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Sun, 06 Jun 1999
Most parties disobeyed rules: Poll watchdog
Most parties disobeyed rules: Poll watchdog JAKARTA (JP): The Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) announced on Saturday almost all of the 48 political parties contesting the general election on Monday have violated various election rules.
Sun, 06 Jun 1999
Remote places unmonitored
Remote places unmonitored KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The local branch of the Independent Election Monitoring Committee (KIPPDA) has no human resources to reach remote areas where poll rigging is highly probable.
Sun, 06 Jun 1999
For Remy Sylado, 23761 are the Magic Notes
For Remy Sylado, 23761 are the Magic NotesBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): Just what do you talk about with a man of such diverse talents and interests as Remy Sylado?Everything. He speaks intelligently about theater and poetry.
Sun, 06 Jun 1999
Parents' fight to help child with autism
Parents' fight to help child with autismBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): When their third child was born in good health on Nov. 29, 1992, Dwi Widodo and his wife Tuti were very happy. The baby boy was named Pamungkas and called Amung for short.
Sun, 06 Jun 1999
General election features in the country's postage stamps
General election features in the country's postage stamps JAKARTA (JP): There is no denying that a country's postage stamps often reflect something of the country itself. They usually feature the country's flora and fauna, its heroes and famous figures and its historic events.
Sun, 06 Jun 1999
Street children face exploitation in Surabaya
Street children face exploitation in SurabayaBy Gin Kurniawan SURABAYA (JP): As night arrives, Kembang Kuning graveyard comes alive. This is the place where many men satisfy their sexual drives. In fact, at night, the graveyard becomes a meat market.
Sun, 06 Jun 1999
Indonesian gold designs to compete in Hong Kong
Indonesian gold designs to compete in Hong Kong JAKARTA (JP): Picasso, Dali and Van Gogh are alive in the minds of local gold designers. They are among the world's maestros who have become their sources of inspiration which have brought them to the Asian Gold Design contest in Hong Kong, scheduled...
Sun, 06 Jun 1999
Guess What? Harry Roesli
Guess What? Harry Roesli Bitter experiences do not easily fade away. Ask musician Harry Roesli about it and he will immediately agree.Under the New Order regime he was tortured and jailed for his involvement in the 1974 student protest against perceived Japanese economic dominance, known as the...
Sun, 06 Jun 1999
Pesona Rupiah Package at Hyatt Resorts Bali
Pesona Rupiah Package at Hyatt Resorts Bali Discover the magic of an exotic paradise offering comfort, tranquility and indulgence that will refresh your spirit and excite your curiosity. The following offer is valid through June 30, 1999, at affordable rupiah rates for Indonesian citizens and KITAS...
Sun, 06 Jun 1999
Baduy tribe shuns right to vote
Baduy tribe shuns right to voteBy Andrew Marshall GAJEBOH, West Java (Reuters): Deep in the remote highland jungles of west Java, an enigmatic Indonesian tribe has finally won a cherished political right -- not to vote.
Sun, 06 Jun 1999
Exhaust pipes a metaphor for reviled New Order
Exhaust pipes a metaphor for reviled New OrderBy Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): No loud growling noises and no thick black smoke pollutes the Cemeti Art House, where an exhibition with the theme of exhaust pipes is now under way.
Sun, 06 Jun 1999
Police take over security in E. Timor
Police take over security in E. Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): The East Timor Provincial Police took over security affairs in the territory from the military on Saturday in a move to create a conducive security climate ahead of the United Nations-sponsored ballot.
Sun, 06 Jun 1999
Military guards settlers in Aceh
Military guards settlers in AcehBy Budiman Moerdijat LHOKSEUMAWE, North Aceh (JP): Armored vehicles and heavily armed troops rushed on Saturday to guard a migrant settlers village in Syamtalira Bayu district, some 40 kilometers south of here, where unidentified groups of men have been intimidating...
Sun, 06 Jun 1999
Thoroughly modern managers take charge of pop singers
Thoroughly modern managers take charge of pop singersBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): On the surface pop music is about glitz and making hits. But at a closer look, it is more than some cool artists playing good music and singing some chart climbing tunes.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
No permit for sand quarry
No permit for sand quarry JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie has ordered Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto to stop issuing new licenses for sand quarrying activities in Riau, a top official at the Ministry of Mines and Energy said on Friday.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Video Installation Exhibition: On Sale, by Teguh Ostenrik, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25 Central Jakarta (Phone: 3908580), until Jun. 5. * Painting Exhibition: Misteri Wanita Dalam Ukiyo-e, at Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
What does PKB mean to you?
