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Mon, 25 May 1998
Risi says she quit IBRA due to lack of independence
Risi says she quit IBRA due to lack of independence JAKARTA (JP): Rini Soewandi, a professional manager recently appointed as the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) deputy chairwoman and as a advisor to the finance minister said Saturday she has quit both jobs.
Mon, 25 May 1998
Mistaken identity could be deadly
Mistaken identity could be deadly TANGERANG (JP): A sudden tension melted early Friday when panicky soldiers firing rubber bullets realized that their target was a group of people wanting to present them a thief.
Mon, 25 May 1998
Investors play it safe over political disquiet
Investors play it safe over political disquiet JAKARTA (JP): Trading activities on the local bourse are likely to remain dormant this week as investors play it safe over the country's political uncertainties, securities analysts said.
Mon, 25 May 1998
Govt to hold elections: Amien
Govt to hold elections: Amien JAKARTA (JP): Leading opposition figure Amien Rais has claimed that President B.J. Habibie told him that elections would be held within 12 months.Amien, who met with Habibie at his private residence in Kuningan, South Jakarta, on Saturday, revealed the results of the...
Mon, 25 May 1998
Salim keeps BCA majority stake
Salim keeps BCA majority stake JAKARTA (JP): The country's top business tycoon Liem Sioe Liong, also known as Sudono Salim, still retains a 70 percent stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA), the country's largest private bank.
Mon, 25 May 1998
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Cartoon Exhibition: Population Issue, by Cartoonists from 9 countries in Asia, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Gallery Pasar Seni Jaya Ancol, Jl. Lodan Timur, North Jakarta, until May 31. * Art Exhibition by Sixteen Female Artists, at the Regent Jakarta, Main Lobby, Jl. H.
Mon, 25 May 1998
KISDI denies wishing to provoke students
KISDI denies wishing to provoke students JAKARTA (JP): Activists grouped in the Moslem Committee for Constitutional Reform have denied provoking tension at the House of Representatives last Friday.Ahmad Sumargono, from the Indonesian Committee for World Moslem Solidarity (KISDI), told journalists...
Mon, 25 May 1998
Camdessus says IMF loan to resume after review
Camdessus says IMF loan to resume after review KANANASKIS, Alberta (Dow Jones): International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Michel Camdessus on Saturday stopped short of predicting when lending to Indonesia will resume, but suggested there could be action soon.
Mon, 25 May 1998
NU behind Habibie for legal reasons
NU behind Habibie for legal reasons JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the 30-million strong Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem organization Abdurrahman Wahid said here yesterday the organization's support for President Habibie was "restricted simply to his constitutional rights, nothing more".
Mon, 25 May 1998
House cleared after student occupation
House cleared after student occupation JAKARTA (JP): Staff members literally began picking up the pieces at the House of Representatives (DPR) over the weekend in the aftermath of the compound's five-day "occupation" by students.
Mon, 25 May 1998
Students leave council building
Students leave council building MEDAN, North Sumatra: Dozens of university students left the provincial council office here yesterday after occupying the building overnight to express their dissatisfaction with the government.
Mon, 25 May 1998
Kadin urges new cabinet to adopt concrete program
Kadin urges new cabinet to adopt concrete program JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) urged new President B.J Habibie Saturday to adopt a concrete economic program to lift the country out of its economic crisis.
Mon, 25 May 1998
APEC supports immediate aid for Indonesia
APEC supports immediate aid for Indonesia KANANASKIS, Alberta (Agencies): Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) finance ministers unanimously agreed the next disbursement of International Monetary Fund (IMF) aid to Indonesia shouldn't be delayed "unduly," Canadian Finance Minister Paul Martin...
Mon, 25 May 1998
Cyber work: Alternative way during the riots in the city
Cyber work: Alternative way during the riots in the cityBy Hanny Agustine JAKARTA (JP): The economic wheel suddenly stopped 10 days ago when riots broke out in the city. No business activities were conducted as all stores, markets and offices closed.
Mon, 25 May 1998
Govt to release at least 10 political prisoners
Govt to release at least 10 political prisoners JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Muladi said yesterday that he would meet with President B.J. Habibie today to discuss the release of between 10 and 15 political prisoners.
Mon, 25 May 1998
Tap water supply agreement with Sigit, Liem halted
Tap water supply agreement with Sigit, Liem halted JAKARTA (JP): The city administration canceled Saturday a cooperative agreement with two private companies involved in water management on the grounds that the awarding of the project stank of corruption, collusion and nepotism.
Mon, 25 May 1998
Thousands pray for God's protection
Thousands pray for God's protection PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: More than 6,000 Moslems gathered and prayed here yesterday asking God to protect the nation from falling into disaster.The massive prayer was led by local, charismatic Moslem leader Achmad Kusasi Jumberi, Antara reported...
