Archive: 16 October 1997
62 articles found
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Emotion and ignorance lead to judging mayhem
Emotion and ignorance lead to judging mayhem By Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Athletes are whingeing, coaches are moaning and the judges are getting defensive. It must be a regional gymnastics competition. The problem is simple. The coaches have got high expectations of their gymnasts and some judges are not on top of their profession. The result is controversy. Lots of it.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's GDP to grow by 6 percent this year
Indonesia's GDP to grow by 6 percent this year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth will only rise 6 percent this year and about 5 percent next year due to the impact of the currency turmoil, according to analyst Mari E. Pangestu. Mari's projection was much lower than the 7 percent growth estimated by other economists for this year and 6 percent for next year.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Panther killed by poison
Panther killed by poison GUNUNGKIDUL, Yogyakarta: A small black panther was killed recently in Botodayaan, Rongkop district, after eating a poisoned chicken that a villager had placed near his son's grave. "My neighbor poisoned the panther because he was worried that it would dig up the grave and eat his son's corpse," Antara quoted villager Warsito as saying Tuesday. "My neighbors took the panther's skin, its toenails and whiskers, but I could get nothing," Warsito complained.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia surprisingly takes lead in men's, women's golf
Indonesia surprisingly takes lead in men's, women's golf JAKARTA (JP): Fielding the best teams it has ever had gave Indonesia a surprise lead in both the men's and ladies' teams in yesterday's SEA Games golf championships at Matoa Nasional Golf and Country Club, Ciganjur, South Jakarta. Sukamdi headed the men's team to a nine-stroke lead over close rival Thailand after carding a two-day total score of 421 (212 209) ahead of the Thais who have 430 (218 212)).
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia tops medal table in shooting
Indonesia tops medal table in shooting By Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Most shooters would be happy to win two gold medals in a lifetime. Indonesia's Bari Agustini Said accomplished the feat in one day in her Games debut. She was beaming with pride after triumphing in the women's individual air pistol individual event and team competition with Yohana Lawalata and Nuris Melly.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Supriati bags another gold and Games record
Supriati bags another gold and Games record By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Supriati Sutono won the much-anticipated rematch against Malaysian rival Yu Fang Yuan yesterday in the 10,000 meters, landing her second gold medal and Games record. Supriati, 25, finished in 34 minutes 2.26 seconds, well inside the Games mark of 35:21.43. Yuan, 21, was next in 34:18.67. Myanmar's 15-year-old barefoot runner, Mar Win Win, won the bronze with a time of 35:09.84.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Thais accuse Indonesia of bribing judges
Thais accuse Indonesia of bribing judges By Budiman Moerdijat JAKARTA (JP): Allegations of bribery rocked the last day of the taekwondo competition yesterday with the Thais accusing the Indonesians of paying off the judges. The trouble flared after host competitor Umi Alfiah defeated Thailand's defending champion Usa Sinlapajarn 8-7 in the women's bantamweight division. Thai coach Pong Kasearn said: "I was totally dissatisfied with the judges, they gave very bad decisions.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
No flys on me, says zippy lifter
No flys on me, says zippy lifter JAKARTA (JP): If you think the strapping well-built weight lifting athletes are nothing but Hulk Hogans who cannot laugh at embarrassing situations, then you are wrong. Philippine lifter Jocynie Villarta was chatting and joking with her teammates during an event Tuesday when an Indonesian friend, female lifter Sri Indriyani, called her over and whispered something in her ear. Indriyani told Villarta that her jeans were unzipped.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
3 bogus detectives rob bus passengers
3 bogus detectives rob bus passengers JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police have arrested three men who allegedly pretended to be detectives and stole Rp 30,000 (US$8.60) from a bus passenger. City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said yesterday that the suspects -- Henry, 19, Edi Setiawan, 20, and Bambang Nugroho, 17 -- boarded a Metro mini on Jl. Ciledug Raya, Kebayoran Lama, about 10 p.m. Tuesday.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI 'should pay more attention to economy'
