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Tue, 07 Jul 1998
Stringent bank audits must go on: Expert
Stringent bank audits must go on: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia should not surrender to pressures to review contracts with accounting firms which audit banks using international standard practices, analysts said.
Tue, 07 Jul 1998
First podium finish for Ananda
First podium finish for Ananda JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian driver Ananda Mikola fulfilled his two-year-long dream of a Formula Three podium finish when he came in second in the fifth leg of the auto racing championship series at Imola circuit, Italy, on Sunday.
Tue, 07 Jul 1998
Naval staff to be questioned for attacking vendors
Naval staff to be questioned for attacking vendors JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Police are to question a group of 20 Navy personnel about their alleged role in an attack on vegetable vendors at Kebayoran Lama market in South Jakarta on Friday, an official said yesterday.
Tue, 07 Jul 1998
S'pore donates rice and medicines to RI
S'pore donates rice and medicines to RI JAKARTA (JP): Singapore said yesterday it would extend S$12 million (US$7 million) worth of humanitarian assistance in rice and medicine to Indonesia.The Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the first dispatch of humanitarian...
Tue, 07 Jul 1998
Workers urged not to join demonstrations
Workers urged not to join demonstrations JAKARTA (JP): Workers in Greater Jakarta were asked Saturday to be vigilant and to turn down invitations by a labor union which was advertising a massive demonstration from yesterday through tomorrow, former activists said.
Tue, 07 Jul 1998
Mahathir favors 'modern' Islam
Mahathir favors 'modern' Islam KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Urging Moslems to evolve their brand of Islam to suit modern times, Malaysia's prime minister said yesterday a more secular, less ritualistic faith was the key to greater success and power.
Tue, 07 Jul 1998
Four drown in overloaded boat
Four drown in overloaded boat SEMARANG: A small boat carrying farmers from the nearby island of Karangbolong sank off the coast here on Friday drowning four of the 13 people on board.Kebumen regent Amin Sudibyo told journalists that the boat, which was ferrying farmers back from the island, was...
Tue, 07 Jul 1998
Deer breeding successful
Deer breeding successful SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The rare Sambar deer (cervus unicolor brookei), which three years ago was on the brink of extinction in East Kalimantan, has been successful bred in the province.
Tue, 07 Jul 1998
PT Medco to export methanol to South Korea
PT Medco to export methanol to South Korea JAKARTA (JP): Methanol producer PT Medco Methanol Bunyu, a subsidiary of publicly listed oil and gas company Medco Energi Corporation, has signed a long-term purchase agreement with a South Korean state chemical producer, the company said.
Tue, 07 Jul 1998
Govt buys CPO from local firms at world price
Govt buys CPO from local firms at world price JAKARTA (JP): The government paid international prices for crude palm oil (CPO) it purchased from local private companies and then sold it domestically to help stabilize the soaring prices of cooking oil, sources said over the weekend.
Tue, 07 Jul 1998
Gloomy outlook expected to overshadow trading
Gloomy outlook expected to overshadow trading JAKARTA (JP): Trading activities on the country's battered stock market are expected to slow down this week despite positive news on the resumption of international loans to Indonesia, stock analysts and brokers said over the weekend.
Tue, 07 Jul 1998
House members slam Soeharto crony
House members slam Soeharto crony JAKARTA (JP): A businessman closely linked to former president Soeharto has enjoyed diplomatic privileges for years after he was listed as an official member of staff at the Indonesian embassy in Washington, a media report disclosed yesterday.
Tue, 07 Jul 1998
Amien Rais yet to decide on planned coalition
Amien Rais yet to decide on planned coalition JAKARTA (JP): Amien Rais, chairman of the 28 million strong Muhammadiyah Moslem organization, has yet to decide whether he will join a planned coalition of proreform activists.
Tue, 07 Jul 1998
Kuwait to build $2b refinery
Kuwait to build $2b refinery JAKARTA (JP): Kuwaiti oil company Hemeco plans to build a US$2 billion refinery on Selayar island, South Sulawesi, State Minister of Investment Hamzah Haz said over the weekend.
Tue, 07 Jul 1998
New party needed?
New party needed?From Media IndonesiaThe necessity of a new political party is a hot topic of discussion in our community at present. It is in fact not important who first brought up the subject. It is also not important under what circumstances the idea first occurred.
Tue, 07 Jul 1998
Mass rape
Mass rape It was reported that the National Commission on Human Rights has proposed the establishment of a "truth and reconciliation commission to look into the Tanjung Priok riot..." (The Jakarta Post, June 20).
Tue, 07 Jul 1998
Newsprint price
Newsprint price Referring to The Jakarta Post, July 2, we would like to request you make several amendments to one of your articles entitled Press entering dark tunnel: Industry executive, as follows.1.
Tue, 07 Jul 1998
Asian markets await new RI taxes on CPO
Asian markets await new RI taxes on CPO KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Asian palm oil markets are expected to be firm this week if the Indonesian government decided to raise the export tax for crude palm oil (CPO) or introduced a plan to overcome a domestic shortage of cooking oil, traders said.
