Archive: 30 January 1997
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Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Kia Motors lacks Indonesian staff: House member
Kia Motors lacks Indonesian staff: House member JAKARTA (JP): South Korea's Kia Motors Corp. came under fire from a House member yesterday for not employing Indonesians at its plant which is making Indonesia's national cars. Ni Gusti Ayu Eka Sukmadewi of the Indonesian Democratic Party said Kia's executives could not show her any Indonesian workers at its plant when she visited it. "We learned that there were only three Indonesians at Kia.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Workers' corpses sent all legally'
'Workers' corpses sent all legally' JAKARTA (JP): The bodies of two Indonesian workers that arrived in Lombok last week in a cardboard package labeled "fragile" were sent from Malaysia legally, Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief said yesterday. The airmail package was sent to the family of one of the deceased with the consent of the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Latief said in a hearing with House Commission VI on manpower affairs.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Traffic control system
Traffic control system JAKARTA (JP): Hughes Information Technology Systems of the United States has completed the early integration of software and equipment for the Jakarta Automated Air Traffic Control System (JAATS). Hughes said yesterday the integration of its products with the existing and new radar completed the last in a series of contracted factory acceptance tests for JAATS which is part of an advanced centralized air traffic control capability for the Jakarta Flight Information Region.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Printer's trial adjourned
Printer's trial adjourned JAKARTA (JP): The trial of a man who allegedly printed the unlicensed Suara Independen magazine was adjourned yesterday because his lawyers failed to turn up. Andi Syahputra, 32, is being accused by the government of defaming the President by helping to print the magazines which ran the offending articles. Yanrino, one of Andi's lawyers said they were given only one day's notice of the trial date. The court should have given them at least three days, Yanrino said.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI Embassy slams Wolf's biased view of E. Timor
RI Embassy slams Wolf's biased view of E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Embassy in Washington went on the counter offensive yesterday against what they called the "biased, one-sided" remarks made by United States Congressman Frank Wolf on the issue of East Timor.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fire crackers confiscated
Fire crackers confiscated SEMARANG: Police in several areas have, over the past two weeks, seized about 276,000 fire crackers and 138 kilograms of explosives for making fire crackers. Ten people have been arrested on charges of making the crackers, which are popular in Idul Fitri revelries. "The crackers were confiscated from traders and producers," Lt. Col. Bardja, spokesman for the Central Java police, told The Jakarta Post yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
'IPTN's loans converted to equity'
'IPTN's loans converted to equity' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo confirmed yesterday that loans to state aerospace company PT IPTN from interest on reforestation funds had been converted into government equity in that company. Djamaludin said the decision to convert the funds had been made by virtue of a presidential decree last year.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Multicorpora to issue US$100m bonds
Multicorpora to issue US$100m bonds JAKARTA (JP): Ongko Group's PT Ongko Multicorpora plans to issue bonds in the first quarter of this year worth US$100 million on overseas capital markets, the company's president said yesterday. Irjanto Ongko said proceeds from the issue would be used to strengthen the company's capital structure. Irjanto said the Ongko Group needed to find new ways to raise fresh funds through bond issues, initial public offerings or private placements.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rp 3b went up in flames
Rp 3b went up in flames DENPASAR: The 85 fires in the city last year caused losses estimated at Rp 3.1 billion (US$1.3 million), Mayor Made Suwendha said yesterday. In 1995, the authorities listed 67 fires that caused losses of about Rp 2 billion. Suwendha was quoted by Antara as saying that negligence and electrical short circuits were the most common causes of the disasters.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Java-Sumatra bridge under study: Minister
Java-Sumatra bridge under study: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The proposal to build a 26.9-kilometer bridge connecting Java and Sumatra is being studied by the Ministry of Public Works and the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology. Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar said yesterday his ministry and the agency were working on "terms of references" for the proposed bridge above the Sunda Strait.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Music appreciation
Music appreciation I am writing in reference to Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan's articles on the contemporary (western classical) music scene in Jakarta in The Sunday Post (Jan. 26, 1997). There was a wealth of information in the articles for the uninitiated, and for those who only occasionally go to recitals and concerts. I was unaware there were so many activities to "educate" young people toward greater "appreciation" of (western classical) music.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
NGO to sue Gus Dur for slander
NGO to sue Gus Dur for slander JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of a non-government organization are suing popular Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid for slander. Bursah Zarnubi, chairman of student discussion group the Humanika Foundation, said yesterday he and his colleagues would sue Abdurrahman, better known as Gus Dur, for accusing foundation activists of masterminding the Dec. 26 riots in Tasikmalaya, West Java in which four people were killed.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Telaga's rights shares
