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Thu, 10 Sep 1998
ACIAR pledges more help for Indonesia
ACIAR pledges more help for Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The Australian Centre for International Agriculture Research (ACIAR) said on Tuesday that it would increase cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture's research and development agency to improve Indonesia's agricultural production.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Chivalrous attitude
Chivalrous attitude One of the capital's dailies reported in its Sept. 6 edition Gen. (ret.) Rudini appealing to the community that it should stop its condemnation of the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI). On the previous day, Minister of Defense and Security/Commander of the Armed Forces Gen.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: Thundercats 3:05 College Program: Kuliah Universitas Terbuka 3:30 Science World 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Kita 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 TV Series: The Man from Uncle 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Osama 'funded' RP militants
Osama 'funded' RP militants ISABELA, Philippines (AFP): Islamic militant Osama bin Laden channeled funds to a local fundamentalist group, a former Moslem guerrilla-turned-government official said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 9, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 325 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 2,000 Alter Abadi 225 0 125,000 Alumindo Light Metal 175 -50 1,000...
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Soekardjo retracts earlier statement
Soekardjo retracts earlier statement YOGYAKARTA (JP): A former bodyguard of president Sukarno retracted on Wednesday his statement that he saw the founding president forced at gunpoint in 1966 to sign the monumental document which set in motion Soeharto's ascent to the presidency.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Rally mars Habibie visit to Surabaya
Rally mars Habibie visit to Surabaya SURABAYA (JP): At least 17 people were injured during clashes between riot police and thousands of demonstrating students, workers and supporters of Megawati Soekarnoputri during a one-day visit by President B.J. Habibie here on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Villagers throw stones, rotten eggs at offices
Villagers throw stones, rotten eggs at offices JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of angry Bekasi residents threw stones and rotten eggs at the local regency and council buildings on Wednesday to express their dissatisfaction over the installment of a new village head.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on Sept. 9, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 11,200.00 11,800.00Austrian shilling 1 897.00 1,008.00Australian dollar 1 6,593.00 6,919.00Belgian franc 1 317.00 331.00Canadian dollar 1 7,447.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Fair mayoral election demanded
Fair mayoral election demanded TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of students rallied at the Tangerang legislative council here on Wednesday, demanding a fair and objective mayoral election for the 1998/2003 term.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Stop denouncing Soeharto, Cendana lawyer says
Stop denouncing Soeharto, Cendana lawyer says JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer representing Soeharto called on the government and the National Commission on Human Rights on Wednesday to provide protection for the former president against slanderous and humiliating remarks.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Salim not to sell assets to repay govt by Sept. 21
Salim not to sell assets to repay govt by Sept. 21 JAKARTA (JP): PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, a subsidiary of the giant Salim Group, said on Tuesday that the group did not intend to sell its assets to repay debts to the government by Sept. 21.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Bapepam issues new rule
Bapepam issues new rule JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) issued a new ruling on Wednesday allowing publicly listed companies to carry over their foreign exchange losses arising from the rupiah's sharp depreciation against the U.S. dollar to the following years.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Govt honors Thomas Cup team
Govt honors Thomas Cup team JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie marked National Sports Day on Wednesday by presenting medals to the victorious Thomas Cup men's badminton team in Surabaya.The 10-member and its manager Agus Wirahadikusumah were granted Satya Kebudayaan medals at the 10 November...
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Anwar slams police harassment of aides
Anwar slams police harassment of aides KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's ousted deputy premier, Anwar Ibrahim, accused police on Wednesday of continuing to harass his family, friends and former colleagues following the arrest of a brother over the weekend.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Life insurance and exchange rate
Life insurance and exchange rate In July 1997, I bought a life insurance scheme from Bringin Life, called Bringin Executive, in U.S. dollars. It was understood and clearly written in the agreement that all payments of annual premiums and claims will be calculated at Bank Indonesia exchange rate at...
