Archive: 17 January 1997
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Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
135 sects banned in West Java
135 sects banned in West Java BANDUNG, West Java: Head of the provincial prosecutors' office M. Adenan has said 135 cults in the area were banned last year. Adenan told Antara Wednesday the teachings disseminated and applied by the sects conflicted with accepted religious practices. He said the sects frequently offended and adulterated religious beliefs. He cited the Ahmadiyah Qadian sect which taught that Ahmadi was the last Islamic prophet instead of Muhammad.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sports associations show low motivation
Sports associations show low motivation JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's SEA Games training director Djoko Pramono said not all sports organizations taking part in the training programs for the upcoming SEA Games are highly motivated. "This could be observed by the inconsistencies in motivation shown by officials and athletes at most sports organizations. It was also found that most motivation is below standard," Antara quoted Djoko Wednesday.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
More demonstrators face jail terms
More demonstrators face jail terms JAKARTA (JP): A state prosecutor asked the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday to jail four more supporters of Megawati Soekarnoputri, the ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), to eight months each. The four were other supporters of the Megawati camp apart from the 124 tried in court last year for their alleged involvement in the July 27 riot. The four supporters, M.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hanoi backs Yangon's bid to join ASEAN
Hanoi backs Yangon's bid to join ASEAN HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam yesterday reiterated its support for Myanmar's early membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and called for closer ties with Yangon. The official Vietnam News Agency said that was the message that Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cam had for his Myanmar counterpart, Ohn Gyaw, who arrived in Hanoi on Wednesday.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Scholars urge government to loosen its political grip
Scholars urge government to loosen its political grip JAKARTA (JP): The government should loosen its political grip and allow the people to air aspirations freely, two prominent scholars said Wednesday. Political observer Arbi Sanit of the University of Indonesia and theologian Mudji Sutrisno of the Driyarkara School of Philosophy said the government has played an overly-dominant role in politics.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bank Niaga gets 'BB' rating
Bank Niaga gets 'BB' rating JAKARTA (JP): Standard & Poor's has assigned its 'BB' long- term and 'B' short-term foreign and local currency ratings for Bank Niaga. The international rating agency said in a statement yesterday that the ratings reflected the positive factors of the bank's acceptable asset quality, adequate provisioning and prudent management.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
No exception for 'student killers'
No exception for 'student killers' JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer defending three students charged with torturing a freshman to death told the West Jakarta District Court yesterday that there was no exception for the indictment. "There is no gap that provides us a possibility to make an exception," lawyer Djiono said.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Firecrackers prohibited
Firecrackers prohibited JAKARTA (JP): The City Public Order Office will conduct raids on the growing army of illegal firecracker traders, a senior official said recently. Head of the office's entertainment division, Toha Reno, said the number of sellers had mushroomed since the start of Ramadhan. He also said the selling and lighting firecrackers is prohibited under Provincial Decree No.5/1971.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
World number one Mia tested at Japan Open
World number one Mia tested at Japan Open TOKYO (Agencies): Badminton's world number one Mia Audina had to come from behind to beat Marina Andrievskaya of Sweden in the Japan Open yesterday. The 17-year-old Indonesian, who won a silver medal at the Atlanta Olympics, made a series of forehand errors to go down 0-6 and 3-9 before losing the first game but stormed back to score a 10-12, 11-7, 11-2 win and reach the quarterfinals. "I don't know what was wrong with my play at the beginning.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mount Merapi's activity drops
Mount Merapi's activity drops MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): Mount Merapi's activity declined yesterday but residents in nearby villages were asked to remain alert for possible explosions. The 2,968-meter-high volcano still gushed burning lava and spewed hot ash into the air but with less intensity than Wednesday, said officials monitoring Merapi's activity.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Canadian premier ends Manila visit
Canadian premier ends Manila visit MANILA (Reuter): Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien left the Philippines yesterday after a three-day state visit during which he took over chairmanship of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. Canadian Embassy officials said Chretien had left for Bangkok, the third and final stop on his three-nation Asian tour that earlier took him to Seoul.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Don't buy from scalpers'
