama serves cheap lunch for the needy and studentsBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): Would you expect to have lunch for only Rp 500 (about 6 US cents) especially at a time of crisis like this? Come to Yogyakarta and you'll get it.
Sun, 23 May 1999
Legal experts divided on 'Soeharto Inc.' lawsuit
Legal experts divided on 'Soeharto Inc.' lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): Legal experts are divided on whether former president Soeharto should sue Time magazine in the Unites States or in Indonesia over its Soeharto Inc. cover story.
Sun, 23 May 1999
MKGR Party courts drag queens
MKGR Party courts drag queens PALU, Central Sulawesi: The MKGR Party's promises to raise the dignity of marginalized people has won the hearts and minds of local drag queens.The party led by Mien Sugandhi, former minister of women's affairs renown for her thick Javanese accent, told transvestites...
Sun, 23 May 1999
Aceh, W. Kalimantan remain tense ahead of elections
Aceh, W. Kalimantan remain tense ahead of elections BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Tension is smoldering over Aceh and West Kalimantan with election day only two weeks away.In Aceh on Saturday, over 1,000 villagers spent their seventh day holed up at the Darul Istiqamah mosque in Pidie.
Sun, 23 May 1999
Hockey association has new chief
Hockey association has new chief JAKARTA (JP): Primadi Tabrani was elected chairman of the Indonesian Hockey Association (PHSI) for the 1999-2003 term replacing Rajkumar Singh, Antara reported on Friday.
Sun, 23 May 1999
PK campaigns with free medical service
PK campaigns with free medical service MEDAN, North Sumatra: The local chapter of the Justice Party (PK) has substituted street rallies with holding free medical services in a number of sites across the city, attracting hundreds of poor people.
Sun, 23 May 1999
Flower arrangements take unique twist
Flower arrangements take unique twist JAKARTA (JP): Arranging flowers turns out to be not as simple as it seems. It's more than preparing flowers, putting them in a vase and arranging them a bit here and a bit there.According to flower designer Hervia S.
Sun, 23 May 1999
Caption
Caption Correction: Captions of the two pictures exhibited respectively at the French Cultural Center and at the Erasmus Huis in Jakarta were accidentally reversed.We regret the error. -- Editor
Sun, 23 May 1999
Major CBU Electronic Import Duties/Tax
Major CBU Electronic Import Duties/Tax--------------------------------------------------------------- Product Custom Duty Luxury Tax VAT --------------------------------------------------------------- Television - CBU 20% 14-20" = 10%...
Sun, 23 May 1999
Painting hobby helps teacher survive crisis
Painting hobby helps teacher survive crisisBy Agus Maryono PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Like most teachers at state schools, Sutjipto finds it hard to make ends meet on his monthly salary. But "necessity is the mother of invention", as the saying goes. So, he looked for other ways to survive.
Sun, 23 May 1999
An insult to politicians
An insult to politicians It is difficult to tell from the strident and abrasive tone of Hilde May's letter of May 19 whether the writer is for or against Megawati. Perhaps in Germany, Hilde finds it necessary to verbally abuse and insult politicians in order to get the necessary results, but in...
Sun, 23 May 1999
Local electronics market undercut by illegal imports
Local electronics market undercut by illegal importsBy Stefanus Indrayana JAKARTA (JP): Fauzie complained about the price of a Videocassette Disk (VCD) Player he bought at an established electronics store. For a well-known brand of Toshiba VCD player, series 910K, he paid Rp 1,375,000.
Sun, 23 May 1999
More Golkar flag burning reported
More Golkar flag burning reported PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Hundreds of Golkar's yellow flags have gone missing since Friday, including dozens which were pulled down in passing by PDI Perjuangan supporters cruising local streets on motorcycles and other vehicles on Saturday.
Sun, 23 May 1999
UN 'not consulted' over change to East Timor vote
UN 'not consulted' over change to East Timor vote JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations (UN) was "not consulted" on the change of date for a referendum on the future of East Timor already announced by the Indonesian government, a UN spokesman said on Friday (Saturday, Jakarta time) from UN headquarters...
Sun, 23 May 1999
Some ballots spoiled, some found in Deli river
Some ballots spoiled, some found in Deli river JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of the more than 550,000 ballots received by the Blora regency elections committee in East Java were faulty, while six bags of ballots were found at the bottom of the Deli River in Labuhan Batu, North Sumatra.
Sun, 23 May 1999
Express train kills three
Express train kills three JAKARTA (JP): A 35-year-old woman, her son and her niece were fatally hit by an express train at the railway tracks near Lenteng Agung railway station in South Jakarta on Friday evening.
Sun, 23 May 1999
Stocking up in panic-buy mood, ah, what an experience
Stocking up in panic-buy mood, ah, what an experience JAKARTA (JP): That awful sinking feeling came over me when I read recently that people are stocking up on food in case the distribution network seizes up during the election period.Panic-buying is no joke.
Sun, 23 May 1999
Anisah sells cosmetics well in KL
Anisah sells cosmetics well in KL SURABAYA (Antara): Anisah Umar, an Indonesian from Cirebon, West Java, has successfully developed a cosmetics and skin care business in Malaysia.Though in her 40s, she looks younger than her age and she swears this is because she takes good care of her skin with...
Sun, 23 May 1999
Murray to sing for Murba Party
Murray to sing for Murba Party PADANG, West Sumatra: The local chapter of the Murba Party, an underdog in next month's poll, is to hold a murray bird singing contest to win public sympathy.Sjofia Dasril, secretary to the party chapter, said on Saturday the contest, to be held from May 28 to June 4,...
Sun, 23 May 1999
'Wong cilik' is all wrong
'Wong cilik' is all wrong I would like to draw your attention to an error in the article titled Celebrities all doing their bit for democracy, which appeared on page 3 of your May 20, 1999, edition.Overall, the quotations attributed to me in that article are accurate and well translated.
Sat, 22 May 1999
Indonesia names soccer squad for 20th SEA Games
Indonesia names soccer squad for 20th SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesia Soccer Federation (PSSI) announced on Friday the names of the 23 players to compete for the country in the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam in August.
Sat, 22 May 1999
Arts performance breaks out at rally
Arts performance breaks out at rally BANDUNG: Poor preparation left a planned campaign rally at Saparua sports hall here on Thursday without any campaigners, but the crowd did not go home disappointed.No executives from the Umat Awakening Party (PKU) appeared to address the hundreds of people who...
Sat, 22 May 1999
ARCO's deal with Circle questioned
ARCO's deal with Circle questioned JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Friday it would question the Indonesian unit of American oil and gas company Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) over the transportation and logistics contracts it awarded to American service company Circle...