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Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Gus Dur's gathering not seeking to rock the boat
Gus Dur's gathering not seeking to rock the boat YOGYAKARTA (JP): A group of prominent intellectuals gathered last week at Moslem leader Abdurrahman Wahid's residence in Ciganjur, South Jakarta, warning the country against social disintegration.
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
City still safe despite 5.4% rise in crime: Police
City still safe despite 5.4% rise in crime: Police JAKARTA (JP): There has been a record number of crimes in the city this year, Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said yesterday.Based on police data, crime in the city increased 5.
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Foreign exchange
Foreign exchange A local daily recently reported a prominent economist as saying that the government cajole private enterprise or individuals who keep their money abroad in the form of time deposits to withdraw it and transfer it back to Indonesia.
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
National Scene 1997
National Scene 1997Photo A/B/C: DroughtJP/leo, Reuters, SpecialHOT AND DRY: It was a long, hot dry season this year as Indonesia experienced failed harvests and widespread forest fires. A man walks over parched earth in Wonosari, Yogyakarta, after collecting grass (photo far left).
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Golkar cadres criticize government
Golkar cadres criticize government JAKARTA (JP): Cadres of the ruling political organization Golkar issued a bold statement yesterday criticizing government performance and urging it to undertake political and economic reforms.
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Tour and travel agents fix U.S. dollar rate at Rp 4,000
Tour and travel agents fix U.S. dollar rate at Rp 4,000 YOGYAKARTA (JP): The local branch of the Association of the Indonesian Tour and Travel Agents (Asita) has decided to apply a maximum rupiah rate of 4,000 against the U.S. dollar beginning in January.
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Value of foreign investment deals up 13 percent
Value of foreign investment deals up 13 percent JAKARTA (JP): The value of foreign investment approvals rose by 13 percent to US$33.8 billion this year, State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo said yesterday.
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Students urge Ramadhan purge
Students urge Ramadhan purge BOGOR (JP): At least 30 students from different universities here went to the Bogor Regency Office compound in Cibinong yesterday, demanding the local administration takes stern action against owners of restaurants, hotels and entertainment venues during the Ramadhan...
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Indonesian Moslems start fasting tomorrow
Indonesian Moslems start fasting tomorrow JAKARTA (JP): The start of the Ramadhan fasting month begins tomorrow.Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher through decree No. 887/Dec. 29, 1997, announced yesterday that the first day of the Ramadhan Moslem fasting month, 1418 Hijr year, would fall...
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 Children's Film: The Big Valley 3:10 Teenager's Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:35 Music: Lagu Pop Daerah 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sport: Professional Boxing Championship 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 TVRI News...
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
1998 a hard year for businesses: Kadin
1998 a hard year for businesses: Kadin JAKARTA (JP): Next year will be a hard year for businesses, especially for domestically oriented firms, as economic growth will slow down, according to the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin).
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Ramadhan is a time for 'taqwa'
Ramadhan is a time for 'taqwa'By Akhmad Rifai This is the Book; In it is guidance, sure, without doubt, to those who fear Allah. (The Holy Koran) YOGYAKARTA (JP): Taqwa has a special place in the life of Moslems because it keeps them on constant guard against all forms of evil.
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Market intervention fails to shore up rupiah
Market intervention fails to shore up rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Market intervention by Bank Indonesia, the central bank, failed to shore up the rupiah yesterday as demand for U.S. dollars by local companies remained high.
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Infrastructure projects 'must be continued'
Infrastructure projects 'must be continued' JAKARTA (JP): The government should continue with planned labor-intensive infrastructure projects despite the economic crisis to prevent more unemployment, an expert on urban issues said yesterday.Urban and Regional Development Institute director BS.
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
W. Sumatra gets new governor
W. Sumatra gets new governor PADANG, West Sumatra: Brig. Gen. (ret) Muchlis Ibrahim was sworn in yesterday as the governor of West Sumatra for the 1997/2002 term, replacing Hasan Basri Durin, Antara reported.Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. presided over the inauguration ceremony yesterday.
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
'Putaw' user faces 10 months in jail
'Putaw' user faces 10 months in jail JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor asked the West Jakarta District Court yesterday to sentence a private university student to 10 months in jail for consuming putaw, a low-grade heroin.
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Disabled told to keep chin up
Disabled told to keep chin up JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno told physically disabled people yesterday not to feel inferior but accept their condition and live a normal life.The Vice President said their physical shortcomings should not be an obstacle for them to work together with other...
