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Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Malaysia ventures S. Africa
Malaysia ventures S. Africa JOHANNESBURG (AP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and South African Deputy President Thabo Mbeki Saturday launched a bank project that will fund black-owned businesses and facilitate trade between South Africa and Southeast Asia.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Reform movement must be restarted, say observers
Reform movement must be restarted, say observers JAKARTA (JP): Observers have expressed concern that the campaign for reform has stagnated and are calling on people to take a break from their routines in order to once again set the wheels of democratization in motion.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
18 injured in bus accident
18 injured in bus accident JAKARTA (JP): An intercity bus plunged into a rice field along the Cikampek toll road, east of here, yesterday after one of its tires burst, injuring 18 passengers, four critically.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Indian rice traders eye Indonesia to boost sales
Indian rice traders eye Indonesia to boost sales NEW DELHI (Reuters): Indian rice traders said yesterday they hoped to sell large quantities of rice to Indonesia after reports the country's actual crop shortfall will outstrip the government's estimate.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Two Cameroon nationals arrested for swindle
Two Cameroon nationals arrested for swindle JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Police detectives arrested two Cameroon nationals Friday night at the Dai-Ichi Hotel in Central Jakarta for allegedly swindling a local of US$4,000.The head of the Central Jakarta Police detective unit, Capt. Budiono S.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Former VP did not get house from government
Former VP did not get house from government GUNUNG KIDUL, Yogyakarta (JP): The traditional monarch of Yogyakarta, Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, has confirmed that his father, former vice president Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX, did not receive a house from the government.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Security forces braced for possible violence
Security forces braced for possible violence JAKARTA (JP): Ten thousand of the city's security forces paraded Saturday in an attempt to assure the public they are ready to handle any disturbances.Led by Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
July 27 commemorative rally centered on Megawati's house
July 27 commemorative rally centered on Megawati's house JAKARTA (JP): The Megawati Soekarnoputri camp in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has said it is determined to hold a peaceful and orderly commemoration of the second anniversary of the takeover of their headquarters at Megawati's house...
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Soeharto's mansion fund
Soeharto's mansion fund Has Mr. Soeharto no shame? Disgraced, ousted former president Soeharto has asked that as a former president he be given a cash allowance of Rp 26.5 billion in lieu of housing for his needs.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Wonosobo residents rely heavily on tobacco farming
Wonosobo residents rely heavily on tobacco farmingText and pictures by Ati Nurbaiti WONOSOBO, Central Java (JP): With August approaching a fervent hope is spreading among tobacco growers in villages across Wonosobo.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
HK citizens angered by prosecution of RI Chinese
HK citizens angered by prosecution of RI Chinese HONG KONG (AP): More than 1,000 protesters marched to the Indonesian consulate in Hong Kong yesterday to demand the apprehension of looters in Indonesia and protection of the ethnic Chinese.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
An invisible hand at work
An invisible hand at work Every day disclosures about the Army's special force's (Kopassus) involvement in the abduction of political activists bring forth new surprises. That a special combat unit such as Kopassus should involve itself in political and intelligence activities seems astonishing...
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Street children protest being stereotyped
Street children protest being stereotyped JAKARTA (JP): Newspaper boy Syamsul wanted to set the record straight on what street children are actually like for an event devoted to highlighting their creativity.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Small businesses face bankruptcy as crisis worsens
Small businesses face bankruptcy as crisis worsens JAKARTA (JP): Many cash-strapped small and medium-scale businesses may soon halt operation as the economic turmoil is worsening, an official of the Industry and Trade Ministry has said.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Yogya safe from Merapi eruption
Yogya safe from Merapi eruption Situated almost in the center of the island of Java, Mt. Merapi erupted again on July 11 and July 19. Hot clouds known as pyroclastic flows slid down the western slopes of Merapi to a distance of six kilometers from its crater.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Moslem group joins glut of new parties
Moslem group joins glut of new parties JAKARTA (JP): Another new political party, the Crescent Star Party, or Partai Bulan Bintang, joined the country's plethora of new political parties when it was launched here yesterday.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Robbie's casino closes
Robbie's casino closes SYDNEY (DPA): The Christmas Island casino became the latest victim of the Asian regional economic downturn Saturday when Australian authorities moved to close it down after its operator missed a deadline for debt repayment.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
ASEAN told to take 'medicine' for crisis
ASEAN told to take 'medicine' for crisis MANILA (Agencies): U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright warned Southeast Asian nations yesterday the protracted financial turmoil spilling over into other economies will only worsen if the bitter but necessary "medicine" is refused.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
RP eyes euro bond float
