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Mon, 28 Sep 1998
Soeharto's game
Soeharto's game As a part of his modesty campaign, former president Soeharto invited himself to the Attorney General's Office on Friday.During the meeting with Attorney General Andi Muhammad Ghalib, Soeharto handed a letter authorizing government investigators to probe into any bank account under...
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
Dissident George returns home
Dissident George returns home JAKARTA (JP): Sociologist George Junus Aditjondro returned home on Sunday for the first time since moving to Australia in 1995 after he fell foul of the Soeharto regime.Jubilant activists hoisted him up on their shoulders after he left the arrival gate at the...
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Ekspresi 6, at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 2-3, South Jakarta ((Phone: 5268833), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Oct. 1. * Painting Exhibition: Ungkapan Dunia-Dalam, by Nasirun and Pupuk DP., at Galeri Santi, Jl. Benda No.
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
Young girls told to beware of syndicate
Young girls told to beware of syndicate JAKARTA (JP): Speakers at a discussion on syndicates trading in young girls urged school-aged girls in the city to beware of the upward trend in the operation of organized groups targeting young girls.
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
KKN practices
KKN practices I worked at the Monetary and Financial Research and Development Center of the Finance Ministry in 1990. The finance minister at the time was J.B. Sumarlin. I knew of the following:Bambang Trihatmodjo, son of former president Soeharto, through PT Bimantara applied to the finance...
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
World Bank loans
World Bank loans It seems a pity that Donna Woodward in her turn appears to have missed the main point which I at least perceived from Jeffrey Winters' article. This was that if the World Bank officials were aware that any portion of their funds were being used for purposes which would not benefit...
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
IMF measures overly harsh
IMF measures overly harsh SEOUL (Reuters): South Korean President Kim Dae-jung has told an Australian newspaper that International Monetary Fund policies imposed to rescue his country from a financial crisis were too harsh and needed adjustment.
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
Asset-for-loan deal new burden for govt
Asset-for-loan deal new burden for govtBy Reiner S. JAKARTA (JP): The asset-for-loan payment scheme offered by ex- owners of suspended and nationalized banks to the government last week, is an early indication of the authorities failure to quickly and efficiently recoup the massive loans channeled...
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
Stop all the talk and get on with it
Stop all the talk and get on with itFrom Bisnis IndonesiaWe have been talking a lot of corruption without doing anything about it. What should President Habibie do?1. He should set the example of voluntarily issuing a public statement that his wealth can be audited.
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
Big timber companies welcome forest concession limit
Big timber companies welcome forest concession limitBy Sylvia Gratia MN JAKARTA (JP): Owners of timber companies have welcomed the government's move to limit ownership of the country's forest assets on the grounds that it would benefit a lot of people.
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
ASEAN, Japan propose reform initiative
ASEAN, Japan propose reform initiative NEW YORK (Dow Jones): Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) proposed Friday that ASEAN and Japan jointly formulate a program to improve the international financial system, Japanese officials told the Kyodo news service.
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
More child abuse feared during crisis: Foundation
More child abuse feared during crisis: Foundation JAKARTA (JP): A foundation for children's welfare, Yayasan Kesejahteraan Anak Indonesia (YKAI), has raised fears of increasing child abuse, pointing particularly to various cases of sexual exploitation of children.
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
Former president's wealth
Former president's wealth First of all, many thanks to The Jakarta Post for printing my last letter -- even without editing, and for sending it by Fax to me as well. If next time the time difference is taken into account, I can perhaps finish my good nights' sleep.
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
Police foil motorcycle smuggling attemp
Police foil motorcycle smuggling attemp JAKARTA (JP): Acting on a tip-off from local residents, the North Jakarta police foiled the attempted smuggling of 56 stolen motorcycles at a rented house in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, on Sunday.
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
Rate ceiling for Sept. 28-Oct. 4
Rate ceiling for Sept. 28-Oct. 4 Time deposit Maximum rate Maximum rate rupiah deposit (%) U.S. dollar deposit (%)---------------------------------------------------------1-month 67 153-month 61 156-month 50 1512-month 48 1524-month 29 18 Maximum overnight rate for rupiah : 56 percentMaximum...
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
Expert warns food crisis may result in lower IQs
Expert warns food crisis may result in lower IQs BOGOR, West Java (JP): An expert has expressed concern that the food crisis and malnutrition affecting an untold number of babies in various Indonesian areas will lead to the birth of stupid generations in the future.
