Archive: 15 January 1997
61 articles found
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Foreign fishing boats' operations regulated
Foreign fishing boats' operations regulated JAKARTA (JP): Local fishing companies wishing to lease foreign fishing boats must have fishing permits, according to the Ministry of Agriculture's new ruling. The agriculture minister's Decree No.957/1996, dated Dec. 27 but released yesterday, stipulates that only fishing companies with permits to operate foreign ships can be licensed to lease foreign fishing boats.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Check food baskets, consumer warned
Check food baskets, consumer warned JAKARTA (JP): If you receive food and drink products in finely decorated baskets this coming Idul Fitri, be sure to check the expiration dates on the cover of every item, the Indonesian Consumers Organization (YLKI) warns. Whether imported or locally produced, there is a distinct possibility that items are unfit for consumption, either because they have passed the expiration dates, or even worse, they do not even have expiration dates in the first place.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Court sentences jail warden to two years
Court sentences jail warden to two years JAKARTA (JP): A court here sentenced yesterday a prison guard for two years and six months for accepting a bribe from Eddy Tansil, a businessman who escaped from the prison while serving a 20-year jail term. The panel of judges of the East Jakarta District Court said Dulhadi, alias Dudung, 44, had been proven guilty of taking a Rp 2 million bribe from Eddy Tansil to help him escape from Cipinang Prison in May last year.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Police and criticism
Police and criticism In the Jan. 9, 1997 edition of Kompas there was a disappointing statement from Jakarta Police Chief Gen. Hamami Nata. He was trying to explain the release of a large number of students involved in the hijacking of a city bus which lead to violence and caused injuries to the driver. According to the police chief, the students did not hijack the bus but only tried to force the bus to take them to a certain destination. However their attempt failed.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Two arrested for robbery attempt
Two arrested for robbery attempt JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested two men yesterday for a violent robbery attempt at a reporter's house in Pondok Bambu, East Jakarta. City Police Spokesman Major Nyoman Suriasta said the suspects, Supono and Saban, entered the house of Tota Maria L. Tobing, 43, a reporter of the sport tabloid Bola, at 6 a.m. Nyoman said Tota called her husband, Yogiyanto, upon seeing the suspects entering the house.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Suspected pedophile and murderer stand trial
Suspected pedophile and murderer stand trial JAKARTA (JP): The trial of a man accused of sodomizing and murdering six street children began yesterday at the Central Jakarta District Court. Prosecutor Suriansyah charged the defendant, identified only as SW alias Robot Gedek, 33, with sexually assaulting six minors aged 11 to 15, and then strangling them with plastic ropes.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Protests about 'yellowization' still going on
Protests about 'yellowization' still going on JAKARTA (JP): The war of colors between two political groupings in Central Java gave no sign of abating yesterday with United Development Party (PPP) chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum stepping into the fray. Ismail, at a breaking of the fast gathering at his home, declined to openly attack the controversial Central Java government's policy to paint objects in public places Golkar yellow.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
An uneasy year ahead
An uneasy year ahead The year ahead has the potential for unrest. A number of important events this year -- especially the general elections -- will shape the future of the nation. Of no less importance is the fact that global developments in our shrinking world create the possibility of our country being affected by situations in our neighboring ASEAN countries or elsewhere. For these reasons the President's reminder that we face the coming year in a spirit of unity is of great importance.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur's sermon is sweet music to the ears
Gus Dur's sermon is sweet music to the ears By P. Prasetyohadi JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid, more popularly known as Gus Dur, the chairman of the country's largest Moslem organization Nahdhatul Ulama, has made a surprise move by introducing his first recorded sermon accompanied by music.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Harmoko again awarded 1996 Man of the Year
Harmoko again awarded 1996 Man of the Year SEMARANG (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko accepted yesterday the 1996 Man of the Year award from Suara Merdeka, the leading newspaper in Central Java. This is the second such award given to Harmoko, a former journalist, by Indonesian newspapers. The first one he accepted came last week from the Republika daily in Jakarta.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Japan-ASEAN ties
Japan-ASEAN ties Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto wound up his Southeast Asian tour yesterday with a message to leaders in the region of his intention to expand and deepen Tokyo's ties with countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), both as a group as well as individually.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Alatas receives praise from his arch-rival