Sun, 05 Jul 1998
Can police stand on their own?
Can police stand on their own? When the National Police celebrated its 52nd anniversary on Wednesday, calls for its separation from the rest of the Armed Forces were gaining a new momentum. The Jakarta Post's Ahmad Junaidi, Arief Suhardiman, Edith Hartanto, Dwi Atmanta, Sylvia Gratia M.
Sun, 05 Jul 1998
Marketing art and culture to help end crisis
Marketing art and culture to help end crisisBy Franki Raden JAKARTA (JP): At the time when the gamelan, as an Indonesian product of art and culture, is becoming part of the global music culture and the export of gamelan instruments is a source of foreign exchange that brings in billions of rupiah,...
Sun, 05 Jul 1998
No need for another riot
No need for another riotFrom RepublikaHaving observed the country's present economic and political turmoil, we, in the spirit of reform, would like to call on the transitional government under B.J. Habibie to reform the laws on politics and organize a general election as soon as possible and...
Sun, 05 Jul 1998
Habibie opens Jakarta Fair in very modest way
Habibie opens Jakarta Fair in very modest way JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie opened yesterday the 31st Jakarta Fair at the Jakarta Fairgrounds in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, in a very modest way.Unlike previous cheerful fair opening ceremonies, which have always been marked by numerous long...
Sun, 05 Jul 1998
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: QueenJP/afsQUEEN'S BIRTHDAY: British Ambassador Robin Christopher (left) greets Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas (right) during celebrations for Queen Elizabeth's official birthday at his residence on Jl. Teuku Umar in South Jakarta.
Sun, 05 Jul 1998
Civilian police force not a new concept in Indonesia
Civilian police force not a new concept in IndonesiaBy Dwi Atmanta JAKARTA (JP): History repeats itself. This saying fits the National Police since demands for it to separate from the Armed Forces first resurfaced in late May and early June.
Sun, 05 Jul 1998
Priest turns his pen to politics
Priest turns his pen to politics Politik Hati Nurani (Politics of Conscience); By Y.B. Mangunwijaya; Grafiasri Mukti, Jakarta 1997; xii + 119 pp; Rp 8,000 YOGYAKARTA (JP): Many have branded politics as contemptible.
Sun, 05 Jul 1998
Injured student in critical condition
Injured student in critical condition JAKARTA (JP): Steven Suripatty, the university student who was shoot by soldiers on Friday during a clash with demonstrators in Jayapura, Irian Jaya, remained in a coma yesterday as community leaders strongly condemned the irresponsible actions of the military...
Sun, 05 Jul 1998
TV programs
TV programsTodayTVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Sari Berita Sepekan 6:30 Morning Focus 6:45 Healthy and Fresh 7:00 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:30 Children's Program: Arena Kami 8:00 Children's Program: Kumbang and Family 8:30 Children's Program: Nuansa Anak 9:00 Documentary Film: Lembah Bada 9:30...
Sun, 05 Jul 1998
The other side of the World Cup
The other side of the World Cup JAKARTA (JP): Go go go, Alez alez alez. Like fingernails on a blackboard, those lyrics stop me in my tracks every time.The soccer epidemic is, thankfully, almost over. All we have to get through is the semifinals, third-place playoffs and the finals.
Sun, 05 Jul 1998
No paper:
No paper: The Jakarta Post will not appear tomorrow in observance of the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The Post will resume publication on Tuesday. -- Editor
Sun, 05 Jul 1998
Low paid police officers face a though challenge
Low paid police officers face a though challengeBy Sylvia Gratia M. Nirang JAKARTA (JP): The police have long been a target of public criticism. People frown upon the police when they are too slow in handling cases, or too harsh in dealing with suspects.
Sun, 05 Jul 1998
Islamic tourism in Thailand
Islamic tourism in Thailand BANGKOK (AP): Thailand has asked Malaysia and Indonesia to help develop Islamic tourism facilities to attract visitors from the Middle East.Malaysia and Indonesia are both predominantly Islamic countries and Indonesia has the world's largest Moslem population.
Sun, 05 Jul 1998
Ex-chief backs police autonomy
Ex-chief backs police autonomyBy Edith Hartanto JAKARTA (JP): In its 52nd year, the National Police have been through many vicissitudes in their attempts to "protect and serve the public".Since the enactment of Police Law No.
Sun, 05 Jul 1998
Analysts urge police to improve their image
Analysts urge police to improve their imageBy Ahmad Junaidi JAKARTA (JP): Many people think the police force could improve its image if it is separated from the Armed Forces, as many analysts have urged.
Sat, 04 Jul 1998
Hasan questioned on cartel funds
Hasan questioned on cartel funds JAKARTA (JP): Timber tycoon Mohamad "Bob" Hasan was questioned for about three hours by the Attorney General's office here yesterday over fees collected by a plywood cartel that he once headed.
