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Wed, 16 Sep 1998
WB sets up team to address corruption in RI
WB sets up team to address corruption in RI JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has set up two teams of experts consisting of its own staff and independent consultants to clean up corruption in Indonesia, especially that involving the bank's funds.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Players blamed for own goal in Tiger Cup match
Players blamed for own goal in Tiger Cup match JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesia Soccer Federation (PSSI) concluded on Tuesday that two national team defenders responsible for a deliberate own goal in a crucial Tiger Cup match against Thailand recently had defied their coach's instructions.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Monagro Kimia to export 40% of its production
Monagro Kimia to export 40% of its production JAKARTA (JP): Herbicide and pesticide producer PT Monagro Kimia announced on Tuesday that it planned to export 23 million liters, or 40 percent, of its production this year.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Pelindo cancels 13 projects linked to Soeharto's family
Pelindo cancels 13 projects linked to Soeharto's family JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned sea port operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II (Pelindo) said on Tuesday it had canceled 13 projects and planned to review several others linked to companies headed by former president Soeharto's family and...
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
PowerGas, Pertamina deal
PowerGas, Pertamina deal JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina signed on Tuesday in Singapore a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Singapore's PowerGas, a subsidiary of Singapore Power, which will allow the latter to buy natural gas from the former's contractors.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Actions speak louder than words
Actions speak louder than words I am pleased that my article RI education system needs a revolution, published in two parts, Sept. 2 and Sept. 3, attracted some comments from readers (Freddy Kirana, Sept. 10, and S. Aungles, Sept. 12).It is a pity that S.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Rally participants face off with rivals
Rally participants face off with rivals TANGERANG (JP): More than 400 protesters demanding the resignation of Tangerang Mayor Djakaria Machmud were involved in a skirmish with supporters of Djakaria on Monday.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Rice production said to exceed target this year
Rice production said to exceed target this year JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Soleh Solahuddin estimated on Tuesday that Indonesia's unhusked rice production this planting year would be 48.35 million metric tons, 4.5 percent higher than the government's initial target.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Stop screening film on 1965 coup: LBH
Stop screening film on 1965 coup: LBH YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Legal Aid Office here has urged Minister of Information Muhammad Yunus to stop requiring television stations to screen the film G-30 S/PKI on the September 1965 attempted coup before the facts concerning the event were clarified.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Preferential treatment in bank merger?
Preferential treatment in bank merger? There are two reasons why Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia (Bank Exim) can be regarded as privileged. First, despite its financial difficulties, the bank has been granted additional capital to the tune of Rp 20 trillion in Bank Indonesia liquidity support.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Caltex seeks House' support for oil contract extension
Caltex seeks House' support for oil contract extension JAKARTA (JP): PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI), the country's largest private oil firm, sought support from the House of Representatives on Tuesday for its bid to extend its production sharing contract on the Coastal Plain Pakanbaru (CPP) oil...
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Free medical services available for the poor
Free medical services available for the poor JAKARTA (JP): Free maternity services and additional nutrition for babies are among facilities for the poor that are being funded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Minister of Health Farid A.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
BP MPR to be clean of ministers
BP MPR to be clean of ministers JAKARTA (JP): Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung confirmed on Tuesday that a number of cabinet ministers from the ruling political organization would be removed from the Working Committee of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Davomas wants debt payment halted
Davomas wants debt payment halted JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cocoa producer PT Davomas Abadi is to ask Central Jakarta Commercial Court to suspend the payment of its US$3 million debt to American Express Bank.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
'Wanita Indonesia' sued by ex-reporters
'Wanita Indonesia' sued by ex-reporters JAKARTA (JP): Seven former journalists of Wanita Indonesia tabloid have filed a lawsuit against the publication at the East Jakarta District Court for keeping their names in the masthead after their dismissal.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Stocks tumble almost 9 percent, rupiah firm
Stocks tumble almost 9 percent, rupiah firm JAKARTA (JP): The country's rattled stock market took another big hit on Tuesday sinking almost 9 percent, while the rupiah closed slightly firmer against the U.S. dollar, stock analysts and dealers said.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Delay of seat belt ruling applauded
Delay of seat belt ruling applauded JAKARTA (JP): The central government's decision to postpone the implementation of the regulation compelling people to wear seat belts in the front seats of vehicles has received a warm welcome from the public.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Rice importers to be named Thursday
Rice importers to be named Thursday JAKARTA (JP): The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) said on Tuesday that the winners of the agency's tender to import 600,000 metric tons of rice from China, Thailand, Vietnam and Myanmar would be announced on Thursday.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Ministers in MPR
Ministers in MPR In this current age of reform, politicians are judged by their sensitivity toward efforts to introduce a greater degree of democracy in the country.In relation to this, there have recently been calls for a more democratic system within the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), the...
