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Sat, 19 Jun 1999
AS Hikam's warning
AS Hikam's warningFrom Rakyat MerdekaIt is interesting to take note of the warning given by Mr. AS Hikam in Rakyat Merdeka daily of June 9, 1999. Hats off to Mr. Hikam for his willingness as a political scientist to apply his expert knowledge for the establishment of a public life characterized by...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
C. Java districts could merge
C. Java districts could merge SEMARANG, Central Java: As many as 10 districts in Central Java could be merged under a new law on regional autonomy.The districts of Pekalongan, Semarang, Cilacap, Rembang, Grobogan, Karanganyar, Magelang, Salatiga, Wonosobo and Purworejo could be merged with other...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Malaysia casts wary eye on Indonesia vote
Malaysia casts wary eye on Indonesia voteBy Nelson Graves KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): A woman leads the opposition to victory over the party which has governed the nation for decades.That's a dream for millions of Indonesians but a nightmare for those in Malaysia's dominant party.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Forex reserves slide to $15.80 billion
Forex reserves slide to $15.80 billion JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's net foreign exchange reserves declined US$88.8 million to $15.80 billion in the week ending June 15, compared to the previous week's level of $15.89 billion.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Basketball, rock concert at Istora
Basketball, rock concert at Istora JAKARTA (JP): Basketball fans are invited to watch a tournament featuring 15 players currently preparing for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and rock music groups on June 27 at 4 p.m. at Senayan indoor stadium (Istora) here.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Violation charges prolong end to ballot count
Violation charges prolong end to ballot count JAKARTA (JP): Many harried provincial elections committees have moved back the completion of their vote counts from June 17 deadline to June 21, citing technical complications or controversy over alleged violations.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Cibogo residents angry over high-voltage tower
Cibogo residents angry over high-voltage tower TANGERANG (JP): Scores of Cibogo villagers from Kelapa Dua, Curug, Tangerang, on Friday gathered at the construction site of a high-voltage tower being erected near their village and demanded state-owned electricity company PLN move the tower to...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
East Timor rival factions sign pact
East Timor rival factions sign pact JAKARTA (JP): East Timor's rival factions signed a disarmament agreement at the Ministry of Justice here on Friday, as the United Nations mission in the troubled territory accused the Indonesian Military of helping militia groups intimidate villagers and assault...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Traders ask for compensation
Traders ask for compensation BOGOR (JP): At least 1,200 traders of Pasar Kembang market have asked the management of the Ramayana department store, also located there, to be responsible for the 1996 fire which gutted the market.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Students demand poll result announcements be postponed
Students demand poll result announcements be postponed JAKARTA (JP): The announcement of the official final results of the general election should be delayed until a guarantee can be obtained that all reported claims of poll violations will be settled, a leading student group says.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
We didn't find human head in suspect's house: Police
We didn't find human head in suspect's house: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police have temporarily halted investigating a Cipondoh resident in Tangerang for alleged drug possession while the suspect, a chronic diabetic sufferer, receives treatment at Soekanto Police Hospital, an officer said on Friday.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Investors give cold shoulder to Kramat Tunggak conversion
Investors give cold shoulder to Kramat Tunggak conversion JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is keeping a standing invitation open for investors to convert the Kramat Tunggak red- light district in North Jakarta into a shopping complex, an official of the city social services agency said on...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Defending low fare airlines
Defending low fare airlines Regarding Mr. Sawrey-Cookson's letter published on June 16, I would like to point out a few facts that Mr. Sawrey-Cookson should take into account next time he flies the hideous flight from Jakarta to London.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Disabled cop fights for compensation
Disabled cop fights for compensation JAKARTA (JP): A retired police officer, left physically disabled from an act of retaliation allegedly committed by Army personnel, began a hunger strike on Friday to demand the National Police help cover his medical costs.First Sgt.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Officials pressing vendors for payoffs
Officials pressing vendors for payoffs JAKARTA (JP): A city official has deplored the rampant collection of fees from unregistered street vendors by city administration officials, terming it "a crime".Chrisman Siregar of the Central Jakarta public order office warned on Thursday that any officer...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Language barriers can be used to keep power
Language barriers can be used to keep powerBy Sam Wright This is the second of two articles on the role of foreign languages in Indonesian history. JAKARTA (JP): In this postcolonial world, the fracturing of Indonesian society through conflicting language demands, continues.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Six escape from Magelang prison
