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Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Organized discontent
Organized discontent It is said that the Indonesian independence movement leader Dr. Tjipto Mangoenkoesoemo once wrote -- and through his writing managed to convince the colonial rulers of the time -- that the only way to improve the situation in the Netherlands East Indies (now Indonesia) was to...
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
BNP boosts presence in Asia
BNP boosts presence in Asia HONG KONG (Dow Jones): BNP Prime Peregrine will bolster its presence in Southeast Asia by expanding offices and boosting staff levels, a local newspaper quoted the company's chairman, Francis Leung Pak-to, as saying.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Rupiah's growth lacks fundamental support
Rupiah's growth lacks fundamental support The rupiah has remained strong in spite of the political upheaval during the recent Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly. Raden Pardede, a senior economist at the state-owned securities company PT Danareksa, discusses the factors supporting...
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
12 mentally ill netted every day in Jakarta
12 mentally ill netted every day in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The city authorities have netted an average of 12 people considered as "mentally depressed" on the capital's streets everyday in the past three months, an official said on Saturday.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Stock market price rally may continue this week
Stock market price rally may continue this week JAKARTA (JP): The price rally on the local market is expected to continue this week as a result of newfound investor confidence in the country's economy, according to analysts.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew admitted to hospital
Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew admitted to hospital SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew has been admitted to a local hospital for treatment of an infection arising from a minor surgical procedure, a government statement said on Sunday.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
RP to discuss funds from Japan
RP to discuss funds from Japan MANILA (AFP): The Philippine government will discuss this week details of the country's share in a US$30 billion Japanese fund to assist crisis-hit Asian economies, government said announced on Sunday.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Allianz Insurance committed to Asia despite economic crisis
Allianz Insurance committed to Asia despite economic crisisBy Riyadi SINGAPORE (JP): Allianz AG, one of the world's largest insurance firms, is still committed to investing in Asia despite the deepening crisis.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Foreign investors remain reluctant to enter RI banks
Foreign investors remain reluctant to enter RI banksBy Reiner S JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investors will not enter Indonesia's cash-strapped banking sector if uncertainty in the political and economic fields continues, according to a foreign fund manager.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
'Ojek' drivers stage protest
'Ojek' drivers stage protest AMBON, Maluku: About 200 ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers staged a peaceful demonstration at the provincial police headquarters on Saturday to protest the alleged beating of five of them by two police officers.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
No spies deployed: ABRI
No spies deployed: ABRI JAKARTA (JP): City Military Commander Maj. Gen. Djadja Suparman said on Sunday that his command stopped deploying intelligence officers at campuses after the massive May riots."After the May incident, we stationed no more intelligence officers at campuses to monitor the...
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
72 held for criminal acts after Semanggi incident
72 held for criminal acts after Semanggi incident JAKARTA (JP): Police thus far have detained 72 people for looting, extortion and attacking security officers following the recent clashes and mayhem, a police official said on Saturday.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
MPR scuttles press freedom centerpiece
MPR scuttles press freedom centerpieceBy Atmakusumah This is the first of two articles on the aborted attempt by Indonesian journalists to ensure press freedom in the country. JAKARTA (JP): The recently concluded Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) was the most remarkable...
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Students jeered at for mistaken yell
Students jeered at for mistaken yell JEPARA, C. Java (JP): Onlookers became choked with spluttered laughter when some of the about 100 students peppered their noisy demonstration here on Saturday with an obsolete demand.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Bureaucratic reasons delay 60,000 workers passage to S. Arabia
Bureaucratic reasons delay 60,000 workers passage to S. Arabia JAKARTA (JP): The sending of 60,000 workers to Saudi Arabia is being delayed because of obstacles raised by new administrative requirements, managements of labor export firms have said.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Sinetron unrealistic
Sinetron unrealisticFrom KompasThe economic crisis has caused great suffering to the community, especially the little people. It is deplorable that Indonesian television, in particular private TV stations, often airs entertainment programs like sinetron (teleseries) which focus on extravagant...
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Soeharto tells Keating his policies were appropriate
Soeharto tells Keating his policies were appropriate JAKARTA (JP): Former Australian prime minister Paul Keating has maintained that former Indonesian president Soeharto was ready to answer allegations of corruption should such charges be brought against him.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Language of truth needed
Language of truth needed During a recent anti-government rally, one student leader asked his fellows to recite a modified "Youth Pledge". One of the clauses contained therein went thus: One Language, the language of truth.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Govt to speed up completion of BSD toll road project
Govt to speed up completion of BSD toll road project TANGERANG (JP): The government has pledged to speed up the completion of a toll road project in Jakarta to Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) housing complex in a bid to further develop the area, in which there are an increasing number of foreign...
