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Mon, 16 Nov 1998
Tears for our students
Tears for our students Once again our students have shed blood on the streets while reaching for an ideal. The changes that are at present stimulating our life as a nation were achieved at the cost of the lives of four Trisakti University student martyrs who died in the May 1998 tragedy.
Mon, 16 Nov 1998
Naked arrogance
Naked arrogance The nation veered perilously close to chaos over the weekend as students demonstrated their anger over the killings of their peers at the hands of security officers. Many members of less privileged groups of society milled on the streets, ready to take advantage of the strained...
Mon, 16 Nov 1998
Mahathir under pressure on eve of APEC summit
Mahathir under pressure on eve of APEC summit KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Protesters and indignant foreign leaders piled pressure on Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Sunday as he prepared to host a Pacific Rim summit against a backdrop of smoldering civil unrest.
Mon, 16 Nov 1998
Semblance of calm returns to Jakarta
Semblance of calm returns to Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): An uneasy calm returned to the capital on Sunday after three tense days blackened by bloodshed, arson and looting.Jakarta was unusually quiet as most residents chose to stay indoors, but the presence of troops in major commercial centers -- scene...
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
There's more than meets the eye to presidential fashion
There's more than meets the eye to presidential fashionBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): With the APEC summit in Kuala Lumpur upon us, fashion watchers are speculating on what clothes the heads of state/government will wear at the event.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Hospital Occupancy Rates, Room Rates and Consultation Fee (in Rp)
Hospital Occupancy Rates, Room Rates and Consultation Fee (in Rp) Room Type MMC Pondok Indah Siloam Glenagles ---------------------------------------------------------------- Suite -- 1,600,000 1,700,000 1,200,000 Executive -- -- 800,000 VVIP 525,000 800,000 450,000 475,000 VIP 375,000 450,000...
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Trie Utami chooses to compromise in her new album
Trie Utami chooses to compromise in her new albumBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): The pop music world never lacks female singers, even though many rely on their glitzy appearance and the latest technology to polish up the scuffs and stains on their voices to succeed.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
MMC Hospital provides top-quality medical care
MMC Hospital provides top-quality medical care MMC HOSPITAL opened in 1987 as the one and only hospital owned by doctors. Out of 186 shareholders, there are 172 doctors who hold more than 90 percent of the capital.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Islam in sociopolitical struggles
Islam in sociopolitical struggles Dialog Keterbukaan, Artikulasi Nilai Islam dalam Wacana Social Politik Kontemporer (Dialog of Openness, Articulation of Islamic Values in Contemporary Sociopolitical Discourses); Dr.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Balinese women make a good living from selling hair
Balinese women make a good living from selling hairText and photos by PJ Leo DENPASAR (JP): Going bald can be a serious problem for men and women. It is this issue which inspired Anak Agung Oka Kartini to start a company in Bali which produces wigs.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
For the Sake of Rice
For the Sake of RiceBy Sartono Kusumaningrat Kuntet was still struggling to earn a living at one of Jakarta's crossroads. He simply ignored the capital's burning heat and the noisy buzzing of the motorized vehicles. He went on singing in his rasping voice, though he only half-remembered the lyrics.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Children go to great lengths to stay in school
Children go to great lengths to stay in schoolBy Agus Maryono PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): A group of teenagers clambers up an almost perpendicular craggy cliff face to the top of the 15-meter-high Gumawang waterfall.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Local hospitals must fit the bill for their patients
Local hospitals must fit the bill for their patientsBy Yudha Kartohadiprodjo JAKARTA (JP): Before the monetary crisis unfolded, Indonesians, like other citizens of booming Asian countries, experienced an increase in living standards.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Student finally gather at MPR gates
Student finally gather at MPR gates JAKARTA (JP): The area around the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) building became a public gathering site as thousands of people joined students in front of the gates.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
APEC decision seen on Sunday
APEC decision seen on Sunday KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones): Malaysian Trade Secretary Rafidah Aziz promised Saturday that Pacific Rim ministers will make a decision Sunday on a trade liberalization agreement, despite continuing disagreements over the issue.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
'Xanana': E. Timor to become nation without army
'Xanana': E. Timor to become nation without armyBy Widya Saraswati Jose Alexandre Gusmao, alias Kay Rala "Xanana" Gusmao, is no longer merely a commandant of the armed Falintil vigilantes and a respected Fretilin leader.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Health insurance a consumer premium during crisis
Health insurance a consumer premium during crisisBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Thanks to the financial turmoil plaguing the country and chipping away at disposable income, more Indonesians are signing on as health insurance policyholders, going against the popular belief that local awareness of...