Six escape from Magelang prison MAGELANG, Central Java: Police in the Magelang area have launched a manhunt for six convicts who escaped from a prison here on Thursday night."We have coordinated and contacted all police stations in Central Java," Magelang Police chief Lt. Col.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Garin Nugroho lands Tokyo retrospective
Garin Nugroho lands Tokyo retrospective JAKARTA (JP): Works by respected film director Garin Nugroho are being screened in a program called Garin Nugroho Retrospection held by the Japan Foundation Forum at Akasaka Twin Tower, Tokyo, from June 17 through June 20.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Two Hours Only 8:00 Children's Songs 9:00 Music 9:30 TV Series: The Sainth 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Sports 4:00 Regional News 4:30 English Lessons 5:00 Cultural Program 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Bugis in South Sulawesi
Bugis in South Sulawesi This letter was intentionally delayed to sound neither political nor emotional. Djiwandono's article Not much credit is due Habibie's presidency published on May 26, 1999, indeed hurt the feelings of people of South Sulawesi, primarily those who read the paper.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Riau demands larger share in government oil revenue
Riau demands larger share in government oil revenue JAKARTA (JP): A delegation from Riau province demanded on Friday a change to the oil and gas bill currently being debated by the House of Representatives to allow the province to obtain a larger share of the government's oil and gas revenue.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Government refuses to delay debate on forestry bill
Government refuses to delay debate on forestry bill JAKARTA (JP): Ministry of Forestry and Plantations Muslimin Nasution said on Friday the government had no plans to delay deliberation of the forestry bill in the House of Representatives.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Three die as truck hits van
Three die as truck hits van BOYOLALI, Central Java: Three women died when a truck slammed into a minivan carrying workers of Safaritex textile company on Thursday night.The three women, all in their early 20s, were on their way to work late that night.According to Boyolali Police chief Lt. Col.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Ismudjoko installed as acting attorney general
Ismudjoko installed as acting attorney general JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice /State Secretary Muladi installed former deputy attorney general Ismudjoko on Friday as acting attorney general, replacing Andi M. Ghalib, who stepped aside on Monday pending a graft investigation.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Mosque home to Timor refugees
Mosque home to Timor refugees UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Eighty-six refugees from East Timor, who fled their province two months ago, are still being sheltered at a mosque here.One of the refugees, Jose da Silva Taneti, said here on Friday that they left East Timor because of the worsening...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Government to check dumping charges
Government to check dumping charges JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Industry and Trade said on Friday that it would investigate allegations of dumping practices against foreign hypermarket operators here.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Twilite Orchestra sets stage for Popstravaganza Concert
Twilite Orchestra sets stage for Popstravaganza Concert JAKARTA (JP): Fans may have to wait weeks until they can see the Star Wars prequel, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace here. But at least they can entertain themselves with the movie's theme music at Twilite Orchestra Popstravaganza...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Gus Dur proposes separation of executive powers
Gus Dur proposes separation of executive powers JAKARTA (JP): With fears of a deadlocked presidential election looming, chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Muslim organization Abdurrahman Wahid suggested on Friday a separation of power between the head of government and the head of state.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Mahathir says in no hurry for elections
Mahathir says in no hurry for elections KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Friday that he could call general elections at any time but was in no hurry to organize polls.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Police disperse anti-Soeharto rally
Police disperse anti-Soeharto rally JAKARTA (JP): Riot police dispersed a student street rally at the Semanggi cloverleaf in the heart of the capital on Friday morning, arresting 32 protesters, mostly female students.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Misteri Wanita Dalam Ukiyo-e, at Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Phone: 5201266), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until June 30.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Drug addicts' sanctuaries under police's nose
Drug addicts' sanctuaries under police's nose JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives have located a number of vacant and quiet land plots in the capital which have become favorite spots for drug addicts and dealers, an official said on Friday.City police chief of detectives Col.
Fri, 18 Jun 1999
Deadlock, TNI takes over
Deadlock, TNI takes over In view of the political situation following the poll, it has been forecasted that a prolonged confrontation among political parties will prevail, which could lead to chaos and disorder.