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
Corruption in government
Corruption in government As a citizen, (former president) Soeharto obviously has the right to tell his side of the story regarding allegations of corruption and to present his facts to the public. On the other hand, the government, which has been mandated by the people to act, has the authority to...
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
Will House try to improve its image?
Will House try to improve its image? JAKARTA (JP): Since Soeharto resigned from the presidency on May 21, many have jumped on the bandwagon of political opening, contributing opinions or actions to make a change for the better.
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
Peace settlement for a price
Peace settlement for a price It was well after 10 p.m., on Aug. 30. As I approached the nearly deserted Senayan traffic circle from the Ratu Plaza area, two buses overtook me from the slow lane on my left. To let them through, I moved over to the right side of the street.
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
Rising prices may lead to rampant crime: SBSI
Rising prices may lead to rampant crime: SBSI JAKARTA (JP): Activists warned the government on Saturday that the worsening labor situation would spark a nationwide breakdown in law and order unless effective measures are taken to defuse the economic and political crisis.
Mon, 28 Sep 1998
Maluku keeps rice stocks
Maluku keeps rice stocks AMBON, Maluku: The head of the Maluku social welfare office has said at least 72.6 metric tons of rice have been prepared to anticipate food shortages.Saut Hutadjulu said 50 tons were stored at the office, pending requests for distribution from regions, while the remainder...
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
What do people say about living abroad?
What do people say about living abroad? JAKARTA (JP): Most people are born, grow up and die in the same country, many never even visiting the lands of a foreign culture. But a surprisingly large number of people immigrate to live a significant portion of their lives in a foreign country for one...
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
RI's $420m jet bill covered
RI's $420m jet bill covered LONDON (AFP): The British government will cover the US$420 million bill for the sale of Hawk jets to Indonesia after the beleaguered state said it was unable to keep up payments on its debt, it was reported Saturday.
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
George to arrive to attend rights, democracy conference
George to arrive to attend rights, democracy conference JAKARTA (JP): Scholar George Junus Aditjondro is to arrive at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport today from Australia to attend a regional conference on human rights and democracy.
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
Cinematic jewel from Vietnam sparkles at ASEAN film festival
Cinematic jewel from Vietnam sparkles at ASEAN film festivalBy Rayya Makarim JAKARTA (JP): Subtlety in acting has never been a strong point in Indonesian films.Every emotion is neatly packaged in what seems to be a stylized method of acting where facial expressions must match their corresponding...
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
Is monetary crisis a crisis of identity?
Is monetary crisis a crisis of identity? JAKARTA (JP): During the Independence Day holiday weekend I thought I would be safer anywhere except in Jakarta, where according to the rumors another bloodshed, worse than the May atrocities, was expected.
Sun, 27 Sep 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 9:00 Music 9:30 Creative Program: Widya Wahana 10:00...
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
Malaysian police break up antigovt protest
Malaysian police break up antigovt protest KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian police fired teargas and water cannon at protesters in the capital on Saturday to break up the fourth anti-government demonstration in a week.
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
Guess What? Wimar Witoelar
Guess What? Wimar Witoelar Well-known television talk show host, Wimar Witoelar is unhappy with the performance of his 50 businesses.Last week, he proclaimed himself "King of Bankruptcy" during a seminar in Yogyakarta because all of his businesses are losing money and teetering at the brink of...
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
Sweet Fate
Sweet Fate She loved me and I adored her.Like Romeo and Juliette,we were so young,when we first met. However, the end of our love strings just couldn't meet,since neither of our parents agreed.We're of Javanese descent, aren't we?And thus couldn't just shrug off our custom rules, could we?It's our...
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
Basketball league organizers settle sponsorship dispute
Basketball league organizers settle sponsorship dispute JAKARTA (JP): With a new season just a week away, organizers of the professional basketball league (Kobatama), finally settled a month-long dispute on apparel sponsorships with two clubs on Friday.
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
Summit brings contemporary art world to RI
Summit brings contemporary art world to RIBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): The capital is hosting a month-long international festival on contemporary performing arts, the Art Summit Indonesia II 1998, until Oct. 19.
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
IMF approves $940 million payment for Indonesia
IMF approves $940 million payment for Indonesia WASHINGTON (Agencies): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a US$940 million in extended fund facility (EFF) as part of its $11 billion loan to Indonesia on Friday and said it welcomed progress already made in restructuring Indonesia's...
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
Local rush to join green card lottery for immigration to U.S.
