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Sun, 14 Dec 1997
RIF strums sweet success after years of struggle
RIF strums sweet success after years of struggleBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): Only two days after the October release of its debut album, Radja (King), RIF was baptized a supergroup-to-be by a local radio station.
Sun, 14 Dec 1997
I'm healthy and in good condition: Soeharto
I'm healthy and in good condition: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): "I had been advised by doctors to rest, but now I am healthy and in good condition. All I need now is to restore my health," said President Soeharto in a televised broadcast yesterday evening.
Sun, 14 Dec 1997
People and their dependency on appliances
People and their dependency on appliances JAKARTA (JP): Electronic gadgets make our lives comfortable and more enjoyable. They are useful and fun.Indeed, in this increasingly wired world, many people have become dependent on such devices, as is reflected in The Jakarta Post's interviews with a...
Sun, 14 Dec 1997
Can Glodok maintain sales supremacy for electronics?
Can Glodok maintain sales supremacy for electronics?By Imanuddin and Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): It is no exaggeration to say Glodok in West Jakarta is the trading hub for electronic items not only for Jakarta, but the nation.With daily trading value of not less than Rp 50 billion (US$11.
Sun, 14 Dec 1997
Keeping gadgets in top condition
Keeping gadgets in top conditionBy Christiani S. Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): Electronic appliances are part and parcel of our modern lives. Unfortunately, few of us know how to properly store and maintain them.Poor maintenance will likely cause damage, both to the gadget and to your pocketbook.
Sun, 14 Dec 1997
Wired for life in this modern world
Wired for life in this modern world In this increasingly wired world, there is a soaring demand for modern conveniences to be provided by electronic gadgets. Certain appliances have become more than basic needs for most of us, we have become dependent on them for our comfort and pleasure.
Sun, 14 Dec 1997
Pucang horn carvers also feel sting of rupiah turmoil
Pucang horn carvers also feel sting of rupiah turmoilBy Gin Kurniawan MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): The villagers of Pucang, known for their unique handicrafts carved from animal horns, join Indonesia's bankers in having their traditional lifestyles threatened by the rupiah crisis.
Sun, 14 Dec 1997
China set to win GP's men's singles
China set to win GP's men's singles JAKARTA (JP): China is set to win the men's singles and the women's doubles titles in today's finals at the 1997 Lipton World Grand Prix Badminton Finals at Senayan Indoor Stadium.
Sun, 14 Dec 1997
The tale of Indonesia's literary figures
The tale of Indonesia's literary figuresBy R. Masri Sareb Putra JAKARTA (JP): The six-day Meeting of Indonesian Literacy IX, held in the West Sumatran towns of Bukittinggi and Kayutanam, ended Thursday.
Sun, 14 Dec 1997
Phillip Island is rat-race refuge
Phillip Island is rat-race refugeBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): As more Indonesians become sophisticated world travelers, they no longer set off in search of "otherness" only. They want those places with "another world" quality which are still vaguely reminiscent of home.
Sun, 14 Dec 1997
Population pressures blamed for haze
Population pressures blamed for haze Jakarta's acceptance of responsibility for the forest fires and its decree that fire should not be used for land clearance are major steps in dealing with the haze problem.
Sun, 14 Dec 1997
Wallowing in divine luxury at newly opened Bali resort
Wallowing in divine luxury at newly opened Bali resort PT Bakrie Nirwana Resort recently invited The Jakarta Post reporter, Sylvia Gratia Mirinda, to visit its new resort in Tabana, adjacent to Bali's sacred Tanah Lot temple.
Sun, 14 Dec 1997
Voicing Restlessness through Literature
Voicing Restlessness through LiteratureKetika Jurnalisme Dibungkam, Sastra Harus Bicara (When Journalism is Repressed, Literature Should Speak Up) By Seno Gumira Ajidarma Bentang Budaya Foundation, Yogyakarta, October 1997 120 pages ISBN 979-8793-35-8 JAKARTA (JP): The closing of print media...
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Asian stock markets dip at the end of bruising week
Asian stock markets dip at the end of bruising week HONG KONG (AFP): Most Asia-Pacific stock markets closed lower yesterday at the end of a bruising week spent under the shadow of South Korea's deepening financial turmoil.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Daewoo-Ssangyong deal a boon for customers
Daewoo-Ssangyong deal a boon for customersBy John Aglionby DAEWOO's takeover of Ssangyong Motor should benefit all concerned, the Ssangyong distributor in Indonesia believes.Angky Camaro, the managing director of Indomobil, which includes Ssangyong in its stable, is confident that the deal between...