Sat, 04 Jul 1998
North Jakarta mayor wants Kramat Tunggak closed down
North Jakarta mayor wants Kramat Tunggak closed down JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta Mayor Soebagyo has asked the governor to immediately close the city's only officially recognized red-light district, Kramat Tunggak in North Jakarta.
Sat, 04 Jul 1998
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Fine Arts Exhibition: Langkah dan Spirit, in the Hall of The Japan Cultural Foundation, Summitmas I, 2nd Floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until July 15. * Indian Photo Exhibition, in the National Museum, Jl.
Sat, 04 Jul 1998
'Bung' Karno's assets abroad
'Bung' Karno's assets abroad In a recent TV report, Probosutedjo, former President Soeharto's half brother, claiming to act as spokesman for the Soehartos said, apparently in an effort to defend the family of the former president, that Soeharto had no assets abroad.
Sat, 04 Jul 1998
Three wounded in Irian protest
Three wounded in Irian protest JAKARTA (JP): An intelligence officer and two students were injured when a proindependence demonstration on Cendrawasih University campus in the Irian Jaya capital of Jayapura turned violent yesterday, a media report said.
Sat, 04 Jul 1998
Archeological relics discovered in Banyumas
Archeological relics discovered in BanyumasBy Agus Maryono PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Two statues of Buddha, possibly made of pure gold, were recently discovered in a grave in a forest near Cikakak village in Banyumas district.
Sat, 04 Jul 1998
Big banks win out as forex market shrinks
Big banks win out as forex market shrinks SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): A year after the flotation of the baht signaled the start of Asia's descent into economic crisis, volatility in Southeast Asia's foreign exchange markets has soared but trading volumes have shrunk dramatically.
Sat, 04 Jul 1998
Malaysia may turn to IMF, says Mahathir Mohamad
Malaysia may turn to IMF, says Mahathir Mohamad KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Malaysia may have to turn to the International Monetary Fund if government policies fail to steer the economy to recovery, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday.
Sat, 04 Jul 1998
New police chief vows to foil city's criminals
New police chief vows to foil city's criminals JAKARTA (JP): On his first day as National Police chief, Lt. Gen. Roesmanhadi yesterday vowed to continue his predecessor's program to secure the capital, which has been rocked by a series of armed robberies over the past few weeks.
Sat, 04 Jul 1998
DHL welcomes EC's move
DHL welcomes EC's move JAKARTA (JP): DHL International hailed yesterday the European Commission's decision to allow Deutsche Post AG to complete its purchase of 22.5 percent of the company.DHL said in a statement that it believed the investment and future cooperation between the two organizations...
Sat, 04 Jul 1998
Mexico's Cemex preferred bidder for Semen Gresik
Mexico's Cemex preferred bidder for Semen Gresik JAKARTA (JP): The government has selected Mexico's Cemex SA de CV as the preferred bidder to purchase part of the government's 65 percent stake in publicly listed cement producer PT Semen Gresik.
Sat, 04 Jul 1998
Spot prices for Indonesian heavy crude strengthen
Spot prices for Indonesian heavy crude strengthen SINGAPORE (Reuters): Spot prices of heavy Indonesian crude were supported as the remaining July barrels fetched firm premiums, traders said yesterday.An equity producer of heavy sweet Widuri was heard to have sold 100,00 to 200,000 barrels to a...
Sat, 04 Jul 1998
Farming project on neglected land
Farming project on neglected land JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said that he and the city's five mayors are ready to act as guarantors for the public intending to allow the use of neglected land for the cultivation of vegetables or other secondary crops.
Sat, 04 Jul 1998
Lao PM visits crash victims' kin
Lao PM visits crash victims' kin HANOI (DPA): The prime minister of Laos, Sisavath Keobounphanh, will meet the families of victims of a May 25 Lao plane crash when he pays an official visit to Vietnam starting on Monday, officials in Hanoi said yesterday.
Sat, 04 Jul 1998
Bodies of accident victims claimed
Bodies of accident victims claimed BOGOR (JP): Relatives have claimed the bodies of five people killed in an accident on the Jagorawi toll road Thursday from the PMI General Hospital, a hospital employee said yesterday."No one was crying because those picking up the bodies were all men.
Sat, 04 Jul 1998
Indonesian Chinese issue
Indonesian Chinese issue It was just recently that President B.J. Habibie stated that Indonesia should no longer use the term pribumi (indigenous Indonesians) and non-pribumi (Indonesians of Chinese descent) to end racial discrimination toward Indonesian Chinese.
Sat, 04 Jul 1998
World Bank approves $1b loan to Indonesia
World Bank approves $1b loan to Indonesia WASHINGTON (Reuters): The World Bank on Thursday approved a US$1 billion loan to Indonesia and said an additional $6 billion from international donors should be ready soon.The $1 billion structural adjustment loan, part of a $4.