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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...
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Suggestions to DPR and the President
Suggestions to DPR and the PresidentFrom Sinar PagiHaving observed the current situation and condition of the people in our country, I would like to contribute my ideas to the House of Representatives (DPR) and President B.J.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Hospitals struggle with waste management problems
Hospitals struggle with waste management problemsBy Iwan Nefawan JAKARTA (JP): The economic crisis has affected most people in this country. A lot of people are suffering due to the soaring prices of food and drugs.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Asian economic crisis tears at political stability
Asian economic crisis tears at political stabilityBy Andrew Browne BEIJING (Reuters): North Korea lobs a suspected missile over Japan into the sea.Violence flares in Cambodia, where rival demonstrators battle with guns, chains and slingshots.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Amien, Albert vow to probe Soeharto
Amien, Albert vow to probe Soeharto UJUNG PANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Politician Amien Rais pledged on Monday to set up an independent team to investigate former president Soeharto's allegedly ill-gotten wealth.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Governor to ask residents to use money to help poor
Governor to ask residents to use money to help poor JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will soon launch a major fund-raising program to help poor residents severely affected by the monetary crisis, Governor Sutiyoso said on Monday.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
House against proposal to give IBRA special power
House against proposal to give IBRA special power JAKARTA (JP): The government's proposal to include in the banking bill a clause which vests the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency with an unchallenged power is facing opposition from legislators.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Group visits rights body over land row
Group visits rights body over land row JAKARTA (JP): At least 25 people claiming to be the heirs of Pangeran Arya Jipang, the former owner of the land where Hotel Ibis in Slipi, West Jakarta, is located, visited the National Commission on Human Rights on Monday to seek support for their land...
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Looting spreads to various areas
Looting spreads to various areas JAKARTA (JP): At least three people died and dozens more have been wounded in clashes with the security forces during sporadic outbreaks of rioting and looting in areas of North Sumatra, South Sulawesi, Jambi and East Java over the past three days.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Sutiyoso ready to face lawsuit
Sutiyoso ready to face lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso stressed on Monday his readiness to face a lawsuit filed late last week by 17 lawyers who called themselves members of the Association of Indonesian Reform Era Lawyers over a cooperative agreement on water management.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Questioning of Dolog boss rescheduled
Questioning of Dolog boss rescheduled JAKARTA (JP): The head of the city's logistics agency (Dolog Jaya), Ahmad Zawawi, vomited during two and a half hours of police questioning on Monday morning over his alleged role in illegal rice transactions and rice exports.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Govt to submit political bills to House this week
Govt to submit political bills to House this week JAKARTA (JP): The government is to submit three draft political laws, including the bill on general elections, to the House of Representatives (DPR) this week -- one month later than its original schedule, a minister disclosed on Monday.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
French Embassy joins book expo
French Embassy joins book expo JAKARTA (JP): The French Embassy is participating for a third consecutive year in the annual nine-day Indonesian Book Fair, held by the Indonesian Publishers Association (Ikapi) starting on Saturday at Istora Senayan sport hall in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Rates for Tax Payment
Rates for Tax Payment JAKARTA (JP): The new official conversion rates as the basis for payment of import duty, value-added tax on goods and services, sales tax on luxury goods, export tax and income tax, valid from Sept. 14 to Sept. 20: U.S. dollar 1 Rp 10,738.00Austrian shilling 1 880.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Closure of brothels 'leads to new plight'
Closure of brothels 'leads to new plight' JAKARTA (JP): Closing established prostitution sites would hamper efforts to monitor the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and drive virtually all commercial sex transactions onto the streets, experts and activists said Monday.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Minister admits govt cannot cope with unemployment
Minister admits govt cannot cope with unemployment JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Manpower has admitted it has little power to stem the increasing tide of unemployment because it has been forced to postpone many of its development projects.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Asian crisis will force aviation mergers
Asian crisis will force aviation mergers SHANGHAI (AFP): The Asian economic crisis will depress regional aviation markets for a least two years and force most local companies into strategic alliances, Air France's regional director warned Monday.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
APEC fast-track package to be finished soon
APEC fast-track package to be finished soon KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): APEC senior officials on Monday agreed to complete their fast-track liberalization program by November following tough negotiations and despite numerous initial reservations on the package, an official said.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Privatization grows amid battle for funds
Privatization grows amid battle for funds SINGAPORE (AFP): Asia's feverish pace of privatizing public enterprises has been undeterred by economic difficulties but the region will have to compete harder for investment capital, experts at a World Bank-sponsored conference said Monday.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
IMF sees short-term Asian capital controls
IMF sees short-term Asian capital controls SEOUL (Reuters): Short-term capital controls may be adopted to avert the kind of regional contagion that caused a serial swoon among Asia's economies last year, the IMF's Asia-Pacific Director Hubert Neiss said on Monday.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Foreign warships sited off of RI waters last May
Foreign warships sited off of RI waters last May JAKARTA (JP): Foreign warships were spotted operating close to Indonesian territorial waters when massive unrest hit the country in the days prior to the resignation of former president Soeharto last May, according to Minister of Defense and...
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Proposals to PSSI
Proposals to PSSIFrom Media IndonesiaI was astonished to read in Media Indonesia of Sept. 9 about the appointment of Agum Gumelar as chairman of the All Indonesian Soccer Federation (PSSI). How could an active, highly ranked Armed Forces officer afford the time to bring order to the chaotic state...
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Developer's negligence
Developer's negligence I would like to appeal to the top management of PT Muliasentosa Dinamika, as the developer of housing at Lippo Karawaci, and to Lippo Group for their negligence of the rights of customers like me.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Capital needs funds for flood prevention
Capital needs funds for flood prevention JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso has said that a shortage of funds is preventing the city administration from taking measures to guard against the possibility of major flooding which meteorologists have said could hit the city in the near future.
Tue, 15 Sep 1998
Indonesia Open seeking more sponsors
Indonesia Open seeking more sponsors JAKARTA (JP): With barely one and a half months left until it kicks off, organizers of the Indonesia Open badminton championships are lacking US$100,000 to provide the tournament's prize money.