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Thu, 08 Oct 1998
Bad debt recovery crucial for bank restructuring
Bad debt recovery crucial for bank restructuring JAKARTA (JP): Resolving bad debt problems is a crucial step in restructuring Indonesia's ailing banks, an international banking analyst has said.The vice president of the Boston Consulting Group, Roland Loehner, said here on Wednesday that...
Thu, 08 Oct 1998
Bogus policeman steals motorcycle
Bogus policeman steals motorcycle JAKARTA (JP): City police are currently looking for a criminal believed to have pretended to be a policeman who deceived a motorcyclist and made away with his RX King motorcycle in South Jakarta.City police spokesman Lt. Col.
Thu, 08 Oct 1998
Dismissed workers get pension fund
Dismissed workers get pension fund BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The state-owned social security insurance company, PT Jamsostek, has paid Rp 2.48 billion in pension funds to more than 4,600 dismissed workers in the province.
Thu, 08 Oct 1998
Watch out! More street bandits prey on vehicles, accessories
Watch out! More street bandits prey on vehicles, accessories JAKARTA (JP): It was early afternoon. The female executive and a guest of her company were being driven in her C-200 Mercedes Benz sedan in South Jakarta, when suddenly three teenagers approached them while they were stopped at a traffic...
Thu, 08 Oct 1998
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibitions * Cultural Activities of CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 5678639): - Photo Exhibition: Indonesia - Paradox Cultural, Herve Dangla, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., until Oct. 13.
Thu, 08 Oct 1998
Dewi accuses Soeharto of plotting coup attempt
Dewi accuses Soeharto of plotting coup attempt JAKARTA (JP): A widow of Indonesia's founding president Sukarno, Ratna Sari Dewi, alleged again on Wednesday that former president Soeharto had plotted his own coup in order to wrest power from Sukarno in the mid-1960s."Soeharto betrayed Sukarno.
Thu, 08 Oct 1998
PDI congress still a tough forum for Megawati
PDI congress still a tough forum for MegawatiBy Imanuddin JAKARTA (JP): When Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto finally said "yes" on Sept. 30 to whether the government would permit the Megawati Soekarnoputri faction of the splintered Indonesian Democratic...
Thu, 08 Oct 1998
Indonesia denies plan to control export earnings
Indonesia denies plan to control export earnings MANILA (Dow Jones): The Indonesian government is still studying a plan that could force exporters to repatriate their foreign exchange earnings, Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Ginandjar Kartasasmita said Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Oct 1998
Why nepotistic?
Why nepotistic? Ms. Donna Woodward's letter printed in the Oct. 3 edition of The Jakarta Post once again allowed her to assume a position atop her well-worn soap-box; this time to launch into a critique of Ilham Habibie's recent participation in an official trade mission to Taiwan. Seemingly, Ms.
Thu, 08 Oct 1998
Military personnel may be involved in killings: NU
Military personnel may be involved in killings: NU JAKARTA (JP): Military personnel and a government official may have been involved in a mysterious murder spree of more than 100 people in East Java, according to Antara on Wednesday.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: GermanJP/obyGERMAN REUNIFICATION: Former minister of education and culture Wardiman Djojonegoro (right) in conversation with German Ambassador Heinrich Seeman and his wife during a reception at the German embassy.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Hotel Mulia 'not bound to sports development'
Hotel Mulia 'not bound to sports development' JAKARTA (JP): The management of Hotel Mulia Senayan has justified its proposed room rates for participants in the Indonesia Open badminton championships, arguing it has no black- and-white commitment to promote national sports development.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
SE Asian currencies show moderate positive gains
SE Asian currencies show moderate positive gains SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies rose across the board against the U.S. dollar during Asian trading Tuesday, led by moderate to strong gains in the Thai baht, Singapore dollar, Chinese yuan and New Taiwan dollar.Weakness in the U.S.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Malaysia shuns market, seeks sovereign funds
Malaysia shuns market, seeks sovereign funds KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia said on Tuesday it had shelved a plan to tap the international bond market to help finance a US$16 billion economic recovery program but was negotiating to borrow from foreign governments.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Contractor sues Patuha Power for $1.3m
Contractor sues Patuha Power for $1.3m JAKARTA (JP): Drilling company PT Boart Longyear has filed a bankruptcy petition against Patuha Power Ltd, the owner of the suspended Patuha power project in West Java, for failing to pay a drilling service fee.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Hartono elected FSPSI Reformasi chief
Hartono elected FSPSI Reformasi chief JAKARTA (JP): Hartono, chairman of the plantation and agriculture sectoral trade union, was elected president of a splinter faction of the All-Indonesia Workers Union Federation (FSPSI Reformasi) for the 1998/2003 period, in its congress in Cianjur, West Java,...