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Demonstrations spread through the country
Demonstrations spread through the country JAKARTA (JP): Students staged demonstrations in various parts of the country on Saturday to condemn the repressive military action seen on the streets of Jakarta on Friday and to demand the resignation of Armed Forces Commander/Minister of Defense and...
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
28 painters display their sketchings in Denpasar
28 painters display their sketchings in DenpasarBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The arts of sketching and drawing suddenly received serious attention when 28 painters displayed their works at Gedung Kriya, the Culture Park of Denpasar.Opened on Nov. 1 and running until Nov.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Private hositals try to improve image
Private hositals try to improve image Many people welcomed the growing number of private hospitals across the city with a hope that their presence would improve medical facilities to enable them to meet increasing public demand for better medical services.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Tearful farewell for two student victims
Tearful farewell for two student victims JAKARTA (JP): The funerals of two of the students shot dead in clashes with police and soldiers were marked by the deep grief shared between members of their families and thousands of fellow students who turned up to pay their last respects on Saturday.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Many seek Wiranto's resignation
Many seek Wiranto's resignation JAKARTA (JP): Shock turned to grief, and fear turned to anger.Many people pointed their fingers at Armed Forces Chief Gen. Wiranto as the person most responsible for the Friday the 13th tragedy, or what some people call Black Friday.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Upscale hospitals are not for everybody's cup of tea
Upscale hospitals are not for everybody's cup of tea JAKARTA (JP): Staying healthy is the wish of all of us, but there are inevitable times when we have to see a doctor or visit the hospital.Among its array of medical services, Jakarta boasts upscale hospitals with luxury facilities and...
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Boat sinks in SE Sulawesi
Boat sinks in SE Sulawesi UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Forty six people were feared drowned after a boat sunk near Lambasina island in Southeast Sulawesi on Friday night.The vessel, Rahmat Buhari, was on the way from Bone regency to Kolaka regency with 122 passengers and a crew of 17 on board...
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Jakarta haunted by return of riots
Jakarta haunted by return of riots JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta lurched to the brink of a citywide riot on Saturday as sporadic outbreaks of looting sprung up in various parts of the city.The worst hit areas were Senen and Sawah Besar in Central Jakarta, where about a dozen shops and banks were looted,...
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Shock, Grief and Anger
Shock, Grief and AngerPhoto A/B/C/D: UnrestJP/P.J. Leo, JP/Alex Lumi, JP/IGGP Bayu Ismoyo, JP/Mulkan SalmonaA NATION IN CRISIS: Students confront troops during a standoff outside Atma Jaya University in the early hours of Saturday (left above photo). President B.J.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Habibie commands Wiranto to be firm
Habibie commands Wiranto to be firm JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie asked Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief/Minister of Defense and Security Gen. Wiranto on Saturday to take whatever actions necessary to deal with what he called acts of rebellion to bring down his government.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Soeharto blames govt handling of students
Soeharto blames govt handling of students JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto has criticized the government's handling of students that led to bloodshed on Friday, according to his half-brother Probosutedjo."The reason why I resigned in the first place was to avoid bloodshed.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
World Diabetes Day to promote patients' rights
World Diabetes Day to promote patients' rightsBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): The country's once blooming economy turned out sour: higher incomes have led to unhealthy diets and a sedentary lifestyle that cause the incurable but treatable disease, diabetes.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Two opposition figures arrested
Two opposition figures arrested JAKARTA (JP): The police have detained two opposition figures -- Hariadi Darmawan and Roch Basoeki Mangoenpoerojo -- and have reportedly targeted two more.Bambang Widjojanto from the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation told reporters here yesterday that Hariadi, who...
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Local upmarket hospitals lure the rich to seek treatment
Local upmarket hospitals lure the rich to seek treatmentBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Fierce competition leading to an improvement in the health services on offer has resulted since the government opened the door to joint-venture hospitals run in cooperation with foreign investors in 1990.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
'Lost in Space': Old values in futuristic situation
'Lost in Space': Old values in futuristic situationBy Lilia Syarif Naga JAKARTA (JP): Oct. 1, 2058 is only 60 years away, and do we really need a new planet to live on so soon? Yes, Stephen Hopkins and Akiva Goldsman insist.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: McDonaldsMcDonald's IndonesiaFREE GIFTS: Students from Kelapa Dua Wetan primary school in East Jakarta pose after receiving free gifts from McDonald's Indonesia. The gifts, delivered on Nov.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Guess What?
