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Mon, 26 Jan 1998
Qantas' Indonesian services
Qantas' Indonesian services Effective Feb. 21, 1998, Qantas will suspend its twice-weekly service between Jakarta-Brisbane and Jakarta-Melbourne. It will, however, maintain its daily service between Jakarta-Sydney and thrice-weekly service between Jakarta-Perth.
Mon, 26 Jan 1998
Japan, IMF have secret plan for RI
Japan, IMF have secret plan for RI TOKYO (Reuters): Japan's Vice Finance Minister for International Affairs said yesterday that Japan and the IMF planned "some sort of measures" this week on Indonesia's growing financial crisis.
Mon, 26 Jan 1998
Forestry firms 'still need supervision'
Forestry firms 'still need supervision' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo has said the ministry should be allowed to continue technical supervision of state forestry and timber companies despite the change in the legal basis of state enterprises' operations.
Mon, 26 Jan 1998
Firecrackers vendor arrested
Firecrackers vendor arrested JAKARTA (JP): A man has been arrested in Rawa Bunga, East Jakarta, for selling about 480 kilograms of firecrackers, police said over the weekend.City police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Mon, 26 Jan 1998
Garuda to add flights
Garuda to add flights JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is to operate additional flights to seven destinations from the capital, in anticipation of a 10 percent increase in the number of passengers during the Idul Fitri holiday.
Mon, 26 Jan 1998
Legal businesses allowed to continue in Kemang
Legal businesses allowed to continue in Kemang JAKARTA (JP): Business owners in Kemang who possess legal business permits will be allowed to continue their activities, Governor Sutiyoso said over the weekend.
Mon, 26 Jan 1998
Amien, Megawati meet to reaffirm bid for presidency
Amien, Megawati meet to reaffirm bid for presidency YOGYAKARTA (JP): Prominent government critics Amien Rais and Megawati Soekarnoputri met here yesterday under the glare of great publicity to reaffirm their bid for the 1998/2003 presidency.
Mon, 26 Jan 1998
Asian markets can expect respite from volatility
Asian markets can expect respite from volatility SINGAPORE (AFP): Asian financial markets can expect a respite from volatility with the Lunar New Year and Moslem holidays ahead, but unrest in Indonesia looms as a threat to stability.
Mon, 26 Jan 1998
4 killed as rebels clash with soldiers
4 killed as rebels clash with soldiers COTABATO, Philippines (AFP): Three Moslem rebels and one soldier were killed and at least two others injured in a fresh round of fighting yesterday in the southern Philippines, military officials and radio reports said.
Mon, 26 Jan 1998
APEC panel unveils Asian self-help measures
APEC panel unveils Asian self-help measures TAIPEI (Reuters): A panel of Asia-Pacific economies proposed on Saturday a package of self-help measures for Asia's battered economies, including issuance of state bonds that would be backed by regional powers and the Asian Development Bank.
Mon, 26 Jan 1998
Independence pioneer Hamid Algadri dies aged 87
Independence pioneer Hamid Algadri dies aged 87 Hamid Algadri, a freedom fighter and chairman of an organization of Indonesian independence pioneers, died early yesterday at Medistra Hospital. He was 87.
Mon, 26 Jan 1998
Crisis grounds RI's space dreams
Crisis grounds RI's space dreams MOSCOW (Reuters): Indonesia's economic crisis has dashed Jakarta's hopes of putting a man into space, the head of the Russian Space Agency said on Friday."There were negotiations with Indonesia but due to, well, the latest unpleasantness with the economy they've now...
Mon, 26 Jan 1998
Politics of East Asia's mirage
Politics of East Asia's mirageBy Vedi R. Hadiz JAKARTA (JP): The highly vaunted East Asian economic miracle is now quickly being dubbed the East Asian economic mirage.As recently as the middle of last year, leaders of countries and international financial institutions now voicing their grave...
Mon, 26 Jan 1998
Economic crisis can erode govt's legitimacy: Arbi
Economic crisis can erode govt's legitimacy: Arbi JAKARTA (JP): The ongoing economic turmoil could erode the government's legitimacy as it can no longer compensate for the tight political restrictions with economic benefits, a political scholar believes.
Mon, 26 Jan 1998
Sofjan Wanandi denies alleged links with PRD
Sofjan Wanandi denies alleged links with PRD JAKARTA (JP): Business baron Sofjan Wanandi denied over the weekend alleged links with the People's Democratic Party (PRD) but said he would meet the Jakarta Military Command's summons for a questioning in connection with a bomb blast blamed on the...
Mon, 26 Jan 1998
3 men arrested for cannabis
3 men arrested for cannabis JAKARTA (JP): Three men were arrested in Tangerang, West Java, Saturday for allegedly possessing two cannabis plants and an ounce of dried marijuana, police said.The cannabis plants are believed to the first found in Tangerang, said police chief Lt. Col.
