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Thu, 11 Feb 1999
Romo Mangun expressed fears for future in last interview
Romo Mangun expressed fears for future in last interview JAKARTA (JP): About two hours before he succumbed to a fatal heart attack on Wednesday, scholar Y.B. Mangunwijaya talked about the state of the country, particularly the propensity to choose violence in venting frustrations.
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
A license to kill
A license to kill The most controversial buzz phrase in Indonesia today is perhaps "shoot on sight". The order, given by Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto over the weekend to police nationwide, sounds lawless to law-abiding citizens.
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
Adi faults big business but insists he's no enemy
Adi faults big business but insists he's no enemy JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Adi Sasono on Wednesday blamed the domination of the economy by a handful of large businesses as the primary cause of the country's current misfortunes.
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
Regent enters Bank NISP
Regent enters Bank NISP JAKARTA (JP): Hong Kong-based investment firm Regent Pacific Private Equity has bought Rp 122 billion (US$14.02 million) in zero-coupon mandatory exchangeable notes from major shareholders of publicly listed Bank NISP.
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
Govt asked to focus on Bali tourism promotion
Govt asked to focus on Bali tourism promotion JAKARTA (JP): Legislators and tourist industry businesses suggested the government on Wednesday focuses its tourism promotion campaign on Bali, because the island is the only saleable tourism destination in the country.
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
Students brave the elements at run-down state schools
Students brave the elements at run-down state schools JAKARTA (JP): Studying is more than just a mental chore for 113,600 elementary school students.They also have to deal with leaking roofs, cracked walls and doors hanging off their hinges at their 284 aging state schools, a city education and...
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
World devours oodles of noodles for convenient delicious meals
World devours oodles of noodles for convenient delicious meals Instant noodles span the culinary globe, bridging language and cultural differences to bring inexpensive, convenient, delicious and nutritious meals to billions of people.
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
Noodles, an important staple of Asian kitchens
Noodles, an important staple of Asian kitchensBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): I am called mien in China, mie in Indonesia, ramen in Japan and in Thailand I have made grown-ups cry. Can you guess what I am?If a noodle could speak this is probably how it would introduce itself, in a teasing, swaggering...
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
Many civilians have firearms in troubled Aceh, military says
Many civilians have firearms in troubled Aceh, military says JAKARTA (JP): Many civilians in the troubled province of Aceh have armed themselves with various weapons including AK-47 rifles and guns, the military said on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
Local retailers hope for recovery in five years
Local retailers hope for recovery in five years JAKARTA (JP): Local retailers, wilting from depressed market demand amid the country's worst economic recession in over 32 years, are expecting a strong turnaround in only five years.
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 10, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 350 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 275 0 45,000 Alumindo Light Metal 400 100 3,529,500...
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
11 protesters freed, 44 fined Rp 2,250 each
11 protesters freed, 44 fined Rp 2,250 each JAKARTA (JP): Under the watchful eyes of some 300 supporters of the defendants, the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday conducted a speedy trial for all 55 student protesters arrested for holding an illegal rally on Tuesday.
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
Romo Mangun dies of heart attack
Romo Mangun dies of heart attack JAKARTA (JP): Yusuf Bilyarta Mangunwijaya -- the writer, architect, social worker and Catholic priest popularly known as Romo Mangun -- died of a heart attack on Wednesday, shortly after addressing a seminar on the role of books in society's progress.He was 69.
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
Romo Mangun just wanted to be 'useful'
Romo Mangun just wanted to be 'useful' Father Yusuf Biljarta Mangunwijaya, more popularly known as Romo Mangun, who died in Jakarta on Wednesday, led an illustrious public life unequaled by few others. The Catholic priest was a prolific and acclaimed writer as well as a distinguished architect.
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
Many major roads in disrepair
Many major roads in disrepair JAKARTA (JP): About 600,000 square meters or 29 percent of the 20.56 million square meters of the city's thoroughfares are in disrepair, head of the city public works office Soeharto says.He said repair work was hindered by a lack of funds.
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
Singapore gives air quality monitor
Singapore gives air quality monitor DENPASAR, Bali: Singapore has donated an air quality monitoring machine (AQMM) to Bali's provincial government in an effort to help correct the impression among prospective foreign tourists that Bali was also affected by the smog generated by recent forest fires...
