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Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Jakarta's air pollution
Jakarta's air pollution I was interested to read on The Jakarta Post's front page Aug. 6 of the administration's "strong efforts" to reduce Jakarta's air pollution.I have lived in the city for five years and would like to make the following observations:* Buses and trucks continuously belch out...
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Double blow for Utut in Cafe Cup
Double blow for Utut in Cafe Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto ended his Polish sojourn on a sour note Thursday, losing his final- round match and having his elo rating cut.An upset defeat to GM Henrik Teskes of Germany on the 54th move at the MK Cafe Cup tournament in...
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Chileans plan fish plant
Chileans plan fish plant JAKARTA (JP): Chilean investors plan to build a large fish powder plant in North Sumatra, Chile's ambassador to Indonesia, Hernan Tassara said yesterday."The result of our recent study has shown that North Sumatra has a very good potential for establishing a fish powder...
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Globalization means challenges
Globalization means challenges The following article is based on Minister of Education and Culture Juwono Sudarsono's keynote address at the international seminar Toward Structural Reforms for Democratization in Indonesia on Aug. 12 in Jakarta.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Foundation donates coffins and shrouds to funeral agency
Foundation donates coffins and shrouds to funeral agency JAKARTA (JP): A local fund-raising foundation donated yesterday coffins and unbleached cotton used for shrouds to help the city's financially troubled nursing homes and funeral agency in burying dead bodies abandoned by relatives.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: A Part of Indonesian Historical Journey, at Galeri TC, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24A, South Jakarta (Phone: 7194278), Sunday, at 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday to Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Bankers or robbers?
Bankers or robbers? There is a general impression that investigators have been dragging their feet in their probe into the embezzlement of state funds. Police and public prosecutors have yet to really indicate just how far they have come in investigating three Bank Indonesia directors fired while...
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
ABRI faction
ABRI faction Correction: In the story "Subagyo, Sjafrie become MPR members" that appeared on this page yesterday, we mistakenly identified Achmad Rustandi as a legislator of the Indonesian Democratic Party. He is from the Armed Forces faction. We apologize for the error. -- Editor
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Media must balance freedom, responsibilities
Media must balance freedom, responsibilitiesBy Dean Boulding JAKARTA (JP): There have recently been a number of letters and articles in The Jakarta Post surrounding the publication of the article Ethnic Chinese responsible for riots.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Newmont donates Rp 1.2b
Newmont donates Rp 1.2b JAKARTA (JP): Mining company PT Newmont Minahasa Raya said yesterday it would donate Rp 1.2 billion (about US$92,000) in funds for the welfare of the people of Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Big names form group for justice
Big names form group for justice JAKARTA (JP): A group of former student leaders and activists of the 1966 generation yesterday formed an opposition group to fight unjust policies of President B.J. Habibie's administration.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Minimum provisions set for RI loan
Minimum provisions set for RI loan AMSTERDAM (Dow Jones): Nederlandsche Bank has put a number of Asian countries, including Indonesia, on a list of countries for which banks need to have a minimum amount of provisions for outstanding loans.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Bahana, Danareksa to merge
Bahana, Danareksa to merge JAKARTA (JP): The government will merge state-owned investment companies PT Bahana Pembinaan Usaha and PT Danareksa into an independent entity to boost efficiency, a source said yesterday.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Workers 'should be made shareholders'
Workers 'should be made shareholders' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Fahmi Idris suggested yesterday workers be given a stake in their companies to help improve their productivity and social welfare.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Residents urge Sentul village head to quit
Residents urge Sentul village head to quit BOGOR (JP): About 200 Sentul residents in Citeureup district here visited the regency legislative council on Thursday to campaign for the dismissal of their village head for being too authoritarian.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Jakarta's public transport slowing to a halt
Jakarta's public transport slowing to a haltBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): It was about 10 a.m. A young woman kept on looking at her watch and stared down the street. Sweat made her face wet and her hair damp. More than 30 minutes had passed, yet there was no sign of the bus she was waiting for.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Garin's new film portrays life of Yogyakarta's street children
Garin's new film portrays life of Yogyakarta's street childrenBy Rayya Makarim JAKARTA (JP): When one combines high-tech post production facilities, Dolby sound, a multiple-award-winning actress, and one of Indonesia's leading directors, one would expect a movie of outstanding caliber.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
ICMI criticizes opposition figures
ICMI criticizes opposition figures JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI), an organization chaired since its inception by President B.J. Habibie, blasted government critics yesterday, saying much of their criticism was unproductive and a waste of time.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Pasaraya provides free circumcisions
