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Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Fire guts Serpong market
Fire guts Serpong market TANGERANG (JP): At least 72 stalls in the Serpong traditional market were gutted in a fire on Tuesday night. No fatalities have been reported so far.One of the traders, Muhidin, said the fire was first spotted in a stall owned by Ayong at around 8:30 pm.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Pertamina drops refinery deal with PT Humpuss
Pertamina drops refinery deal with PT Humpuss JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina has dropped a plan to cooperate with PT Humpuss, owned by two of former president Soeharto's sons, to jointly operate its petrochemical refinery in South Sumatra.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Estrada dealt setback on first day in office
Estrada dealt setback on first day in office SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Agencies): A Philippine court dealt President Joseph Estrada a setback on his first full day in office yesterday by stopping his attempt to oust a political foe as head of a major industrial estate.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Applications for passports double, new forms scarce
Applications for passports double, new forms scarce JAKARTA (JP): The number of passports issued in Greater Jakarta last month doubled to 34,302 from 15,215 in May, leaving many immigration offices short of new passports to issue and forcing their employees to work overtime, an official said...
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Staff salaries robbed from school
Staff salaries robbed from school JAKARTA (JP): Two employees of a state senior high school reported that they had been robbed by two men on a motorcycle who were armed with a one metre long samurai sword.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition * Poster Exhibition: World Cup '98, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., until July 13.Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on July 1, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 14,100.00 15,100.00Austrian shilling 1 1,075.50 1,228.30Australian dollar 1 8,807.70 9,421.90Belgian franc 1 380.10 404.10Canadian dollar 1 9,691.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Shoe maker killed in clash
Shoe maker killed in clash JAKARTA (JP): A 25-year-old shoe maker who was stabbed in the neck during a clash in Bekasi on Tuesday died in the intensive care unit of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital yesterday.According to his brothers, Edy Elong of Jl.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
RI banking reform good opportunity for investors
RI banking reform good opportunity for investors SINGAPORE (Reuters): Bank reform consultant Howard Silverfarb has a theory about business opportunities -- "When things go bad, that's the place to go."In the past three weeks he has sold his antique collection, bed linen, air conditioners, all but...
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
New best friends Clinton, Jiang rattle the region
New best friends Clinton, Jiang rattle the regionBy John Gittings HONG KONG: The energy and speed with which Bill Clinton and Jiang Zemin clinched their romance in Beijing has raised a confusion of well publicized hopes and less articulate fears.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
New hotel chain
New hotel chainJP/alx Hotel chain Raddin Hotels and Resort has taken over the management of Park Royal Ancol Jakarta and Park Royal Bali from the international hotel chain Southern Pacific.Publicly listed PT Jakarta Setiabudi Property (JSP), the hotel owner, said yesterday that the two hotels were...
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Asia, Europe stocks soar on yen rise
Asia, Europe stocks soar on yen rise TOKYO (Agencies): The Tokyo Stock Exchange's main index soared to its highest close in almost three months in heavy trading yesterday, boosted by a report that Japan will cut taxes to bolster the economy.The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average jumped 532.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Late dollar rally hits SE Asian currencies
Late dollar rally hits SE Asian currencies SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): A late U.S. dollar rally against the yen stripped Southeast Asian currencies of most of their gains made during Asian trading hours on Tuesday.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 1, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 450 0 0 AHAP Insurance 575 0 0 Alter Abadi 500 25 128,000 Alumindo Light Metal 350 0 60,000 Alumindo...
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Rupiah stagnant, stocks surge on foreign buying
Rupiah stagnant, stocks surge on foreign buying JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah remained stagnant while share prices continued to make gains yesterday over an unexpected incursion of buying orders from foreign investors, dealers and stockbrokers said.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Government provides rice at Rp 1,000/kg for the poor
Government provides rice at Rp 1,000/kg for the poor JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday a crash program to help poor people most vulnerable to food shortages, by selling them rice at a third of the going price.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Road fatalities on the rise
Road fatalities on the rise BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Aceh Police chief Col. Mohammad Rodja said 161 people had died in traffic accidents in the province in the first five months of this year."The number of deaths from traffic accidents in the province of 3.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Cabinet discusses bill on street protests
Cabinet discusses bill on street protests JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto presented President B.J. Habibie a bill on freedom of expression which includes guidelines for holding street protests at yesterday's cabinet meeting.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Sayidiman suggests special law enforcement ministry
Sayidiman suggests special law enforcement ministry JAKARTA (JP): Military observer Lt. Gen. (ret) Sayidiman Suryohadiprojo suggested here yesterday that the National Police be separated from the Armed Forces and unified with the Attorney General's office under a new department called the Ministry...
