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Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Mother detained for baby's death
Mother detained for baby's death TEGAL, Central Java: Police detained a 24-year-old woman yesterday after she allegedly murdered her newborn baby inside a lavatory in Texin Hospital.The unwed mother had apparently been ashamed of being discovered that she had just given birth.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Amien says party to steer clear of old pitfalls
Amien says party to steer clear of old pitfalls YOGYAKARTA (JP): Moslem leader Amien Rais said he would officially declare the establishment of his National Mandate Party (PAN) on Sunday, vowing not to repeat the mistakes of parties under the regime of former president Soeharto.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Govt must solve PDI conflict
Govt must solve PDI conflictBy Johannes Nugroho JAKARTA (JP): The prolonged internal conflict in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) hovers over President B.J. Habibie's revamped court like a shadow from the past as his government has chosen to remain at loggerheads with the party's ousted...
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Govt asked not to cut log export tax further
Govt asked not to cut log export tax further JAKARTA (JP): Legislator Umbu Mehang Kunda has called on the government to delay the reduction of the export tax on logs to guarantee a sufficient supply for local wood-processing companies.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Bad business
Bad business Some weeks ago I was approached by a marketing officer of PT Tigaraksa Satria to buy an 18-volume resource library specially designed for preschool and elementary school children. The books could be paid for in cash or by way of a one-year credit basis.On Aug.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Govt doubts WB report on graft
Govt doubts WB report on graft JAKARTA (JP): The government questioned yesterday the accuracy of a World Bank internal memorandum that disclosed Indonesian officials were believed to have siphoned off more than 20 percent of the bank's loan funds."To me, the 20 percent figure is a big question mark.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Tangguh project has huge gas reserves
Tangguh project has huge gas reserves TOKYO (Dow Jones): Japan's Nippon Oil Co. announced yesterday the Tangguh liquefied natural gas project in Irian Jaya, Indonesia -- in which it holds a stake -- has proven and probable reserves in its three production sharing contract blocks, of 18.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Four killed in head-on minibus collision
Four killed in head-on minibus collision JAKARTA (JP): Four people were killed and 16 others injured in a head-on collision yesterday between Kowanbisata and Miniarta minibuses on Jl. Margonda Raya in Depok, to the south of here, a police officer said.Depok police chief Lt. Col.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Luxurious atmosphere offered at C.J.'s
Luxurious atmosphere offered at C.J.'sBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): Some of the patrons were confident enough to do the cha-cha and swing to In The Groove and Begin The Beguine. Others were happy to simply savor the music and the sight of dark figures dancing in a dimly lit arena at C.J.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: Thundercats 3:05 Film Orkestra 3:30 TV Series: The Man from Uncle 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Kita -- Kupang 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 Film Series: Science World 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Documentary:...
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Military-backed New Order still reigns
Military-backed New Order still reignsBy Olle Tornquist This article is based on a paper presented at an international seminar, Toward Structural Reforms for Democratization in Indonesia, held in Jakarta from Aug. 12 to Aug. 14.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Handojo settles insider trading charges in U.S.
Handojo settles insider trading charges in U.S. WASHINGTON (Bloomberg): A former J.P. Morgan & Co visiting analyst agreed to surrender US$588,766 to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges that he traded on inside information about NationsBank Corp's acquisition of Barnett Banks Inc...
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Megawati wins one, loses one in court
Megawati wins one, loses one in court JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri, the ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), won the right to continue one of her legal battles after the Supreme Court ruled she could sue her political rival, Soerjadi.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Jayamix to dismiss guards after industrial dispute
Jayamix to dismiss guards after industrial dispute JAKARTA (JP): Concrete manufacturing company PT Jaya Readymix, an Australian-Indonesian joint venture, has decided to terminate the contracts of 50 security guards as of Aug. 30, a company executive said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
On Chinese Indonesians
On Chinese Indonesians May I respond to Ms. Rahayu Ratnaningsih's comments in her July 31 letter on two of my earlier letters. Ms. Ratnaningsih believes that my first letter showed a disregard for the magnitude of the discrimination suffered by Chinese-Indonesians.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Rupiah breaks the 12,000 level against the dollar
Rupiah breaks the 12,000 level against the dollar JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah gained more ground against the U.S. dollar yesterday, passing the 12,000 psychological level on bullish sentiment in the regional market and dollar-selling by state banks.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Asian Games fund
Asian Games fund I disagree with the idea that the government should provide funding for the participation of Indonesian athletes in the 13th Asian Games.Why don't we use the money to feed the starving animals in Ragunan Zoo? The funds could also be used for research into the provision of staple...