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Iwik still weighs up plan to sue police
Iwik still weighs up plan to sue police YOGYAKARTA (JP): Dwi Sumaji alias Iwik, exonerated recently from a murder charge by the Bantul District Court, was still undecided yesterday over whether to sue the police for wrongful prosecution.
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
RI's legal system not independent: Megawati's lawyers
RI's legal system not independent: Megawati's lawyers JAKARTA (JP): A team of lawyers who have been waging a losing battle for Megawati Soekarnoputri, the toppled leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), accused the Indonesian judicial system as being a mere extension of the government.
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
AFP invests in RI firm
AFP invests in RI firm SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asia Food & Properties Ltd. (AFP) said yesterday it had paid Rp 8 billion, or Singapore $2.8 million, for an 80 percent stake in an Indonesian company.AFP said in a statement it had subscribed for 8,000 shares in IMTR, a private company which is involved...
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Defect in existing press law needs to be fixed
Defect in existing press law needs to be fixedBy Ignatius Haryanto This is the second of two articles on Indonesian press law and regulations. JAKARTA (JP): In Indonesia, the definition of the Press Council is confusing because, as regulated in the law of the press, it is none other than a joint...
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Theft of art treasures on the rise this year
Theft of art treasures on the rise this year JAKARTA (JP): The art boom and an attendant general lack of knowledge about the sector have played their parts in the growing number of art-related crimes.While the number of these reached a high last year, art thefts and the like have continued this...
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Nation's crime rate down in 1997
Nation's crime rate down in 1997 JAKARTA (JP): The country's crime rate may have dropped this year but National Police Chief Gen. Dibyo Widodo warned yesterday that growing economic hardship could push the rate up in 1998.
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Ex-BI directors formally charged
Ex-BI directors formally charged JAKARTA (JP): Three former directors of Bank Indonesia (BI) have been formally charged with corruption, police announced yesterday.Hendrobudiyanto, Paul Soetopo Tjokronegoro and Heru Soepraptomo -- who were dismissed from the central bank last week -- were...
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
S'poreans brace for tough year amid regional crisis
S'poreans brace for tough year amid regional crisis SINGAPORE (AFP): Singaporeans are bracing for tough times in 1998 as the financial turmoil that has wrought havoc and misery in much of Southeast Asia weighs on the city state's prosperous economy.
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Turkey, Italy to end Kurd refugee influx
Turkey, Italy to end Kurd refugee influx ANKARA (AFP): Turkey said yesterday that it would cooperate with Italy to put an end to the influx of Kurdish immigrants arriving illegally in Italian ports."We are aware of the scale of the problem and are ready to cooperate fully with Italian authorities,"...
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Wiranto to attend Christmas in Dili
Wiranto to attend Christmas in Dili DILI, East Timor: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Wiranto is scheduled to attend a Christmas celebration today in East Timor, the chief organizer said over the weekend."Wiranto's presence in the planned celebration is to represent Armed Forces Commander General Feisal...
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
IMF to send tax experts
IMF to send tax experts MANILA (AFP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is dispatching a team of tax experts to the Philippines to help the government plug tax loopholes, sources in the finance department said yesterday.The experts will arrive on Jan.
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Crisis of confidence
Crisis of confidenceFrom MerdekaWhen the exchange rate of the rupiah came close to Rp 4,000 per U.S. dollar, the print media published opinions expressed by economic observers saying essentially that we could still afford to laugh, but if the exchange rate remained near Rp 4,000, within a few...
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 29, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 750 0 0 AHAP Insurance 450 0 0 Alter Abadi 450 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 300 100 8,154,500 Alumindo...
Tue, 30 Dec 1997
National Scene 1997
National Scene 1997Photo A/B/C: SceneJP/alx, JP/msa, AntaraMAKING THE SCENE: President Soeharto and (ret.) Gen. Abdul Haris Nasution don their military uniforms once again as the Armed Forces accorded them the rank of five-star generals (left). R.
Mon, 29 Dec 1997
Aprindo wants list of areas of operation
Aprindo wants list of areas of operation JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Retailers Association (Aprindo) has called on the government to issue a list of regency towns which are open for big retail operations.
Mon, 29 Dec 1997
Missing the point
Missing the point If we read academic articles, we get the jitters. I repeat my suggestions from in the past to those people in the Directorate of Higher Education, Bandung Institute of Technology and Petra Christian University in Surabaya, that the academics should get out every three years, go on...
Mon, 29 Dec 1997
Mentality of House members
Mentality of House membersFrom Pikiran RakyatI was saddened upon reading a Dec. 4 article by Mr. Atang Ruswita in Pikiran Rakyat regarding a proposal that the Wisma Randang should be set up as a place where members of the House of Representatives and ministry officials engaged in legislative...