RI 'should pay more attention to economy' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should pay more attention to the economy because that is where most future challenges and threats lie, prominent military thinker Rudini said yesterday. "Discussing future economic challenges is more relevant today than talking politics," the retired Army general and former home affairs minister said.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mixed bag for host in Games
Mixed bag for host in Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia excelled in unexpected areas in the 19th Southeast Asian Games yesterday but slipped up in some favored sports. Shooting, gymnastics, swimming and other fields that Indonesia has long failed to dominate gave the host more gold in one day than was ever found in the Busang mine in East Kalimantan. Richard Sam Bera proved he was invincible in the sprints in the pool, splashing his way to the men's 50 meter freestyle in 23.40 seconds.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
AIDS may spread faster in Asia than Africa: UN
AIDS may spread faster in Asia than Africa: UN BEIJING (Reuters): AIDS may spread faster in Southeast Asia than Africa because of widespread drug use in the region, a U.N. official said yesterday. "There are many injecting drug-users in Asia who may spread the disease to the general public," said Michel Careal, senior social scientist at the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
More liberalization needed
More liberalization needed By his remarks yesterday (Tuesday), Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong confirmed his status as the markets' good cop in the routine he occasionally plays to Dr. Mahathir's bad cop. Mr. Goh's call for greater transparency, more -- not less -- financial liberalization and the need for East Asian nations to take tough but necessary measures to get their economies back on track was music to the ears of the market-movers who Dr. Mahathir excoriates. Mr.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Female worker Soleha not a murderer: Father
Female worker Soleha not a murderer: Father By Ainur R. Sophiaan MALANG, East Java (JP): Kadiran, a 70-year-old tenant farmer in Donomulyo village, said he felt a strong foreboding when one day, not too long ago, he saw the village chief approach his house with four other men. His hunch proved to be founded.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Gasindo's $50m bonds
Gasindo's $50m bonds JAKARTA (JP): PT Intimutiara Gasindo announced yesterday that it had issued five-year mandatory convertible bonds worth US$50 million. The company said proceeds of the five-year bonds would be used to finance expansion projects, developing the company into an integrated specialty chemical manufacturer.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
High price of the news
High price of the news JAKARTA (JP): It seems nowhere is safe from the slide in the value of the rupiah, including the SEA Games. One savvy newspaper hawker in the Istora Senayan stadium has obviously decided to up prices, including yesterday's edition of this newspaper, to compensate for the currency's plummeting worth. "Very cheap, Mister, just Rp 5,000," he said as he sidled into a small office in the building.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Picture hides the anger
Picture hides the anger JAKARTA (JP): There is only one way to respond to the disappointing services at the 19th SEA Games and that is with sick jokes, according to one journalist. An Indonesian reporter who works for Australian radio station SBS, Maz Inung, could not but grumble over the slow, procrastinating attitude of the Games press and information office who would not issue his ID card even though he had followed the procedures -- twice.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 8:45 a.m. Live Reports: Peringatan Hari Pangan Sedunia 10:00 Live Reports: Gelanggang Sea Games XIX 1:00 p.m.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Is Balinese culture a snag for investors?
Is Balinese culture a snag for investors? By Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The uniqueness of Balinese's people and culture is apt to force investors to be more careful when doing business on this holiday island. Their costly projects may face problems if they are viewed as insulting Bali's religion and culture. Since early August, the Balinese community has been shaken by what is described as "an insult to the symbols of the Hindu religion".