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
Nusamba to sell stake in Tugu Pratama
Nusamba to sell stake in Tugu Pratama JAKARTA (JP): Widely-diversified business group PT Nusantara Ampera Bhakti (Nusamba), which is controlled by former president Soeharto's foundations and golfing partner Mohammad "Bob" Hasan, has put its 35 percent stake in the country's largest insurance...
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
ABRI reiterates its neutrality in polls
ABRI reiterates its neutrality in polls JAKARTA (JP): Amid continued opposition to the Armed Forces (ABRI) sociopolitical role, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Subagyo H.S. made a fresh promise on Wednesday that the military would not meddle in the forthcoming general election.
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
Over 310 missing after ship sinks in South China Sea
Over 310 missing after ship sinks in South China Sea JAKARTA (JP): At least 319 people are still missing after a ship sank on Sunday night in the South China Sea near Tambeland Island off of West Kalimantan, a local news report said on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
Slamet Abdul Sjukur to stage latest composition in Bandung
Slamet Abdul Sjukur to stage latest composition in Bandung JAKARTA (JP): Noted composer Slamet Abdul Sjukur will present his latest piece, Wangi (Good Scent), specially created for his performance at the French Cultural Center (CCF) in Bandung on Thursday as part of the European Union Music...
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
Indonesia is like a corporation
Indonesia is like a corporation I am writing in reply to a letter in The Jakarta Post, Feb. 2, 1999 by Mr. Amir Sidharta who laments the fact that Indonesia was perceived as a large corporation. This description is more accurate than Mr. Amir thinks.
Thu, 11 Feb 1999
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: by Yanuar Ernawati at The Chedi Gallery, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan Gianyar, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975963), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Feb. 26. * Woodcarving Exhibition: The Legacy, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Veterans urge caution on shoot-on-sight order
Veterans urge caution on shoot-on-sight order JAKARTA (JP): Retired officers on Tuesday urged caution in the carrying out of orders to shoot rioters on sight to prevent unnecessary killing of suspects and innocent people.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Piles of garbage raise flood fears
Piles of garbage raise flood fears JAKARTA (JP): Huge piles of garbage dumped in the city's rivers are raising fears of increased flooding during the current rainy season.Soeharto, head of the city's public works agency, urged residents to stop disposing of their waste in the rivers.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Former hospital morgue manager gets two years for Rp 815m scam
Former hospital morgue manager gets two years for Rp 815m scam JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta District Court sentenced on Tuesday a former manager of Husada Hospital's morgue to two years in jail for swindling Rp 815 million (US$90,555) in donations.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Unocal steps up exploration
Unocal steps up exploration EL SEGUNDO, California (Dow Jones): Unocal Corp replaced 101 percent of its crude oil and natural gas production in 1998 with new proved reserves.In a press release Monday, the company said it replaced the production through exploration in the Gulf of Mexico and...
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Plot against Anwar 'irrelevant': Court
Plot against Anwar 'irrelevant': Court KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysia's High Court ruled on Tuesday that any evidence of a political conspiracy against ousted deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim was "irrelevant" to his corruption trial.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Government vows fair play in coming elections
Government vows fair play in coming elections JAKARTA (JP): The government has pledged to be fair and refrain from dominating the upcoming elections although its five members on the National Election Committee will have equal voting rights compared to at least dozens of party representatives.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Students back on streets, march to House halted
Students back on streets, march to House halted JAKARTA (JP): Fifty-five students were arrested on Tuesday while marching toward the House of Representatives in Central Jakarta in a demonstration against the government.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Indosat takes a beating in Alphanet fiasco
Indosat takes a beating in Alphanet fiasco JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's state-owned international telecommunications firm PT Indosat is likely to lose much of its C$50.75 million (US$40 million) investment in Canada's Alphanet Telecommunication Inc following the later's bankruptcy announcement on...
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Bomb threats rattle two foreign offices
Bomb threats rattle two foreign offices JAKARTA (JP): The Canadian embassy and the office of Singapore Airlines received phoned-in bomb threats in the space of two hours on Tuesday afternoon.Although the threats turned out to be hoaxes, they were the first to target foreign offices in the wave of...
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
PAN regrets govt inconsistency
PAN regrets govt inconsistency President Habibie's statement that a referendum in East Timor is not necessary is to be regretted and shows the arrogance of the government of Indonesia and is inconsistent with the spirit of reform.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
RI economic program 'gains foreign support'
RI economic program 'gains foreign support' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Adi Sasono said on Tuesday that his widely criticized people's economy program had gained backing from Indonesia's foreign donors.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 9, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 350 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 275 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 300 75 1,125,000 Alumindo Perkasa...