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Soeharto stamps rise in value
Soeharto stamps rise in value MALANG, East Java: Stamps bearing the picture of former president Soeharto have become a much sought-after collector's item here.Many people are speculating that the stamp's value will continue to increase among philatelists, Nurhakim of the provincial post office was...
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Yunus extolls benefits of easing press limits
Yunus extolls benefits of easing press limits JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Muhammad Yunus said he has signed 90 new publication permits since taking office in May.Speaking at a ceremony to mark the ministry's 53rd anniversary here yesterday, Yunus reiterated his belief that he could...
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Fitness Center
Fitness Center Correction: To join the Hilton Executive Club, one has to pay US$3,500 which comprises bonded fee, annual fee, administration fee and government tax.The Mercantile Athletic Club charges members $99 monthly, not annually as printed in yesterday's paper on this page.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Salomon's Asian executives
Salomon's Asian executives HONG KONG (Dow Jones):Two executives for Salomon Smith Barney Holdings Inc have been moved to new positions in Asia, the investment bank said yesterday.Clifford Chiu, a managing director and co-head of investment banking in Japan, will move to Hong Kong to take charge of...
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on August 19, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S dollar 1 11,500.00 12,000.00Austrian shilling 1 870.00 975.00Australian dollar 1 6,801.00 7,134.00Belgian franc 1 308.00 320.00Canadian dollar 1 7,459.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Confusing signals
Confusing signals The economic stabilization and reform program which President B.J. Habibie elaborated in his first Independence Day address last week indicates the right path toward the kind of market economy suitable for an Indonesian civil society in the future.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
No local corporations have joined INDRA yet
No local corporations have joined INDRA yet JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Debt Restructuring Agency (INDRA) has yet to receive any applications from local debt-ridden corporations to join its debt restructuring program, a Bank Indonesia director said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Bulog to import 1.2 million tons of rice
Bulog to import 1.2 million tons of rice JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is to open two international tenders for the procurement of about 1.2 million metric tons of rice, State Minister of Food and Horticulture AM Saefuddin said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Most regional currencies higher
Most regional currencies higher SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currency bears were forced to retreat yesterday, as a steep rise in the yen combined with sharp stock market rallies across the region to push Southeast Asian currencies higher against the U.S. dollar.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - The Tavern Pub: Cosindos Band, Monday to Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., X-Men Band, Sunday, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Legality versus reality
Legality versus reality The debate concerning the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) continues to rage on unabated. The government continues to insist on recognizing the party's Soerjadi faction on the grounds of legality.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Clinic owner jailed for illegal abortions
Clinic owner jailed for illegal abortions JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court handed down a 20-month jail term and fine of Rp 3 million (US$240) yesterday to the owner of a Central Jakarta clinic which offered illegal abortion services.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Images on Java by French photographers go on display
Images on Java by French photographers go on displayBy K. Basri JAKARTA (JP): French photographer Herve Dangla of Belantara Jakarta (Jungle of Jakarta) and Jakarta 95 fame is in town again for his third exhibition.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
South Aceh hit by floods
South Aceh hit by floods BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Floods killed at least three people and carried away villagers' houses and cars in South Aceh district, according to an official here yesterday.The head of the South Aceh information office, Sa Murtadha, said the floods, caused by incessant rain over the...
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
RI 'puts on hold' rice order from Thailand
RI 'puts on hold' rice order from Thailand SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Following failed negotiations over a 400,000-ton portion of its purchase of Thai rice, Indonesia is putting on hold the whole 500,000-ton rice order from Thailand, leading to widespread talk about a possible cancellation of the deal,...
