Archive: 17 October 1997
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Fri, 17 Oct 1997
RI set to regain Games supremacy
RI set to regain Games supremacy JAKARTA (JP): A historic six golds in the ring highlighted Indonesia's impressive performance in the 19th Southeast Asian Games yesterday, as the host came closer to regaining its Games supremacy.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Mahathir attacks pollution
Mahathir attacks pollution KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad warned Southeast Asian nations yesterday that failure to combat cross-border pollution would hinder the region's economic progress.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Jackson cancels Asian tour
Jackson cancels Asian tour TAIPEI (DPA): U.S. pop star Michael Jackson has canceled his Asian tour owing to the smog from Indonesian forest fires blanketing much of Southeast Asia, a Taiwan promoter said yesterday.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
President denies reports of food shortages
President denies reports of food shortages JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto denied press reports yesterday that a food shortage has forced people in Lampung and Java to eat cassava for their daily meals.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Fireworks and dangdut for closing ceremony
Fireworks and dangdut for closing ceremony JAKARTA (JP): Fireworks and dangdut music will be the highlights of Sunday's closing ceremony, which will emphasize the unity of the athletes after competing in a nine-day regional event.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Jakartans support 'get tough' policy on alcohol sales
Jakartans support 'get tough' policy on alcohol sales JAKARTA (JP): The central government's new restrictions on the production, import and sale of alcohol received strong support yesterday from city councilors, a major hotel and a consumer affairs group.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Southeast Asian currencies slide as market mood sours
Southeast Asian currencies slide as market mood sours SINGAPORE (Reuters): Southeast Asian currencies slid yesterday as market sentiment turned sour in the build-up to the Malaysian budget and Indonesia's IMF-led aid package.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Peeping fans eye up karatekas
Peeping fans eye up karatekas JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta sports halls are not known for their peep shows; that is more the preserve of certain parts of cities such as Amsterdam.But yesterday was an exception.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Tourists to Bromo warns of fires
Tourists to Bromo warns of fires SURABAYA, East Java: Tourists wishing to attend the Hindu Yadnya Kasada sacrificial rites on Mt. Bromo from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, are advised to avoid routes through Malang and Lumajang because they pass through forest fire areas, a local official said yesterday.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Golkar confident of Soeharto's reelection
Golkar confident of Soeharto's reelection JAKARTA (JP): The dominant political group Golkar opened yesterday its annual leadership meeting exuding confidence that its chief patron, President Soeharto, would be reelected for a seventh consecutive term.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
RI hoists most medals in weight lifting
RI hoists most medals in weight liftingBy Christiani S.A. Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia did not have things all its own way in the final two events of men's weight lifting yesterday, but teenage bronze medalist Joko Hanggono showed he may be a champion of the future.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
14,000 stray dogs to be slaughtered
14,000 stray dogs to be slaughtered CIAMIS, West Java: About 14,000 stray dogs in the city will soon be slaughtered by the regency administration's antirabies team, Antara reported.In addition, the team will vaccinate 6,000 domestic dogs, according to Kowara Suwarna from the local husbandry office.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
The human rights debate
The human rights debate One of the items on the People's Consultative Assembly's (MPR) agenda that is at present attracting the attention of almost all the political factions relates to the question of human rights.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
More body victims found
More body victims found JAKARTA (JP): Rescue workers have found the remains of three victims of the Garuda Indonesia Airbus A-300-B4 which crashed last month in North Sumatra, Antara reported yesterday.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Funeral training for students
Funeral training for students JAKARTA (JP): At least 125 senior high school students ended yesterday a "rare" three-day in-house training program on cemetery matters at Jakarta's Funeral Agency, an official said.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * 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. * Painting and Ceramics Exhibition: Manusia dan Alam Pikirannya, works of Firman, Tisna Sanjaya, Agus Suwage and...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Indonesia and Thailand set up final showdown
Indonesia and Thailand set up final showdownBy Budiman Moerdijat and Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia edged out Singapore 2-1 yesterday to advance to the soccer final tomorrow against defending champion Thailand.Jubilant coach Henk Wullems was confident his team could defeat Thailand.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Fans turn on host failures
Fans turn on host failures JAKARTA (JP): Local supporters this week have lived up to their reputation of being some of the most vociferous and partisan in the world.Host athletes have usually been spurred on to greater heights and many visiting stars have crumbled under the nonstop stream of...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Long-term reform a must for RI
Long-term reform a must for RIBy Omar Halim JAKARTA (JP): Amid the nosedive of the rupiah value against the dollar by more than 50 percent between July and October, President Soeharto decided last week to ask the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank and other international financial...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Indonesia stays on top in golf event