Alatas receives praise from his arch-rival HONG KONG (AFP): Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas yesterday got praise from an unexpected quarter -- his arch-rival Jose Ramos Horta, head of the East Timorese separatist movement. "He's a decent person," Ramos Horta said of Alatas in a meeting with the media at the Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents' Club. "I know he agonizes about the problem in East Timor.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sarwono slams U.S. over Rio Declaration
Sarwono slams U.S. over Rio Declaration JAKARTA (JP): The U.S. and other wealthy countries have been slack about implementing the 1992 Rio Declaration on environment, State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said yesterday. "The world has yet to see the United States (U.S.) lead in the implementation of the declaration although Washington is in fact the most responsible power in preserving the environment," Sarwono said.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
$21-million golf course in dispute
$21-million golf course in dispute SEMARANG: The Central Java government's plan to build a Rp 49 billion (US$21 million) golf course has met strong opposition in the provincial legislative council. Councilors have described the project in Jangli in the southern suburb as an extravagance that will benefit neither the government nor the people. The 18-hole modern golf course with supporting facilities will require 38 hectares from local farmers.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutor accused of discrimination
Prosecutor accused of discrimination JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers of a man detained for defaming the President said yesterday their client received discriminatory treatment by the South Jakarta Prosecutor. Andi Syahputra's requests for city arrest have been rejected. He is at the Cipinang prison awaiting trial. Meanwhile another detainee charged with a similar offense was granted this status, lawyers of the Jakarta Legal Aid office said yesterday. "The end of our client's detention period fell on Jan.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bangladesh issues tax break
Bangladesh issues tax break DHAKA (AFP): The Bangladesh cabinet has approved a proposal to waive taxes on industrial investment, according to a government statement published in major newspapers here yesterday. A meeting of the cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed also decided that tax officials would not question investors about the source of such investment capital, said the statement issued late Monday.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Armed robbers net Rp 5 million
Armed robbers net Rp 5 million JAKARTA (JP): Two armed men robbed yesterday a bank on Jl. Gunung Sahari, Central Jakarta, stealing Rp 5 million (US$2,100) from three employees. It was the second armed robbery in Jakarta this year. Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. M. Ibrahim said the Hastin bank's employees, Abdul Hamid, Lina, and Tri Purnomo, were in a van, returning from collecting money from Arby's restaurant on Jl. Menteng Raya, Central Jakarta.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Investors urged to start Madura bridge project
Investors urged to start Madura bridge project JAKARTA (JP): The government will wait until next month for private investors to decide if they will go ahead with their plan to build a bridge linking Java and Madura island. Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar said yesterday the government had improved its offer on the bridge-operating concession from 25 years to 35 years. "We are offering a concession of 30 years.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
State loses US$3.5 million
State loses US$3.5 million KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Misappropriation of local government funds has lost the state Rp 7.9 billion (US$3.5 million) over the past six years, it was disclosed yesterday. Head of the supervisory board here Willy P. Naiborhu said the misappropriation of funds involved 13 government agencies between 1990 and 1996.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 14, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,150 -25 7,300,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,375 25 1,891,000 Alumindo Perkasa 775 25 352,500 Andayani Megah 1,025 -25 12,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,400 50 995,000 Anwar Sierad 2,250 -50 29,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 4,100 0 10,000 Argha Karya Prima Industry...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: Sukamdani Sahid Jaya BREAKING OF THE FAST: The president of the Sahid Group, Sukamdani S. Gitosardjono (second right) hits a drum to mark the breaking of the fast at the Sahid Jaya Hotel in Jakarta. The Ramadhan fasting month began last Friday. Photo B: Hashimoto Hilton WELCOME: Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto (third right) walks into the Jakarta Hilton Hotel, as the property's general manager, Michael Nigitsch (far right), leads the procession.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bank mergers set to improve credit
Bank mergers set to improve credit KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): International rating agency Standard and Poor's said yesterday the anticipated increase in mergers among Malaysian banks over the next three years will benefit their credit quality. The agency has assigned credit ratings to nine Malaysian banks, including state-owned Bank Bumiputra Malaysia Bhd. and Public Bank Bhd., the country's second and third largest after Maybank in terms of assets.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tanah Abang riot
Tanah Abang riot From Merdeka As a small trader I have suffered a big loss due to the recent riot at the Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta. The dispute between two gangs affected our trading on that day. It does not seem possible to lodge a claim for the loss. I have no idea what the consequences would have been if security personnel had not taken immediate steps to overcome the chaos.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sports council seeks media help for SEAG