Telaga's rights shares JAKARTA (JP): The Surabaya-based PT Telaga Mas said it expected to raise Rp 68.5 billion (US$290.2 million) from the issuance of its shares later this year. An executive of the firm Mohammad Armaini said yesterday the rights shares would be sold at Rp 1,000 each and every two old shares would entitle shareholders to buy five new ones.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Golkar expects absolute victory
Golkar expects absolute victory DILI: Golkar leaders in East Timor have set a target of 87.5 percent of the seats in the provincial legislative council in this year's general election. Local Golkar chief Armindo Soares said yesterday he expected all or at least 80 percent of young East Timorese would vote for Golkar in the May 29 election. "We are determined to perform better in this year's election than we did in 1992," Armindo said when opening a course for 250 Golkar campaigners.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Thursday Maghrib 6:20 p.m. Friday Imsak 4:25 a.m. Subuh 4:35 a.m.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Idul Fitri goers start packing bus terminals
Idul Fitri goers start packing bus terminals JAKARTA (JP): Jakartans intending to celebrate Idul Fitri in their hometowns in West, Central and East Java started to pack the Pulogadung intercity bus terminal yesterday. During an inspection of three terminals as part of the final preparations for the Idul Fitri exodus, head of the Land Transportation Control Agency J.P. Sepang found several people were already trying to buy tickets home.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ethnic villages in Ujungpandang
Ethnic villages in Ujungpandang UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The mayoralty will allocate Rp 8 billion (US$3.4 million) to develop what it calls "multi-ethnic villages" in the city. The project aims not only at improving relations among the various ethnic groups in the city but also attracting tourists who care about seeing ethnic harmony. Mayor Malik B. Masry told a workshop on ethnicity the mayoralty would build the villages for Malays, ethnic Chinese and Arabs.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mobisel wins new loans
Mobisel wins new loans JAKARTA (JP): PT Mobile Selular Indonesia (Mobisel), a private cellular telecommunications provider, signed agreements yesterday for Rp 75 billion (US$31.6 million) in loan facilities from 12 domestic banks led by PT Makindo Securities and Bank Umum Servitia. Mobisel, which runs the Nordic Mobile Telephone (NMT-450i) system, will use the loans to expand its service nationwide.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
1,134 buses for Idul Fitri in Bogor
1,134 buses for Idul Fitri in Bogor BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Bogor administration will provide 1,134 buses with seats for 94,195 people for Idul Fitri revelers, Bogor Mayor Eddy Gunardi has said. There would be 607 large and 527 small buses, he said. The peak time for people leaving Bogor for their hometowns was from Feb. 7 to Feb. 11 while from Feb. 14 to Feb. 17 would be the busiest time for people returning, he said. Idul Fitri falls on Feb. 9 and 10.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Dollar hits 122.12 yen, the highest in four years
Dollar hits 122.12 yen, the highest in four years TOKYO (AFP): The dollar rose sharply against the yen here yesterday, briefly hitting 122.12 yen, its highest level in almost four years, dealers said. At 2 p.m. (0500 GMT), the dollar stood at 122.01 yen, compared with 121.39 yen earlier in the day and 120.98 yen in New York late Tuesday, and at 1.6513 marks, up from 1.6506 marks earlier and 1.6475 marks in New York late Tuesday. "I see active buying of the dollar by U.S.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Private foreign debt concerns
Private foreign debt concerns Our monetary authority appears to be concerned with our swelling private foreign loan burden. Particularly disconcerting is the boldness with which some members of the private sector borrow money, daring to accept loans on the most preposterous terms. The rush to seek foreign loans is closely related to high domestic interest rates and the overall economic situation.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Horta wants to form shadow govt
Horta wants to form shadow govt CANBERRA (Antara): Anti-integration activist Jose Ramos Horta has announced his so-called East Timor Liberation movement would set up a shadow government in Indonesia's 27th province. The cabinet line up would consist of East Timorese anti- Indonesian activists who live abroad and in the province, he said.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Surabaya to get engineering park
Surabaya to get engineering park SURABAYA, E Java (Antara): A German company is to build an industrial service and engineering park (ISEP) on a 20-hectare land at Pasuruan Industrial Estate Rembang (PIER), 60 km west of here. The plan was disclosed by six German representatives of the "Ingenieuburo fur Logistichen Service" (ILS) led by Dr. Dietrich Lerche after a meeting with East Java Vice Governor Soeparpto here Tuesday.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tang's wife prevented from leaving Singapore
Tang's wife prevented from leaving Singapore SINGAPORE (Agencies): The wife of a Singapore opposition politician being sued by government ministers has been blocked from leaving the country, the Home Affairs Ministry said yesterday. The ministry said in a statement that it had canceled on Monday all the passports of Teo Siew Har, the wife of Workers' Party activist Tang Liang Hong, whose tax affairs the inland revenue was investigating.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
French chopper carrier to harbor here
French chopper carrier to harbor here JAKARTA (JP): A French anti-submarine and assault helicopter carrier, the Jeanne d'Arc, is scheduled to arrive in the Tanjung Priok harbor here today for a five day call, it was announced yesterday. The carrier, which in peacetime is the French Navy training ship, will arrive here from Singapore on its five-month cruise around the world, the French Embassy said.