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Students step up street rallies despite warning
Students step up street rallies despite warning JAKARTA (JP): Ignoring a recent strong warning from the Armed Forces (ABRI), students in various cities held several rallies on Tuesday, including one near the presidential palace.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Questioning of Dolog chief Zamawi continues
Questioning of Dolog chief Zamawi continues JAKARTA (JP): The city police continued questioning the city's logistics agency (Dolog Jaya) head, Ahmad Zawawi, on Tuesday after the latter vomited and requested an adjournment in Monday's session.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Placer Dome eyes RI project
Placer Dome eyes RI project SYDNEY (Dow Jones): Masmindo Mining Corp, an Australian gold exploration company said Tuesday that it has reached a preliminary agreement for Canada's Placer Dome Inc (PDG) to incrementally acquire up to 75 percent of its Awak Mas gold project in Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
A thought for the May rape victims
A thought for the May rape victimsBy Lynda Kurnia Wardhani JAKARTA (JP): The damnable, shameful and barbaric actions of a group of people on May 13 and May 14 in Indonesia's capital and other cities resulted not only in material losses due to looting and arson but, more seriously, they also caused...
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
State pawnshop firm facing cash shortage
State pawnshop firm facing cash shortage JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned pawnshop company Perum Pegadaian has revealed it is facing a cash shortage which has forced over 270,000 people in the Greater Jakarta area to wait for loans they are due in exchange for pawned goods.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
WWF upbeat on future of Lorentz National Park
WWF upbeat on future of Lorentz National Park JAKARTA (JP): The World Wild Fund (WWF) expressed on Tuesday its confidence that the government would not exploit the Lorentz National Park in Irian Jaya, which is rich in gold and copper deposits in addition to biodiversity.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
APEC grapples with environment sectors
APEC grapples with environment sectors KUANTAN, Malaysia (AFP): With only a couple of months to go before its next summit, APEC is finding the energy and environment sectors the hardest nuts to crack in the group's quest for early liberalization in nine targeted areas.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Trisakti students launch reform tour
Trisakti students launch reform tour JAKARTA (JP): Forty Trisakti University students have begun a reform tour to 25 universities throughout the country to reignite the reform movement, for which four of their colleagues were killed last May.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
On Viagra
On Viagra Regarding your article printed on Sunday Sept. 13 Team to decide on Viagra by November I ought to correct some miscommunication between your correspondent (by phone) and me.When I was asked about a study on Viagra I answered that I indeed had sub-coordinated the Viagra study here in...
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: Silverhawks 3:05 TV Series: Daktari 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Teen Program: Remaja Indonesia 5:00 Teen Drama: Surat Kaleng 5:30 Documentary Film 6:05 Documentary: Rona Nusantara 6:15 Sports 6:30 TVRI News (in English) 7:00...
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Standard and Poor's sees signs of strain in financial systems
Standard and Poor's sees signs of strain in financial systems HONG KONG (AFP): Global credit rating agency Standard and Poor's warned Tuesday of weaknesses in the financial systems of 16 economies, with up to 70 percent of China's assets at risk.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Habibie sets up team to probe Soeharto's wealth
Habibie sets up team to probe Soeharto's wealth JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie ordered on Tuesday a special team to "directly examine" former president Soeharto over his recent statement that he did not have "a single cent" of savings overseas, as widely alleged.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Pawn shop's cash drained
Pawn shop's cash drained MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): A pawn shop in Sikka regency here has been running short of cash due to stiff demand for funds by people unable to get bank loans.The head of the Sikka branch of state-run Perum Pegadaian, Herman Harnon, said the shop had been experiencing...
