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Tue, 16 Jun 1998
RI's oppressed minorities
RI's oppressed minorities The Chinese in Indonesia have been well served by the policies of Indonesia's post-Independence governments, which have maintained a discriminatory, emasculating regulatory scheme that deprives Chinese-Indonesians of basic civil rights.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Regent to help downtrodden
Regent to help downtrodden JAKARTA (JP): About 30 percent of people of working age are jobless in Tangerang regency's population of two million, its regent has said.Agus Junara promised Sunday that his office would soon provide free chicks and fish to poor families so they could raise the livestock.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
IMF loses momentum in helping RI
IMF loses momentum in helping RI The economy continues to deteriorate while the International Monetary Fund dithers over when it will disburse the next tranche of its bail-out fund for the country. Economist Kwik Kian Gie discusses its impact.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 15, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 450 0 0 AHAP Insurance 575 0 0 Alter Abadi 500 0 175,000 Alumindo Light Metal 375 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 200...
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
RI to open three sea-lanes for international passage
RI to open three sea-lanes for international passage JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday that Indonesia would open three north-south sea-lanes to international shipping next year and that another east-west sea passage was also under consideration.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Is reform a mere elusive dream?
Is reform a mere elusive dream?By Russell Emmerson JAKARTA (JP): If we choose to be lyrical, we may compare Indonesia to a giant garuda in a glass cage. Upon seeing the bounty of freedom before it, it flaps its wings and tries to soar toward it, only to bump its head on the diaphanous prison that...
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Jamsostek looks to future to improve its image
Jamsostek looks to future to improve its imageBy Ridwan M. Sijabat JAKARTA (JP): PT Jamsostek, a state company that operates the only social security insurance policy for workers, has often been in the media spotlight in last eight months.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Tourist arrivals seen dropping 50%
Tourist arrivals seen dropping 50% JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tourism Promotion Board (BPPI) predicts tourist arrivals may drop 50 percent from the 5.2 million visitors reported in 1997 if the current political and social situation persists.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Garuda's new boss to limit operations, renegotiate debt
Garuda's new boss to limit operations, renegotiate debt JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia's newly appointed president Robby Djohan announced yesterday a massive restructuring plan to lift the ailing airline out of its financial crisis.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Helicopter crash a 'pure accident': Army
Helicopter crash a 'pure accident': Army JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Subagyo Hadisiswoyo has pronounced a "pure accident" as the cause of the crash of an Army helicopter in East Timor earlier this month, Antara reported yesterday.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Cattle and beef stocks running low
Cattle and beef stocks running low JAKARTA (JP): Beef may become a rarity soon due to a sharp decline in imported cows and beef, the chairman of the Indonesian Retail Merchants Association (Aprindo) said yesterday.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
EU reform summit focuses on Asian economic crisis
EU reform summit focuses on Asian economic crisis CARDIFF (Reuters): Asia's economic crisis weighed on the European Union summit yesterday, with British Prime Minister Tony Blair telling fellow leaders the world economy faced its greatest risks in almost two decades.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions * Poster Exhibition: Jerman di Dalam Khayalan, at Goethe Institut Bandung, Jl. Martadinata 48 (Phone: 022 436440), until June 30. * Silver Accesories by Runa Jewelry at Preanger Aerowisata Bandung Hotel, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81 (Phone: 022 431631), until June 30.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Perhutani's soybean farm
Perhutani's soybean farm NGAWI, East Java (JP): State forestry firm Perum Perhutani will develop a 251.2-hectare soybean plantation in Ngawi, East Java, the company said recently.The head of Perhutani's Ngawi forest district, Noerhadi Siswoyo, said the soybean plantation was expected to yield 2.