What does PKB mean to you? I would like to thank Mr. Yusuf Wanandi for the misleading information regarding the National Awakening Party (PKB) in What NU means for RI's future (Friday, May 28, 1999).If indeed Gus Dur is very open and democratic in his thinking about Islam and its role in Indonesian...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Japan sends mission to Asia
Japan sends mission to Asia TOKYO (Reuters): Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi said on Thursday that Japan would send a mission to six Asian countries in late August to study possible ways of helping them revive their economies.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Securalism: Is it that debased?
Securalism: Is it that debased?By Rahayu Ratnaningsih BOGOR (JP): Is Indonesia a religious or secular state? We are always told that Indonesia is neither. It is a Pancasila state, so we are informed; it does not recognize any religion to be its official religion nor is any particular religious law...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Golkar, PDI Perjuangan and PDI set to dominate East Timor polls
Golkar, PDI Perjuangan and PDI set to dominate East Timor polls DILI, East Timor (JP): The battle for six House of Representatives (DPR) seats in Monday's elections here will likely be dominated by Golkar Party, the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
NTT to buy 15 percent stake in RP Long Distance
NTT to buy 15 percent stake in RP Long Distance TOKYO (AFP): Japan's telecoms giant Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. said Friday it would advance into Asia, buying a 15-percent stake in Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. for US$758 million.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Freeport delays project as tensions row
Freeport delays project as tensions row JAKARTA (JP): Copper and gold mining company PT Freeport Indonesia and sixteen other mining companies have suspended their exploration activities for security and financial reasons, a top official at the Ministry of Mines and Energy Rozik said on Friday.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Officials register dead to vote
Officials register dead to vote PADANG, West Sumatra: Election officials in the Mentawai Islands have registered 18 dead people as voters in Monday's elections.The hair-raising news was told by a village chief from Siberut Island to the West Sumatra branch office of the Independent Election...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Lawyer says transfers 'sports donations'
Lawyer says transfers 'sports donations' JAKARTA (JP): Prominent businessmen Prajogo Pangestu and The Nin King have acknowledged transferring a total of Rp 450 million (US$56,250) to the account of a sports body in the name of Attorney General Andi M.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Money politics
Money politics I am writing in response to intensive reports in the capital's dailies of May 27, May 28 and May 29 regarding Ms. Wardah Hafidz' exposure of findings of money politics by the Golkar Party and the People's Sovereignty Party (PDR), the denials made by those two parties and the terror...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
The Soehartos should be more frank: Muladi
The Soehartos should be more frank: Muladi JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Muladi has suggested former president Soeharto and his family be more transparent and honest about their wealth in order to help accelerate the government's probe into their alleged ill-gotten wealth.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Sticker short for Buton refugees may delay poll
Sticker short for Buton refugees may delay pollBy Jupriadi BUTON, Southeast Sulawesi (JP): Elections may have to be delayed here after the elections committee reported a lack of 40,000 hologram stickers for ballot papers.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Surabaya bulls relieved at last
Surabaya bulls relieved at last SURABAYA: Three young women waiting for a bus sprinted as if in danger when a group of party supporters jumped out of a truck, opened their zippers and briskly walked toward them.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
China insists on boat compensation
China insists on boat compensation MANILA (AFP): China will insist on compensation from the Philippines for the sinking of a Chinese fishing boat in a collision with a Philippine navy vessel in the disputed South China Sea, diplomatic sources said on Friday.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Habibie orders agencies to prevent forest fires
Habibie orders agencies to prevent forest fires JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie ordered on Friday all government agencies and ministries to boost cooperation in preventing the outbreak of forest fires this year, warning of their potential danger to human life in the country and the region.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
PBSI says Sudirman Cup underlines deficiencies
PBSI says Sudirman Cup underlines deficiencies JAKARTA (JP): The Sudirman Cup mixed team event reflects the true badminton strength of a country. Indonesia has yet to reach the stage where it can dominate in the event because it is only strong on the men's side, while the women remain a weak link.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Disappointed by postal service
Disappointed by postal service My family in Jakarta sent us (in Ujungpandang) three packages from three different local post offices. All packages arrived in Ujungpandang about a week to four weeks later than the normal time as promised/predicted by the post office employees.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Charming words to spin a tale
Charming words to spin a taleFrom RepublikaAs an Indonesian citizen, I eagerly watched the recent live TV report on the debate between Attorney General A.M. Ghalib and general chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Amien Rais. I was both satisfied and slightly disappointed with Rais.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Campaign: Selling ideas in entertaining manner