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Gloomy outlook predicted for property sector
Gloomy outlook predicted for property sector JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's property sector will continue to suffer the ill effects of the currency crisis for the next two years, as lower demand will slow down the market and force companies to reduce prices, a property consultant predicts. "The property market has been dealt a triple blow," Jones Lang Wootton director in Asia, Phil Simpson, said yesterday.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
SEA Games Medals Tally
SEA Games Medals Tally Medals tally as at 21.50 last night Gld Slv Brz -------------------------- Indonesia 90 43 55 Thailand 45 46 37 Malaysia 23 32 33 Philippines 20 25 46 Vietnam 18 30 24 Singapore 12 6 26 Myanmar 4 17 20 Brunei 0 1 1 Laos 0 0 6 Cambodia 0 0 1 -------------------------- Total 212 200 249 Some events gave two golds and no silver, one event in ten-pin bowling gave two silvers and several events gave two bronzes.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
IMF sees action soon on RI
IMF sees action soon on RI WASHINGTON (AFP): The deputy head of the International Monetary Fund predicted Tuesday that an IMF package of measures for Indonesia could be in place "in a couple of weeks" and praised reforms just adopted in Thailand. Deputy IMF managing director Stanley Fischer, speaking to reporters after a speech here, refused to confirm reports in Jakarta that a bailout package to help Indonesia overcome its currency crisis could amount to US$12 billion.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Suriname offers timber, palm oil cooperation
Suriname offers timber, palm oil cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Visiting Suriname President Jules Albert Wijdenbosch offered Indonesian timber companies and palm oil plantations yesterday to expand their business in the South American country. Wijdenbosch also told President Soeharto that his country was interested in cooperating with Indonesia in the agricultural and fishery sectors, especially the prawn breeding business.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Malaria causes deaths in Irian
Malaria causes deaths in Irian WAMENA, Irian Jaya: Jayawijaya Regent J.B. Wenas said Tuesday that the recent deaths of 31 people in Lolat, Weawen and Kabianggama villages in Jayawijaya regency were caused by cerebral malaria, and not by meningitis as reported earlier by a missionary. Antara quoted Wenas as saying in Wamena that blood tests had shown that many of the villagers had been suffering from cerebral malaria which affected their brains.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fear shrouds sliding SE Asian currencies
Fear shrouds sliding SE Asian currencies SINGAPORE (Reuters): Southeast Asian currencies fell again yesterday in a market disappointed by Thai financial reform plans and fearing Malaysia's looming budget would not live up to expectations. Thailand's keenly awaited reform package, which proposes the creation of two agencies to restructure and manage 58 suspended Thai finance firms and requires financial institutions to raise their capital, left currency traders hungering for more.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung: Music and Entertainment * Holiday Inn, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda 33, Bandung: - Kebun Bambu Restaurant: Guitar performance, Saturday, 7:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. - Braga Bar and Lounge: Prospect Band, Thursday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. - Roof Top Garden: Sundanese cultural show, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Oct. 18. * Preanger Aerowisata Bandung Hotel, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81, Central Bandung: - Tempo Doeloe Terrace: Back To Sixties featuring Starlite Band, every Sunday, 7 p.m.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia seen hiking tariffs to curb growth
Malaysia seen hiking tariffs to curb growth KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia is expected to hike import duties on luxury goods and machinery, give tax breaks to export industries and delay more infrastructure projects in its annual budget for 1998, economists said.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mashill's profit up
Mashill's profit up JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Mashill announced a 31- percent increase in net profit in the first three quarters this year to Rp 23.83 billion (US$6.80 million) from Rp 18.10 billion in the same period last year. The bank said in a statement yesterday that the current monetary crisis did not have a significant impact on the performance of the bank.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
City pledges all out war on vagrants, beggars
City pledges all out war on vagrants, beggars JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso declared war yesterday on vagrants, beggars, transvestites and "three-in-one" kids who, he said, hindered the city's development. The newly appointed governor ordered all his subordinates to cooperate with related bodies, including City Police, to take stern action against the groups but ensure they were given a better chance to improve their life. "Jakarta has become an international city.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Top seed Andrian to meet Paradon in tennis semifinal