Tue, 16 Jun 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 June 15 to June 21: U.S. dollar 1 Rp 11,750.00Austrian shilling 1 946.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Alatas calls referendum in E. Timor 'unacceptable'
Alatas calls referendum in E. Timor 'unacceptable' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas warned yesterday that a referendum on East Timor's status, as demanded by some East Timorese, would likely lead to clashes between supporters and opponents of integration with Indonesia.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Ex-regent grilled for six hours
Ex-regent grilled for six hours YOGYAKARTA: Former Bantul regent Col. Sri Roso Sudarmo was grilled for more than six hours by the military police here yesterday over allegations that he tried to bribe a Soeharto- linked foundation with Rp 1 billion (US$68,000) to get reappointed as regent.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Hydro plant to reach full power
Hydro plant to reach full power JAKARTA (JP): The 114-Megawatt (MW) hydropower plant in Kota Panjang, Riau owned by state electricity firm PT PLN is to begin operating fully in October, the company said yesterday.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Johor issues alert on piracy: Report
Johor issues alert on piracy: Report KUALA LUMPUR (AP): A Malaysian coastal state has warned fishermen not to wander too far into international waters where they may be easy prey for armed pirates, a newspaper reported yesterday.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on June 15, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 14,000.00 15,000.00Austrian shilling 1 1,079.70 1,228.90Australian dollar 1 8,365.80 8,924.40Belgian franc 1 381.50 404.20Canadian dollar 1 9,725.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Stakes in banks 'should be limited' to 20 percent
Stakes in banks 'should be limited' to 20 percent JAKARTA (JP): The Federation of Private Domestic Banks (Perbanas) called on the government yesterday to limit bank ownership to no more than 20 percent.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Advisor denies charges against Soeharto
Advisor denies charges against Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Yohanes Yacob, an advisor hired by Soeharto to defend his interests, said allegations that the former president and his family had illegally amassed trillions of rupiah were untrue.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Century manages more hotels
Century manages more hotels JAKARTA (JP): Hong Kong-based hotel chain Century International Hotels will manage three more hotels in Indonesia, the hotel chain announced yesterday.Two of the three hotels, which are all owned by PT Usaha Pariwisata Sukses, are located in Bali -- Hotel Bali Saphir in...
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Museum planned to honor Trisakti 'heroes of reform'
Museum planned to honor Trisakti 'heroes of reform' JAKARTA (JP): A month has passed since the tragic shooting of four Trisakti University students.But the May 12 incident will not be easily forgotten by lecturers, fellow students and the university's management.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Rupiah sinks to 14,700 as stocks lose grounds
Rupiah sinks to 14,700 as stocks lose grounds JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah sank 5 percent yesterday to close at 14,700 against the U.S. dollar as the Japanese yen touched its lowest level since August 1990.The stock market, battered by sinking turnover, slid 0.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Birth of sectarian parties
Birth of sectarian parties With the dawn of Indonesia's current era of genuine openness, many politicians are acting as if they have heard a divine voice telling them to go forth and beget new mediums of political expression.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
RI's budget deficit may exceed 3.2% of GDP
RI's budget deficit may exceed 3.2% of GDP JAKARTA (JP): International Monetary Fund (IMF) Asia Pacific director Hubert Neiss estimated yesterday that the Indonesian budget deficit in the 1998/99 fiscal year would be significantly higher than the initial estimate of 3.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Hospital workers stage protest
Hospital workers stage protest JAKARTA (JP): At least 200 employees of Sumber Waras Hospital staged a rally inside the hospital complex on Jl. Kyai Tapa in West Jakarta yesterday, demanding the resignation of the chairman of Sumber Waras Health Foundation, Padmo Sumasto.
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
RP centennial marks a glorious history
RP centennial marks a glorious historyBy Jamil Maidan Flores JAKARTA (JP): One hundred years ago this month, Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy, leader of the Filipino forces fighting for freedom against the Spanish colonial regime, unfurled what was to become the first Philippine national flag from the...
Tue, 16 Jun 1998
Testimony has yet to connect suspects to Trisakti deaths
Testimony has yet to connect suspects to Trisakti deaths JAKARTA (JP): Four police officers summoned yesterday by prosecutors in the military tribunal investigating the Trisakti shooting said that neither of the defendants had shot the four victims.
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:35 TV Series: The Big Valley 3:05 Management Program: Kiat Manajemen 3:30 TV Drama: Musim Panas 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Kita 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:30 Education Quiz: Tangkas Cermat 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 My Country: Rona...
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
Asian airlines fighting to survive
Asian airlines fighting to survive SINGAPORE (Reuters): Airlines across Asia are struggling to adapt to an unprecedented crisis which they can do little about, and some are fighting to survive.After a year-long slump in the Asian travel market, the only option for many carriers is to slash costs by...
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
Trisakti defense team meets with defendants
Trisakti defense team meets with defendants JAKARTA (JP): The defense team in the Trisakti court-martial met with the two police officers on trial at Jakarta Military Police Headquarters in Guntur, South Jakarta.
