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Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Seven injured in latest round of Maluku violence
Seven injured in latest round of Maluku violenceBy Budiman Moerdijat AMBON, Maluku (JP): Seven people were injured in another communal riot in the district of Kairatu on nearby Seram Island on Wednesday, police said on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
New law cuts funding sources of Golkar
New law cuts funding sources of Golkar JAKARTA (JP): The new law on political parties has cut the traditional sources of funding for the ruling party Golkar: contributions from civil servants and state companies and government contractors.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Ragunan animals die from malnutrition
Ragunan animals die from malnutritionFrom NeracaI recently heard that a number of animals at the Ragunan zoo in South Jakarta fell ill and died. One of them was a cute hippopotamus.The story of this animal from the Nile in Egypt was similar to that of other animals which died in the same zoo, among...
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Govt to close more banks later this month
Govt to close more banks later this month JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Bambang Subianto said on Thursday that the government would close down more banks this month in an effort to reform the country's ailing banking industry.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
The Kosovo model for East Timor
The Kosovo model for East Timor It is not often that anything from the turbulent Balkans can be cited as a model for others to follow. But pending terms for ending civil war in the Yugoslav province of Kosovo suggests what might be done about the equally troubled Indonesian region of East Timor.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Habibie rules out referendum in East Timor
Habibie rules out referendum in East Timor JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie ruled out on Thursday a referendum in East Timor as an option to decide on the future of the province, in spite of foreign and domestic pressures, including from many East Timorese.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Who should be educating a better generation?
Who should be educating a better generation?By Arkiman Racheman MEDAN (JP): In a recent meeting with state Islamic school teachers in Yogyakarta, Minister of Religious Affairs A. Malik Fadjar asserted that a tremendous crisis was hitting the educational system in Indonesia (Kompas, Nov. 1, 1999).
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
ABRI holds leadership meeting
ABRI holds leadership meeting JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) held a top level meeting on Thursday, bringing together senior Army, Navy, Air Force and National Police officers from across the country.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Elderly woman trapped in fire
Elderly woman trapped in fire JAKARTA (JP): A 68-year old woman lost her life after being trapped in a fire which destroyed her house on Jl. Mawar Merah, Pondok Kopi, East Jakarta on Thursday.The victim, identified as Julimar, was alone at the house when the fire broke out at 11 a.m.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Accor expands into China
Accor expands into China SYDNEY (Dow Jones): Accor Asia Pacific Ltd., a unit of French hotel conglomerate Accor Ltd. said on Thursday it will add several hotels to its existing five in China.The first hotel planned for opening will be Sofitel Zhengzhou, a 400-room property in the capital city of...
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Malaysia eases capital controls with 'exit tax'
Malaysia eases capital controls with 'exit tax' KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin announced Thursday an "exit tax" to allow foreign investors to take out their proceeds from the sale of securities, in a partial easing of capital controls.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
New immigration chief installed
New immigration chief installed JAKARTA: Minister of Justice Muladi inaugurated Thursday Maj. Gen. Muhammad Mudakir as the new director general of immigration, replacing Maj. Gen. (ret) Pranowo.The ceremony put paid to reports that former military secretary at the president's office, Lt.Gen.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Habibie enacts three new political laws
Habibie enacts three new political laws JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie has enacted three political laws around which the general election in June will be organized, effectively foreclosing any further revisions.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Street vehicle robbers busted
Street vehicle robbers busted JAKARTA (JP): Two men were arrested in separate places on Thursday for respectively attempting to rob a Kijang van and a motorcycle from the owners, an officer said.Jakarta Police spokesman Lt. Col.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
No letup soon for RI property woes
No letup soon for RI property woes JAKARTA (JP): The country's property sector will remain sluggish this year as political uncertainty continues to cast a shadow over the industry, according to First Pacific Davies Savills (FPDSavills) property consulting company.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb.4, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 350 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 275 -25 50,000 Alumindo Light Metal 250 0 15,000 Alumindo...