'Don't buy from scalpers' JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara, the state-owned domestic air carrier, has called on the public to book tickets at official windows to avoid scalpers. In a statement released yesterday, the company said that people planning to travel to Pangkalpinang (Bangka, South Sumatra), Tanjung Pandan (Belitung, South Sumatra) and Pontianak (West Kalimantan) between the Feb. 2 and Feb. 8 period, were encouraged to go to Merpati's headquarters on Jl. Angkasa, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Beware rumors, say military
Beware rumors, say military JAMBI, Jambi: The military called on local students of Islamic boarding schools to be careful of rumors spread to create hostility between people of different religions. Local military chief Col. Istarto Subagio said Islamic students should be critical of the rumors that often circulate in the society.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Police shoot robber
Police shoot robber JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead a man trying to rob a bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicle) passenger on Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, West Jakarta. Taman Sari Police Chief Maj. Arief Darmawan said Edi, alias Dower, 29, stopped the bajaj, held a knife to the woman and demanded her purse and watch. "The victim shouted for help while the suspect escaped with the loot," officer Arief said. A shopping complex security guard chased the suspect and they got into a fight.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 16, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,200 25 5,962,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,325 0 3,681,500 Alumindo Perkasa 750 -25 1,500 Andayani Megah 1,025 0 450,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,425 0 312,500 Anwar Sierad 2,175 -75 4,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 4,100 0 12,500 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,400 0...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Concept needed to promote equality
Concept needed to promote equality From Merdeka Macroeconomic data should make us aware that the potential for conflicts triggered by economic disparity is very high. The disparity between national and foreign businesspeople, between the rich and the poor and between indigenous and non-indigenous people is widening. Although our GDP is an annual US$3,500 per capita, the amount received as GNP is only $960, meaning that $2,540 goes to the foreign investor and creditor.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Jalosjos wanted in N. Sulawesi
Jalosjos wanted in N. Sulawesi MANADO, North Sulawesi: The authorities have been searching for a Philippine House of Representatives member wanted by Manila for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl. The Philippine authorities believe Romeo Jalosjos, a lawmaker in President Fidel Ramos' ruling coalition, is hiding in Indonesia, possibly in nearby North Sulawesi. Manado immigration office Chief M.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Color and politics in Surakarta
Color and politics in Surakarta Surakarta is in the midst of an interesting change. A number of public buildings that were once white have been painted yellow. Public buildings elsewhere are normally whitewashed because it makes them easier to see, especially during the night. But activists of the United Development Party (PPP) have in the past few days repainted public buildings around the city's Alun-Alun square and Grand Mosque white.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Protect marine resources'
'Protect marine resources' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called yesterday for increased efforts to protect Indonesia's vast territorial seas and marine resources, particularly against illegal exploitation by foreigners. The President installed yesterday 18 members to the National Maritime Council, an institution he personally heads. The council was set up last year to oversee development of the sector.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to reduce current account deficit
Govt urged to reduce current account deficit JAKARTA (JP): Pressure on the government to take immediate steps to cut the burgeoning current account deficit is growing with more business leaders and academics joining the chorus. Chase Manhattan's senior country officer for Indonesia, Morgan T. McGrath, said Wednesday the government should continue to diversify the country's export mix and prepay its high interest external debt. Mari E.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Investment climate 'still the best in ASEAN'
Investment climate 'still the best in ASEAN' JAKARTA (Antara): Indonesia's investment climate is still the best in ASEAN given its abundant natural resources, huge labor force and adequate infrastructure, the director of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Yoshi Suga, said yesterday. "After visiting several industrial estates in Indonesia, I must encourage Japanese businessmen to invest more in the country," he said when visiting the MM2100 industrial zone in Cibitung, Bekasi.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Britain offers scholarships
Britain offers scholarships JAKARTA: The British Embassy offers scholarship programs for Indonesians to study for one year at post-graduate level in the United Kingdom. The Chevening Award scheme, with a total of 60 scholarships, is scheduled for the 1998-99 academic year. British Ambassador Graham Burton announced yesterday that the program demonstrated London's commitment to helping develop Indonesia's human resources.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Lippo Life gets ISO 9002