Mon, 25 May 1998
Military urges support for President Habibie
Military urges support for President Habibie JAKARTA (JP): The nation shows increasing signs of polarization over the presidency of B.J. Habibie and his cabinet, with the Armed Forces (ABRI) urging people to support him, while government critics are calling for his dismissal.
Mon, 25 May 1998
Tangerang to lose Rp 27b in taxes
Tangerang to lose Rp 27b in taxes TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang regency and mayoralty will lose a total of Rp 27 billion (US$2.2 million) for the 1998/1999 fiscal year due to a scrapping of 35 taxes and levies May 23.
Mon, 25 May 1998
Rahardi promises to boost exports, essensial supplies
Rahardi promises to boost exports, essensial supplies JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed Minister of Industry and Trade Rahardi Ramelan said Saturday that boosting exports and maintaining a smooth supply of essential goods would be his top priorities.
Mon, 25 May 1998
A challenge for Habibie
A challenge for Habibie Haji Muhammad Soeharto's resignation, or departure, as president of the Republic of Indonesia culminated in the current reform drive. With his public statement of resignation on Thursday, May 21, the purpose of the campaign is as good as achieved.
Mon, 25 May 1998
PDAM extends payment deadline
PDAM extends payment deadline PADANG, West Sumatra: The local water company PDAM has given an extension until today for residents who have not paid this month's water bill.The extension was made following the recent wave of unrest which hit many parts of the country.
Mon, 25 May 1998
RI remains committed to IMF programs
RI remains committed to IMF programs JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Ginandjar Kartasasmita said Saturday that Indonesia is still committed to the IMF-sponsored reform program despite the change in the government."The program itself is good and still valid.
Mon, 25 May 1998
New military district chiefs
New military district chiefs JAKARTA (JP): Lt. Col. Ibrahim Saleh and Lt. Col. Budi Rachmat were installed on Saturday as the new commanders of South and East Jakarta military districts respectively, replacing Lt. Col. Sadiyo P. and Lt. Col. Iskandar Zulkarnain.
Sun, 24 May 1998
Jakarta's poor view Soeharto's resignation with apathy
Jakarta's poor view Soeharto's resignation with apathyBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): The world witnessed students jumping into the fountain at the House of Representatives compound Thursday amid outcries that "the president is now former president Soeharto".
Sun, 24 May 1998
TV Today
TV TodayTVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Sari Berita Sepekan 6:30 Morning Focus 6:45 Healthy and Fresh 7:00 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:30 Children's Program: Arena Kami 8:00 Children's Program: Kumbang and Family 8:30 Children's Program: Nuansa Anak 9:30 Variety Show: Widya Wahana 10:00 Ethic: Etika...
Sun, 24 May 1998
Sea gods lose out in traditional Buginese ritual
Sea gods lose out in traditional Buginese ritual JAKARTA (ANTARA): Scores of decorated boats teeming with people clad in traditional Buginese attire recently sailed along the coast of Kotabaru regency, South Kalimantan.
Sun, 24 May 1998
Victoria's peaks inspire pioneer Hilda
Victoria's peaks inspire pioneer HildaBy Astri Wright VICTORIA, Canada (JP): Hilda Soemantri holds a long list of "firsts".One is that she is the first Asian scholar to be Orion Program Artist-in-Residence, an exchange program at the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Victoria.
Sun, 24 May 1998
KL transvestites fined
KL transvestites fined KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Nine Malaysian Moslems who were arrested in a raid on a transvestite beauty contest have been charged in an Islamic court, a news report said yesterday.They were accused in the northern town of Alor Setar, Kedah State, of wearing women's clothes and acting...
Sun, 24 May 1998
Colleague takes over Justika's unfinished business
Colleague takes over Justika's unfinished businessBy Sylvia Gratia M. Nirang Analysts have said that rebuilding the economy should include much more attention to agriculture. Newly appointed Minister of Agriculture Soleh Solahuddin is now faced with this challenge.
Sun, 24 May 1998
Break the mirror when your face is ugly
Break the mirror when your face is uglyBy R. Masri Sareb Putra JAKARTA (JP): The government recently slapped a ban on a book by Soebadio Sastrosatomo, Politik Dosomuko Rezim Order Baru: Rapuh dan Sengsarakan Rakyat (The New Order Regime's Dosomuko Politics: Fragile and Making People Suffer).
Sun, 24 May 1998
Composer worried about new children's songs
Composer worried about new children's songsBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Millions of Indonesian children are familiar with the modest yet touching song Pelangi (Rainbow). Even now, this composition still echoes in homes, in schools and other places.
Sun, 24 May 1998
TV pooling reflects authoritarian government: Expert
TV pooling reflects authoritarian government: ExpertBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): She said she did not really like watching television, but lately she had become addicted to it. She had even become aware of the exact scheduling of news programs on each of the six local television stations.
Sun, 24 May 1998
Guess What? Jay Subiakto
Guess What? Jay Subiakto When are artists no longer content with creating and performing? When the country needs everyone to take part, said Jay Subiakto, video clip artist and music producer now working with the Guruh Soekarnoputra dancing company.