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Workers rally for better welfare
Workers rally for better welfare TANGERANG (JP): At least 75 workers from jeans dyeing and washing firm PT Garmenindo Jasa Pratama in Jatiuwung district here staged a rally on Wednesday to demand welfare improvements.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
SE Asian currencies down against dollar
SE Asian currencies down against dollar SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies were down in subdued trading late on Thursday as the U.S. dollar staged a rebound against the yen, following an overnight decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve to leave U.S. interest rates unchanged at 4.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Let East Timor be free
Let East Timor be freeFrom Pikiran RakyatThe East Timor question has recently made headlines following the Indonesian government's latest proposal to let go of East Timor if its offer of autonomy is rejected.I fully agree that East Timor should be excluded from Indonesia's territory.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Withhold funding to East Timor
Withhold funding to East Timor The Directorate General of Taxation has always said that taxes are used to finance our country's development. In the past 23 years, the taxes we paid have partly been used for the development of East Timor.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Danareksa gets award
Danareksa gets award JAKARTA (JP): State-owned investment company PT Danareksa has won the Restructuring Deal of the Year Award from International Financing Review (IFR) Asia magazine.Danareksa was the first Indonesian firm to completely restructure its debts, according to the magazine.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
'Give Dili control over Timor Gap oil'
'Give Dili control over Timor Gap oil'By Angela Romano BRISBANE, Australia (JP): A senior Australian politician called on Indonesia on Thursday to pass control of Timor Gap oil resources, valued at billions of dollars, to the Timorese as a stepping stone toward self-determination.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
KL keeps mum on new police chief
KL keeps mum on new police chief KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia has yet to decide on a successor for former police chief Abdul Rahim Noor, a minister said on Thursday, as an opposition leader warned further delays might affect the moral of the police force.Rahim, 56, quit on Jan.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Timber theft rises in growing crisis
Timber theft rises in growing crisis JAKARTA (JP): Timber theft and looting of forests owned by state firms in Java rose significantly last year as the country's economic crisis worsened, according to state forestry firm Perum Perhutani.Perhutani president A.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Benefits of a peaceful separation
Benefits of a peaceful separation Recent discussions about autonomy or independence for East Timor have largely ignored the enormous economic benefits that could result from this kind of change, if it occurs peacefully.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Military helps in Rawa Burung
Military helps in Rawa Burung TANGERANG (JP): The Jakarta Military Command launched on Wednesday a program to improve infrastructure in Rawa Burung village, Teluk Naga district.At least 50 soldiers will be deployed to help local residents clean up gutters and renovate a mosque, resurface an...
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Emergency fund must be use properly: Mayor
Emergency fund must be use properly: Mayor BOGOR (JP): Mayor Eddy Gunardi handed over a Rp 2.52 billion state-sponsored emergency fund on Thursday to representatives of Bogor's 68 villages and subdistricts, reminding them to make sure its allocation was fair and honest, and that it went to the...
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
RP jails brace for riots on execution day
RP jails brace for riots on execution day MANILA (Agencies): Prisons across the Philippines are on the alert for riots, breakout attempts and other troubles on Friday when convicted rapist Leo Echegaray becomes the first person to be executed in 23 years.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
ASEAN sets surveillance
ASEAN sets surveillance HONG KONG (Dow Jones): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations will begin setting up an economic-surveillance mechanism for the region at a high-level meeting in Manila Tuesday, according to a senior ASEAN official.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Sutiyoso against plan on fund collection
Sutiyoso against plan on fund collection JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso expressed concern on Thursday over city-owned market management company PD Pasar Jaya's plan to collect money for renovations from traders at traditional markets that were burned and destroyed during the May riots.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Eight killed in Salatiga landslide
Eight killed in Salatiga landslide SALATIGA, Central Java: Eight people were feared dead as they were buried alive while nine others were injured following a landslide in Gemawang village, Jambu district, Salatiga.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Economists urge transparency in recapitalization
Economists urge transparency in recapitalization JAKARTA (JP): Economists defended the disputed recapitalization program on Thursday, but urged the government to be transparent in the selection of participating banks to prevent a public outcry and suspicion over its credibility.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Jakarta slum areas growing due to crisis
Jakarta slum areas growing due to crisis JAKARTA (JP): The slum areas in the capital have sharply expanded within the last 12 months due to the severe impact of the prolonged economic crisis, and now cover 106 subdistricts as compared to only 58 subdistricts in January last year, an official said...