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Students 'occupy' military office
Students 'occupy' military office PURWOKERTO, Central Java: More than 2,000 students from seven local universities rallied on Saturday and managed to enter and stage a sit-in at the headquarters of Wijayakusuma 071 military resort for about three hours.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Abilio escapes attack
Abilio escapes attack DILI, East Timor: Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares escaped an attack by an unidentified knife-wielding man during a meeting with a group of pro-integration people here on Saturday.
Mon, 23 Nov 1998
65 youths to train in Japan
65 youths to train in Japan PADANG, West Sumatra: Sixty-five local high school graduates will join a three-year apprenticeship program in Nagoya and Tokyo, Antara said.Herman Ramli, in charge of training and productivity at the West Sumatra Manpower Office, said here on Saturday the youths would be...
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Hanafi's latest works explore contextualism
Hanafi's latest works explore contextualismBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): The most recent paintings of the artist Hanafi, a series entitled Ventilasi Ruang (Ventilation of Spaces), are specifically meant to interact with architect Yori Antar's Puzzle Gallery in Puri Cinere, South Jakarta.
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Students: Driven by curiosity, spirit, courage and tenacity
Students: Driven by curiosity, spirit, courage and tenacityBy Edith Hartanto and Yudha Kartohadiprodjo JAKARTA (JP): Our considerable admiration for the student movement was forgotten as we drove our cars down congested back roads when thousands of student demonstrators took control of the city's...
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Visa, BCA join forces to offer Visa/Plus network in Indonesia
Visa, BCA join forces to offer Visa/Plus network in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Visa cardholders, as part of consumers around the globe, are now able to secure cash advances from any Automated Teller Machine (ATM) operated by Bank Central Asia (BCA), one of the country's leading banks.
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Student informer tells of warning
Student informer tells of warning JAKARTA (JP): A student who said he was bullied into becoming an informer suggested on Saturday that the Nov. 13 incident at the Semanggi cloverleaf was planned by the military.
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
PT IFM puts new drive into removals business
PT IFM puts new drive into removals business PT IFM Move Well is a relative new kid on the block in the local removals business, but it is a distinction it bears proudly.Headed by three former employees of a major moving firm in Jakarta, the company opened its doors in 1996 with the intention of...
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Is a national film industry revival possible or just a dream?
Is a national film industry revival possible or just a dream?By Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): George Kamarullah organized a discussion entitled Revival of the Indonesian Film Industry on Nov. 16 at Cipta III Gallery in Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center.
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
L. Eland: The glorification of nature
L. Eland: The glorification of natureBy Lilia Syarif Naga JAKARTA (JP): Sometimes we don't know how much we have accomplished in the advancement of technology and civilization, nor do we realize the great amount of deterioration we have caused to our precious earth, our one and only home.
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Lane Moving: 'The Difference is That We Care'
Lane Moving: 'The Difference is That We Care' One of Gary Sweitzer's favorite sayings is that "All moving companies are not created equal." It is a statement only partly in jest, particularly now that the removal service business is clogged with newcomers seeking a piece of the action created by...
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Charity provides patients with an extra dose of TLC
Charity provides patients with an extra dose of TLCBy Gedsiri Suhartono JAKARTA (JP): Ever feel upset because the doctor you visit does not seem to care enough to explain your symptoms or his or her diagnosis? Felt distressed because your illness is not clearing up despite repeated attempts to cure...
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Legislators: Big fish in a small pond
Legislators: Big fish in a small pond JAKARTA (JP): Putting back smiles on the faces of university students after the so-called Black Friday is not an easy task. The injuries, torture, shooting, lashing, bashing, and death of friends they have experienced are extremely traumatic and too much to...
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Students fight for greater freedom in their own way
Students fight for greater freedom in their own way JAKARTA (JP): The winds of change that swept strongman Soeharto off his throne has brought about hope for democracy. This is apparent in the burgeoning student groups that fight for greater freedom in their own way and with idealism.
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
More 'ninjas' killed by mobs
More 'ninjas' killed by mobs SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Three more people suspected of involvement in the murder of a number of religious teachers have been killed by mobs in Demak and Semarang.Demak Police chief Lt. Col. R.M.L.