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
The message for Habibie
The message for Habibie More harm than good. This, in a nutshell, is the restrained but nonetheless unequivocal official view of this week's student demonstrations in front of the nation's legislature in Jakarta. Of course, a more positive opinion can hardly be expected from these quarters.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
'Reconciliation needs an end to prejudice'
'Reconciliation needs an end to prejudice' JAKARTA (JP): Renowned scholar Nurcholish Madjid said on Wednesday that national reconciliation would require an end to discrimination, including the stigma on political prisoners."We can't keep being suspicious toward them all the time," Nurcholish said.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
'MTV' VJ Nadya on a new track with South Korean stuntman
'MTV' VJ Nadya on a new track with South Korean stuntman JAKARTA (JP): "Nadya Yuti Hutagalung and Jung Doo Hong request the pleasure of your company at their wedding Sunday, 20th September 1998. Chijmes 2:30 p.m. Michelangelos 7 p.m. (Dinner)" reads the invitation.The 14.5 cm by 14.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
RI's soccer team 'should be in Asiad'
RI's soccer team 'should be in Asiad' JAKARTA (JP): Acting All Indonesian Soccer Federation chairman Lt. Gen. Agum Gumelar said on Wednesday that the disgraced national team still deserved a shot at competing in December's Asian Games in Bangkok.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Rice looting continues in Pontianak, Kebumen calm
Rice looting continues in Pontianak, Kebumen calm JAKARTA (JP): Sporadic pillaging of rice and other basic commodities from shops and warehouses continued to be reported on Wednesday in and around the West Kalimantan capital of Pontianak.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Four boxers picked for Asiad
Four boxers picked for Asiad JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Boxing Association's secretary- general, Didit Soedijoto, announced on Wednesday the four boxers who will represent the country in the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok in December.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
AmEx, Lippo sign deal
AmEx, Lippo sign deal JAKARTA (JP): American Express (AmEx) and Lippo Life have signed an agreement allowing AmEx cardholders to use their American Express Card to pay for Lippo Life insurance products and services across Indonesia.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Death to rice hoarders
Death to rice hoarders Amid reports that many Indonesians are in dire need of rice, it is disturbing to learn that 80,000 metric tons of the commodity are being stashed, unused, in a warehouse in the Pulogadung industrial zone in Jakarta.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Revitalizing higher education
Revitalizing higher educationBy Freddy Kirana JAKARTA (JP): Empowerment of institutions is essential for the improvement of Indonesia's higher education system and practices.Dr. Nirwan Idrus says in his two articles, RI education system needs a revolution, printed in The Jakarta Post's Sept.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Garment producers cut back production by up to 60 percent
Garment producers cut back production by up to 60 percent JAKARTA (JP): The country's garment producers have been slashing their output by between 40 percent and 60 percent to cope with monetary crisis which has battered the country for more than one year, an official said Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Govt sets 10 rules to hasten business recovery
Govt sets 10 rules to hasten business recovery JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to facilitate the restructuring of Indonesian companies, the government has introduced 10 rules. Some of these rules revise prior regulations, while others are new rules.The rules in question are as follows:1.
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
43 timber firms seek licenses to export logs
43 timber firms seek licenses to export logs JAKARTA (JP): Forty three timber companies have applied to the Ministry of Forestry and Plantations for licenses to export logs as a result of weak demand on the domestic market, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
Riot police halt protest at DPR
Riot police halt protest at DPR JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of riot troops ringed the House of Representatives (DPR) compound on Tuesday and surrounding streets were blocked off to ensure that students demonstrators would not return after at least two were bayoneted in a predawn clash with security...
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
Thailand turns to Brazilian coach
Thailand turns to Brazilian coach BANGKOK (Reuters): Thai soccer officials were set to re- appoint Brazilian Carlos Alberto Carvalho as coach of the national team on Tuesday following the resignation of Vittaya Laohakul.
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
RI, Germany plan training project
RI, Germany plan training project JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Germany are considering possible cooperation on a training project designed to meet the demand for skills required in local industries.The project, the Indonesian-German Institute (IGI), would be a cooperation between the National...
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
Gus Dur refuses to help mediate in PDI dispute
Gus Dur refuses to help mediate in PDI dispute JAKARTA (JP): Budi Hardjono, the new chief of the government- recognized faction of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), failed on Tuesday to enlist Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid to mediate in the party's protracted leadership dispute.
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
Lt. Gen. Agum takes over PSSI chairmanship from Azwar
Lt. Gen. Agum takes over PSSI chairmanship from Azwar JAKARTA (JP): Lt. Gen. Agum Gumelar will take over from Azwar Anas as chairman of the All Indonesian Soccer Federation (PSSI) on Wednesday, the federation announced on Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
Military to sue 'Tajuk' for defamation
Military to sue 'Tajuk' for defamation JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Military Command will sue Tajuk biweekly for defamation over a Sept. 3 report alleging complicity of the command and its former chief in the mid-May riots, an officer said on Tuesday.Command spokesman Lt. Col. DJ.