Sun, 24 May 1998
Child singers set their hearts on popular game called fame
Child singers set their hearts on popular game called fameBy Amorita JAKARTA (JP): Pint-sized Innez may look like she should be at home arranging her doll collection, but she knows what she wants."I wanna be famous, and appear on TV," she belts out in her tune Ingin Ngetop.
Sun, 24 May 1998
High school students demand total reform
High school students demand total reform JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of fresh senior high school graduates celebrated yesterday with a peaceful demonstration for total reform, held at the Central Jakarta campus of the University of Indonesia.
Sun, 24 May 1998
Noted writer Sudjati dies
Noted writer Sudjati dies JAKARTA (JP): Noted writer and publisher Sudjati S.A. died of a stroke yesterday morning at his residence on Jl. Prof. Moch. Yamin, Menteng, Central Jakarta. He was 76 years old.Sudjati was buried later yesterday in a family plot in Sumedang, West Java.
Sun, 24 May 1998
Soeharto's children are in Indonesia: Probosutedjo
Soeharto's children are in Indonesia: Probosutedjo JAKARTA (JP): All of Soeharto's six children are in Jakarta and intend to continue with their business activities without the special privileges they once enjoyed, a close relative of the former president said yesterday.
Sun, 24 May 1998
U.S. lawmaker to visit RI
U.S. lawmaker to visit RI WASHINGTON (Reuters): The head of a U.S. House of Representatives human rights panel, Representative Chris Smith, said on Friday he would visit Indonesia next week to discuss human rights with government officials and pro-democracy leaders.
Sun, 24 May 1998
Habibie swears in reform cabinet
Habibie swears in reform cabinet JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie swore in his cabinet yesterday, with some of the 36 cabinet members pledging to fight for political reform from within.Ginandjar Kartasasmita, who retained his old job as coordinating minister for economy, finance and industry,...
Sun, 24 May 1998
Child singers come of age on TV screens
Child singers come of age on TV screens Cute moppets of both sexes slink across TV screens warbling inane ditties about their fingernails or their nagging aunt. The records sell but is it healthy to have kids grow up before their time? The Jakarta Post's Rita Widiadana and Yogita Tahil Ramani,...
Sun, 24 May 1998
Child stars: Entertainment or exploitation?
Child stars: Entertainment or exploitation?By Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): Clad in a colorful outfit, the boy swayed his little body and burst into song. His voice was far from beautiful, but it did not matter. Several other children joined him and danced vigorously to the music.
Sun, 24 May 1998
Political prisoners may get amnesty
Political prisoners may get amnesty JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Soedjono C. Atmonegoro said yesterday he has written to President B.J. Habibie requesting amnesty for noncommunist political prisoners and expected a response by tomorrow.
Sun, 24 May 1998
Why Do I Have to be Sick?
Why Do I Have to be Sick?By Sartono Kusumaningrat Sungeb's son, a junior high school student, was also hit by the breakout of dengue fever in the country. Sungeb felt that he was really the unluckiest among the poor.
Sun, 24 May 1998
Employees count their losses from rampaging mobs
Employees count their losses from rampaging mobsBy Ati Nurbaiti TANGERANG (JP): A lone bust of a mannequin guarded the entrance to what remains of gutted Borobudur Plaza on Jl. Dewi Sartika, Ciputat.Barely a week ago, the male figure may have sported a chic shirt and jeans.
Sun, 24 May 1998
Beg, steal or borrow? Looting is all relative
Beg, steal or borrow? Looting is all relative JAKARTA (JP): At the risk of sounding archly melodramatic, a common affliction in the media these days, I count myself among those Jakarta residents who will never forget the past May 14.
Sun, 24 May 1998
China clinches a record sixth Uber Cup title
China clinches a record sixth Uber Cup title HONG KONG (Agencies): China won the Uber Cup team badminton championship for a record six times after downing holder Indonesia 4-1 here yesterday.It was sweet revenge for the Chinese who lost to the same opponents in the two previous final encounters...
Sun, 24 May 1998
End to student sit-in was as fast and frenzied
End to student sit-in was as fast and frenzied JAKARTA (JP): About 200 security personnel stood guard at the House of Representatives (DPR) compound yesterday following the frantic eviction of antigovernment students a few hours earlier.
Sun, 24 May 1998
Night rounds bring neighbors together
Night rounds bring neighbors togetherBy Dwi Atmanta JAKARTA (JP): The riots which jolted Jakarta recently may have served as a blessing in disguise for people living in housing complexes, though for many, the experience may be too bitter to warrant remembering.
Sun, 24 May 1998
Prabowo's replacement 'routine tour of duty'
Prabowo's replacement 'routine tour of duty' JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Wiranto denied yesterday that the removal of Lt. Gen. Prabowo Subianto as chief of the Army's Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) was untimely, stressing that it was part of an officer's "tour of duty".