Lippo Life gets ISO 9002 JAKARTA (JP): Insurance company Lippo Life, a subsidiary of Lippo Group, has received International Standards Organization (ISO) 9002 certification from the Switzerland-based Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS).f Company spokesperson Fera Prajitno said yesterday Lippo Life was the country's first insurance company to receive such certification.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Prosecution witnesses recall little in trial of Pakpahan
Prosecution witnesses recall little in trial of Pakpahan JAKARTA (JP): Four witnesses for the prosecution in the trial against labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan said yesterday they could not corroborate allegations that he had made statements that could be construed as undermining the government. Politicians Berar Fathia, Supeni and Djathi Koesoemo and businessman I Made Sunarka were summoned by the South Jakarta District Court to testify against Muchtar, who faces charges of subversion.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fishing deregulation criticized
Fishing deregulation criticized JAKARTA (JP): An academic criticized yesterday the government's regulation on the operation of foreign fishing boats, saying it proved that deregulation of fisheries was done "half-heartedly". Bonar Pasaribu, a lecturer at the Bogor Agricultural University's (IPB) Faculty of Fisheries, said the decree did not encourage businesspeople to develop the industry.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
NU leader Anwar Nurris dies at 56
NU leader Anwar Nurris dies at 56 JAKARTA (JP): M. Anwar Nurris, deputy secretary-general of the Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) died from complications related to his asthma and heart problems at the Harapan Kita hospital here yesterday. He was 56. His relatives said the senior leader of Nahdlatul Ulama, Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, was rushed to hospital Wednesday complaining of respiratory problems.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Britain defends arms sales to Indonesia
Britain defends arms sales to Indonesia LONDON (Reuter): The government on Wednesday defended the sale of British arms and crowd control equipment to Indonesia but said it had rejected more than a dozen export applications since 1993. Under hostile questioning by opposition members of parliament (MPs), foreign office minister Jeremy Hanley said the government had sought assurances from Jakarta that the water cannon would not be used to break up peaceful demonstrations.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
15 detained over riot
15 detained over riot DILI: East Timor police chief Col. Jusuf Muharam confirmed 15 men were being detained for their involvement in the Dec. 24 riot here in which an army corporal was killed and 11 people injured. He said the police were still searching for 12 other suspects, Antara reported yesterday.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sheraton Media Hotel opens in Chinatown
Sheraton Media Hotel opens in Chinatown JAKARTA (JP): ITT Sheraton, an international hotel operator, has opened its 10th hotel in Indonesia, the Sheraton Media Hotel and Tower. The 369-room hotel, on Jl. Gunung Sahari on the border of Central Jakarta and North Jakarta, near the Mangga Dua business district, is claimed to be the first five-star hotel in China town. It has a spa, health club and all the trappings of a five star hotel.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Growing pain, not sickness: Siswono
Growing pain, not sickness: Siswono JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo believes Indonesian society is suffering from "growing pains" and is not sick as he was purported as saying last week, a fellow cabinet minister said yesterday. Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono told reporters Siswono had explained his controversial remarks, reported in several Jakarta newspapers, to President Soeharto.
Fri, 17 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.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Planned meeting on 'Green Dragon' dropped
Planned meeting on 'Green Dragon' dropped SURAKARTA (JP): A senior leader of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) ruled out yesterday convening a special meeting to discuss allegations of a plot to discredit the Moslem organization and its leadership. Ilyas Ruchiyat, chairman of NU's syuriah (law-making body), said a decision on what should be done about Green Dragon, the codename of the purported plot, was the responsibility of Abdurrahman Wahid, chairman of the executive board.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Friday Maghrib 6:18 p.m. Saturday Imsak 4:18 a.m. Subuh 4:28 a.m.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Military vow to eliminate hoodlums
Military vow to eliminate hoodlums JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso promised yesterday to get rid of hoodlums if they continue to disturb people. As the military gives its full attention to security it will eliminate the hoodlums whose criminal acts like extortion cause unrest among small traders and ordinary people, Sutiyoso said. Sutiyoso was talking after appointing Lt. Col. Sadiyo as South Jakarta Military District Chief. Sadiyo replaced Lt. Col. Yudo Lelono.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Metropolitan, Hitachi sign deal