Sports council seeks media help for SEAG JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Sports Council wants support from all media, both print and broadcast, to help ensure the success of the SEA Games here in October. "I want the full support of the mass media to make the Jakarta Games a success. Don't write articles that hinder the athletes' performances, " council chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar said during a breaking of fast at the Antara news agency office Monday.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
152 PDI activists defect to Golkar
152 PDI activists defect to Golkar DILI, East Timor: As many as 152 members of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) in the Dili district of Atauro defected to Golkar yesterday. "We join of our own volition because we are happy with Golkar's promise to improve farmers' and fisherpeople's welfare," said Domingos Xavier, who formerly chaired the PDI's Atauro district branch office.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Border crossers called back
Border crossers called back JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The provincial administration will call back about 300 of the people who have crossed the border to Papua New Guinea to vote in May's general election, Antara reported yesterday. Head of the administration's border affairs bureau Alex Erubun said all 300, living in a camp in East Awin in Kiunga, Papua New Guinea, would be called back to Jayapura before March.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
SEAG athletes village cost soars to $418m
SEAG athletes village cost soars to $418m JAKARTA (JP): The 19th SEA Games organizing committee is having to reassess the budget for the construction of the athletes village as it is now expected to cost almost six times more than originally thought. Enggartiasto Lukita, a member of the underwriting consortium, said yesterday that the total cost of the project is now likely to be Rp 1 trillion (US$418 million) rather than the original estimate of $70 million.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
NU leader seeks more info on 'Green Dragon'
NU leader seeks more info on 'Green Dragon' JAKARTA (JP): The Central Java Chapter of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) sought yesterday further explanation from chairman Abdurrahman Wahid about his assertion there was an on-going operation, code-named "Green Dragon", to discredit him and the Moslem grouping. "I've written to Gus Dur (Abdurrahman) because I'm not familiar with the term.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Taiwanese awaits China's nod on bank
Taiwanese awaits China's nod on bank SHANGHAI (AFP): A group of Taiwan business executives has finalized negotiations to set up a joint venture bank with Shanghai's Pudong Development Bank (PDB), a banking source said yesterday. "We have been working on the bank for three years. We are waiting for final approval from the People's Bank of China," said Michael Tsang, who represents the Taiwanese interests in setting up the bank, to be called First Sino Bank.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Car ownership to be linked to emission tests
Car ownership to be linked to emission tests JAKARTA (JP): Requests for car ownership documents may be rejected if vehicles fail emission tests, an official said yesterday. Kosasih Wirahadikusumah, an executive with the city's environment bureau, said the policy may follow a year-long trial period to begin in September. In September, when the 1992 Traffic and Land Transport Law is to become effective, the city will announce all cars must undergo emission tests, Kosasih said.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto warns against exaggerating disparity
Soeharto warns against exaggerating disparity JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto appealed to the nation yesterday not to blow the wealth disparity issue out of proportion for it could lead to even more unrest. "There is no need to exaggerate the issue of disparity without proposing concrete strategies for addressing the problem for the benefit of the people," Soeharto was quoted by Antara as saying.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fire victims at Senen market open new kiosks
Fire victims at Senen market open new kiosks JAKARTA (JP): Senen market traders whose kiosks were destroyed in a fire last November have begun occupying temporary kiosks built for them by developer PT Jaya Real Property. Traders yesterday occupied the four-square-meter kiosks built in the marketplace's parking lot. Several were open to customers while other traders were finishing off their shops, adding ceramic tiling to the cement floors.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors reject dossiers on Dwi
Prosecutors reject dossiers on Dwi YOGYAKARTA: Local police are surprised by the prosecutors' third rejection of dossiers on a man they believe murdered journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin. "We thought the dossiers were adequate and wouldn't be rejected," said Lt. Col. Hanifan, chief of the local police, yesterday. The local prosecutors office rejected the police investigators dossiers on the suspect, Dwi Sumadji, on the grounds that the documents did not provide sufficient evidence.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Wednesday Maghrib 6.18 p.m. Thursday Imsak 4:17 a.m. Subuh 4.27 a.m.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tracing the process of knowing oneself
Tracing the process of knowing oneself By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Wise people say that real knowledge about oneself does not come automatically. Nor does it come with age alone. Accurate understanding of oneself can be acquired only through persistent attempts to discover the motivations underlying important decisions in one's life. Without such attempts we will never know who we really are. We will have only belief about what and who we would like to be.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Search for missing PDI activists sought
