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Sun, 18 Jan 1998
Website address
Website address On Dec. 21, 1997 you published my article Website helps expats get the inside track. The article was about an Internet website designed for expatriates living in Jakarta or planning to relocate to Indonesia.Unfortunately, the website address listed was incorrect.
Sun, 18 Jan 1998
Swapping vegetables for pills in search of the perfect body
Swapping vegetables for pills in search of the perfect bodyBy Christiani S. Tumelap and Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Health is more precious than all the money in the world, the wise man says.And these words are a good reminder for us to take good care of ourselves.
Sun, 18 Jan 1998
National assets to pay debts?
National assets to pay debts? JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, has announced that the country's total foreign debt amounted to US$118 billion as of September last year. The government was responding to media speculation about the actual size of the debt, alleged to be about $200...
Sun, 18 Jan 1998
Many dubbers speechless after English-only TV rule
Many dubbers speechless after English-only TV rule JAKARTA (JP): Mention programs dubbed in English, and housewives irritated at having to scan Indonesian subtitles once again are not the only ones scowling.
Sun, 18 Jan 1998
Former top badminton players to help groom their juniors
Former top badminton players to help groom their juniors JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia is inviting the sport's former national greats to become involved in an ambitious athletic development program, a top association official said.
Sun, 18 Jan 1998
Idealistic fires still burn in Semsar Siahaan
Idealistic fires still burn in Semsar SiahaanText by Emmy Fitri, photos by IGGP Bayu Ismoyo JAKARTA (JP): Semsar Siahaan is not a new name on the country's fine arts scene.The 46-year-old artist is well-known for harsh but realistic depictions of society.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Kunarto favored to chair audit body
Kunarto favored to chair audit body JAKARTA (JP): Deputy chairman of the Supreme Audit Agency Kunarto looks set to fill the top position of the body left vacant by J.B. Sumarlin since December last year.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Bulog ready to compete with private companies
Bulog ready to compete with private companies JAKARTA (JP): The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) is ready to compete against private firms in sugar and wheat trading after the government revoked its monopoly over imports of the commodities, agency chairman Beddu Amang said yesterday.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Cartel-like associations to be scrapped
Cartel-like associations to be scrapped JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said here yesterday that he was ready to dissolve all cartel-like associations under his ministry as part of the government's commitment to abolish all monopolistic practices in the country.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Soeharto pledges IMF sweep economic reforms
Soeharto pledges IMF sweep economic reforms The following is a letter accompanying the memorandum of Indonesia's reinforced economic reform program signed in Jakarta Thursday.Mr. Michel Camdessus Managing Director International Monetary Fund Washington, D.C. 20431Dear Mr. Camdessus: 1.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSaturdayMaghrib 6:18 p.m.SundayImsak 4:19 a.m.Subuh 4:29 a.m.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
General Motors keen on Indonesia again
General Motors keen on Indonesia again SINGAPORE (Reuters): General Motors (GM) said yesterday it was ready to make new investments in Indonesia now President Soeharto had removed tax exemptions on Jakarta's national car project.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
'I love profit'
'I love profit' In an attempt to help alleviate the shortage of dollars in Indonesia due to the current economic situation, people are being encouraged to exchange personal dollars to rupiah in the "I Love Rupiah", campaign.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Job seekers urged to be entrepreneurs
Job seekers urged to be entrepreneurs JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of thousands of unemployed workers are being urged by Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief to hone their enterprising spirit by becoming small-scale entrepreneurs.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Suspected hoarders released by police
Suspected hoarders released by police JAKARTA (JP): Police have released four men suspected of hoarding basic food items during recent spates of panic buying here saying that there was a lack of evidence to charge them.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Student mistakenly shot by police during street brawl
Student mistakenly shot by police during street brawl JAKARTA (JP): A junior high school student died of a gunshot wound to the head believed to have been mistakenly fired by a police sergeant during a street brawl in Cempaka Putih in Central Jakarta Thursday.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
New Indonesia pact still leaves creditors waiting
New Indonesia pact still leaves creditors waiting HONG KONG (Reuters): Indonesia's new agreement with the International Monetary Fund offers little cheer to foreign creditors waiting to be repaid by the country's borrowers, financial sources said yesterday.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
KL won't recall students in Jordan
KL won't recall students in Jordan KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Malaysia scrapped a decision yesterday to recall 150 state-sponsored university students from Jordan after its government promised to review their tuition fee.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Support, criticism pour in for reform package
Support, criticism pour in for reform package JAKARTA (JP): Senior economist Emil Salim said yesterday he was optimistic the government's economic reform package, to be conducted under the supervision of the International Monetary Fund, would give Indonesia a competitive edge necessary to face the...