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Indigenous people get a chance to talk
Indigenous people get a chance to talkBy Samsudin Berlian JAKARTA (JP): Following the collapse of Soeharto's authoritarian regime, various social groups across the country have publicly voiced their grievances, criticism and hopes.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Foreign scholars urge ABRI to quit politics
Foreign scholars urge ABRI to quit politics JAKARTA (JP): The powerful Armed Forces (ABRI) must relinquish its political role if it wants to help democracy develop in the country, according to a foreign political scientist.Daniel S.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
BPPT changes focus to meet crisis demands
BPPT changes focus to meet crisis demands JAKARTA (JP): The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT), known for its preoccupation with hi-tech research, claims it is now shifting its focus to simple and applied technology which can directly benefit the people.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Gus Dur sizes up top picks for next president
Gus Dur sizes up top picks for next president JAKARTA (JP): Who has the greatest prospects to become the country's next president? Megawati Soekarnoputri, Gen. Wiranto, Ginandjar Kartasasmita or President B.J.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Many students fail to register
Many students fail to register BOGOR (JP): Out of the 2,638 students admitted to the Bogor Institute of Agriculture for the 1998/1999 academic year, 200 have yet to register.Amiruddin Saleh, the institute's spokesman, said: "It is feared those who have not yet registered are suffering from...
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibitions, in Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran (Phone: 0361 701010): Images of Meditating Figures, by Jerry T, until Sept. 17. * Painting Exhibition: Cakrawala Seni, Museum Puri Lukisan, Ubud (Phone: 0361-975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Fate of six troubled banks may be decided tomorrow
Fate of six troubled banks may be decided tomorrow JAKARTA (JP): The government may announce on Friday its decision on the fate of six troubled banks taken over by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Banks raise deposit rates to 59 percent
Banks raise deposit rates to 59 percent JAKARTA (JP): Domestic commercial banks have raised their deposit interest rates by over 2 percentage points as a result of tighter liquidity and competition with the country's central bank to attract funds.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
IPTN sets up subsidiary
IPTN sets up subsidiary JAKARTA (JP): State aircraftmaker PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) announced yesterday it had established a subsidiary to handle its turbine and propeller business.IPTN president Eddi Susilo said the company would focus on producing turbines and propellers to...
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Singapore ships stranded
Singapore ships stranded SINGAPORE (AP): Five ships of a financially troubled Singapore company have been stranded in ports in Japan, India and Indonesia, unable to pay salaries or port duties, a newspaper reported yesterday.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Foreign ministry follows reform drive
Foreign ministry follows reform drive JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has started to reform itself by reviewing and changing policies no longer suitable under the present situation.Speaking in a ceremony to mark the ministry's 53rd anniversary yesterday, Minister of Foreign Affairs...
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Danareksa denies merger plan
Danareksa denies merger plan JAKARTA (JP): State-owned investment bank PT Danareksa said yesterday that reports of an impending merger with another state- owned investment bank, PT Bahana Pembinaan Usaha Indonesia, were unture.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
ASEAN starts Countdown 2000 Clock
ASEAN starts Countdown 2000 Clock JAKARTA (JP): Association of Southeast Asian Nations secretary-general Rodolfo C Severino launched the "ASEAN Countdown 2000 Clock", marking the approach of the new millennium, at the ASEAN Secretariat building here yesterday."Two thousand is just another year.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Sugar falls on RI concerns
Sugar falls on RI concerns LONDON (Bloomberg): Sugar fell yesterday amid speculation that Indonesia, Asia's third-biggest sugar importer, would not need to buy more sugar in the coming weeks.White, or refined, sugar for October delivery fell as much as US$2, or 0.8 percent, to $245.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
McDonald's probes food poisoning
McDonald's probes food poisoning SINGAPORE (DPA): American fast-food chain McDonald's in Singapore is investigating reports that 11 schoolchildren came down with food poisoning after eating at one of their restaurants, a McDonald's spokesman said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Aug 1998
Isolationist path
Isolationist path This is in reference to Mr. A. Djuana's letter Postage increases published in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 16. I fully agree with Mr. Djuana's views. There is no valid justification for any postage increase of 1,000 percent or more.
Wed, 19 Aug 1998
Military donates rice, sugar, money to fire victims
Military donates rice, sugar, money to fire victims JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Djadja Suparman yesterday donated four tons of rice, a ton of sugar and Rp 10 million in cash to fire victims in Kartini subdistrict, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta.
Wed, 19 Aug 1998
Council ends probe on abductions
Council ends probe on abductions JAKARTA (JP): The Officers Honor Council completed its investigation yesterday of three senior officers suspected of involvement in the abductions of political activists by the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) early this year.Council secretary Lt. Gen.