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
East Java govt to help divorcees
East Java govt to help divorcees SURABAYA (JP): The East Java government has decided to provide training and Rp 200,000 (US$44) in business capital to every divorced woman or widow in the province, in an effort to curb prostitution.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Hoyer-Larsen meets Dong in GP Finals semis
Hoyer-Larsen meets Dong in GP Finals semis JAKARTA (JP): So close but yet so far. Hermawan Susanto was on the verge of qualifying for the semifinals of the 1997 Lipton World Grand Prix Badminton Finals at the Senayan Indoor Stadium yesterday but the 1996 Olympic gold medalist Poul-Erik Hoyer-...
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Australia students questioned
Australia students questioned SEMARANG, Central Java: Two Australian students, Stuart Munckton, 20, and Mary Little, 21, have been questioned by immigration officials following involvement in a demonstration during Wednesday's Human Rights Day.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Lament for minor languages
Lament for minor languagesBy A. Chaedar Alwasilah BANDUNG (JP): All countries have their own language policies to ascertain that the languages used facilitate national development. In the case of Indonesia, language planning should address three different areas -- the national language, ethnic...
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
S'pore oil spill captain charged
S'pore oil spill captain charged SINGAPORE (Reuters): Prosecutors laid yesterday a second charge against the captain of a ship involved in a tanker collision that spewed almost 29,000 tons of oil into the Singapore Strait.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Students demand Latief quit over misuse of funds
Students demand Latief quit over misuse of funds YOGYAKARTA (JP): After several days of lull, Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief has again become the target of harsh criticism over the alleged misuse of workers' insurance funds for the deliberation of the manpower bill.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Rupiah breaks 5,000 barrier against the U.S. greenback
Rupiah breaks 5,000 barrier against the U.S. greenback JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah and the stock market plunged to new uncharted lows yesterday on regional weaknesses and news that President Soeharto would cancel his trip to Kuala Lumpur, dealers and stockbrokers said.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
ABRI blames rumors for monetary crisis
ABRI blames rumors for monetary crisis JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) is blaming Indonesia's weakening monetary situation on certain groups who are spreading malicious rumors to wane the economy.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) conversion rates on Dec. 12, 1997: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S dollar 4,800.00 5,200.00Austrian shilling 384.30 450.00Australian dollar 3,280.00 3,581.80Belgian franc 135.80 147.80Canadian dollar 3,473.10 3,771.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Economic woes to top ASEAN summit agenda
Economic woes to top ASEAN summit agenda KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Asian leaders, who helped foster rapid growth with a philosophy of cooperation without interference in each other's affairs, are facing some cold, hard realities.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Airport police chief fired for extortion
Airport police chief fired for extortion TANGERANG (JP): The Soekarno-Hatta International Airport police subprecinct chief has been fired for allegedly extorting money from two foreign passengers suspected to be smugglers, raising the number of senior officer dismissals in Tangerang to three over...
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Do we have to import rice?
Do we have to import rice? In Indonesia rice is a vital commodity and there are worried rumors if there is a shortage of it or prices soar beyond control. The government realizes this and always keeps a close watch on the rice situation.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Singapore still optimistic as growth prospects downgraded
Singapore still optimistic as growth prospects downgraded SINGAPORE (AFP): The Singapore government yesterday expressed confidence in the island's long-term economic prospects as investment houses sharply downgraded 1998 growth forecasts because of the regional financial crisis.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Utut loses in world chess c'ships
Utut loses in world chess c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grandmaster Utut Adianto suffered his first defeat at the world chess championships in Groningen, the Netherlands, Thursday.Utut's defeat came in the first game of the second against GM Peter Svidler of Russia on the 44th move.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Ford Lynx slips quietly onto small car shopping lists
Ford Lynx slips quietly onto small car shopping listsBy John Aglionby You have to hand it to Ford.The economy is in turmoil and the cost of imports is rising exponentially by the day as the rupiah continues its free fall but the American company goes ahead and launches a sedan that many...
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Mayor asked to help settle land dispute
Mayor asked to help settle land dispute JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso ordered East Jakarta Mayor Sudarsono to investigate and settle a dispute between a city- owned developer and a private bank over a 2,187-square-meter plot on Jl. Matraman.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Mercedes-Benz lifts lid on new CLK Cabrio
Mercedes-Benz lifts lid on new CLK CabrioBy Neil McDonald MERCEDES-BENZ may have come up with the perfect compromise for Indonesian buyers looking for open-top motoring -- the new CLK Cabrio.Although PT Star Motors, the local assembler and importer, has brought in about 35 SLKs -- the sporty...