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Asian currencies mixed but may weaken in the future
Asian currencies mixed but may weaken in the future SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies are mixed to mostly steady late Tuesday, reflecting some of the stability of major currencies.The Singapore dollar, Thai baht and Philippine peso are slightly weaker against the U.S.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Crisis fails to snuff out smoking in Indonesia
Crisis fails to snuff out smoking in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The country's worst economic crisis of the last 30 years is not impacting on high local demand for cigarettes, with many smokers opting to switch to cheaper brands, a cigarette company executive said on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Witnesses failed to appear at Jakarta Military Tribunal
Witnesses failed to appear at Jakarta Military Tribunal JAKARTA (JP): Witnesses failed to appear on Tuesday in the court-martial of 11 Army Special Forces (Kopassus) soldiers charged with kidnapping political activists in the last months of Soeharto's rule.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
280 missing in boat accident
280 missing in boat accident PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Two hundred eighty of 300 passengers and crew are listed as missing after a boat sank on Sunday in waters off Sambas regency.Antara reported on Tuesday the KM Hanaka sank about 90 kilometers off Pengikih island.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Another taxi thief beaten to death by mob
Another taxi thief beaten to death by mob JAKARTA (JP): Angry Kembangan residents in West Jakarta savagely attacked two youths caught red-handed attempting to steal a taxi late Monday.One of them, identified as Nanang Amanda, 20, died on the way to the hospital with severe head wounds inflicted by...
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Anyone for village chief?
Anyone for village chief? YOGYAKARTA: Posts of village head in Bantul regency here are up for grabs after many recent resignations. They came in the wake of hundreds of residents demanding their village chiefs step down because of various charges of wrongdoing.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Death toll in Maluku riots rises to 105
Death toll in Maluku riots rises to 105 JAKARTA (JP): Police announced the death toll in recent communal clashes in Ambon and other areas in Maluku province has risen to 105, Antara reported late Monday.The news agency quoted Maluku Police spokesman Maj. Jekriel P.H.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Thailand withdraws from world rubber group INRO
Thailand withdraws from world rubber group INRO BANGKOK (Reuters): Thailand, the world's largest natural rubber producer and exporter, decided on Tuesday to withdraw from the global price pact, the International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO).
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
'King Lear' with an Asian touch
'King Lear' with an Asian touchBy Oei Eng Goan JAKARTA (JP): William Shakespeare displays human nature in all its astonishing variety in his 37 tragedies and comedies. The accessibility of his stories and their universally relevant moral values has lead to his works being performed in various...
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
CIC placed in Category A
CIC placed in Category A JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed Bank Century Intervest Corporation (CIC) falls into Category "A" under the government's banking restructuring program, the bank has said."Category "A" status gives us the ability to make the most of the current situation," CIC president Robert...
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Press reminded of its obligations
Press reminded of its obligations JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie warned the national press on Tuesday not to abuse its freedom by libeling, running agitating reports or those serving to further its ambitions.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Forestry fund audit set to wind up by June
Forestry fund audit set to wind up by June JAKARTA (JP): International auditors are expected to complete audits of reforestation funds and forest royalties before the June general election, a senior World Bank official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Local migrants recall bitter memories in 'sweet' Ambon
Local migrants recall bitter memories in 'sweet' AmbonBy Jupriadi UJUNGPANDANG (JP): After the large-scale riots that struck Ambon, thousands of migrants fled the provincial capital of Maluku, returning to their hometowns.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Supreme Court's ruling on Dharmala upsets experts
Supreme Court's ruling on Dharmala upsets experts JAKARTA (JP): An insolvency expert and financial analysts deplored on Tuesday the Indonesian Supreme Court's latest verdict which rejected a bankruptcy appeal by the International Finance Corporation and other creditors against PT Dharmala Agrifood.
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
Sizzler... oh Sizzler...
Sizzler... oh Sizzler... On Jan. 27, we went to the Sizzler restaurant on Jl. Thamrin, which was our favorite place to dine in the city. It looked like we were the first guests. When I walked towards the salad bar, I noticed that most of the food displayed that day was not fresh, and obviously was...
Wed, 10 Feb 1999
KONI disburses IOC scholarships
KONI disburses IOC scholarships JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) presented on Tuesday International Olympic Committee (IOC)-sponsored scholarships to three badminton players.Men's doubles specialist Candra Wijaya, his female counterpart Deyana Lomban and rising men's singles star...