Mon, 29 Dec 1997
The new state budget
The new state budget The current monetary crisis will have an impact on the government's domestic revenue, particularly tax earnings, due to the sluggishness of economic activities. The government's reduction in its revenue projections is greatly appreciated because tax payers have already suffered...
Mon, 29 Dec 1997
Hasty succession can result in a 'bad choice'
Hasty succession can result in a 'bad choice' JAKARTA (JP): The nation should not seek presidential succession just for the sake of change but must ensure the right person is chosen for the job should succession take place next year, says political observer Nurcholish Madjid.
Mon, 29 Dec 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: Kilas Balik 97, at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta, daily except Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., until Jan. 14.
Mon, 29 Dec 1997
Limitations on national press might continue
Limitations on national press might continueBy Suwiryo Ismail JAKARTA (JP): The New Order government has tightly limited press activities under the banner of a "free but controlled press" since the 1970s.
Mon, 29 Dec 1997
Surabaya clubs finish top in national swimming c'ships
Surabaya clubs finish top in national swimming c'ships YOGYAKARTA (JP): The 19th national interclub swimming championships (KRAPNAS) ended here yesterday with Surabaya clubs, Hiu Club and Surya Naga, coming one-two.Hiu Club won the meet with a score of 766 and Surya Naga carded 353 points.
Mon, 29 Dec 1997
Man kills own son during family feud
Man kills own son during family feud JAKARTA (JP): Makasar Police in the city's east have arrested a 64-year-old man for allegedly killing his delinquent son to protect his wife and daughter.The victim, Muhammad Nurdin, 24, died after being stabbed in the right side of his chest and slashed across...
Mon, 29 Dec 1997
Taiwan policy maker's visit
Taiwan policy maker's visit TAIPEI (Reuters): Taiwan's top economic policy maker will lead a business delegation on a visit to Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines next month to show concern over currency turmoil in those countries, local newspapers said yesterday.
Mon, 29 Dec 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 Cartoon Film: The Big Valley 3:10 TV Drama: Pijar Mentari Telah Bersinar 3:35 Creative Program: Alat Musik Tradisional 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Tepat Guna 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show 5:30 Traditional...
Mon, 29 Dec 1997
PLN struggles for survival amid crisis
PLN struggles for survival amid crisisBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): State-owned electricity company PLN is struggling to survive amid the monetary crisis, which has hit the country since early July.
Mon, 29 Dec 1997
Unrecognized union gathering dispersed
Unrecognized union gathering dispersed JAKARTA (JP): Police broke up a year-end party organized by an unrecognized labor union and arrested six people, a union official said here yesterday.About 100 people, including members of the Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI), workers and street...
Mon, 29 Dec 1997
ABRI chief warns military of provocation
ABRI chief warns military of provocation MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung warned soldiers Saturday to beware of attempts made to pit them against the public.Speaking during a Christmas celebration at Hermina Hall here, Feisal said soldiers must work to strengthen...
Mon, 29 Dec 1997
New Year's in 2000 to be a quiet affair?
New Year's in 2000 to be a quiet affair? JAKARTA (JP): Most major cities around the world are already in the throes of preparing a huge bash for New Year's Eve 1999 -- to welcome the new millennium.But Jakarta is in a quandary and still pondering what to do.
Mon, 29 Dec 1997
Battered planet Earth may get a better and safer future
Battered planet Earth may get a better and safer futureBy Ian MacKenzie JAKARTA (Reuters): Planet Earth was battered by floods, drought and fire in 1997, a year which ended with the world's major polluters squabbling over ways to prevent further environmental disaster.
Mon, 29 Dec 1997
Thailand may be forced 'to seek IMF leniency'
Thailand may be forced 'to seek IMF leniency' BANGKOK (AFP): Premier Chuan Leekpai warns that Thailand may be forced to ask the IMF to relax the terms of its rescue package as the economic slump further erodes state revenues.
Mon, 29 Dec 1997
Soeharto calls for solidarity
Soeharto calls for solidarity JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto expressed hope that the Christmas and Ramadhan seasons which fall in close proximity to each other, can help impart a spirit of goodwill and social solidarity.
Mon, 29 Dec 1997
Malaysian currency holds key to palm oil in 1998
Malaysian currency holds key to palm oil in 1998 KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The outlook for Malaysian palm oil in 1998 can be summed up in one word -- currencies.Crude palm oil prices have surged about 70 percent since July, moving steadily up as the Malaysian ringgit and Indonesian rupiah have...