Pasaraya provides free circumcisions JAKARTA (JP): Retailer PT Pasaraya Nusakarya provided free circumcisions to 53 young boys at its Pasaraya Manggarai shopping center in South Jakarta yesterday, an executive of the firm said.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
The interest for Aug.18/Aug.23
The interest for Aug.18/Aug.23 Time deposit Maximum rate (%) Maximum rate (%) Rupiah U.S. dollar---------------------------------------------------1-month 59 153-month 54 146-month 44 1412-month 43 1424-month 27 18 Maximum overnight rate for rupiah : 70 percentMaximum overnight rate for U.S.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Indonesian reports shake sentiment in debt market
Indonesian reports shake sentiment in debt market HONG KONG (Dow Jones): The fragile sentiment in Asian debt markets was shaken yet again this week as reports that Indonesia had defaulted on its sovereign debt sent yields soaring and worried bankers into conference rooms.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
SE Asian currencies edge higher
SE Asian currencies edge higher SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies edged a touch higher during Asian trading hours yesterday, in tandem with the yen and regional stock markets.As lingering fears of central bank intervention lifted the Japanese currency against the U.S.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Meeting switched after riot rumors
Meeting switched after riot rumors SEMARANG: The organizers of a meeting of Indonesian travel bureaus have postponed it until next month because of rampant rumors that a riot would break out this weekend.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Government finally issues ruling on assets revaluation
Government finally issues ruling on assets revaluation JAKARTA (JP): The government issued yesterday its long-waited ruling on assets revaluation, which allows companies to revalue their fixed assets annually rather than quinquennially as previously governed.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
DKP to recommend Prabowo's trial, says Gen. Subagyo
DKP to recommend Prabowo's trial, says Gen. Subagyo JAKARTA (JP): The chief of the Officers Honor Council, Gen. Subagyo Hadisiswoyo, confirmed yesterday the seven-member body would recommend that former commander of the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) Lt. Gen.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
New party to fight for equal rights for all
New party to fight for equal rights for all JAKARTA (JP): A new political party was announced yesterday, this one promising to fight for equal rights for every group and segment of society as mandated by the 1945 Constitution.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Share prices, rupiah gain ground in active trading
Share prices, rupiah gain ground in active trading JAKARTA (JP): After weeks of decreases, share prices surged in active trading yesterday in line with the bullish sentiment in regional markers.Securities and foreign exchange dealers said that the bullish regional market and no news of riots in the...
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Reality dramatized by dance artists
Reality dramatized by dance artists JAKARTA (JP): Dance is an expression of thought and feelings combined with spontaneous or practiced movements.That statement, made by the head of the Jakarta Arts Council dance committee, Maria D.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
AusAID
AusAID I am writing in response to an advertisement which appeared some time ago offering scholarships for a postgraduate program in Australia from AusAID/IDP Education Australia. I wish to get an explanation of this scholarship offer as there are changes in the requirements set for candidates for...
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
25 to go free on Independence day
25 to go free on Independence day KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Of the 166 convicts due to get remissions on Monday, 25 will receive sentence reductions which will end their incarceration and lead to their immediate release.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Hotel puts on meal for street cleaners
Hotel puts on meal for street cleaners JAKARTA (JP): Street cleaners from the city's health service agency posted in the Gelora Senayan area were treated to a free buffet lunch by the Hotel Mulia Senayan yesterday.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
A plea to Gen. Wiranto
A plea to Gen. Wiranto People's way of celebrating Independence Day in past years was so lively with various activities ranging from community volleyball matches to big prize games sponsored by the private sector.This year, however, such activities have decreased in quantity and quality.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 14, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 325 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 300 -50 968,000 Alumindo Light Metal 325 -25 56,000...
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Detained foreign activists to be deported from Myanmar
Detained foreign activists to be deported from Myanmar YANGON (Agencies): Eighteen foreign activists, including three Indonesians, were sentenced to five years in prison with hard labor yesterday for handing out democracy leaflets, but will be deported from Myanmar today, AP reported.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Habibie presents awards for wife, brother and critics
Habibie presents awards for wife, brother and critics JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie conferred yesterday the country's highest honor, the Bintang Republik Indonesia medal, on his wife Hasri Ainun Besari, six ministers and one former minister.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Le Meridien's special offer
Le Meridien's special offer JAKARTA (JP): Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort in Bali launched yesterday Romancing Nirwana -- a honeymoon package to attract the couple who would like to ensure their post-wedding bliss is something extra special.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Peruri to cooperate with foreign firms
Peruri to cooperate with foreign firms JAKARTA (JP): State securities paper and bank note printing company Peruri will cooperate with foreign companies in building its new securities paper plant."The plant should have been established last year but since our former partner PT Tridaya could not...