RP eyes euro bond float MANILA (Reuters): The Philippines is planning to float US$250 million to $750 million in bonds denominated in the new euro currency, Finance Secretary Edgardo Espiritu said yesterday."I'm more inclined (towards) the euro money. It's better to consider other currencies.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
ASEM fund is up and running
ASEM fund is up and running BRUSSELS (DPA): The World Bank said Friday it had approved a first batch of projects to be financed by the US$45 million Asia- Europe Trust Fund set up by the two regions' leaders in April.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Mount Merapi gushes hope for local farmers' prosperity
Mount Merapi gushes hope for local farmers' prosperityBy Haryoso MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): For the thousands of farmers who live on the slopes of Mount Merapi, the burning lava and deadly rain of hot ash pouring out of the volcano are a sign of coming prosperity rather than a threat.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
EU may impose dumping duties on RI cotton
EU may impose dumping duties on RI cotton BRUSSELS (Reuters): The European Union's executive body is likely next week to propose definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of unbleached cotton from five countries while sparing Turkey, EU sources said on Friday.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Development strategy must broaden its aims: Experts
Development strategy must broaden its aims: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Observers have welcomed the government's decision to focus on bringing an end to the economic crisis, but said that policies to improve the nation's mentality also needed to be included in its development strategies.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Stock prices to remain under pressure this week
Stock prices to remain under pressure this week JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are likely to remain flat this week as most investors are awaiting the outcome of Indonesia's donors' meeting in Paris this week, securities analysts and brokers said.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Capital inflow to RI jumps
Capital inflow to RI jumps SINGAPORE (Reuters): Indonesian officials said the country had seen a jump in foreign capital, following a looser investment policy that was put in place in late May, Singapore's Sunday Times newspaper reported.Since then, US$3.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Underground railway project receives mixed reactions
Underground railway project receives mixed reactions JAKARTA (JP): A Japanese firm's announcement of its intention to start construction on a 14.5 kilometer underground railway project next year has drawn differing reactions from an environmentalist and urban expert.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Budiman, Xanana urge release of all political prisoners
Budiman, Xanana urge release of all political prisoners JAKARTA (JP): Sixteen political prisoners, including the leader of the outlawed Democratic People's Party (PRD) Budiman Sudjatmiko and East Timorese rebel leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao, have demanded that the government unconditionally...
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Sapto Raharjo to perform in France
Sapto Raharjo to perform in FranceBy Izabel Deuff JAKARTA (JP): Sapto Raharjo, one of the country's most innovative gamelan players, is currently in southern France to join a series of summer festivals.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Flood kills nine in Serui
Flood kills nine in Serui MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: Nine people were killed and dozens of houses were badly damaged by a flood which hit the city of Serui in Irian Jaya last Friday.Chief of Yapen Waropen military subdistrict Lt. Col.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Ulemas Council against lottery for sports fund
Ulemas Council against lottery for sports fund JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Ulemas Council will oppose a planned lottery to raise funds for sports, its deputy chairman Ali Yafie said over the weekend."It seems to me that the scheme, whatever it is called, is a new guise for gambling, which is...
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Public told to grow crops
Public told to grow crops BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Deputy Governor Bachtiar Murad has called on people in South Kalimantan to cultivate what little land they have, including using their backyard to plant crops to supplement their daily needs.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
RI warms-up beach volleyball teams
RI warms-up beach volleyball teams JAKARTA (JP): West Nusa Tenggara women's pairing of Tri Siwi and Heny D.Z. took the laurels in the National Beach Volleyball championships yesterday, but it was the country's top teams which stole the show.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Dutch government likely to resume aid to Indonesia
Dutch government likely to resume aid to Indonesia AMSTERDAM (Reuters): The Dutch government is likely to resume development projects to Indonesia after six years as the Dutch government has responded positively to a request of Indonesian President B.J. Habibie, an official said.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Senior official attends SBSI meeting
Senior official attends SBSI meeting JAKARTA (JP): The government for the first time turned its attention to the Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) here yesterday as Minister of Manpower Fahmi Idris delivered a written speech to a meeting of the former rebel trade union.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Century expands into Bali
Century expands into Bali JAKARTA (JP): International hotel chain Century International Hotel has expanded its Indonesian operations by opening two hotels in Kuta, Bali; Century Mabisa Inn and Century Saphir Bali.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:35 TV Series: The Big Valley 3:05 Economic News: Yang Bertahan di Masa Resesi 3:30 TV Drama: Buah Tangan 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Kita 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Film: Anak Seribu Pulau 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 My Country:...