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
New Blazer leads expanding SUV market
New Blazer leads expanding SUV marketBy John Aglionby "Never believe anything until it has been officially denied," is the advice given to an incoming minister by his private secretary in the British comedy TV series Yes Minister.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Imelda lays claim to Swiss deposits
Imelda lays claim to Swiss deposits MANILA (AP): Imelda Marcos owns nearly all of the more than US$500 million in Swiss bank deposits said to belong to her late husband, and no one can claim her money, a Marcos family lawyer said yesterday.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Currencies defensive despite IMF cheer
Currencies defensive despite IMF cheer SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asian currencies firmed late yesterday but were crouched in defensive positions, reacting only mutely to a slew of positive comments from U.S. and IMF officials on the progress of financial reform in Asia.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
A reminder worth noting
A reminder worth noting When, in January 1994, the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) came into being, observers were quick to question its independence while many activists chose to keep their distance from the newly established organization.
Sat, 17 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: Vokal Group SLTA 3:35 Tour and Travel: Wisata Nasional 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Drama: Perbuatan yang Merusak 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country...
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Motorcyclist killed in street racing
Motorcyclist killed in street racing JAKARTA (JP): A motorcyclist died in the early hours of yesterday after skidding out of control in a street race against another motorbike on Jl. M. Saidi in Petukangan Lama in South Jakarta.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
El Nino's effects to go on until May, Agency predicts
El Nino's effects to go on until May, Agency predicts JAKARTA (JP): The National Meteorology and Geophysics Agency has predicted that the El Nino phenomenon would continue to affect weather patterns in much of Indonesia until May.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Businesspeople await implementation of reforms
Businesspeople await implementation of reforms JAKARTA (JP): Businesspeople agreed yesterday that the reform program set out by the government Thursday was good, but warned that negative sentiments would remain until the election of the country's new president in mid-March.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Kumuh by Margono at Galeri Cipta III, Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Jan. 18. * Photo Exhibition: 100 old photos from Indonesia and Singapore, at Galeri TC (Twilight Cafe), Jl.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Commander lucky with gold find
Commander lucky with gold find MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The commander of the Bukit Barisan military command, Maj. Gen. Rizal Nurdin, while helping to carry a bag of a fellow passenger on board a Jakarta bound flight, discovered that it contained 34 kilograms of gold bars.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Boxing body challenges Tourino in court hearing
Boxing body challenges Tourino in court hearing JAKARTA (JP): A dispute between two promoters over who has the right to stage an international boxing bout intensified when one insisted he would still take the matter to court.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Govt urged to draft antimonopoly law
Govt urged to draft antimonopoly law JAKARTA (JP): Agriculture analysts hailed yesterday the government's decision to scrap the monopolies so far enjoyed by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).But they called on the government to prepare an antimonopoly law soon to ensure fair-trading practices.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Short-term survival the priority for local carmakers
Short-term survival the priority for local carmakersBy John Aglionby GOVERNMENT ministers struggling with limited job security, International Monetary Fund economists stuck between the beads on their abacus and numerous visiting dignitaries have spent all week talking up Indonesia's long-term...