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
RI coffee slowly reaching Asian market
RI coffee slowly reaching Asian market SINGAPORE (Reuters): Indonesian coffee beans have started to reach the market slowly with stable offers, but the shortage of containers could worsen when the main bulk of the crop arrives later this month, traders said yesterday.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Soeharto probe not an investigation
Soeharto probe not an investigation JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Lt. Gen. Muhammad Ghalib insisted yesterday that his office was not conducting an "investigation" into the wealth of former president Soeharto, but was merely "examining" it.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua (Phone: 0361 771234): - Pasar Senggol at 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Legong Dance, Saturday, Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday, Balinese Dance Parade, Monday, Genjekan Dance, Tuesday, Jegog Dance, Wednesday, Ramayana Dance, Thursday, Janger...
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
No more funds for scout program
No more funds for scout program JAKARTA (JP): Newly installed Directorate General of Customs and Excise Martiono Hadianto said yesterday that his office would no longer use receipts from cigarette excise to help the country's scout movement.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Surakarta tourism ravaged by riots
Surakarta tourism ravaged by riots SURAKARTA, Central Java: The tourism industry is facing imminent collapse in this traditional town because foreign tourist arrivals over the past month have numbered in the mere dozen.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Indonesian crude prices fall
Indonesian crude prices fall TOKYO (Dow Jones): Unofficial prices for Indonesian crude grades have fallen, putting June prices below May levels, according to industry calculations released late Tuesday.For most grades, price declines ranged from US$0.66 to $1.19 a barrel.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
'RRI' staff demonstrate
'RRI' staff demonstrate PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Hundreds of employees of the local state-owned RRI radio station yesterday held a rally in front of their office to demand the resignation of local station chief Yon Maryono.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Reform leaders must unite: Emil
Reform leaders must unite: Emil JAKARTA (JP): Economist Emil Salim, one of the leading figures of the reform movement, has called on public figures who support reform to put aside their differences and unite in pushing for political change.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
BI's claim on IBRA down to Rp 132.34t
BI's claim on IBRA down to Rp 132.34t JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's claim on the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) slightly declined to Rp 132.34 trillion (about US$9.45 billion) on June 26 from Rp 133.28 trillion on June 19, the central bank said in a weekly report.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
JSX suspends Semen Gresik and four others
JSX suspends Semen Gresik and four others JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) said yesterday it had suspended trading in state-controlled cement company PT Semen Gresik until it selected a strategic partner.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Pertamina to order its oil contractors to cut production
Pertamina to order its oil contractors to cut production JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said it will order its oil contractors to cut production by an average of 3,000 barrels per day (bpd) each to honor Indonesia's latest commitment to cut production by 30,000 bpd.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Ford, Mazda launch new pickup
Ford, Mazda launch new pickup BANGKOK (DPA): Automobile giants Ford and Mazda yesterday launched separate brand pickups from their US$470 million joint venture factory on Thailand's east coast, company sources said.The launch, which was presided over by Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai and the U.S.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Press entering dark tunnel: Industry executive
Press entering dark tunnel: Industry executive JAKARTA (JP): Skyrocketing prices of newsprint and the continuing plunge of the rupiah are hurtling the press industry into a dark tunnel with no clear light at the end of it, according to an industry executive.S.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
'Cyber-shopping' era comes to Indonesia
'Cyber-shopping' era comes to IndonesiaBy Hanny Agustine JAKARTA (JP): The letter "e" in information technology terminology nowadays means a lot. After e-mail, or electronic mail, we now find e-commerce, e-shopping, e-business, e-training and e-university. The keyword is electronic, i.e.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Officers under investigation
Officers under investigation YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Police chief Lt. Col. Bani Siswono admitted yesterday that two of his subordinates were currently under investigation for allegedly shooting at students here in May using live bullets.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Political concerns push up demand for life insurance
Political concerns push up demand for life insurance JAKARTA (JP): The demand for life insurance significantly increased during the last two months as people feel more insecure about their future, an insurer said yesterday.David W.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998
Body of teenage girl identified
Body of teenage girl identified JAKARTA (JP): A teenage girl who was found dead on Jl. Pegangsaan II in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, has been identified as Layla Juliawati, an 11-year-old Chinese-Indonesian girl.