Thu, 30 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 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Pianist Sudarmadi, Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m to 9:30 a.m.; Boece & Ayu, daily except Monday and Tuesday, at 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Legislator accused of defaming Soeharto
Legislator accused of defaming Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): The trial of outspoken legislator Aberson Marle Sihaloho, accused of defaming President Soeharto in a public speech, began yesterday at the Central Jakarta District Court. The member of House of Representatives from the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) faction was also accused of making slanderous remarks about the Armed Forces and the House in a speech attended by hundreds of people at the PDI headquarters on July 13, 1996.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Dutch pianist to perform tonight at Erasmus Huis
Dutch pianist to perform tonight at Erasmus Huis By Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): Over the years, Erasmus Huis has proven to be one of the very few places in Jakarta where music has been able to flourish. After the successful "Duo Recital" series last year, it is now poised to feature Dutch pianist Ronald Brautigam in a concert tonight. Brautigam, born in 1954, studied the piano at the Sweelinck Conservatorium in Amsterdam, in London under John Bingham, and in the U.S.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Protesting villagers meet with officials
Protesting villagers meet with officials BANGKOK (AFP):Some 300 representatives of thousands of Thai villagers who have set up camp outside government offices here to demand social justice began a series of meetings with officials yesterday. A number of deputy ministers were on hand to meet with the protestors, who have been camped outside Government House since late last week to demand action on land rights and justice for the poor.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Woods to get Thai citizenship
Woods to get Thai citizenship BANGKOK (AFP): American golfing sensation Tiger Woods, whose mother is Thai, is to be awarded Thai citizenship following a recommendation by the foreign minister, the Bangkok Post reported yesterday. Woods, who is to play in his first Asian tournament in Bangkok next week, an appearance for which he is reportedly receiving US$500,000, will also be rewarded with Thai citizenship and a royal decoration, the newspaper said.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Darmawan's paintings reflect society's turbulent thoughts
Darmawan's paintings reflect society's turbulent thoughts By R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): Today, more artists are taking an unconventional road for creative techniques as they go through mental tortures connected to social questions, while leaving behind the traditional ways. Their works generally have strong themes. One such artist is Ade Darmawan. He paints murals in oil on canvasses that depict graphic works, which are currently on show at the Cemeti Gallery, Yogyakarta, through Jan. 31, 1997.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bogor to get 880 public phones
Bogor to get 880 public phones BOGOR, West Java (JP): Bogor will have 880 new public phones to cope with the extra calls that will be made during Idul Fitri on Feb. 9 and Feb 10. Noercahyo, a spokesman for the local branch of the state telecommunications firm, PT Telkom, said yesterday there would be 394 new coin phones and 486 new telephone card phones. The largest addition would be on the road from Gadog to the mountain resort town of Puncak. Along this road 237 public phones will be added.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung: Music and Entertainment * Chedi Hotel: Jl. Rancabentang 56-58: Job (Piano), Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Irven (Guitar), Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Mixed Voices Accapela singer and Andi (Pianist), Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Andi (Piano), Friday and Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Imelda (Piano), Friday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Juli (Piano), 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. * International Imperium Hotel: Jl. Dr. Rum No.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fresh riot rocks West Kalimantan
Fresh riot rocks West Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): A group of about 40 unidentified men went on a burning rampage in the West Kalimantan district of Siantan Tengah yesterday, damaging a foundation that runs Catholic schools, a press report said. Suara Pembaruan reported the riot began at around 3:40 a.m. when the men attacked the office of Karya Sosial Pancur Kasih Foundation, burning a truck and two motorcycles within the compound.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
More ferry terminals needed
More ferry terminals needed KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The province needs eight additional ferry terminals in 1997 to connect island groups in the Buton and Muna districts and lift them from isolation. The terminals are needed for the routes in Wawasangka- Kabaena, Kamaru-Wanci and Bambaeya-Sikeli in the Buton district and Rahe-Pure in the Muna district, according to B.M. Siahaan, acting head of the provincial transportation office.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
'National politics resembles shadow boxing'
'National politics resembles shadow boxing' As May's general election nears, people are anticipating important political events to unfold. Sociologist Arief Budiman analyzes the nature of politics in Indonesia. SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): Politics in Indonesia is like shadow boxing: a battle of symbols. One never attacks an opponent's real power, but hits the symbols of that power. So too our nation is governed by symbols, many of which have little substance. Let me elaborate.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Nusamba announces bid for Indocopper