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
BI raises one-month time deposit rate to 56%
BI raises one-month time deposit rate to 56% JAKARTA (JP): The maximum interest rate for one-month rupiah time deposits this week is 56 percent, Bank Indonesia, the central bank said at the weekend.It said in a statement that it would not guarantee one-month deposits offered at interest rates above...
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
IPTN, four other strategic firms unhealthy: Tanri
IPTN, four other strategic firms unhealthy: Tanri JAKARTA (JP): Five of the state-owned 10 strategic industries, including aircraft manufacturer PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) are considered unhealthy, according to State Minister of the Empowerment of State Enterprises Tanri Abeng.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Read and create storybooks on the Internet
Read and create storybooks on the InternetBy Hanny Agustine JAKARTA (JP): Reading is very important not only for adults, but also for children. Through reading, children learn people's characters, broaden their imagination, stimulate their creativity and expand their vocabulary.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Enough is enough for RI Chinese
Enough is enough for RI ChineseBy Rahayu Ratnaningsih This is the first of two articles on the relationship between people of Chinese and Malay descent in the country. JAKARTA (JP): I strongly identified myself with the majority of Indonesian people in their struggle to fight the oppressive and...
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
ARF needs concrete programs, preventive diplomacy
ARF needs concrete programs, preventive diplomacyBy Jusuf Wanandi Foreign ministers from ASEAN countries and major powers of the world gather in Manila today for the annual ASEAN Regional Forum to discuss regional and international security.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Police shoot dead alleged shrimp looter in Tangerang
Police shoot dead alleged shrimp looter in Tangerang JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead an alleged shrimp looter and arrested two others early Saturday at a shrimp pond in Tangerang.City police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Family welcomes move to restore Dharsono's name
Family welcomes move to restore Dharsono's name BANDUNG (JP): Andriana held back tears when asked to comment on the government's plan to restore the good name of her husband, Hartono Rekso Dharsono, a leading soldier-diplomat who died two years ago after spending five years in jail for subversion...
Mon, 27 Jul 1998
Ad spending likely to drop
Ad spending likely to drop BANDUNG (JP): Advertising spending will likely fall to Rp 685 billion (US$49 million) this year from Rp 2.1 trillion in 1997, the Association of Indonesian Advertising Companies predicts.
Sun, 26 Jul 1998
The alternative hangout: Street cafes
The alternative hangout: Street cafes JAKARTA (JP): Cafes have long been a second office to executives. They provide a delightfully different atmosphere in which to hold business meetings.One evening a marketing executive was awaiting his associates in an alternative venue to his office, but this...
Sun, 26 Jul 1998
Women's shuttlers must work harder: Rudy
Women's shuttlers must work harder: Rudy JAKARTA (JP): Former champion Rudy Hartono called on the nation's female badminton players to work harder if they want to take over the mantle of Susi Susanti, who plans to retire after the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok in December.
Sun, 26 Jul 1998
Yogyakarta's sex workers start tightening their belt
Yogyakarta's sex workers start tightening their beltBy Gin Kurniawan YOGYAKARTA (JP): In their golden era, that sparkled until the middle of last year, sex workers in this city and its environs could regularly buy new clothes, cosmetics and related accessories.
Sun, 26 Jul 1998
Eddie Hara translates social realities into art
Eddie Hara translates social realities into artBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): Eddie Hara, 40, is an artist of the 1980s generation. The tremendous economic development under the previous government gave birth to businesspeople who wallowed in such material prosperity they discovered the pleasure of...
Sun, 26 Jul 1998
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: ExhibitionJP/obyIMAGES FROM MEXICO: Minister of Education and Culture Juwono Sudarsono (center) observes a photograph while Mexican envoy Sergio Ley-Lopez (right) talks with the curator of Antara Photo Gallery, Yudhi Soerjoatmodjo.
Sun, 26 Jul 1998
Indonesian dancer making big impact overseas
Indonesian dancer making big impact overseasBy Helly Minarti HAMBURG (JP): The stage was dimly lit -- with a line of ropes hanging down dramatically from dark ceilings. The audience was absorbed watching every step of a Caucasian dancer who explored the floor.