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Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Singapore, Malaysia work on water-for-money deal
Singapore, Malaysia work on water-for-money deal SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore Premier Goh Chok Tong disclosed on Monday that Singapore and Malaysia were negotiating deals that would help Malaysia raise funds and slake Singapore's thirst for generations to come.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Hospitals on alert for La Nina disease
Hospitals on alert for La Nina disease KUALA LUMPUR (AP): The Health Ministry told medical centers nationwide to be on alert to prevent the spread of disease from flooding caused by La Nina, news reports said on Monday.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Govt helps the poor in Tangerang
Govt helps the poor in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): The central government has set aside Rp 27.7 billion (US$3.69 million) to help poor people who have been severely affected by the monetary crisis in both Tangerang regency and mayoralty, an official said on Sunday.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Stock market rises sharply in the face of weekend riots
Stock market rises sharply in the face of weekend riots JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the local stock market rose sharply by 5.2 percent on Monday and the rupiah strengthened to 7,475 to the U.S. dollar, practically shrugging off weekend rioting in the city which claimed 13 people dead.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
S'pore rubber futures lower
S'pore rubber futures lower SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore rubber futures prices eased Monday on lower volumes, dealers said.Trade in the three rubber contracts of the Singapore Commodity Exchange eased to 5,225 tons from 9,045 tons last Friday.The April-June RSS 1 contract last traded at 119.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
I listened to the people: Sutiyoso
I listened to the people: Sutiyoso JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso admitted on Monday that his decision to rescind the appointment of four of the five Armed Forces (ABRI) members as high-ranking city administration officials was made in response to public demand.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Four hurt in factory protest
Four hurt in factory protest MEDAN, North Sumatra: Four people were seriously injured and 14 others detained when more than 5,000 people tried to occupy the pulp factory of PT Inti Indorayon Utama in Porsea, North Sumatra, on Monday.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Death toll rises to 91 in Vietnam
Death toll rises to 91 in Vietnam HANOI (AP): Flooding caused by heavy rains in central Vietnam has claimed 91 lives, and local officials said on Monday the number was expected to rise as they receive more reports.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
UPS same-day exports come with guarantee
UPS same-day exports come with guarantee United Parcel Service (UPS), the world's largest package distribution company, serves 200 countries and territories. UPS started business in the U.S. 91 years ago and began expansion worldwide in 1975, winning numerous industry honors since.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
U.S. ambassador summoned to Malaysia's foreign ministry
U.S. ambassador summoned to Malaysia's foreign ministry KUALA LUMPUR (AP): The U.S. ambassador to Malaysia was summoned to the foreign ministry Monday for an earful of government reaction to Vice President Al Gore's apparent support for the anti-government movement.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Keep religion out of it
Keep religion out of it That emotions are high and tempers short among many of our people became apparent when a simple casus belli flared up into an ethnic conflict with a religious twist. It then escalated into fatal rioting.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibition * Painting Exhibition: Batu yang Tak Sampai Padamu, by Diyanto, at Galeri Bandung, Jl. Siliwangi 16 (Phone: 022 236515), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Dec. 4.Performances * Jazz concert by French quartet and Krakatau band, at Hotel Hyatt Regency. Nov. 25.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Concern, regrets over riots
Concern, regrets over riots JAKARTA (JP): Tiptoeing around a potentially explosive issue, government and religious leaders were circumspect in their reaction to the bloody ethnic strife that rocked Jakarta on Sunday with most expressing regrets and concerns on Monday.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Parties united in demand to keep proportional system
Parties united in demand to keep proportional system JAKARTA (JP): The three political parties represented in the House of Representatives were united on Monday in demanding the retention of the proportional representation (PR) voting system for next year's general election in preference to the...
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
No political motives behind SCTV takeover: Government
No political motives behind SCTV takeover: Government JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry for the Empowerment of State Enterprises dismissed on Monday allegations that the government's plan to acquire a majority stake in the privately-run SCTV television channel is driven by political motives.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Passenger robbed by taxi driver
Passenger robbed by taxi driver TANGERANG (JP): Detectives here are attempting to trace the driver of a Koperasi taxi suspected of involvement in the robbery of his passenger on the toll road at Warakas in North Jakarta on Sunday.Tangerang Police Detectives chief Capt.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 23, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 425 50 175,500 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 300 50 1,320,000 Alumindo Light Metal 350 50 283,500...