Campaign: Selling ideas in entertaining mannerBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Ulil Abshar-Abdallah, a promising young Muslim intellectual, wrote a very beautiful essay discussing the difference between campaigning and preaching that was published in Kompas daily on May 21, 1999.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Golkar upbeat on victory at polls
Golkar upbeat on victory at polls JAKARTA (JP): Residents and onlookers jeered and stoned Golkar supporters during their final campaign rallies on Friday in Jakarta and several provinces. Despite the poor reception, party chairman Akbar Tandjung and other Golkar officials expressed confidence of...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Minister accused of nepotism
Minister accused of nepotism JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) on Friday launched another salvo against State Minister of Environment Panangian Siregar on his decision to allow importation of waste clay from Singapore, accusing the minister of handing his son a chunk of the...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
PR needs Extra Joss at the polls
PR needs Extra Joss at the polls PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The Republican Party (PR) capped its final day of campaigning on Thursday by giving away some 30,000 bottles of the tonic drink Extra Joss in several traditional markets.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
New govt should plug on with IMF program: Analysts
New govt should plug on with IMF program: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): Whoever comes to power after the general election should stick to the International Monetary Fund- economic program to prevent the country from falling into another debilitating crisis, analysts warn.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Thousands pack Bandung's streets
Thousands pack Bandung's streets BANDUNG: The campaign season here concluded on a high note as the West Java capital was swarmed by a sea of people in delirious but trouble-free street rallies on Friday.Many businesses closed shop for the whole day, after hearing that nobody would go shopping.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
ABN to consolidate its acquired Asian assets
ABN to consolidate its acquired Asian assets BANGKOK (Reuters): Dutch bank ABN AMRO said on Friday its recent round of acquisitions of Asian financial and banking assets put it in a strong position to exploit an economic recovery emerging in the region.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Jimmy Carter visits shrines in Bali
Jimmy Carter visits shrines in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the first day of his informal visit to Bali on Thursday visited several shrines on the tourist resort island, Antara reported.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
McDonald's Indonesia to send more staff abroad: Bambang
McDonald's Indonesia to send more staff abroad: Bambang JAKARTA (JP): Following the success of sending 115 staff to Middle Eastern countries and the United States, McDonald's Indonesia will send 100 more employees to Saudi Arabia, its president Bambang N. Rachmadi said on Friday.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Clashes set up, allege police
Clashes set up, allege police YOGYAKARTA: Police suspect the involvement of provocateurs in a series of clashes between supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and the United Development Party (PPP).Yogyakarta Deputy Police chief Col. M.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Malaysia election chief to retire
Malaysia election chief to retire KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The head of Malaysia's Elections Commission said on Friday that he is stepping down ahead of the general election expected to be held soon.Elections Commission chairman Harun Din said he would retire this month after nine years on the job.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Malaysia unveils new federal capital
Malaysia unveils new federal capital PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP): After months of suspense, the government on Friday unveiled its massive new federal capital, touted as the savior of Malaysia's battered economy and a shining example of the country's determination to develop.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Rectors Forum sets up parallel vote tabulation
Rectors Forum sets up parallel vote tabulationBy M.M.I. Ahyani BANDUNG (JP): Are you interested in finding out early results of the polls' ballot count?Well then go to the website of the Rectors Forum at http://forumrektor.itb.ac.id.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Top politicians choose remote areas to finalize campaigns
Top politicians choose remote areas to finalize campaigns JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid spent the last day of campaigning on Friday in the North Sulawesi capital of Manado, Amien Rais barnstormed West Java towns and Hamzah Haz met supporters in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
CPO export tax cut to 30% to help farmers income
CPO export tax cut to 30% to help farmers income JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Friday a reduction in export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) to 30 percent from 40 percent in a bid to boost exports and farmers' incomes.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Biggest challenges lurk after the euphoria
Biggest challenges lurk after the euphoriaBy Yuli Ismartono JAKARTA (JP): There is a sense of deja vu to all the frenetic preparations leading up to the June 7 elections. The excitement of unfettered campaigning, the exuberance of media politicking, as well as the chaos and the occasional strife,...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
One hurt in Purwokerto clash
One hurt in Purwokerto clash PURWOKERTO, Central Java: A bystander was injured when Golkar party security guards clashed with residents on Thursday, witnesses said on Friday.The incident happened near the railway station as Golkar supporters took over a busy two-lane street causing a traffic jam.