Search for missing PDI activists sought JAKARTA (JP): Activists urged the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday to press the government to find the 23 people allegedly still missing from last year's riots in the capital. About 20 activists of the Communication Forum for Eastern Indonesian Youths, told the commission they were dismayed there had been no sign that the government would follow up the commission's recommendations.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to learn from 1974-1985 mining experience
Govt urged to learn from 1974-1985 mining experience JAKARTA (JP): Mining analysts have urged the government to learn from the country's mining conditions from 1974 to 1985, when not one mining contract of work (COW) was awarded to foreign companies. "During that time the government's COW was so unattractive that not a single foreign investor was interested in developing minerals in the country," M.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Two firms to be tried for huge tax evasion
Two firms to be tried for huge tax evasion JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Taxes Fuad Bawazier yesterday submitted the dossiers of two tax evasion cases worth Rp 2.17 billion (US$910,000) to the Attorney General's Office. Fuad said the cases involved CV Graha Pasifik in East Java and PT Supermix Wahana Tama in East Kalimantan. Graha Pasifik is accused of issuing value added tax (VAT) invoices on fictitious transactions, costing the government Rp 770 million in lost revenue in 1992.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Cirata Dam
Cirata Dam From Pelita The Cirata Dam in West Java should be attracting a large number of foreign tourists given its beautiful vista. However, it appears that the dam, which was opened 10 years ago by the President, has not attracted many visitors. It has developed into a tourism site for "local" visitors from Cianjur, Bandung, and Purwakarta. The dam is located near other tourist sites in the Cianjur region, like Puncak and Cipanas.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Floods hit city after overnight downpour
Floods hit city after overnight downpour JAKARTA (JP): Several areas of the city were flooded yesterday after an overnight downpour, which caused traffic congestion in several streets and forced many families to abandon their homes. Vehicles moved slowly in inundated streets such as Jl. Sabang and Jl. Kwitang in Central Jakarta, Jl. D.I. Panjaitan, Jl. Kayu Putih Raya and Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan in East Jakarta. The rain started at 9 p.m. Monday.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Fun House 3:05 Children's Program: Arena 123 3:30 TV Series: Perfect Strangers 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 TV Drama: Diantara Kita 4:30 Documentary Film 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara My Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 TV Series: Island Wild Life 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Filler and Trailer 7:30 Economic Bourse: Mitra Kita 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia's GP future in doubt
Malaysia's GP future in doubt KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): International organizers have warned Malaysia it will be dropped from the circuit completely if it fails to stage its world motorcycle grand prix in April as scheduled, the national Bernama news agency reported yesterday. The Automobile Association of Malaysia (AAM), one of the local sponsors, said race organizer Dorna had threatened to cut Malaysia off the grand prix circuit if this year's race did not go ahead on April 13.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Six killed as truck falls into river
Six killed as truck falls into river JEPARA, Central Java (JP): Six people were killed and one critically injured when their truck skidded and plunged into a river here Monday, the police said yesterday. The truck with 11 people on board was on its way from Jepara to the capital Semarang when it suddenly skidded, rammed into a bridge and plunged into the eight-meter deep Sebagor river, eyewitnesses said. Jepara police precinct chief Lt.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Investama to build two toll roads in West Java
Investama to build two toll roads in West Java JAKARTA (JP): PT Investama Kusuma Artha, a subsidiary of Drassindo Group has won the government's tender to build and operate a new toll road connecting Jatiasih in Bekasi and Karawang, West Java, a source said yesterday. The source told The Jakarta Post that the ministry of public works had apparently approved the company's proposal to develop the toll road project.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina to get US$1.13b loan to build LNG plant
Pertamina to get US$1.13b loan to build LNG plant JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina will get a syndicated loan of US$1.13 billion to finance the construction of its eighth liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Bontan, East Kalimantan, the company said yesterday. Pertamina president director Feisal Abda'oe said the loan agreement would be signed in Paris next month.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Vendors pay levies to secure space
Vendors pay levies to secure space JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of vendors have filled the city's pavements in the hopes of securing valuable space before Idul Fitri. While the city has yet to establish an official fee system, several vendors say they have already paid mayoralty people or others with the knowledge of the mayoralty. Vendors said they know the fees are not official and did not receive receipts.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
New development on Timor?