Metropolitan, Hitachi sign deal JP/afs JAKARTA (JP): Japan's Hitachi Ltd has agreed to provide technical assistance to PT Metropolitan Bayu Industri, an air conditioner maker in Karawang, West Java. Hitachi, under an agreement signed here yesterday, will transfer its latest technology to Metropolitan Bayu's plant. Metropolitan Bayu executive director John Budi Harjanto said the plant, now under construction, would become Indonesia's first air conditioner plant to produce air cooled chillers.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian artwork in spotlight at World Economic Forum
Indonesian artwork in spotlight at World Economic Forum By Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): When the 1,700 guests of the World Economic Forum (WEF) meet in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 31, Indonesia's delegation is hoping that the gathering won't be just another excuse for talking shop.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Market firm told to give roadside vendors space
Market firm told to give roadside vendors space JAKARTA (JP): PD Pasar Jaya, the city-owned market firm, should immediately provide space for sidewalk vendors during Ramadhan because they had already worsened traffic, Deputy Governor for Administrative Affairs Idroes said yesterday. The vendors should not be taking up space on roads, Idroes said. The public order office estimates there are 9,346 vendors at 259 sites operating legally in Jakarta. Meanwhile illegal traders reached 40,956.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
National boxers to fight in Teheran
National boxers to fight in Teheran JAKARTA (JP): Selected national boxers being groomed for the 19th SEA Games, are scheduled to take part in a tournament in Iran next month. The Indonesian Boxing Association's secretary-general, Didiet Sudijoto, said Wednesday that the association is to send three boxers to the tournament, which is to be staged from Feb. 14 to Feb. 21. "We have proposed to fly three boxers to Teheran but the association's chairman has yet to decide their names," he said.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Chandra hits record output
Chandra hits record output JAKARTA (JP): The country's olefin producer PT Chandra Asri produced 381,000 metric tons of ethylene in 1996, marking the company's impressive performance in 1996. The company stated that the firm also produced 216,500 metric tons of propylene for PT Tri Polyta Indonesia and sold 250,000 metric tons of polyethylene on the domestic market. Chandra also exported 170,600 metric tons of pygas to overseas market.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Transportation body wants 50% fare hike
Transportation body wants 50% fare hike JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Public Transportation Owners (Organda) city branch has urged the city to raise intercity bus fares by 50 percent for the Idul Fitri holidays. The request was higher than the 25 percent increase set by the Ministry of Transportation in December for 16 days before, during and after Idul Fitri which is on Feb. 9 and 10.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
House members support bill on futures trading
House members support bill on futures trading JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives, except those from the United Development Party (PPP), pledged yesterday to fully support a bill on domestic futures commodity trading. Representatives of Golkar, the Indonesian Democratic Party, and the Armed Forces supported the bill, saying it would help prevent sharp price fluctuations and facilitate trade amid globalization.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt submits bill on citizen mobilization
Govt submits bill on citizen mobilization JAKARTA (JP): A new bill authorizes the president to mobilize citizens to the battle front if the Armed Forces exerting all its force is unable to stop a threat. The bill on citizen mobilization, submitted to the House of Representatives by Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat, regulates the participation of people 18 to 50 years of age in the defense system.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Music and Entertainment * Elmi Hotel: Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 42-44: - Qemi Club: Karaoke, daily, 8 p.m. to 10.30; Disco, daily, 12.30 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Puri R and Dankdut Group, Sunday, 10.30 p.m. to 12.30 a.m.; Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Atlantic Band, Tuesday and Saturday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Abouwhim Band, Thursday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Gress Band, Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. * Majapahit Hotel: Jl.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Nikko Securities launches mutual fund
Nikko Securities launches mutual fund JAKARTA (JP): PT Nikko Securities launched yesterday a new open-end mutual fund -- the Nikko Inti Nusantara Mutual Fund -- into the domestic capital market. Harianto Solichin, a director of Nikko, said the company expected to generate around Rp 1 trillion (US$423 million) from the fund within three years.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
New shopping guide