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Fishery exports may net $2.04b
Fishery exports may net $2.04b JAKARTA (JP): Foreign exchange earnings from fishery exports are expected to increase by 7.3 percent to US$2.04 billion this year from $1.9 billion last year, a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture said on Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Sutiyoso vows to clamp down on mayoralty KKN
Sutiyoso vows to clamp down on mayoralty KKN JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso vowed on Tuesday to tightly monitor the city's five mayoralties in an attempt to stop collusion, corruption and nepotism in his administration.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Megawati responsible for security in Bali: Habibie
Megawati responsible for security in Bali: Habibie JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie has told ousted Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri that she is to help ensure security and order during her faction's congress in Bali this week.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Jakarta no longer a safe place to live: Minister, academic
Jakarta no longer a safe place to live: Minister, academic JAKARTA (JP): A minister and a sociologist agreed on Tuesday that Jakarta was no longer a safe or healthy place to live due to its uncontrollable growth and development.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Wiranto orders stop to killings
Wiranto orders stop to killings JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto said on Tuesday he had instructed East Java police to put a stop to the mysterious killing spree which has claimed more than 100 victims, including Islamic teachers and alleged practitioners of "black magic".
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Young snappers display city scenes
Young snappers display city scenes JAKARTA (JP): Five young photographers are displaying works revealing the capital's many facets in a three-week long exhibition which opened last night at Antara's Press Photography Gallery on Jl. Antara No. 59 in Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Two new military command chiefs of staff installed
Two new military command chiefs of staff installed JAKARTA (JP): Brig. Gen. Achmad Yahya and Brig. Gen. Albert Inkiriwang were installed on Tuesday as the new chiefs of staff of the Jakarta Military Command and the Jakarta Garrison respectively.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
RI karate experts want overseas training in Japan
RI karate experts want overseas training in Japan JAKARTA (JP): National karate experts being groomed for the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok in December have urged the National Sports Council to send them for training in Japan.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Oct. 6, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates ------------------------------------------ Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S dollar 1 10,125.00 10,225.00 10,125.00 10,300.00Austrian schilling 1 844.50 914.50 - -Australian dollar 1 5,820.70 6,080.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Three killed in multiple pileup
Three killed in multiple pileup BOGOR (JP): Three people were killed and 12 injured in a chain collision in the Puncak hill resort area in Bogor on Monday evening, a police officer said.Bogor Police chief Col.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Mashill's merger will be decided later this month
Mashill's merger will be decided later this month JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of the publicly listed Bank Mashill are to hold an extraordinary meeting later this month to decide the bank's plan to merge with three other local banks.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
NGOs say military atrocities also occurred in C. Aceh
NGOs say military atrocities also occurred in C. Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Rights activists alleged on Tuesday that military atrocities occurred in Central Aceh regency -- in addition to those found recently in the regencies of Pidie, East and North Aceh -- when the province was a military operation zone...
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Irian separatist leader arrested
Irian separatist leader arrested JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Police arrested on Tuesday Theys H. Elvay, who reportedly claimed to be president of the West Papua separatist movement, in a raid at his home in Sentani.Irian Jaya Police chief Brig. Gen.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Hate and anger prevail
Hate and anger prevail When I read The Jakarta Post's editorial of Sept. 18, A familiar story, I began reading it with great interest. Not just because of its good and eloquent writing but it also seems that the Post is the only Indonesian paper which gives enough space to the debate of one of the...
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
RP, U.S. strike military agreement
RP, U.S. strike military agreement MANILA (AP): Philippine and U.S. officials have concluded a new military agreement to cover visits by Filipino soldiers to the United States, a senior official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
S'pore, Malaysian police mend ties
S'pore, Malaysian police mend ties SINGAPORE (AP): Singapore police said on Tuesday they had resolved a recent tiff with their Malaysian counterparts, who conducted interviews in the city-state last week without informing authorities here first.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Troops man key areas to safeguard Jakarta
Troops man key areas to safeguard Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): While driving along Jakarta's streets these days, it would be difficult not to notice the armed security personnel clad in various uniforms at major intersections or outside large businesses.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
RI lands extra quota
RI lands extra quota JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Foreign Trade Djoko Moeljono said on Tuesday the government had secured an additional quota for textile exports to the United States this year and advised exporters to contact his office to get the additional quota.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
S'pore to send aid to Maluku
S'pore to send aid to Maluku AMBON, Maluku: The Singaporean Red Cross will send about 8,000 packages of basic commodities to Maluku this December, the deputy chief of the Red Cross in Jakarta, Nico Pieter, said on Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Many timber firms facing closure
Many timber firms facing closure JAKARTA (JP): Almost half of the country's timber-related companies may call it quits due to growing uncertainty over their business, according to the Indonesian Forestry Society (MPI).