New development on Timor? A sentence contained in an official bulletin Buletino Sala della Sanat Sede issued by the Vatican information office has led some observers to think that a new development has come with regard to the East Timor problem.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
English is difficult
English is difficult Besides CNN and other foreign TV broadcasts, TVRI and RCTI are now also airing English language news programs in the morning. We realize English is a difficult foreign language for most Indonesians, and English is not compulsory in elementary school. Some elementary schools started to teach English in the fourth grade only two years ago. However, I do not believe that Indonesians are poor learners of foreign languages such as English.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Analyst predicts weak rubber market this year
Analyst predicts weak rubber market this year JAKARTA (JP): Rubber prices are likely to fall to US$1 a kilogram this year because the commodity's four-year marketing cycle is entering its downside, a rubber analyst warns. Harry Tanugraha of PT Tunas Perdana Securindo predicted that, if the movement of rubber prices last year reflected the commodity's four-year cycle, producers should be prepared that this year's prices could fall to 1994's levels.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
German tourist die in Bali
German tourist die in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: A 56-year old German tourist died of a heart attack during his vacation here Sunday, Antara reported yesterday. The man, identified only as Hotze, was found dead in his room at a hotel in the Legian tourist resort here Monday. A consultant of an electronics company in Germany, the deceased was thought to have died from complications related to heart disease.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday, Sunday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Paraguas Vocal Group, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 7:15 p.m. to 411 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Pianist Sudarmadi, Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m to 9:30 a.m.; Boece & Ayu, Monday and Tuesday, 8 p.m.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Japan seeks broader ties with ASEAN
Japan seeks broader ties with ASEAN SINGAPORE (Agencies): Japanese Premier Ryutaro Hashimoto yesterday unveiled an ambitious plan to intensify relations with Southeast Asia with annual summits and a vast array of cooperation programs in the 21st century.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt submits draft bills on narcotics, transmigration
Govt submits draft bills on narcotics, transmigration JAKARTA (JP): The government submitted to the House of Representatives yesterday bills designed to ratify the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and one on transmigration. The draft laws add to the 20 other government-sponsored bills legislators will have to decide on by the end of their term of office in August.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Urbanization causes delinquency'
'Urbanization causes delinquency' The bus hijacking by high school students using sharp weapons in Jakarta en route to a brawl with other students last week reflects the acute problem of youth delinquency. The incident was further aggravated by the awkward handling of the case by the police. Education expert J. Drost shares his view on the issue. Question: How do you see the problem? Answer: The basic cause of such a phenomenon, as I've been saying for years, is urbanization.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mia Audina seeded first at Japan Badminton Open
Mia Audina seeded first at Japan Badminton Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's young badminton hope Mia Audina, the Olympic silver medalist, is the top seed at the Japan Open, beginning at the Yoyogi Gymnasium, Tokyo, today. Mia, despite losing to Camilla Martin of Denmark at the Chinese Taipei Open last weekend, is the favorite to win the US$170,000 tournament. Mia is currently world ranked first.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
PT Pos Indonesia diversifies its business
PT Pos Indonesia diversifies its business JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned postal service company PT Pos Indonesia is creating more subsidiaries to support the development of its core business. Company director of marketing and business development, Sumitro Roestam, said yesterday that Pos Indonesia had set up PT Prima Teleposmart to distribute new telephone cards using Smartcard technology.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia seen to face office space glut
Malaysia seen to face office space glut KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Malaysian property market is expected to face a glut in the office and retail sectors following the completion of some major projects this year, analysts said yesterday. "The office sub-sector is set for an oversupply situation, with more than 10.5 million square feet (900,000 square meters) of new office space flooding Kuala Lumpur this year," Victor Wan, property analyst with South Johor Securities, told AFP.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Immanuel Church's organ comes out of deep sleep
Immanuel Church's organ comes out of deep sleep By Rebecca Mowbray JAKARTA (JP): The organ at the Immanuel Church in Central Jakarta may be one of the oldest and largest in Asia, but it usually sits silent. Organ players are not exactly roaming the streets of Jakarta looking for work. But Friday night three young Jakarta organists pumped the 1,116 pipes of the organ with air, filling the church with sound. The three performers, Christina J.A. Mandang, Maria I.B.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Scientists research 'super' pineapple
Scientists research 'super' pineapple KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian and Australian scientists have teamed up to develop a super pineapple which could save the industry millions of dollars annually, officials said yesterday. They want to eliminate blackheart and crown deterioration, two major post-harvest problems affecting the pineapple industries in both countries.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Lockheed eyes Manila
Lockheed eyes Manila MANILA (AFP): Lockheed Martin Corp. of the United States has signed an agreement with a local firm to conduct a feasibility study on a proposed aerospace center in the Philippines, the presidential palace said yesterday. The agreement was signed Monday in the presence of Philippine President Fidel Ramos by Thomas Killy, Philippine representative of Lockheed Martin International, and the H.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Canadian PM in Manila
Canadian PM in Manila MANILA (AFP): Canada's Prime Minister Jean Chretian arrived here yesterday at the head of a delegation of government and business leaders to promote business ties, the Canadian embassy here said. The three-day official visit by Chretien, part of an Asian swing, will feature a meeting later yesterday with Philippine President Fidel Ramos and the signing of a bilateral air services agreement.