Nusamba announces bid for Indocopper JAKARTA (JP): PT Nusamba Mineral Industri, a subsidiary of the politically well-connected Nusamba Group, formally announced its bid yesterday to buy a majority stake in Indocopper Investama Corporation (IIC). The company said it proposed to purchase all Bakrie & Brothers' 10,814,900 shares of IIC, which owns 9.36 percent of Freeport Indonesia.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
English program (2)
English program (2) I'm writing in response to the letters complaining about the English program at Regina Pacis school. My child is currently studying at Regina Pacis. I believe the English program is working well and my child is lucky to have been given the opportunity to learn at a school with a qualified native English speaking teacher.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
NJS halts services to Christmas Island
NJS halts services to Christmas Island JAKARTA (JP): The Darwin-based Australian airline National Jet System (NJS) is to terminate all its services to Christmas Island, a small Australian island in the Indian Ocean, next month due to sinking demand. One of the airline's managers, Debora Avory, told The Jakarta Post yesterday that the last flight to Christmas Island would be on Feb. 17. The decision means there will be no scheduled flights to the island from Jakarta after that date.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Beware of strangers
Beware of strangers At 2 p.m. on Jan. 24, 1997 I was about to leave ITC Mangga Dua, the wholesale market in downtown Jakarta, when a young man accosted me. He was slightly built and dark skinned. In a Malay accent he said he belonged to a ship's crew and asked what the taxi fare would be to Sogo department store on Jl. Thamrin, thereby showing a Rp 50,000 banknote. He also said he was marketing electronic ware. Suddenly another man joined in the conversation.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 29, 1997: ----------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 25 565,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,400 25 1,654,500 Alumindo Perkasa 750 0 3,000 Andayani Megah 1,050 25 2,368,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,450 50 926,000 Anwar Sierad 1,975 0 7,500 Aqua Golden...
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Councilors divided over more deputy governors
Councilors divided over more deputy governors JAKARTA (JP): City councilors were divided yesterday on whether to support the ruling Golkar faction's suggestion of increasing the number of Jakarta deputy governors from three to four. The Golkar faction called on the City Council to add another deputy so the administration could better serve Jakarta's nine million people.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indosat's Multimedia forum
Indosat's Multimedia forum JAKARTA (JP): State-owned international telecommunications operator PT Indosat has represented Indonesia in initiating the establishment of the Asian Multimedia Forum (AMF) which aims to promote the development of multimedia in the Asia-Pacific region. Indosat said yesterday that the initiating body would meet in April to formulate the planned forum's organizing body, activities, financing plans and inter-member prototype trials.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Eight die, 22 injured on tollroad
Eight die, 22 injured on tollroad JAKARTA (JP): Eight people were killed and 22 seriously injured in a five-vehicle pileup on the Jakarta-Cikampek tollroad Tuesday afternoon. The chain collision started when the Raya intercity bus lost control in the lane heading to Cikampek and ended up in the lane heading to Jakarta. A.D.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Seven named suspects for Tanah Abang riot
Seven named suspects for Tanah Abang riot JAKARTA (JP): Seven of the eleven traders arrested during Monday's riot at the Tanah Abang market, Central Jakarta, were officially declared to be suspects yesterday. Chief of the City Police Detectives Col. Paimin Aboeamr said the seven traders admitted pelting the seven cars belonging to the public order office and the Tanah Abang district office. "But the suspects denied burning two of the seven cars.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Industry ministry to collect $16m in non-tax income
Industry ministry to collect $16m in non-tax income JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Industry and Trade aims to collect Rp 38.4 billion (US$16 million) in non-tax income in the 1997/1998 fiscal year. Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo told a hearing of the House Budgetary Commission yesterday that his ministry expected to collect Rp 333.79 billion in dividends and taxes in 1997 from 32 state firms under its supervision.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
NII trial in South Jakarta
NII trial in South Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Three people accused of taking part in the activities of an obscure organization called the Indonesian Islamic State (NII) are currently being tried in the South Jakarta District Court. The three defendants -- two from Bogor and another from South Jakarta -- have been charged with sowing public hatred against the government through their activities in the organization.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur predicts presidential election will be influenced
Gus Dur predicts presidential election will be influenced JAKARTA (JP): Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid predicts a "coalition" of interest groups within the Armed Forces (ABRI) and "political Moslems" will influence the outcome of the 1998 presidential election.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Owners, employees of razed stores wait for examination