Top seed Andrian to meet Paradon in tennis semifinal By Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Top seeded Andrian Raturandang of Indonesia had an easy day at the office yesterday to set up a men's singles semifinal with Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand, a repeat of the their match in the team event. Andrian blanked Bryan Juino of the Philippines 6-0, 6-0. Team manager Benny Mailili said Andrian was never in danger against Juino. "The semifinal against Paradorn will be a good match to watch.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Long-term solution to forest fires
Long-term solution to forest fires Since the start of the current forest fires much has been written about their direct effects to people's health and the environment. However, nothing was said about long-term solutions to the fires until an interview with Mr. Neil Byron, Assistant Director General of the Center for Forestry Research (Expert calls for long-term solutions to forest fires) was published in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 8. Mr.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar's strongwomen lifter clinch golds
Myanmar's strongwomen lifter clinch golds By Christina S.A. Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): Myanmar's women lifted the bulk of the gold yesterday as two of its female competitors wrested titles, with one of them breaking the SEA Games record for her snatch, clean and jerk and total lifts. Cho Cho Win in the 76 kg category and Aye Aye Aung in the 83 kg class were crowned champions after each saw off dangerous rivals from Thailand and Indonesia.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Richard caps career with final SEA Games victory
Richard caps career with final SEA Games victory By Budiman Moerdijat JAKARTA (JP): The regional champ Richard Sam Bera put his goggles and trunks back in the locker for the last time yesterday after reigning supreme in the SEA Games sprint events. His final laurels came in the 50m freestyle at the Senayan swimming pool yesterday, when he beat his arch rival Raymond Papa from the Philippines by a body length. On Monday, he had beaten Papa in 100m frestyle.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Taeil and Newmax brush with bankcruptcy
Taeil and Newmax brush with bankcruptcy SEOUL (AFP): South Korea's largest computer parts maker, Taeil Media Co. Ltd., and its subsidiary, Newmax Co. Ltd., brushed with bankruptcy yesterday before being granted a grace period for debt repayment, banks said. The two companies were placed under a protection agreement among creditors to give them breathing space and more time to seek ways out of their current cash flow problems, said their main creditor, Cho Hung Bank.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Dire conditions in South Banten
Dire conditions in South Banten From Kompas It is indeed not an exaggeration to say that South Banten is the most backward region in Java, even more so than North Banten. We do not feel humiliated, and we are not jealous either, that other regions are more developed. We only lament this situation if development results in evictions and if dollar and rupiah capitalists clear away land, making the local people their "errand boys".
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mulia Senayan looking to shed shoddy image
Mulia Senayan looking to shed shoddy image By John Aglionby JAKARTA (JP): It has gone up quicker than you can say "19th SEA Games athletes village", there have been two fires and only last week water was still dripping through the ceiling into the lobby. But does the Hotel Mulia Senayan really deserve the bad publicity it has received?
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
No need to fear IMF aid
No need to fear IMF aid The government's decision to ask for foreign assistance, particularly from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its efforts to overcome the present currency crisis has invited many reactions. On one side of the extreme are those who are nervous about the prospect, while on the other end, people are feeling utterly relieved.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Regional currency crisis could expedite AFTA
Regional currency crisis could expedite AFTA By Riyadi KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The current regional currency turmoil may prompt the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to speed up the implementation of a free trade arrangement in the region ahead of schedule.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Birthday Carol
Birthday Carol JAKARTA (JP): The following athletes taking part in the SEA Games mark their birthday today: Sinta Berliana Hery (taekwondo, Indonesia 1975); Wilbertus Sihotang (manager, Indonesia 1955); Mohammad Anwar Chee Kar (traditional boat race, Malaysia 1977); Lim Teong Kiat (manager, Malaysia 1947); Aston Ngai (doctor, Malaysia 1969); Myint Swe (shooting armorer, Myanmar 1947); Ramil Maungca (soccer, Philippines 1976); Nonilon Villanueva (pencak silat, Philippines 1979); Carolina...