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Asian crisis could boost anti-U.S. feeling
Asian crisis could boost anti-U.S. feelingBy Stefan Kornelius WASHINGTON (DPA): U.S. Defense Secretary William Cohen prepared his Asian tour well in advance. He was planning to discuss security policy and strategic interests.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Tangerang ready for labor-intensive projects: Regent
Tangerang ready for labor-intensive projects: Regent TANGERANG (JP): In an attempt to curb unemployment and prevent social unrest, the Tangerang Regency Administration has provided Rp 1.3 billion (US$162,500) for its short-term labor-intensive projects, an official said yesterday.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
NZ sees consensus ahead of talks in PNG
NZ sees consensus ahead of talks in PNG WELLINGTON (Reuters): New Zealand Foreign Minister Don McKinnon said yesterday he was hopeful of a formal cease-fire next week in the protracted secessionist war on Papua New Guinea's Bougainville island.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Bakrie, Chase sign deal
Bakrie, Chase sign deal JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Bakrie & Brothers has appointed Chase Manhattan as its financial advisor to guide the company through the current crisis.Bakrie & Brothers said in a statement yesterday that Chase had assessed the company's financial situation and would...
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Moody's warns European banks on Asian exposure
Moody's warns European banks on Asian exposure PARIS (Reuters): Moody's served notice to European banks on Thursday that exposure to Asia's troubled economies could prove costly, warning that it might review or downgrade financial institutions.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Cohen pledges help for old ally Thailand
Cohen pledges help for old ally Thailand BANGKOK (Reuters): U.S. Defense Secretary William Cohen pledged assistance to old ally Thailand yesterday, now financially strapped and facing problems paying for military equipment from the United States.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
API appoints new board
API appoints new board JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Textile Association (API) announced yesterday the members of its executive board for the 1998/2000 period.The new board includes Bambang Riyadi Soegomo as the association's chairman and Irwandi Muslim as the secretary- general.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Jakarta (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) conversion rates on Jan. 16, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S dollar 1 7,750.00 9,750.00Austrian shilling 1 620.40 751.30Australian dollar 1 5,395.00 6,110.10Belgian franc 1 218.90 246.80Canadian dollar 1 5,763.90 6,489.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Bank Pacific's repayment
Bank Pacific's repayment JAKARTA (JP): The liquidation team of Bank Pacific, one of 16 banks shut down by the government last year, will begin its second phase of repayment for bank customers on Jan. 26.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
RI following the right path: Analysts
RI following the right path: Analysts LONDON (Reuters): Indonesia's latest steps to restore confidence in its ailing economy are a move in the right direction but its battered currency may be slow to react, London analysts said.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Exim Bank to honor loan commitments
Exim Bank to honor loan commitmentsJP/bay JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the U.S. Export-Import Bank said yesterday that the bank would support all $4.4 billion worth of loans in Indonesia now under consideration."Our current exposure is about $3.8 billion and we have in the pipeline $4.4 billion.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
RI, Thailand seen to recover by 2000
RI, Thailand seen to recover by 2000 KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): International Monetary Fund managing director Michel Camdessus said yesterday that he believed Indonesia and Thailand would recover from an economic crisis by 2000.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Greedy banks and money changers
Greedy banks and money changersFrom Pikiran RakyatWhen the continuous monetary upheavals hit most people and all of us take steps to reduce our burdens, banks and money changers show themselves as antisocial in handling dollar transactions.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Orangutan care center planned
Orangutan care center planned PANGKALAN BUN, Central Kalimantan: An Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine will be set up by the International Orangutan Foundation and Indonesia's Forestry Ministry in Kotawaringin Barat district, Central Kalimantan.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Local papers reduce pages due to crisis
Local papers reduce pages due to crisis YOGYAKARTA (JP): Local publications have been forced to reduce pages and change publication regularity to survive the steep increase in the newsprint price over the past few months.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Indonesian crude trade drops as crisis hits
Indonesian crude trade drops as crisis hits SINGAPORE (Reuters): OPEC member Indonesia has reduced its exports of crude oil for February for the third month in a row, reflecting the country's aim of relying more on domestic crude and limit imports in the face of financial problems, traders said...
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Teenager arrested for attempted robbery
Teenager arrested for attempted robbery JAKARTA (JP): A 14-year-old junior high school student has been arrested in Bekasi, West Jakarta, for allegedly attempting to rob a taxi driver, police said.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Sat, 17 Jan 1998
Indonesian memorandum of economic and financial policies
Indonesian memorandum of economic and financial policies The following is the full text of Indonesia's 50-point Memorandum on Economic and Financial Policies attached to the letter of intent signed by President Soeharto Thursday in Jakarta.I. BACKGROUND1.