Local rush to join green card lottery for immigration to U.S.By Edith Hartanto and Kornelius Purba JAKARTA (JP): Many people dream about living in America and Indonesians are no exception. For the past few months there have been various schemes floated by immigration agents promoting green card...
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: MagazineJP/msaGOOD JOB: Unicef's Indonesia representatives Stephen J. Woodhouse presents a certificate of appreciation to Ayah Bunda magazine chief editor Belinda Gunawan for its participation in the dissemination of information on mothers and children's health.
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
How to revamp the farming sector
How to revamp the farming sectorFrom Media IndonesiaThe recent skyrocketing price of rice is actually the result of long practices of unsound rice supply and distribution. Unfortunately, the emphasis in the current polemic on this matter, colored frequently by emotional debates because each party...
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
Is migrating from RI a solution?
Is migrating from RI a solution? Emigration consultation advertisements have become increasingly numerous since the wave of rioting began in May. With Chinese-Indonesians appearing the main target of the ads, it is feared their departure will further retard the country's economic recovery.
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
U.S. pledges support to Indonesia
U.S. pledges support to Indonesia HONG KONG (AFP): A senior U.S official on Saturday expressed concern at food shortages in Indonesia and pledged American support to help strengthen social safety nets around Asia.
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
RP allows Cathay to fly local routes
RP allows Cathay to fly local routes MANILA (Reuters): Philippine President Joseph Estrada said on Saturday that Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways would start flying domestic routes from Monday to fill the vacuum caused by the closure of Philippine Airlines (PAL).
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
A Woman Who Walks at Night
A Woman Who Walks at NightBy Surtiningsih W.T. I have to write it all down in my diary. It was 10 o'clock when I left the house last night. The soft swing and click of the door sounded jarring to me, as if telling me to go, just go, and never come back.
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
Comments on Chinese-Indonesians' fleeing
Comments on Chinese-Indonesians' fleeing JAKARTA (JP): The major riots that hit Jakarta, Surakarta, Medan and several other cities in May have worsened the crisis which has dogged Indonesia since July last year.
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
Indonesia out of Davis Cup Asia Oceania
Indonesia out of Davis Cup Asia Oceania JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian tennis took a knock on Saturday when its Davis Cup team was ousted from the Asia Oceania zone for the first time ever.China inflicted the upset defeat after its doubles team of Li Si and Zheng Yu Li tore their Indonesian opponents...
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
Neka Museum: Sixteen-year adventure to maturity
Neka Museum: Sixteen-year adventure to maturityBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): Sutedja Neka, a former schoolteacher and a son of a well-known Balinese wood sculptor, had a dream. In the early 1970s, he started selecting the best works of several Balinese master painters.
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
Guess What? Elma Theana
Guess What? Elma Theana Daun Di Atas Bantal, a quality Indonesian movie release after a two-year local industry drought peppered with 27 titillating films, may have a well thought-out script, a good storyline and the best names in the business directing and producing it.
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
Another errant athlete may get boot from Asiad team
Another errant athlete may get boot from Asiad team JAKARTA (JP): A wushu athlete may be thrown off the national squad for the 13th Asian Games in December because of undisciplined behavior, her coach said on Friday.
Sun, 27 Sep 1998
Overseas property investments unaffected by crisis
Overseas property investments unaffected by crisisBy Sylvia Gratia M. Nirang JAKARTA (JP): Foreign realtors have muscled in to the local market in the past several months, exploiting the anxiety-fueled desire of some to emigrate to safer shores after the May riots and on-again, off-again...
Sat, 26 Sep 1998
LG Electronic sues local partner over unpaid debt
LG Electronic sues local partner over unpaid debt JAKARTA (JP): South Korea's LG Electronic Inc. has filed a bankruptcy claim against its Indonesian partner, LG Bangunindo Electronic, in the Jakarta Commercial Court.According to court data, the plaintiff is seeking the repayment of US$1.
Sat, 26 Sep 1998
Fixing our banking problems
Fixing our banking problems With the surrender of the majority of assets, including shares, owned by ailing banks, the government has become their majority shareholder, which means it must meet those banks' obligations to third parties.
Sat, 26 Sep 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:35 Children's Film: Silverhawks 3:05 TV Drama: Perjuangan 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 My Country: Rona Nusantara 6:15 Sports News 6:30 TVRI News (in English)...
Sat, 26 Sep 1998
Why retired officers joining opposition ranks?
Why retired officers joining opposition ranks?By Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): Some people were taken aback recently when several retired officers joined government critic Megawati Soekarnoputri's camp of the deeply splintered Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).Among the officers are Maj. Gen.