Mon, 26 Jan 1998
The Australia-Indonesia Development Area
The Australia-Indonesia Development Area The Australia-Indonesia Development Area (AIDA) was launched on April 24, 1997, by the Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer, and Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Production and Distribution Ir Hartarto.
Mon, 26 Jan 1998
Nusamba banks' merger to pool assets of $1.7b
Nusamba banks' merger to pool assets of $1.7b JAKARTA (JP): Four private banks under the Nusamba Group have agreed to merge to create a new bank with combined assets worth Rp 21.2 trillion (US$1.76 billion).
Mon, 26 Jan 1998
Corporate debt woes haunt foreign banks
Corporate debt woes haunt foreign banks SINGAPORE (Reuters): Indonesia's massive $65 billion corporate debt mountain is now virtually impossible to pay off given the sharp drop in the value of the rupiah, analysts said."It's a nightmare.
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
Thoughts at a Lounge Bar
Thoughts at a Lounge BarBy Valentinus Irawan This is my third glass of tequila. The first irritated my throat, but this one is helping me forget the daily nag of the monetary crisis. I have never faced such a nuisance in all the time since I was appointed bank director.
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
Feasting and forgiveness highlights of Idul Fitri
Feasting and forgiveness highlights of Idul FitriText and photos by Oka Budi Yogaswara JAKARTA (JP): "Lebaran is coming, Lebaran is coming" goes the excited refrain from a popular song on TV.Lebaran -- Indonesian for the Idul Fitri holiday -- falls on this Friday and Saturday, and the Moslem...
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
Ardy Wiranata resigns from badminton center
Ardy Wiranata resigns from badminton center JAKARTA (JP): Ardy Bernardus Wiranata, who joined Indonesia's Thomas Cup squad five times, has finally resigned from the Badminton Training Center in Cipayung, East Jakarta.
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. TVRI News 6:25 Morning News 6:45 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:15 Healthy and Fit 7:30 Children's Program: Arena Kami 8:00 Brudy and Family 8:30 Cartoon Film 9:00 People and Event 9:30 Documentary: Pemungutan Lebah Hutan 10:00 TVRI News 10:30 Music: Album Minggu 11:30...
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
'We won't let Indonesia fall'
'We won't let Indonesia fall' TOKYO (AFP): Japan's vice finance minister Eisuke Sakakibara has said Japan will build a united front with Singapore and the United States to save Indonesia from ruin, a daily reported yesterday.
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
Remodeling RI museums for consumer tastes
Remodeling RI museums for consumer tastesBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Despite the economic crisis, the country is still in a consumerist age. In less than 10 years, dozens of shopping malls have sprouted up here and in other urban centers.
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
Aidan Quinn on target as lead in 'The Assignment'
Aidan Quinn on target as lead in 'The Assignment'By Nicolas Colombant JAKARTA (JP): Even though Carlos, alias "the Jackal", now stands trial in France for the murder of two French agents and an informer, we will never know the true measures taken by the intelligence community to capture him.
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSundayMaghrib 6:19 p.m.MondayImsak 4:23 a.m.Subuh 4:33 a.m.
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
E. Java Taman Safari aims to solve population problem
E. Java Taman Safari aims to solve population problemBy Sirikit Syah SURABAYA (JP): Four years ago, Taman Safari Indonesia realized it had a growing problem on its hands at its wildlife park in Cisarua, West Java.
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
Yayuk downs van Roost, now faces Hingis
Yayuk downs van Roost, now faces Hingis MELBOURNE, Australia (Reuters): Belgium's Dominique van Roost became the sixth women's seed to fall at the Australian Open when she was beaten 6-4, 6-4 by Indonesia's Yayuk Basuki yesterday.
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
Downer to visit Jakarta
Downer to visit Jakarta CANBERRA (Reuters): Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer visits Jakarta this weekend, with diplomats monitoring any potential threat for Australians in Indonesia in the wake of its economic crisis, a government spokeswoman said yesterday.
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
Celebrating Idul Fitri with concern
Celebrating Idul Fitri with concern JAKARTA (JP): The post-fasting holiday of Idul Fitri is a time for celebration and gathering with relatives for Moslems. But has the acute monetary crisis, the worst in decades, dampened the festive spirit of the faithful? The Jakarta Post reporters look at the...
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
America the greatest on earth? Just ask an American for the answer
America the greatest on earth? Just ask an American for the answer JAKARTA (JP): As a enthusiastic visitor to the U.S., I am always fascinated by the Yankee penchant and continuing love affair with the superlative. The media was totally dominated by drugs and Dick Daviloff during my too-short visit.
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
Deserted markets greet Chinese New Year
Deserted markets greet Chinese New Year JAKARTA (JP): The Year of the Tiger is just a few days away, and the city's Chinatown of Kota is festooned with red and gold, traditional colors of the Chinese New Year.Behind all the gaudy decorations, business is gray.