Owners, employees of razed stores wait for examination JAKARTA (JP): Owners and employees of razed stores in Pasar Baru are hoping the police will conclude forensic investigations promptly so they can reopen as soon as possible. The first floor of the Harco Plaza was spared by Monday's blaze which gutted the rest of the building, and owners said they wanted to collect their merchandise.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Social disparity 'blurs development achievement'
Social disparity 'blurs development achievement' JAKARTA (JP): Debates on the socio-economic disparity problem should focus on solutions or they will eclipse the economic performance, Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita said yesterday. Speaking before a seminar held by the Moslem Students Association, Ginandjar said an excessive expose of social disparities could easily arouse tempers, eventually damaging national interests.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Three basketball stars set to quit SEAG training
Three basketball stars set to quit SEAG training JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Basketball Association's preparations for the October SEA Games (SEAG) have been severely disrupted by resignation requests from three of the 20 players participating in the centralized training program. Andre Posuma and Hardono want to concentrate on their studies while Oei Theng Khun wants to oversee his family business.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
REI prefers escrow to protect buyers
REI prefers escrow to protect buyers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Real Estate Developers Association's (REI) chairman, Edwin Kawilarang, proposed yesterday to replace bank guarantees with escrow accounts to protect home buyers from untrustworthy developers. Edwin said that, under the escrow system, home buyers' down payments would be deposited in developers' bank accounts. The banks would supervise the way developers used deposits to prevent scams or wastage.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Kalimantan group complains over Australian-RI mining
Kalimantan group complains over Australian-RI mining JAKARTA (JP): Kalimantan natives have urged the National Commission on Human Rights to help them get compensation for property taken from them for mining projects. A delegation of the indigenous Kalimantan people also told commission members here Tuesday the activities of four large- scale mining companies were degrading the environment.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Feisal says people need to develop pure patience
Feisal says people need to develop pure patience JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung says people need "perfect patience" so they can accept the downside of 30 years of national development, including social and economic disparities. Speaking before some 1,000 students at the Ummushabri pesantren (Islamic boarding school) in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, yesterday, Feisal said people were becoming more and more impatient and easily provoked.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Speculation rife in Manila
Speculation rife in Manila The next presidential polls in the Philippines are still a good year-and-a-half away, but rumor, speculation and scandal are already stirring up the political scene in Manila. Politics-gazing has always been a year-round preoccupation in this thriving, if noisy, democracy. But the political mill has been especially busy since President Fidel Ramos underwent surgery for a clogged carotid artery in December and as the end of his six-year term in June 1998 nears.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
KL cracks down on illegal workers
KL cracks down on illegal workers KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Malaysian immigration authorities yesterday began house-to-house searches in Kuala Lumpur and Penang island to weed out unlicensed foreign maids as the government intensifies a nationwide crackdown on illegal alien workers. Four maids were detained in Kuala Lumpur and nine more in Penang -- mostly Indonesians and Filipinas -- after they failed to produce valid work permits or had contravened provisions of their contracts.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
San Miguel's profits fall
San Miguel's profits fall MANILA (AFP): San Miguel Corp. said yesterday net profits excluding one-off items fell 2.2 percent from a year earlier to 5.26 billion pesos (US$202 million) in 1996. The brewing giant's net profits including one-off gains rose four percent from a year earlier to 6.09 billion pesos over the same period, it added. The conglomerate said sales rose 11 percent to 85 billion pesos. "San Miguel's 1997 earnings are expected to exhibit significant growth.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TV Program: Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997 TVRI 2:30 p.m Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Matters 3:05 Performance: Gelar Tari 3:30 Tour and Travel 4:05 Science Film: Here Comes the Star 4:30 Entrepreneurship Program: Meniti Hari Esok 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:25 News: My Country 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 TVRI News 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Filler and Trailer 7:30 Ramadhan Program:...
Thu, 30 Jan 1997, 00:00 WIB
Humpuss control on Bunyu methanol ends
Humpuss control on Bunyu methanol ends JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina would end the monopoly given to Humpuss Trading in selling the methanol produced at its plant in Bunyu island, East Kalimantan, the company said yesterday. Company president Feisal Abda'oe said Pertamina and its future partner to operate the country's sole methanol plant, PT Medco Energy Corp., had yet to choose the contractors to distribute the methanol.