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
British Embassy's gratitude
British Embassy's gratitude I would like, if I may, through your newspaper, to express my gratitude and that of all of us at the British Embassy, for the great outpouring of sympathy which we received in the aftermath of the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales, six weeks ago. Many thousands of people managed to find time to come to the embassy or to the consulates in Surabaya and Medan to sign books of condolence.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Jonathan shines in gymnastics
Jonathan shines in gymnastics By Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): There was high drama in the gymnastics stadium yesterday, as a video review of a disputed performance ultimately handed Indonesia the third of its five golds in the individual apparatus. The brouhaha over judging unfortunately overshadowed the feat of Indonesian Jonathan Mangiring Sianturi, who won two golds despite being waylaid by injury for several months.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia backtracks on AFTA scheme
Indonesia backtracks on AFTA scheme By Riyadi KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesia has again backtracked on a free trade process in the region by withdrawing five chemical products from its earlier liberalization commitment. Nevertheless, Indonesia agreed at a meeting of trade ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) here yesterday that it would return the five products starting in 2000.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Dance-dramas to be staged at TIM
Dance-dramas to be staged at TIM JAKARTA (JP): A winner of many local and international awards in traditional choreography, I Made Mariasa, will stage a Balinese dance-drama with a romance-tragedy theme at Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center tomorrow and Saturday. Made, 34, said over the weekend that the dance-drama was derived from the Balinese legend of Jayaprana and Layonsari. "It will depict the separation and death of two lovers, following the wrath of an envious king," he said.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
MPR decree on human rights a must
MPR decree on human rights a must Charles Himawan, a professor of law and economics at the University of Indonesia and a member of the National Human Rights Commission joined the debate on whether there is a need for the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to produce a decree on human rights.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Use of SEA Games funds
Use of SEA Games funds From Sinar Pagi The community has so far received no response from the SEA Games consortium nor from the central board of the Indonesian Olympic Committee regarding specific expenditure allocations of the funds collected for the 19th SEA Games. This needs clarifying because most of the funds have come from the community in the form of compulsory contributions. The community therefore has a very strong reason to know how the money is being spent.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Military figures say no to age limitation on VP
Military figures say no to age limitation on VP JAKARTA (JP): Military figures dismissed yesterday a senior government official's suggestion that the country's vice presidency should only be open to people less advanced in years. Lt. Gen. Syarwan Hamid, the deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) from the Armed Forces (ABRI) faction, military observer Rudini and ABRI Chief of Sociopolitical Affairs Lt. Gen.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
We need to repent
We need to repent I am concerned with your article Govt snubs call for national repentance (Oct. 13). To me, it is very sad to know that our own government does not realize the problems in our country. I certainly believe that many Indonesians are religious, but we can witness for ourselves how many teenagers are getting out of hand with their so-called "boyfriend-girlfriend" relationships.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Drought may last until January, expert warns
Drought may last until January, expert warns JAKARTA (JP): A German ecologist said yesterday the long- awaited monsoon rain would come in January, not November as forecasted by optimistic local experts. Professor Johann Georg Goldammer of the Freiburg University in Freiburg, southwest Germany, called for steadfast vigilance over the worsening drought and forest fires.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Results
Results Athletics Men: 400m hurdles: 1. Jirachai Linglom (Tha) 51.39secs 2. Wirat Sarad (Tha) 51.60 3. Phong Duong (Vie) 51.79 Long jump: 1. Mohammad Zaki Sadri (Mas) 7.79m (Games record) 2. Nattapon Namkunha (Tha) 7.78 3. Kuan Nguyen Ngoc (Vie) 7.68 Women: 10km walk: 1. Anastasia Silvaraj (Mas) 48:06.05 (Games record) 2. Tersiana Riwurohi (Ina) 48:25.01 3. Tong Lian Cheng (Mas) 49:24.62 400m hurdles: 1. Riawadee Watanasin (Tha) 57.23secs 2. Nguyen Thi Hoang Thuy (Vie) 59.08 3.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Honors shared in pool as RI sprinter wins
Honors shared in pool as RI sprinter wins By Sylvia Gratia Miranda JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Thailand went neck-and-neck in the pool yesterday with three gold medals apiece, but the day rightfully belonged to hometown boy Richard Sam Bera. In a fitting swan song to his distinguished Games career, Richard won the 50 meters freestyle in 23.40, edging Raymond Papa of the Philippines (23.78) and Singaporean Ying Wah Kwok (23.83).