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
Local producers continue to favor exporting CPO
Local producers continue to favor exporting CPO JAKARTA (JP): Many crude palm oil (CPO) producers have not been supporting the government's program to stabilize cooking oil prices in the domestic market.
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
RP military probes ex-rebels' claim
RP military probes ex-rebels' claim ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (DPA): The military opened yesterday a formal inquiry into accusations of maltreatment by former rebels undergoing training for integration into the Philippine armed forces.
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
Was your savings account data burned?
Was your savings account data burned?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): "What happens to my savings accounts now? Do the banks still have the data, or have I lost all the money that I entrusted to them?"As the riots raged out of control last month and we all felt helpless because of the lack of a reliable...
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
Krakatau case must not affect privatization plans
Krakatau case must not affect privatization plans JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must continue with its program to privatize state enterprises and secure badly needed foreign exchange, despite worries over the lack of transparency in the sale of steel maker PT Krakatau Steel.
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
Protecting secrecy without jeopardizing democracy
Protecting secrecy without jeopardizing democracyBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Who shot the four Trisakti students to death on May 12? Will we ever know the truth? Or will it remain a "buried secret" like the Marsinah and Udin cases?I do not think that anyone among the lay public can answer...
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
Amien calls off E. Java speeches
Amien calls off E. Java speeches SURABAYA: Leading opposition figure Amien Rais called off speeches in Pasuruan and Bangil yesterday as fears grew that his presence would incite a clash between various local groups.
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
N. Korea competes for aid with RI: UN
N. Korea competes for aid with RI: UN BEIJING (Reuters): Food shipments to North Korea are being threatened as aid is diverted to Indonesia, hit hard by the Asian financial crisis, UN officials said yesterday.
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
Political protests seen putting pressure on market
Political protests seen putting pressure on market JAKARTA (JP): Reports on escalating antigovernment protests will likely put more pressure on the country's already ailing financial market this week.Securities analysts have said that at this stage, a fresh disbursement from the International...
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
Unity through repression?
Unity through repression? I was alarmed after reading an article in the "Across the Archipelago" section of the June 9 edition of The Jakarta Post reporting that the speaker of the South Sumatra provincial legislature had publicly called on Chinese-Indonesians to use Indonesian or the predominant...
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
Epidemic fear in cyclone-hit India
Epidemic fear in cyclone-hit India AHMEDABAD, India (Reuters): India's cyclone-ravaged Gujarat state faced the threat of an epidemic yesterday as authorities tried to restore infrastructure damaged by sledgehammer winds.
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
Indonesian legislators query Clinton on aid use
Indonesian legislators query Clinton on aid use JAKARTA (JP): Eighty-nine Indonesian legislators have written to United States President Bill Clinton demanding that he ensure that American aid is not used to finance activities which would interfere in the country's domestic affairs.
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
Pro-Megawati group occupies PDI office
Pro-Megawati group occupies PDI office MEDAN, North Sumatra: About 500 supporters of ousted Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri, peacefully took over the provincial party's headquarters from the pro-Soerjadi faction Saturday."Megawati is PDI's legitimate leader.
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
Political will 'badly needed' in running projects
Political will 'badly needed' in running projects JAKARTA (JP): City councillors have criticized the administrations of Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi over their lack of political will to synchronize their development programs.
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
Rights body team visits Irian Jaya
Rights body team visits Irian Jaya JAKARTA (JP): Just a day after arriving in Timika, Irian Jaya, two National Commission on Human Rights members suggested yesterday that the number of suspected human rights violations may be higher than originally reported by church groups.
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
Asian stocks likely to be on guard
Asian stocks likely to be on guard SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asia's equity markets will track the weak yen again this week as worries about the Japanese currency's dive and its effect on other economies continue to haunt the region, analysts said.
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
RP tightens new bank rules
RP tightens new bank rules MANILA (Reuters): The Philippine central bank has issued tighter guidelines for the establishment of new banks as part of its efforts to strengthen the banking system, an official document released yesterday said.
Mon, 15 Jun 1998
Regional slowdown hits Singapore hard
Regional slowdown hits Singapore hard SINGAPORE (Reuters): April data released on Saturday by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) showed the regional slowdown hitting Singapore hard in a number of sectors.