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Sat, 02 Jan 1999
Abuse of power 'not a crime'
Abuse of power 'not a crime'By Adi Andojo Soetjipto JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office, under Indonesia's current legal system, will find it difficult to prove that former president Soeharto committed corruption or abused his power during his presidency.
Sat, 02 Jan 1999
1999, a perilous year for the local bourse
1999, a perilous year for the local bourseBy Aloysius Unditu JAKARTA (JP): The country's financial market has gone through its worst doldrums year in decades with both the rupiah and local stock prices losing much of their value.
Sat, 02 Jan 1999
Mahathir lashes out at foreigners
Mahathir lashes out at foreigners KUALA LUMPUR (AP): While exhorting Malaysians to cherish peace and unity in his annual New Year's message, Malaysia's prime minister once again lashed out against Western powers that he said were out to destroy his nation.
Sat, 02 Jan 1999
New Year's Eve gala undampened by crisis
New Year's Eve gala undampened by crisis JAKARTA (JP): Though many cities celebrated New Year's Eve modestly due to the prolonged economic crisis, customary live and loud music, fireworks and entertainment still highlighted the revelry in many areas.
Sat, 02 Jan 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:00 Morning News 6:30 News: Nuansa Reformasi 7:00 Children's Program: Lagu Anak Nusantara 7:30 Cartoon 8:00 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:00 TV Drama 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.
Sat, 02 Jan 1999
Govt may cut CPO export tax to 40% in January
Govt may cut CPO export tax to 40% in January JAKARTA (JP): The government will slash the export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) from 60 percent to no lower than 40 percent by the end of January, Industry and Trade Minister Rahardi Ramelan said on Thursday.
Sat, 02 Jan 1999
What's wrong with the nation?: Habibie
What's wrong with the nation?: Habibie JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie bade farewell to 1998 as he called on the nation to reflect on the tumult and violence of 1998, and to welcome 1999 with a sense of hope.
Sat, 02 Jan 1999
Flood kills 8, injures 13
Flood kills 8, injures 13 JAKARTA (JP): Eight people died and 13 were injured when a flash flood hit a gold mining area in Bengkulu province, on the western island of Sumatra, Antara reported Friday.Villagers of Ketenong Satu discovered the bodies of seven gold panners and one of their children on...
Sat, 02 Jan 1999
Between hope and fear
Between hope and fear At least three major events await Indonesians in the coming year -- the general election, the general session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and the formation of a new government.
Sat, 02 Jan 1999
Teaching of English
Teaching of English I was pleased to see the teaching of English in Indonesian schools, particularly the communicative approach, get such a good airing in Setiono's piece Flawed system in English teaching in the Dec. 28 edition of The Jakarta Post.
Sat, 02 Jan 1999
Student brawls
Student brawlsFrom KompasOn Nov. 18, a student brawl erupted on Jl. Kramat Raya. Student brawls are a common occurrence, but on that day, the incident made me think about what was actually happening. Especially since fights have recently spread to citizens, too (Manggarai, Tanah Abang).
Sat, 02 Jan 1999
What safety net?
What safety net? The National Police's announcement before the New Year that the country's crime rate increased by 10 percent in 1998 was not as disturbing as learning the main cause for the upward trend: With poverty rapidly rising, more and more people are resorting to crime as a matter of...
Sat, 02 Jan 1999
Body of slain serviceman found, ABRI says
Body of slain serviceman found, ABRI says JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces say an intensive sweep of East Aceh regency bore results on Thursday with the discovery of the body of one of eight servicemen reportedly attacked and kidnapped by residents near Lhok Nibung village.Second Private Tulus P.
Sat, 02 Jan 1999
Bus companies to get soft loans immediately
Bus companies to get soft loans immediately JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon disburse Rp 55.15 billion (US$7.35 million) in loans it pledged to 15 transportation companies in the capital, an executive of the Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) said on Thursday.
Sat, 02 Jan 1999
Home favorite wins marathon
Home favorite wins marathon HO CHI MINH CITY (AFP): Favorite Luu Van Hung narrowly won the Ho Chi Minh City marathon on Friday in a time of two hours 44 minutes and nine seconds.Hung, from Thanh Hoa province, finished 16 seconds ahead of Pham Quoc Quyen of Ho Chi Minh City with Nguyen Cong Nam from...
Sat, 02 Jan 1999
Donut employees bite back
Donut employees bite back SURABAYA: About 120 employees from 16 Dunkin' Donuts outlets here staged a peaceful strike on Wednesday demanding the resignation of personnel manager Herlawan W.D.P.According to one of the protesters, Dedi Susanto, they were dissatisfied with Herlawan, who allegedly...
Sat, 02 Jan 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibition * Photo Exhibition: Dari Lengser Sampai Semanggi, at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3458771), 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., until Jan. 14.
Sat, 02 Jan 1999
Govt to provide 'Code of Ethics' for political parties
Govt to provide 'Code of Ethics' for political parties JAKARTA (JP): Respect other political parties. Don't threaten them, and respect all voters. Above all, avoid violence.These points are part of a Code of Ethics for political parties to be introduced soon by the government in a bid to ensure...
Sat, 02 Jan 1999
New Year's warmth hits Jakartans
New Year's warmth hits Jakartans JAKARTA (JP): The nightmares of 1998, the ailing economy and the gloomy expectations for 1999 did not stop Jakartans taking to major thoroughfares in the capital to celebrate New Year's Eve.
Sat, 02 Jan 1999
Defense calls for dropping of abduction charges
Defense calls for dropping of abduction charges JAKARTA (JP): Defense lawyers on Thursday called for the case against 11 Army Special Forces (Kopassus) soldiers accused of abducting activists to be dropped as prosecutors had failed to properly define the charges brought against them.Col.