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
Rich families 'to save' RI tourist industry
Rich families 'to save' RI tourist industry SYDNEY (AFP): Money donated by wealthy Indonesian families is being pulled together by a former chairman of the Australian Tourist Commission (ATC) to resurrect the country's ailing tourism industry, a report said Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
Hun Sen takes risks by arresting opposition leaders
Hun Sen takes risks by arresting opposition leaders PHNOM PENH (DPA): Cambodian strongman Hun Sen's crackdown on opposition leaders and their pro-democracy supporters is a dangerous move that could cost him international legitimacy and essential foreign aid, diplomats said Monday.
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
World Bank gives nod to guarantee Asian govt debt
World Bank gives nod to guarantee Asian govt debt TAIPEI (Dow Jones): The World Bank agrees "in principle" to the concept of guaranteeing sovereign borrowing in Asia as a way to help these countries access liquidity but only if it's paired with credible programs, a senior economist at the...
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
Hediati quits sports job
Hediati quits sports job JAKARTA (JP): Siti Hediati Prabowo has resigned as chairwoman of the Indonesian Table Tennis Association, the organization's secretary-general, Johny Woworuntu, said on Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
Ex-king can do no wrong
Ex-king can do no wrong Perhaps very few people capable of rational thought believe what ousted president Soeharto said in his speech broadcast by the private TPI television station on Sunday night. In his statement, Soeharto denied allegations that he had a personal fortune worth trillions of...
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
Some ethnic Chinese ponder migration
Some ethnic Chinese ponder migrationBy Sri Lestari JAKARTA (JP): The current economic crisis and the May riots has motivated many Chinese-Indonesians to migrate. One indication of the growing interest in migration is reflected in the increasing number of ads offering immigration services appearing...
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
Customers protest at BI
Customers protest at BI SURABAYA: A demonstration of hundreds of customers of the Cipta Arta Lestari secondary bank entered its second day on Tuesday when the protesters marched to the provincial branch of the central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI).Demonstrators who crowded the Bank's grounds on Jl.
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
Canberra's mistakes not good example for RI
Canberra's mistakes not good example for RI Dealing with the possibility of newly owned government assets presents a number of dilemmas in balancing equity and benefit to the overall community. Following on from Kwik Kian Gie's "Insight" analysis in The Jakarta Post on Tuesday, Sept.
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
Confusion over Group ownership
Confusion over Group ownership JAKARTA (JP): Bambang Sutrisno sold his entire equity share in Golden Truly Group, which owns 84 percent of the now defunct Bank Surya, to Sudwikatmono on Sept. 8 last year for US$10 million then subsequently resigned from the group and the bank, Bambang's lawyer...
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
Mahathir blasts Anwar to justify firing
Mahathir blasts Anwar to justify firing KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad went on the verbal offensive against his former finance minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday and then went to a meeting of his ruling party to give his reasons for firing him.
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
Asian markets look to Wall Street for leads
Asian markets look to Wall Street for leads KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's share market fell back to earth Tuesday, ending a spectacular four-day rally, as Asian bourses ended mixed with investors looking to Wall Street for direction after a long Labor Day week-end.Kuala Lumpur shares tumbled 21.
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
ABRI's dual function: Interference or assistance?
ABRI's dual function: Interference or assistance?By J. Soedjati Djiwandono This is the second of three articles in a series on the dual- function concept of the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI). JAKARTA (JP): It is conventional thinking in Indonesia that the country achieved independence through a...
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
Govt's Bank Exim loan converted into equity
Govt's Bank Exim loan converted into equity JAKARTA (JP): The government has converted Rp 20 trillion in liquidity support given to the state Bank Expor Impor Indonesia (Bank Exim) into additional equity in the bank.The decision was contained in Government Regulation No. 60/1998.
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
Soeharto's explanation
Soeharto's explanation Soeharto's attestation that he never amassed any wealth during his years as president surely surprised no one. He used the largest part of his 30-minute account on a television network owned by (his eldest daughter) Tutut to explain why he set up his various foundations.
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
Muladi warns of death penalty for rice hoarders
Muladi warns of death penalty for rice hoarders JAKARTA (JP): Anyone caught disrupting government efforts to beat the food shortage could face execution, Minister of Justice Muladi warned on Tuesday.Muladi cited Law No.
Wed, 09 Sep 1998
RP trade mission visit Japan
RP trade mission visit Japan MANILA (AP): Philippine officials are scheduled to visit Japan Wednesday to seek more investment and explain the economic policies of the administration of President Joseph Estrada, the government said Tuesday.