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
Ice skating glides into Jakarta's teen mall culture
Ice skating glides into Jakarta's teen mall cultureBy Monika Winarto JAKARTA (JP): For urban teenagers like Patricia, ice skating has become a pastime similar to going to the movies or shopping. And it is now recognized as a teenage trend and part of the mall culture.
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
Guruh at ease with that imposing family name
Guruh at ease with that imposing family nameBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Fate dealt Guruh Soekarnoputra that double-edged sword of a resoundingly famous family name.The youngest son of the nation's first president says he no longer feels he has to live up to his lofty lineage.
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
Artistic gold expo to be held
Artistic gold expo to be held JAKARTA (JP): The Italian Trade commission invites interested Indonesian gold jewelry designers, painters, sculptors and architects to take part in the second Oro d'Autore artistic gold exhibition of 1998.
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
Stanley recommends US$10b bailout for Indonesia
Stanley recommends US$10b bailout for Indonesia SINGAPORE (Reuters): U.S. investment bank Morgan Stanley has recommended Indonesia issue US$10 billion of long-term bonds to ease short-term corporate offshore debt burdens, the Business Times newspaper reported on Saturday.
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
Ananda hoping to reach F-3 Italian series top five
Ananda hoping to reach F-3 Italian series top five JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's rising star Ananda Mikola expressed optimism on Friday of reaching the world top five in his second year at the Italian Formula-3 series.
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
Buying what we don't need in sales
Buying what we don't need in sales JAKARTA (JP): Sales, sales, sales! Signs, each bigger than the other, smile at me whenever I go shopping. It is difficult to resist the seduction, but usually I try to be strong."Buy things only when you need them," I say to myself.
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
Currency crisis might hit players
Currency crisis might hit players MELBOURNE, Australia (AP): Indonesian tennis star Yayuk Basuki fears the Southeast Asian currency crisis might halt advances made by players from the region.Yayuk joined Thailand's Tamarine Tanasugarn in the fourth round of the Australian Open yesterday with a 6-4,...
Sat, 24 Jan 1998
Poor sentiment hits rally prospects
Poor sentiment hits rally prospects TOKYO (AFP): Depressed regional sentiment looked set to nullify the customary rally ahead of the Lunar New Year celebrations as markets generally lost ground Friday amid a weakening Indonesian rupiah, dealers said.
Sat, 24 Jan 1998
Tarto's jurnalistic tour through palace ritual
Tarto's jurnalistic tour through palace ritualBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): An old woman dressed in an abdi dalem costume of a Javanese palace servant -- which consists of few pieces of cloth wrapped around her legs and chest -- solemnly sits on her knees before an old earthenware pot.
Sat, 24 Jan 1998
Third baby found dead this year
Third baby found dead this year JAKARTA (JP): A newborn, estimated to be two days old, has found dead in a plastic bag in front of a residence's gate at the luxury Cipinang Indah housing complex in East Jakarta.
Sat, 24 Jan 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: The Crystal Maze 3:10 Teenager's Program: Jenjang Vokal 3:35 Tour and Travel: Wisata Nasional 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Drama: Pemberian 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village...
Sat, 24 Jan 1998
Moslems to pray for an end to crisis
Moslems to pray for an end to crisis TANGERANG (JP): At least 4,000 Moslems are expected to join the seven days of all-night prayers, which begin tonight, at Al- Istiqna Mosque here.They will also be calling on Allah to save Indonesia from the economic crisis gripping the nation, the mosque...
Sat, 24 Jan 1998
Patients complain of drug scarcity
Patients complain of drug scarcity MANADO, North Sulawesi: Patients complained yesterday about the scarcity and skyrocketing prices of medicines in the city.The prices of local medicines have increased 100 percent, and hospitals often ask patients to wait days for their drugs.
Sat, 24 Jan 1998
TV surprises in store for 'Lebaran' festivity
TV surprises in store for 'Lebaran' festivity JAKARTA (JP): The five local TV stations are offering a variety of features for viewers as they prepare to greet Idul Fitri.Aside from regularly scheduled news and prime-time fare, the special lineup for Lebaran will include religious talk shows and...
Sat, 24 Jan 1998
Revised state budget fails to amaze currency market
Revised state budget fails to amaze currency market JAKARTA (JP): The government's announcement of a revised 1998/1999 draft state budget failed to wow the market as the rupiah continued its downward trend, touching to as low as 15,000 to U.S. dollar yesterday.
Sat, 24 Jan 1998
Cultural training for journalists
Cultural training for journalists JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI Jaya) in cooperation with the Jakarta Art Council will hold a training course for journalists to enable them to widen their cultural knowledge.
Sat, 24 Jan 1998
Crisis spikes women players' guns: Eka
Crisis spikes women players' guns: Eka JAKARTA (JP): A chess observer has said that this year's target to develop a woman grandmaster could not be achieved while the country was in such economic turmoil."We are facing a difficult financial situation.