New shopping guide JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tourism Foundation and PT Panca Mitra Setia will jointly publish a tourism book. The book titled The Indonesian Shopping Guide Book will contain information and guidelines for both domestic and foreign tourists on tourist facilities, including hotels and shopping centers. The book, which will be available in English and Japanese, will be released within the next few months, foundation chairman Wahyu Indrasto said.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Classic 3:05 Teenagers' Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:05 Comedy: Situasi 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:30 Culture Program: Lingkar Budaya Upacara Ruwatan 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 English News Service 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Filler 7:30 Your Information: Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 8:05 Travel:...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Higher Asian exports boost Dubai's trade
Higher Asian exports boost Dubai's trade DUBAI (AFP): Higher imports from Japan and other southeast Asian countries boosted Dubai's trade by more than 10 percent in 1996 and pushed cargo volume to a record level, officials said yesterday. The non-oil trade of Dubai, the main trans-shipment center in the Middle East, topped 80 billion dirhams (US$21.7 billion) in 1996 compared with around 70 billion dirhams ($19 billion) in 1995, they said. The 1996 figure includes around 60 billion dirhams ($16.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Composer tried for cheating
Composer tried for cheating JAKARTA (JP): A composer and a businesswoman were tried in the Central Jakarta District Court Wednesday for allegedly embezzling more than Rp 200 million. Composer James Freddy Sundah and businesswoman Loeloe Pudjiastuti S., director and commissioner of PT Jelang Fajar Sejahtera respectively, were charged with swindling Rp 240 million (US$99,502) from film star Amatul Firdhausya Razak (Firdha Razak) and Fajar Wiryono.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
S'pore losing export edge to neighbors
S'pore losing export edge to neighbors SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore is losing ground in export competitiveness against emerging "tigers" Malaysia and Thailand but gaining against East Asian and industrial countries, according to results of a study published yesterday.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Music and Entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Poolside - Pasar Senggol, daily, 6.30 p.m. Kecak Dance, Friday and Tuesday, Legong Dance, Saturday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday, 7 p.m. Balinese dance parade - Rejang dance, Puspawresti Dance, Belibis Dance & Jaran Teji Dance, Monday, 7 p.m. * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Open Stage - Ramayana ballet, Monday, 7.30 p.m.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Agency warns of more rains
Agency warns of more rains JAKARTA (JP): The Meteorological and Geophysics Agency has warned that heavy rains are expected to hit much of Indonesia, including Jakarta, until March. The agency's prediction and climate service head, Endro Santoso, was quoted by Antara Wednesday as saying heavy downpours in many parts of Indonesia this year produced more than 50 mm of water a day. Daily rainfalls of 103mm a day hit Puncak, West Java, Central and West Jakarta.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Only 23 of 98 hospitals have waste treatment units
Only 23 of 98 hospitals have waste treatment units JAKARTA (JP): Only 23 of Jakarta's 98 hospitals have waste treatment systems, according to the city environmental bureau. The head of the bureau's control division, J.B. Damanik, said yesterday the 47 state-owned hospitals and private hospitals were evaluated in the city's pollution control program. The program checks the quality of waste discharged into rivers.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
China warns against ties with Taiwan
China warns against ties with Taiwan BEIJING (Reuter): China yesterday warned other countries to be alert against attempts by Taiwan to break out of diplomatic isolation and boost its international standing. Foreign Ministry spokesman Shen Guofang warned of possible damage to relations with China if countries that recognize Beijing sanction visits by Taiwanese government officials, and mentioned the United States by name.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Marriage will not prevent Susi playing badminton
Marriage will not prevent Susi playing badminton TOKYO (AFP): Susi Susanti, Indonesia's first Olympic champion and the most successful badminton champion of modern times, will carry on playing after her marriage to fellow star Alan Budikusuma next month. "I definitely am not retiring after the marriage. I'll continue playing badminton for at least one or two more years," said Susi, 25, whose wedding is in Jakarta on Feb. 23.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
The political price of the PDI dispute
The political price of the PDI dispute The prolonged leadership rivalry in the Indonesian Democratic Party was evident when it held its 24th anniversary celebrations on Jan. 10 in two places: Jakarta by the ousted chief Megawati Soekarnoputri and in the Central Sulawesi town of Poso by the government-recognized leader Soerjadi. Political observer Riswandha Imawan takes a close look at the event.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Firms asked to set aside more timber for locals
Firms asked to set aside more timber for locals JAKARTA (JP): Companies must now set aside half their timber from forest-conversion projects for domestic sales and locals living near the forests, a senior government official says. Director General of Forest Utilization Titus Sarijanto said Tuesday evening that logs to be sold domestically should have a diameter of less than 49 centimeters.