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
U.S. topped Japan as biggest buyer of RI products last year
U.S. topped Japan as biggest buyer of RI products last year JAKARTA (JP): The United States topped Japan as the largest importer of Indonesian products in the first 10 months of last year, according to government data.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Brunei sticks to planned 21 events for SEA Games
Brunei sticks to planned 21 events for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Host Brunei Darussalam is refusing to budge from its plan to stage 21 events at the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in August, despite renewed calls by participating countries for 10 additional events, an official said Thursday.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Badminton medalists to get bonus
Badminton medalists to get bonus JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) will present cash bonuses totaling Rp 512.5 million (US$60,300) on Friday to medal-winning players from the 13th Asian Games last December.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Feb. 4, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,425.00 8,525.00 8,425.00 8,575.00Australian dollar 1 5,346.20 5,485.25 5,290.00 5,640.00Austrian schilling 1 688.92 704.06 - -Belgian franc 1 235.00 240.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Myanmar junta host of labor meet
Myanmar junta host of labor meet YANGON (DPA): Myanmar, notorious for the use of forced labor and other workers' rights abuses, has been chosen to host an upcoming meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) labor ministers, news reports said on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
U.S.-based RI businesses aid E. Jakarta orphanages
U.S.-based RI businesses aid E. Jakarta orphanages JAKARTA (JP): Two city-owned Tunas Bangsa orphanages in East Jakarta have received the first in a series of monthly supplies donated by the Indonesian business community in Houston, Texas, USA.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Demonstration accompanies Tutut questioning
Demonstration accompanies Tutut questioning JAKARTA (JP): About 500 people demonstrated on Thursday at the Attorney General's Office, demanding fair treatment for former president Soeharto as his eldest daughter was questioned inside.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Rp 200m lost in chicken farm fire
Rp 200m lost in chicken farm fire TANGERANG (JP): A fire gutted a chicken and duck farm belonging to a Klebet villager in Mauk district on Thursday morning.No fatalities were recorded but the fire, which occurred around 2:30 a.m.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Bus terminal back in business after violence
Bus terminal back in business after violence JAKARTA (JP): The busy Kampung Rambutan bus terminal in East Jakarta returned to normal on Thursday after fierce clashes between rival ethnic groups forced it to shut down the previous evening.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Calls for disarmament of Timor civilians abound
Calls for disarmament of Timor civilians abound JAKARTA (JP): Leading figures from East Timor have called on the Armed Forces (ABRI) to withdraw around 100 guns which it has said it distributed among civilian gangs supportive of continued integration with Indonesia.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Former soldier shot dead for robbery in Tangerang
Former soldier shot dead for robbery in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): Police have shot dead a former soldier suspected of committing a series of robberies in Tangerang and Jakarta, an officer said.Tangerang Police chief Lt. Col.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
More deaths feared in Aceh unrest
More deaths feared in Aceh unrest JAKARTA (JP): More deaths are feared following the latest round of Aceh violence early Wednesday which involved some 20,000 people, as the Legal Aid Office in the provincial capital said families had buried 12 civilians.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Rupiah falls against greenback as stock prices inch down
Rupiah falls against greenback as stock prices inch down JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah failed to advance its leeway against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, closing nearly 3 percent lower to Rp 8,700 to the dollar as stock prices inched down 0.3 percent.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * World Press Photo Exhibition, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5252321), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., until Feb. 11.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Ministry warns of pneumonia outbreak
Ministry warns of pneumonia outbreak JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Health warned Wednesday of the danger of a pneumonia outbreak especially among children under five in the transition to the rainy season."Pneumonia is among top ranking diseases which have claimed many lives of children here...
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
Furor over bank funding
Furor over bank funding The government, already widely criticized for its botched handling of the banking crisis, has unnecessarily created doubts and worsened the climate of public suspicion about the sorely needed recapitalization of crippled banks.
Fri, 05 Feb 1999
RI, UNDP sign foreign help agreement
RI, UNDP sign foreign help agreement JAKARTA (JP): An agreement to provide foreign assistance for voter education, election monitoring and promoting public awareness of new political bills and other programs related to the elections was signed on Thursday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.