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Police front lines told to use batons only
Police front lines told to use batons only JAKARTA (JP): Following the loss of 16 lives during student rallies, Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Wiranto has given instructions that police officers standing facing the front lines of demonstrators should only carry...
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Bogor man arrested for killing his boss
Bogor man arrested for killing his boss BOGOR (JP): Police have arrested a man who is believed to have killed his employer and dumped the body in an old artesian well located behind the victim's scrap iron factory in Ciparigi village, North Bogor.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Govt rules on cassava exports
Govt rules on cassava exports JAKARTA (JP): The Industry and Trade Ministry has issued a new set of regulations for exporters of cassava to the European Union countries, allowing only registered companies to export the commodity.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Maan, Kasiadi to lock horns at Matoa golf
Maan, Kasiadi to lock horns at Matoa golf JAKARTA (JP): Professional golfers Maan Nasim and Kasiadi top the list of competitors at the Matoa Nasional Open championship which tees off here on Tuesday.The annual tournament held at Matoa Golf and Country Club in Ciganjur, South Jakarta, boasts no less...
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Death toll up to 14 after more bodies found
Death toll up to 14 after more bodies found JAKARTA (JP): Eight more bodies were found in the gutted remains of Ketapang 11 amusement center on Jl. K.H. Zainul Arifin in Ketapang, West Jakarta, on Monday, bringing the death toll from Sunday's riots to at least 14.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Mining body calls for policy reforms
Mining body calls for policy reforms JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Mining Professionals (Perhapi) has called for reforms to mining policy to give greater benefits to the public.Association chairman Herman Afif Kusumo said on Monday that the 1967 mining law should be revamped in line...
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
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 Documantary Film 9:00 Music 9:30 Interval 2:00 p.m.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
Meaning of civil society evolves through time
Meaning of civil society evolves through timeBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): The presence of government-backed civil security "volunteer" groups during the just concluded Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has attracted much public attention.
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
PPP plan to return to former identity as an Islamic party
PPP plan to return to former identity as an Islamic party JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) will return to its former identity as an Islamic party, which will be reflected in its new statute and the use of the Kaaba, the black holy shrine in Mecca, as its symbol, its chairman said on...
Tue, 24 Nov 1998
RI requalifies for World Bank soft loan facility
RI requalifies for World Bank soft loan facility JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has agreed in principle to once again make International Development Assistance (IDA) interest- free, soft loans available to Indonesia because the economic crisis has dragged the nation back down into the ranks of low-...
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Top lawyers' team defends opposition figures' statement
Top lawyers' team defends opposition figures' statement JAKARTA (JP): The Defense Lawyers Team for Indonesian Democracy insisted on Saturday that its clients, charged of trying to topple President B.J. Habibie's government, were innocent.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
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 Documantary Film: Mawar dan Melati 9:00 Music 9:30 Interval 2:00 p.m.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Indonesia oil trade continues to be murky
Indonesia oil trade continues to be murky SINGAPORE (Reuters): The oil business in post-Suharto Indonesia is just as murky, if not murkier, under the new government despite its promises of transparency, industry sources said.Six months into the job, President B.J.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Tunnel tragedy worst in Lampung
Tunnel tragedy worst in Lampung BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: An accident in the construction of the Batu Tegi reservoir in Pulau Panggung district, Tanggamus regency -- in which 13 workers were killed and 33 others lightly and seriously injured -- was the biggest occupational accident in Lampung.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Government to draft law on fiscal balance
Government to draft law on fiscal balance JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon form a team to draft legislation to create fiscal balance between the central and provincial governments, an official at the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) said on Sunday.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Ex-regent faces graft charge
Ex-regent faces graft charge UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Former Maros regent, identified only as NA by Antara, could face a life sentence for allegedly misusing Rp 1.4 billion (US$187,000) in state funds.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Activists warn Moslems against exploitation
Activists warn Moslems against exploitation JAKARTA (JP): Rights activists have warned Moslems against further exploitation, in the form of having them commit acts of violence, by as yet unidentified forces.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Apresiasi Kepahlawanan dalam Lukisan, by Darmaji Satiman, at Sahid Jaya Hotel, Sukoharjo Lounge, Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 86, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5704444), until Nov. 26.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Anti-U.S. fervor grows ahead of Anwar's trial
Anti-U.S. fervor grows ahead of Anwar's trial KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Anti-U.S. sentiment gained pace in Malaysia on Sunday after the detention of four supporters of ousted deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim, whose corruption trial resumes here next week.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
'RI culture receptive' to ABRI's dual function
'RI culture receptive' to ABRI's dual function JAKARTA (JP): Despite increasing demands that the Armed Forces' political role be abolished, a noted sociologist said it would continue given the tolerant nature of the Indonesian culture.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
ABRI to punish violent members
ABRI to punish violent members JAKARTA (JP): Four Army members will be court-martialled and 144 other personnel from various military units may also be arraigned for undue violence when dealing with student-led protests over a week ago during the Special Session of the People's Consultative...