Guess What? Environmentalist-singer Ully Sigar Rusady shed tears during an environmental workshop in Bandar Lampung last weekend."I couldn't help crying. I was unaware that tears rolled down my face when I was at my seat back there.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Toddler killed in Semarang flooding
Toddler killed in Semarang flooding SEMARANG, Central Java: A three-year-old kid was buried in a landslide caused by heavy flooding in Genuk Krajan village here on Thursday.The victim, identified as Dewi, was found among the remnants of her damaged house, Harini, spokesman of the Semarang...
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Sulawesi students occupy airport, legislatures, gubernatorial hotel
Sulawesi students occupy airport, legislatures, gubernatorial hotel UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Around 300 students protesting the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) occupied the runway of Hasanuddin Airport here on Friday.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
TIM marks 30th anniversary with problems
TIM marks 30th anniversary with problemsBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): On the morning of Nov. 10, hundreds of young civilian security guards armed with long bamboo sticks, spears and other sharp weapons converged on the main gate of Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) arts center, which was celebrating...
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.13, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 350 25 5,000 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 250 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 250 0 85,000 Alumindo...
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Support for students
Support for studentsFrom MerdekaMerdeka wrote on Nov. 9 that "students, too, are ready to engage themselves in a jihad". We must acknowledge the big role the students played in bringing down the New Order regime. Certainly with the help of the media.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Japan donates Rp1.5b stationery
Japan donates Rp1.5b stationery JAKARTA (JP): Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia Takao Kawakami has donated 9 million (Rp 1.5 billion) worth of stationery to elementary and junior high schools in Greater Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Bali.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
970,000 tons of imported rice to arrive soon
970,000 tons of imported rice to arrive soon JAKARTA (JP): At least 970,000 tons of rice imported by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) will arrive in several ports throughout the country by the end of the year, Minister of Industry and Trade Rahardi Ramelan has said.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
RP seeks support from Asia
RP seeks support from Asia MANILA (DPA): Philippine President Joseph Estrada said on Friday he would enlist the support of other Asian nations in pressing China to stop construction work on a disputed South China Sea reef.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Success or failure?
Success or failure? After four tense days of debates heavily marred by violent clashes and bloodshed in the streets outside the impressive conference building, the much touted Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is over.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Artists comment on Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center
Artists comment on Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center JAKARTA (JP): If you hope to come across senior or popular artists hanging out at the Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) arts center these days, you might be disappointed, said the manager of Teater Koma, Ratna Riantiarno.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Two cops still kidnapped in E. Timor
Two cops still kidnapped in E. Timor DILI, East Timor: Two police officers were still being held by Falintil resistance movement as of Friday, while the troops had not yet tried to attack them as both parties were still under negotiation, chief of Wira Dharma regional military command Col.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
MPR session ends with PPP standing firm
MPR session ends with PPP standing firm JAKARTA (JP): Insulated from the violent street protests raging nearby, legislators of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) concluded their Special Session on Friday by unanimously adopting 11 decrees they believe will pave the way for political reform.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Rupiah remains unaffected by bloody Jakarta clash
Rupiah remains unaffected by bloody Jakarta clash JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah remained steady on Friday, practically unmoved by bloody clashes between antigovernment demonstrators and security personnel.Currency dealers said the rupiah weakened in morning trade and breached the 8,000 level but bounced...
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
More cola, please
More cola, please JAKARTA (JP): Participants at the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly can choose from a variety of free drinks that have been made available to the illustrious legislators.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
New order govt blamed for cultural freeze
New order govt blamed for cultural freeze JAKARTA (JP): Amien Rais, reformist leader and chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN), delivered Culture and Power, a speech criticizing the impact of an authoritarian vision on culture and the arts.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:35 Children's Film: Thunder Cats 3:05 Flora Program: Pesona Flora 3:30 Science Film: Invention 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Series: Big Brother Jake 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Documentary: Rona Nusantara 6:15 Sports News 6:30 TVRI News (in...