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
OPEC chief says more production cuts possible
OPEC chief says more production cuts possible SINGAPORE (AFP): OPEC President Obaid Saif Al-Nasseri, lamenting that Asia's economic crisis was beginning to ravage oil-producing nations, warned here Tuesday that the grouping may recommend further production cuts to stabilize world oil prices.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Unpaid wages prompt strike
Unpaid wages prompt strike BANYUMAS, Central Java (JP): Thousands of workers involved in government-sponsored labor-intensive projects have been on strike for a week here because they have yet to be paid their promised wages in rice.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Growing tolerance in Vietnam: Envoy
Growing tolerance in Vietnam: Envoy HANOI (Reuters): Vietnam is becoming more tolerant of political dissent but should allow greater individual freedom, especially for the country's clergy and trade unions, the U.S. Ambassador to Hanoi Pete Peterson said.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Political sculptures removed from temple
Political sculptures removed from temple BANGKOK (AP): Limestone sculptures of leading Thai politicians have been removed from a Buddhist temple in Bangkok after complaints from supporters of some of the politicians, the temple's abbot said on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bali's bank notes conversion rates on Sept. 15, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,850 11,200Australian dollar 1 6,210 6,710Brunei dollar 1 6,500 7,000Swiss franc 1 7,250 8,050Deutschemark 1 6,035 6,635French franc 1 1,620 2,020Poundsterling 1 15,450...
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
World-class entertainment coming to Cities of Heroes
World-class entertainment coming to Cities of HeroesBy Sirikit Syah SURABAYA (JP): People in Surabaya will experience a slice of cultural life in October. World-class performances will be staged and quality films will be shown to entertain audiences, whose cultural entertainment needs have been...
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Asian stock markets close mixed as RI shares slump
Asian stock markets close mixed as RI shares slump HONG KONG (AP): Asian stock markets closed mixed Tuesday, with the key index in Jakarta slumping 8.9 percent on speculation that Indonesia plans to implement Malaysian-style currency controls.The Jakarta Stock Exchange's Composite Index fell 28.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Government tells bankers to pay up or else
Government tells bankers to pay up or else JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Andi M. Ghalib warned yesterday that the owners of commercial banks who had received massive government support credits could face prosecution if they failed to pay back all their loans by Monday.
Wed, 16 Sep 1998
Garuda drops Paris-Bali
Garuda drops Paris-Bali PARIS (Reuters): Indonesian flag carrier Garuda will drop its twice-weekly flights between Paris, Jakarta and Bali in late October, Garuda ticket agents in the French capital said on Tuesday.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Further unrest disrupts local financial market
Further unrest disrupts local financial market JAKARTA (JP): Continuing unrest in the country sent the local financial market into a tailspin on Monday, with the rupiah hitting 11,950 against the U.S. dollar and the stock market falling to another five-year low.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions * Photo, Painting Exhibition: Terjebak...!, by Aendra H. Medita and Dodi Rosadi, at Sabar Bandung Art House, Jl. Sabar No. 8, Cipaganti, Sept. 18-20. * Fine Arts Exhibition: Selasar Seni Sunaryo, by Sunaryo, at Contemporary Art Museum, Jl. Bukit Pakar Timur No.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Neglected starvation
Neglected starvationFrom UmmatI was deeply shocked to learn that a group of Betawi families could not afford to buy food. The report also reveals the condition of their shanties.It is ironic that a community, physically close to the center of power and business activities, and magnificent...
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Commercial Court hears first bankruptcy case
Commercial Court hears first bankruptcy case JAKARTA (JP): The country's newly established commercial court began hearing the first bankruptcy cases on Monday, pitting PT Karabha Digdaya, a real estate and golf course developer, against construction firms PT Jaya Obayashi and PT Nusa Raya Cipta.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.14, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 325 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 225 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 275 100 224,000 Alumindo...
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Foreign intelligence
Foreign intelligenceFrom Sinar PagiThere was concern when State Minister of Women's Affairs Tutty Alawiyah reported, after a recent Cabinet meeting, that President B.J. Habibie had instructed the coordinating minister for political affairs and security to invite foreign intelligence agencies to...
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Moody's downgrades KL banks
Moody's downgrades KL banks KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Rating agency Moody's Investors Service downgraded the debt, deposit and bank financial strength ratings of five major Malaysian banks on Monday, dealing a fresh blow to the country's battered banking sector.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
ABRI urged to ensure impartiality in probe
ABRI urged to ensure impartiality in probe JAKARTA (JP): An international human rights group urged Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto on Monday to involve independent bodies to ensure impartiality in the investigation into missing activists.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Lawyers ready to defend protesters in Irian Jaya
Lawyers ready to defend protesters in Irian Jaya JAKARTA (JP): A group of 32 lawyers calling themselves the Team for Human Rights Protection in Irian Jaya have expressed their readiness, despite continued intimidation, to defend 20 people facing trial for involvement in violent demonstrations in...