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
UNIDO ready to help develop RI's industry
UNIDO ready to help develop RI's industry JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) said here yesterday it was ready to work with the Indonesian government to develop the country's industrial sector.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Experts call for action to curb unemployment
Experts call for action to curb unemployment JAKARTA (JP): Experts are appealing to the government to take concrete measures to stop high unemployment from swelling as a result of the economic crisis.Sociologists Arief Budiman and Loekman Soetrisno along with population expert Sofian Effendi told...
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Asian currencies fret as won, rupiah plummet
Asian currencies fret as won, rupiah plummet SINGAPORE (Reuters): Thin year-end trading, South Korea's economic woes and renewed worries about Indonesian President Soeharto's health sent Asian currencies spiraling to new lows yesterday.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
RP congressman gets 173 years
RP congressman gets 173 years MANILA (Reuters): A Philippine trial court sentenced yesterday congressman Romeo Jalosjos up to 173 years in jail for raping a minor in one of the country's most celebrated sex cases in years.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
S. Korea's GNP admits trying to raise loans
S. Korea's GNP admits trying to raise loans SEOUL (AFP): South Korea's majority party admitted yesterday to trying to raise massive underground loans, triggering accusations it was seeking to buy votes in the Dec. 18 presidential poll.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Asia metal recovery elusive
Asia metal recovery elusive SINGAPORE (Reuters): Recovery is looking more elusive for base metals in Asia as regional currencies crashed to record lows against the U.S. dollar on Friday, dealers said."Because of this currency situation, I can only see a dark picture.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: The Crystal Maze 3:10 Environment: Mengenal Lingkungan 3:35 Tour and Travel: Wisata Nasional 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Series: Full House 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village...
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
New policy for village development
New policy for village development PALU, Central Sulawesi: The government has issued three new policies on village development in anticipation of the social changes occurring as a result of development and the global era.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
South Korea's financial crisis attacks world markets again
South Korea's financial crisis attacks world markets againBy Nick Cumming-Bruce and Larry Elliott BANGKOK/LONDON: Shock waves from a new financial crisis in South Korea rippled round the globe Thursday with Asia gripped by a currency contagion and share prices plunging in Europe and North America.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Bouraq private exchange rate
Bouraq private exchange rate Did Bouraq know something about what was going to happen to the rupiah well before we all did? As of mid October it had set its own private, profit-making rate of Rp 4,100/US$ for people purchasing airline tickets.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Malaysia told to get saving
Malaysia told to get saving KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Premier Mahathir Mohamad pushed the private sector to trim high salaries now paid to its senior executives in the wake of the current economic turmoil, reports said yesterday.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Aid to Korea should be raised to $100b: Analysts
Aid to Korea should be raised to $100b: Analysts SINGAPORE (Reuters): The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) US$57 billion aid package for South Korea is not nearly big enough to plug Seoul's vast short-term debt gap and needs to be substantially increased, analysts said yesterday.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Hit-and-run taxi driver kills school student
Hit-and-run taxi driver kills school student JAKARTA (JP): A taxi driver, who tried to flee after allegedly hitting a 14-year-old boy on Jl. Raya Bekasi in East Jakarta, was caught a few hours later by a motorist who gave chase.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Patmawati, Winarni get Rp 50m bonus
Patmawati, Winarni get Rp 50m bonus JAKARTA (JP): National Sports Council chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar handed over Rp 50 million bonuses to weight lifters Patmawati and Winarni after they won gold medals in the World Weight lifting Championships in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Appointment with danger
Appointment with danger Shocking news stories come to light almost every day here and this tendency has made our people too busy to decide which dreadful experiences are worth learning from to prevent future disasters.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
East Timorese get death for ambush
East Timorese get death for ambush JAKARTA (JP): A district court sentenced to death two East Timorese separatist rebels Thursday for their involvement in a May 30 ambush which killed 17 security personnel in Baucau regency, East Timor.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Justice minister condemns arrest of prosecutors
Justice minister condemns arrest of prosecutors JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman yesterday criticized the way police arrested and questioned employees of the Jakarta Provincial Prosecutor's Office for their alleged involvement in manipulating witnesses' testimonies.
Sat, 13 Dec 1997
Passengers upset over retroactive hike in airfares
Passengers upset over retroactive hike in airfares NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Air passengers at the Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta and the Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali were upset over an unexpected retroactive increase in airfares which became effective yesterday.