Fri, 14 Aug 1998
U.S. fund managers find bargains arising
U.S. fund managers find bargains arising SAN FRANCISCO (Dow Jones): In early July, U.S. real-estate company Colony Capital offered to buy a just-finished upscale residential development in the Philippines from its near-bankrupt owners.
Fri, 14 Aug 1998
KL's policy inconsistent
KL's policy inconsistent KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones): International ratings agency Fitch IBCA yesterday assigned a first-time long-term foreign currency rating of triple-B-minus to Malaysia, citing the country's relatively low external debt levels, but also highlighting an "inconsistent policy stance.
Fri, 14 Aug 1998
Cafe party drives nightlife in capital city
Cafe party drives nightlife in capital cityBy Izabel Deuff JAKARTA (JP): Black might symbolize death or sadness, but being in black, one could also be cheerful, as reflected in Models in Black, a theme of an evening at Cafe Automobili Lamborghini at Taman Ria Senayan Complex, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 14 Aug 1998
Anwar Sierad expects another big forex loss
Anwar Sierad expects another big forex loss JAKARTA (JP): PT Anwar Sierad expects another big foreign exchange loss this year since foreign bankers have yet to agree to reschedule its foreign debts, the company's top executive said here yesterday.
Fri, 14 Aug 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 13, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 325 0 1,000 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 350 -25 274,500 Alumindo Light Metal 350 50 1,435,000...
Fri, 14 Aug 1998
Indonesia's Utut suffers fastest defeat at MK Cafe Cup
Indonesia's Utut suffers fastest defeat at MK Cafe Cup JAKARTA (JP): Home favorite and top seed Michal Krasenkow buried Indonesian Utut Adianto's dreams of winning the MK Cafe Cup chess tournament in Koszalin, Poland, Wednesday.
Fri, 14 Aug 1998
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on August 13, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 12,800.00 13,400.00Austrian shilling 1 959.00 1,080.00Australian dollar 1 7,405.00 7,804.00Belgian franc 1 339.00 355.00Canadian dollar 1 8,235.
Fri, 14 Aug 1998
Habibie to open Soerjadi-led PDI congress
Habibie to open Soerjadi-led PDI congress JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie has kept to the rigid political line of his predecessor on the splintered Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) by agreeing yesterday to open the Soerjadi camp's congress later this month in Palu, Central Sulawesi.
Fri, 14 Aug 1998
16 people named as 'agitators'
16 people named as 'agitators' JAKARTA (JP): The city police named yesterday 16 people as suspected agitators of the mid-May riots.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang told journalists the suspects were among the 36 people who had been wanted by the police for their alleged role in...
Fri, 14 Aug 1998
RI mine shuts, copper rises
RI mine shuts, copper rises LONDON (Bloomberg): Copper yesterday rose from its lowest price in a month on expectations that a stronger yen would spur buying in Japan, while a strike at the world's second-largest copper mine cut output.Japan, the world's second-largest copper consumer behind the U.S.
Fri, 14 Aug 1998
Military seeks help to weed out rumormongers
Military seeks help to weed out rumormongers JAKARTA (JP): The city military is soliciting help from foreign groups in its effort to identify people spreading rumors on the Internet of renewed riots in the capital.
Fri, 14 Aug 1998
Kuntowijoyo's story
Kuntowijoyo's story I am a reader of The Jakarta Post. I found something odd in the short story on Aug. 9, 1998.In the footnote you said "one of Yusrizal KW's works, Pistol Perdamaian..."I would like to inform you that Pistol Perdamaian was not written by him but by Kuntowijoyo.
Fri, 14 Aug 1998
Main roads to be closed on Aug. 17
Main roads to be closed on Aug. 17 JAKARTA (JP): A number of streets around National Monument Square will be temporarily closed on Monday during flag-hoisting ceremonies on commemoration of the nation's 53rd Independence Day, an officer said yesterday.