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Prawn farmers lose out in fight against pollution
Prawn farmers lose out in fight against pollution By Sri Wahyuni TEGAL, Central Java (JP): Local fishpond farmers can now only reminisce about the days when breeding scampi was a lucrative business that they thought could last forever. Today, pollution and drought are the greatest obstacles in the survival of the business.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto's stand on cultism gains support
Soeharto's stand on cultism gains support JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's refusal to be turned into a cult figure received widespread support yesterday from legislators, military officials and political observers. Soeharto's stand was seen as a reflection of his democratic nature by House Speaker Harmoko and his deputies -- Syarwan Hamid, Ismail Hasan Metareum and Fatimah Achmad -- and by political observers Rudini and Amien Rais.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Premier finds RI's gas
Premier finds RI's gas LONDON (Reuters): Britain's Premier Oil Plc said yesterday it had made a natural gas discovery in the Natuna Sea Block A off Indonesia. The Gajah Puteri-2 well, the first exploration well operated by Premier in Indonesia, has been suspended as a potential future gas producer, the company said. Three zones were successfully tested and produced a restricted aggregate flow rate of 35 million cubic feet per day of gas and 1406 barrels of condensate.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Compensation for crash victims
Compensation for crash victims JAKARTA: The family of Agus S. Heryanto, who died in the Garuda Indonesia air crash in Medan on Sept. 26, received yesterday Rp 527,661,700 (US$150,760) in compensation from PT Jamsostek, the state-owned workers' insurance company, Antara reported. Agus' wife, Nuning Yulianti, said she would use the money to pay for her three children's education.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ropey snappers flip over rules
Ropey snappers flip over rules JAKARTA (JP): Taking pictures is not easy. A photographer first has to find a strategic position to produce a good picture. That was the issue yesterday when local photographers filed a protest against the boxing officials over the rule prohibiting them from taking ringside pictures at the Soemantri Brodjonegoro sports hall, South Jakarta. The closest they were allowed was about three meters from the ring.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
A worker killed every other day
A worker killed every other day By Teten Masduki JAKARTA (JP): Blue-collar workers in Indonesia lead a hard existence strapped with long working hours coupled with low wages. They are not only easily fired and repressed but are also prone to deadly occupational accidents. Keeping up with the industrial growth rate, occupational accidents are registering an increasing rate every year.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Graphic Art Exhibition: by Marida Nasution, at the Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, at 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 16. * Painting Exhibition: Van Der Sterren from New Zealand, at Galeri Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until Oct. 19.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Experts debate world forest crisis
Experts debate world forest crisis By John Madeley Suffocating fires in the Pacific may have caught the headlines, but rapidly advancing deforestation is a tragedy of global proportions, according to a new report. As a major forestry meeting gets underway in Turkey, John Madeley in London asks if such discussions can really help to remedy the problem.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Local pugilists regain pride with hard-hitting punches
Local pugilists regain pride with hard-hitting punches By Johannes K. Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's boxers wrested domination of the ring from Thailand yesterday as its fighters crushed all their opponents on the second day of the semifinals. It was sweet revenge for the hosts as all the Thai boxers had won their fights on the first day of semifinals Tuesday, defeating four Indonesians on the way.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 15, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 700 -75 173,000 Alumindo Light Metal 700 0 55,000 Alumindo Perkasa 400 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 700 0 28,500 Anwar Sierad 800 -125 724,500 Apac Centertex Corp.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia sweeps four more golds in cycling
Indonesia sweeps four more golds in cycling By Innocentius Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Two more golds yesterday took Indonesian cyclist Nurhayati past the halfway point in her goal of five for the Games. First-place finishes in the 3km Individual Pursuit and sprint added to her gold from Sunday's 20km Individual Time Trial. "These are also for my country," she said. The hosts won four golds yesterday.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Man tried for extorting envoy
Man tried for extorting envoy JAKARTA (JP): A homeless man appeared in the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday on a charge of extorting money from Palestinian Authority Ambassador Ribhi Awad. The prosecutor, Roskanedi, said the extortion attempt was cut short when the ambassador shot the 24-year-old defendant, Hariyanto, in the left foot in an act of self-defense. He alleged Hariyanto approached the ambassador after he stopped his car to change a flat tire about 9.30 p.m.