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
ABRI's accountability
ABRI's accountability The current political discourse on the military's sociopolitical role has rarely touched on the question of accountability. Who is the Armed Forces (ABRI) responsible to when it carries out its political role? To whom is it accountable for its actions? Accountability has never...
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Raja Singa Bansa: Dayak monarch without power or wealth
Raja Singa Bansa: Dayak monarch without power or wealthBy Edi Petebang PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): Kings are identified with power and wealth. But this is not the case with Raja (King) Singa Bansa, a 27-year-old Dayak monarch.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Two die at Pelabuhan Ratu
Two die at Pelabuhan Ratu BOGOR, West Java: Two students from the department of marine technology and science from the Bogor Agriculture Institute (IPB) were found dead on Monday in the waters off the Pelabuhan Ratu beach resort in West Java.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Anonymous threats continue on human rights activists
Anonymous threats continue on human rights activists JAKARTA (JP): Human rights activists working to publicly disclose information on the mass rapes that occurred during the May riots have reported that they are continuing to receive anonymous threats.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Sri Sultan sets helping the poor at top of agenda
Sri Sultan sets helping the poor at top of agenda YOGYAKARTA (JP): New Yogyakarta Governor Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X set to work on Monday with his top priority being finding ways to help the poor.Sri Sultan said the number of poor people had increased to at least 243,449 according to the current...
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
2,000 people loot shrimp ponds
2,000 people loot shrimp ponds CILACAP, Central Java: About 2,000 residents of Laut village in Cilacap looted shrimp ponds belonging to a cooperative of the Nusa Kambangan correctional institution, causing around Rp 350 million (US$32,000) in material losses.Cilacap police chief Lt. Col.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Garuda to suffer huge net loss of Rp400b this year
Garuda to suffer huge net loss of Rp400b this year JAKARTA (JP): President of PT Garuda Indonesia Robby Djohan said on Tuesday that he expected the national flagship carrier to incur a net loss of roughly Rp 400 billion (about US$38 million) this year due to the economic crisis.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Rupiah shoots up to 10,000 against greenback, shares dip
Rupiah shoots up to 10,000 against greenback, shares dip JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah continued to rally for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, rising 5.4 percent to close at 10,000 against the U.S. dollar, currency dealers said.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Govt mulls end to barriers on privatization
Govt mulls end to barriers on privatization JAKARTA (JP): The government is considering the removal of regulatory barriers hampering the country's privatization program, a minister said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Insurance council to amend riot coverege
Insurance council to amend riot coverege JAKARTA (JP): The Insurance Council of Indonesia (DAI) will introduce more definitive clauses in damage insurance contracts by November to clear up ambiguity brought to the fore following the May riots.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Germany to give aid to Asia greater emphasis
Germany to give aid to Asia greater emphasis JAKARTA (JP): Germany's chancellor-elect, Gerhard Schroeder, plans to place a greater emphasis on foreign aid programs to Asian countries, including Indonesia, and pursue efforts to make the European Union follow suit, a noted German political scientist...
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Asian oil demand rally seen beginning in 1999
Asian oil demand rally seen beginning in 1999 LONDON (Reuters): Battered Asian oil demand will start a slow recovery next year but could still fall just short of the pre- financial crisis levels of 1997, a Reuters survey of analysts found.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Art Summit schedule
Art Summit schedule Oct. 6-7: Dance, Kembang Sampah (Garbage Flowers), Miroto (Indonesia), Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (GKJ), Jl. Pos No. 2, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3441892).Oct. 7-8: Music, No World Improvisations, Jin Hi Kim (USA), Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jl.
Wed, 07 Oct 1998
Old citizens predicted to reach 29m in 2020
Old citizens predicted to reach 29m in 2020 JAKARTA (JP): The number of elderly people here will more than double over the next two decades, increasing from 11.3 million, or 6.3 percent of the 1990 population, to 29 million or 11.4 percent in 2020.