Wed, 01 Jul 1998
European vegetable oil traders wary of Indonesia
European vegetable oil traders wary of Indonesia LONDON (Reuters): European vegetable oil traders are keeping a wary eye on the supply situation in Indonesia, where high exports of crude palm oil are causing local supply problems.
Wed, 01 Jul 1998
Bekasi mayor fights against vice
Bekasi mayor fights against vice BEKASI (JP): Bekasi Mayor Nonon Sonthanie is determined to fight prostitution, which is believed to be on the rise in the city.He said there is no place for prostitutes to operate here. "Don't ever dream that there will be a redlight district here.
Wed, 01 Jul 1998
A dangerous sluggishness
A dangerous sluggishness Some of the extremely dangerous problems this nation is facing really need to be solved immediately. The most dominant cases include the kidnapping of activists, the May riots in which acts of arson, looting and the rape of women and underage girls took place, and the...
Wed, 01 Jul 1998
Human rights welcome Wiranto's admission cautiously
Human rights welcome Wiranto's admission cautiously JAKARTA (JP): Human rights groups have welcomed cautiously Minister of Defense and Security Affairs/Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto's admission that some members of the military were involved in the abductions of political activists.
Wed, 01 Jul 1998
IMF says $41b deal enough for RI
IMF says $41b deal enough for RI WASHINGTON (Reuters): Indonesia's existing US$41 billion rescue package from the international community will likely be enough to meet a financing gap forecast in the country's latest International Monetary Fund plan, the IMF's second most senior official said on...
Wed, 01 Jul 1998
Malaysian Open falls prey to Asian crisis
Malaysian Open falls prey to Asian crisis PENANG, Malaysia (Reuters): The Malaysian Open badminton championships starting today have fallen victim to the Asian economic crisis which has cut prize money by US$60,000 and deprived the event of some big names.
Wed, 01 Jul 1998
Exhibition highlights modern India sticks to its traditions
Exhibition highlights modern India sticks to its traditionsBy Izabel Deuff JAKARTA (JP): Unity in diversity, the Indonesian motto of Bhineka Tunggal Ika, is also India's. It could well summarize the week-long Indian Photo Exhibition held at the National Museum.
Wed, 01 Jul 1998
Keep up your good work!
Keep up your good work! Since we are leaving Indonesia on July 1, at the end of our four-year contract with the United Nations Development Program, I am reluctantly obliged to terminate my subscription to The Jakarta Post by end of June 1998.
Wed, 01 Jul 1998
Garuda denies report
Garuda denies report Referring to your report entitled Garuda pilots ignore bomb threats, continue flights (June 28, page two), to avoid misperception on behalf of the readers and in order to put the report into proportion, I would like to clarify as follows:It is completely untrue that Garuda...
Wed, 01 Jul 1998
Planned meeting of Golkar improper: Try
Planned meeting of Golkar improper: Try JAKARTA (JP): Former vice president Try Sutrisno said yesterday that the planned meeting of Golkar's three major elements on Monday evening was against the proper procedures of the organization and thus had to be canceled.
Wed, 01 Jul 1998
President B.J. Habibie names new MPR members
President B.J. Habibie names new MPR members JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie has appointed 41 new members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to replace members who he retired, had resigned or passed away.
Wed, 01 Jul 1998
Soeharto still controls Golkar
Soeharto still controls Golkar What we witnessed on Monday was nothing other than the fact that (the ruling party) Golkar is still in turmoil. First, there was the issue of the grouping's planned coordinating meeting, which was to be held at the Armed Forces Headquarters at Cilangkap.
Wed, 01 Jul 1998
New armed robbery adds to crime spate
New armed robbery adds to crime spate JAKARTA (JP): The city's recent rash of violent crime continued in the early morning hours yesterday when a group of armed robbers broke into the house of a diamond jeweler.
Wed, 01 Jul 1998
High temperatures kill coral reef
High temperatures kill coral reef BANGKOK (Reuters): Rising sea temperatures off the east coast of Thailand could destroy some of the country's most precious underwater coral, a leading Thai scientist said yesterday.