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Urge and admonish oneself
Urge and admonish oneselfFrom MerdekaI was flabbergasted upon hearing the functional group's (Golkar) chairman Akbar Tandjung state that his party had urged the government to investigate and to settle various recent happenings. What came to my mind was Akbar Tandjung, the minister/state secretary.
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Col. Kartini disciplined at home, at work
Col. Kartini disciplined at home, at workBy Lela E. Madjiah BANDUNG (JP): Col. Kartini Hermanus fits the Army's motto for servicewomen, which says: "We are not roses to beautify the garden, but jasmine to safeguard the nation.
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: PoetryPT Panca Mitra SetiaPOETIC PRAYERS: State Minister of Women's Affairs Tutty Alawiyah AS meets with members of the organizing committee of poetry reading show Great Women's Prayers III, 1998.
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Abah Kimo
Abah KimoBy Widya Indratno Everybody in this town certainly knew Abah Kimo alias Thee Kim Ong. It is easy to tell by his name that Sukimo, 56, was an Indonesian of Chinese origin. Although clearly bearing physical characteristics of his race: slanted eyes, raised eyebrows and straight hair, the man...
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Women preserve their place in Indonesian military history
Women preserve their place in Indonesian military historyBy Lela E. Madjiah BANDUNG (JP): Women have always been part of the Indonesian military tradition.Old kingdoms produced great women warriors who fought alongside their male peers against colonialists.
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Military ends massive operation in East Timor
Military ends massive operation in East Timor JAKARTA (JP): The military announced on Saturday that it had ended a massive operation to hunt down 50 separatist rebels who attacked a military outpost in Alas in the southern part of East Timor and killed three soldiers and kidnapped 13 others.
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
China awaits RI in badminton showdown
China awaits RI in badminton showdown JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia expects a string of final showdowns against its perennial foe China in the Asian Games badminton competition next month.With a total of seven gold medals on offer, the two archrivals will open their fierce contest for the laurels in the...
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Retracing Wallace's spicy adventure
Retracing Wallace's spicy adventure The Spice Islands Voyage: In Search of Wallace; By Tim Severin; Little, Brown and Co 1997; Hardback A$35; 267 pp JAKARTA (JP): The idea of circumnavigating the remote Spice Islands appeals to our sense of romance and adventure.
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Sari Berita Sepekan 6:30 Morning Focus 6:45 Healthy and Fresh 7:00 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:30 Children's Program: Arena 123 8:00 Children's Program: Kumbang and Family 8:30 Children's Program: Nuansa Anak 9:30 Creative Program: Widya Wahana 10:00 Property...
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Golkar wants house arrest for Soeharto
Golkar wants house arrest for Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): The ruling Golkar group has joined the bandwagon of calls to make sure that its former patron and main sponsor, former president Soeharto is the subject of a corruption investigation.
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Somba Opu, a lost historical city
Somba Opu, a lost historical cityBy Jupriadi UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): The 20-meter thick ancient fort walls remain sturdy in the middle of paddy fields full of wild shrubbery.There is no obvious evidence that the 1,500-hectare area, located on the Janeberang River delta bordering Gowa and...
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Association seeks reelection of Hasan
Association seeks reelection of Hasan PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Indonesian track and field society wants to reelect timber tycoon Mohammad 'Bob' Hasan as its chairman for a second four-year term, an official said on Saturday.
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Students unbowed by shootings
Students unbowed by shootings The Nov. 13 clash between security officers and demonstrators near the Semanggi cloverleaf that claimed nine lives has raised speculation about the future of student activism as the driving force of Indonesia's reform movement.
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Festival highlights waning popularity of Dayak blowguns
Festival highlights waning popularity of Dayak blowgunsBy Indra D. Himrat JAKARTA (JP): Mention Dayak and some people think about traditional weapons, such as the sumpit (blowgun). A sumpit, made of hard wood, is cylindrical and long, like a rifle barrel.
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
No filthy students despite long sleepovers
No filthy students despite long sleepoversBy Gedsiri Suhartono JAKARTA (JP): Home is where one's heart is, goes the old saying. That sense of belonging, for hundreds of Jakarta university students who have been sleeping over at their respective campuses to keep up with the swift moving pace of...
Sun, 22 Nov 1998
Drug abuse on the agenda
Drug abuse on the agenda HANOI (AP): Representatives from ASEAN countries will meet in Hanoi next week to discuss how to fight youth drug abuse, an official at the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth League said Saturday.