Fri, 18 Jun 1999
KL's UMNO in fighting mood ahead of polls
KL's UMNO in fighting mood ahead of polls KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday rejected rumors he was planning to resign as Malaysia's ruling party began an annual congress in an upbeat and fighting mood ahead of general elections.
Fri, 18 Jun 1999
Passport forgery investigated
Passport forgery investigated JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Immigration is currently investigating passport forgery practices allegedly done by people linked to the exportation of labor to Saudi Arabia, an official said on Thursday.Director General M.
Fri, 18 Jun 1999
Literature deserves a place in schools
Literature deserves a place in schoolsBy A. Chaedar Alwasilah BANDUNG (JP): Poet and playwright Taufiq Ismail is often quoted calling for a revival of the proper teaching of literature and writing in schools.
Fri, 18 Jun 1999
KIPP says frustated minor parties delaying results
KIPP says frustated minor parties delaying results JAKARTA (JP): The provincial Independent Election Monitoring Committee (KIPP) stated on Thursday that many Jakarta chapters of minor political parties were determined to delay the poll counting process here following their poor showing in the...
Fri, 18 Jun 1999
IMF official says Asia continuing to show rebound
IMF official says Asia continuing to show rebound HONG KONG (Dow Jones): The Asian region continues to show signs of recovery, according to Stanley Fischer, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund.
Fri, 18 Jun 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 17, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 575 0 5,500 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 375 0 18,000 Alter Abadi 400 0 428,000 Alumindo...
Fri, 18 Jun 1999
Government issues list of banned Euro foods
Government issues list of banned Euro foods JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Health issued on Thursday a list of European farm and dairy products which have been banned or temporarily withdrawn from the market.
Fri, 18 Jun 1999
Indonesia's rowing association wants a clean sweep at SEA Games
Indonesia's rowing association wants a clean sweep at SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Rowing Association (PODSI) hopes to make a clean sweep of eight golds at the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam in August.
Fri, 18 Jun 1999
Another commodity bourse on the cards
Another commodity bourse on the cards JAKARTA (JP): A group of traders plan to open a futures commodity exchange to trade rice, sugar, soybeans, tobacco, cotton and fiber.Sally Rosalina, one of the group's members, said on Thursday that they had established a new company, PT Bursa Komoditi Jakarta...
Fri, 18 Jun 1999
So close, yet so far
So close, yet so far The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) may have assured itself a general election victory even with less than half of the votes counted, but the coveted presidency for its chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri still hangs in the balance.
Fri, 18 Jun 1999
New president's priority task
New president's priority task Indonesia's next president will be chosen this fall by a special assembly made up of the 462 newly elected members of the House of Representatives, 38 delegates nominated by the armed forces and 200 representatives chosen by local assemblies and designated interest...
Fri, 18 Jun 1999
Police arrest 15 in 'shabu-shabu' house raid
Police arrest 15 in 'shabu-shabu' house raid JAKARTA (JP): Fifteen young people, including three women, were apprehended on Wednesday afternoon for allegedly consuming shabu-shabu, an amphetamine-derivative, in a boarding house in Baturaja subdistrict, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 18 Jun 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Misteri Wanita Dalam Ukiyo-e, at Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Phone: 5201266), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until June 30.
Fri, 18 Jun 1999
Golkar accused of Manokwari poll fix
Golkar accused of Manokwari poll fix MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: Local representatives from 19 political parties have refused to endorse the final results of the general election in Manokwari regency, accusing the Golkar Party of campaign violations.
Fri, 18 Jun 1999
Ex-attorneys urge legal action against Ghalib
Ex-attorneys urge legal action against Ghalib JAKARTA (JP): Former attorneys on Thursday called for tougher measures to be taken against Andi M. Ghalib, who stepped aside on Monday as attorney general for the duration of a graft probe, expressing concern over the tarnished image of the country's...
Fri, 18 Jun 1999
NATO must be condemned
NATO must be condemned The editorial entitled What price Kosovo? (The Jakarta Post, June 12, 1999) is an example of how one, due to lack of objectivity and full of bias falls into contradictions and into negating its own and generally accepted principles.
Fri, 18 Jun 1999
Protests continue over vote-rigging
Protests continue over vote-rigging JAKARTA (JP): Parties which have performed poorly in the polls continued on Thursday their allegations of vote-rigging in several provinces and reiterated demands for a repeat of the polls.