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Unocal to lead deepwater oil and gas development
Unocal to lead deepwater oil and gas developmentBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Oil and gas company Unocal Indonesia Company, a subsidiary of the giant United States energy company Unocal Corp., is set to put itself in the position of leader in developing the country's oil and gas deepwater...
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
WHO sounds alarm over TB, HIV plague in Asia
WHO sounds alarm over TB, HIV plague in Asia BANGKOK (Reuters): The World Health Organization is worried a fatal combination of tuberculosis and HIV could create a public health disaster in Asia if governments cut back medical programs because of the regional economic crisis.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Govt 'pricing policy' causes low production
Govt 'pricing policy' causes low production BOGOR, West Java (JP): The country's failure to increase its rice and food crop production has been caused by two government policies -- one concerning the exchange rate of the rupiah and the other the pricing of rice, a noted agricultural analyst said on...
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Six killed, 8 injured in latest riots
Six killed, 8 injured in latest riots JAKARTA (JP): At least six people were killed and eight others injured, five by gun fire, and seven churches were torched in the latest riots sparked by clashes between rival ethnic and religious groups on Jl. KH.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
IFC to set up $500 million fund to aid Asian firms
IFC to set up $500 million fund to aid Asian firms WASHINGTON (Bloomberg): The International Finance Corp., the private lending arm of the World Bank, is setting up a US$500 million fund to aid companies in South Korea, Thailand, and Indonesia deal with massive debts.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Student protests costly to tourist industry: Feisol
Student protests costly to tourist industry: Feisol JAKARTA (JP): Persistent anti-government student demonstrations sweeping across the country are having a costly effect on the tourism sector, the industry executives have said.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
What's brewing?
What's brewing? Ten days after the event, today the fear seems to be growing among observers that what has become known as Black Friday -- the Nov. 13 Semanggi incident -- may be destined to become yet another dark stain on our growing roster of unresolved major cases burdening our collective...
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Journalists reject PWI leaders
Journalists reject PWI leaders YOGYAKARTA: About 100 journalists from Yogyakarta, Jakarta, Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan, the West Java of capital Bandung, and Central Java cities of Semarang, Surakarta and Kudus have declared a vote of no confidence in the new leadership of the Association of...
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Airport authorities tighten security due to 'student actions'
Airport authorities tighten security due to 'student actions' JAKARTA (JP): Security at airports in several provinces is being tightened up following students' actions in Medan, North Sumatra and Padang, West Sumatra.The students' protests at Polonia airport in Medan on Nov.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
WIC to hold charity bazaar
WIC to hold charity bazaar JAKARTA (JP): The Women's International Club (WIC) Jakarta is to hold its 31st annual charity bazaar at Gran Melia Hotel on Jl. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, South Jakarta, on Dec. 1, its president said on Friday.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Kusnadi dies after 10 days in coma
Kusnadi dies after 10 days in coma JAKARTA (JP): Engkus Kusnadi, a student of Jakarta University in East Jakarta, died at 1:40 p.m. on Sunday after 10 days in a coma at St. Carolus Hospital in Central Jakarta.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Only a grain of truth
Only a grain of truth Most certainly The Jakarta Post, and quite probably Antara news agency and the Ministry of Industry and Trade have made available only a pittance of the information concerning the licensing of companies to import iodized salt.