Indonesia stays on top in golf eventBy Robert Soelistyo JAKARTA (JP): Despite a strong challenge from close rivals in both the men's and ladies' events at the SEA Games golf competition, Indonesia remained at the top of the standings going into today's final matches at Matoa Nasional Golf and...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
A Southeast Asian lesson
A Southeast Asian lesson The money crises shaking Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia have put the future of Southeast Asia's economic miracles at risk. At this unexpectedly difficult time, these Asian "tigers" could retreat toward prejudice and protectionism, sealing their fates as economic...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Gymnast champ keeps the faith for success
Gymnast champ keeps the faith for successBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Young, good-looking and talented, Jonathan Mangiring Sianturi had the world at his feet yesterday.The top Indonesian gymnast had just won five of the seven individual events in the Games.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Three die of fish poisoning
Three die of fish poisoning DILI, East Timor: Three people died and 27 others in Maquili village, Atauro Island, had to be hospitalized after they ate poisonous blowfish, Antara reported yesterday.The news agency quoted Atauro military chief Second Lt.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
The Listening Post
The Listening Post "Building English Skills Through Newspaper + Radio" Produced by American Language Center in cooperation with The Jakarta Post and Radio Sonora FM 100.9 Mhz * "Infoglut"? A new word, for a novel condition. Yes, it is the birth of a new term, and it's talking about itself too.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
ASEAN called on to promote collective efforts
ASEAN called on to promote collective effortsBy Riyadi KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad called for collective efforts in the region yesterday to move toward economic integration and improve competitiveness.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
ASEAN moves to liberalize services
ASEAN moves to liberalize servicesBy Riyadi KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) moved forward toward realizing a free flow of services in the region yesterday, with member countries submitting their initial packages of service liberalization offers.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
S. Lankan blast not to hurt peace process
S. Lankan blast not to hurt peace processBy Rahul Sharma COLOMBO (Reuters): A suspected Tamil Tiger bomb blast brought Sri Lanka's protracted ethnic war to the capital on Wednesday, but diplomats and analysts said it was unlikely to hurt long-term efforts to find a political solution.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Bank Danamon ready to help ailing banks
Bank Danamon ready to help ailing banks JAKARTA (JP): Bank Danamon said it was ready to help ailing banks even though it has not yet received a formal requirement from Bank Indonesia (the central bank) to do the job, the bank's executive said yesterday.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
New mall offers cultural, art events
New mall offers cultural, art events JAKARTA (JP): The city will have another luxury shopping center with the opening of the Mal Puri Indah in West Jakarta, scheduled for Nov. 1.Husin Widjajakusuma, the general manager of PT Antilope Madju Puri Indah, which operates the shopping center, said...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 16, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 975 -25 1,500 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 700 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 700 0 62,500 Alumindo...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Novotel Surabaya Hotel & Suites, Jl. Ngagel 173-175: - Dahana Lounge Bar: Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Los Javados Acoustic music. - Puri Pool Bar: Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Censorship enigma
Censorship enigma Every now and then I feel the need for a hit of gossip. In these cases I make my way to the news stand in Kuta, Denpasar, where I can buy women magazines from various parts of the globe.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Wukirasih plays Tamarine in women's tennis final
Wukirasih plays Tamarine in women's tennis finalBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Wynne Prakusya failed in her quest to upset Thailand's Tamarine Tanusagarn yesterday, but it will still be a Thailand-Indonesia matchup in today's final.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
SEA Games Medals Tally
SEA Games Medals TallyMedal's tally as at 22.40 last night Gold Silver Bronze--------------------------------Indonesia 119 57 67Thailand 56 61 45Malaysia 33 41 48Philippines 27 36 62Vietnam 20 35 30Singapore 15 7 32Myanmar 4 19 30Brunei 0 2 2Laos 0 0 7Cambodia 0 0...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Another worker faces execution in Saudi Arabia
Another worker faces execution in Saudi Arabia JAKARTA (JP): In the wake of furor over the recent execution of Indonesian worker Soleha Anam Kadiran in Saudi Arabia, a women's group claimed yesterday that another worker was about to face the same fate.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
TV soccer beats live volleyball
TV soccer beats live volleyball JAKARTA (JP): The soccer semifinal between Indonesia and Singapore at Senayan Stadium was more than a sell-out. Thousands of spectators were refused entry by security guards.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Honda to sell cleaner cars
Honda to sell cleaner cars TOKYO (Reuters): Honda Motor Co Ltd said yesterday that it will sell vehicles in Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries that are less polluting than conventional cars.Honda said in a statement it will initially launch a low- emission Civic passenger car in Thailand...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Indonesia keeps on firing in shooting
Indonesia keeps on firing in shootingBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): There were hugs all around in the Indonesian camp after another gold in the women's running target mixed run team event yesterday.The trio of Hasmawarni, Puji Lestari and Herce Meiske Tumbuan met the congratulations of their...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Timor talks participants leave for Austria
Timor talks participants leave for Austria JAKARTA (JP): A group of East Timorese invited by the United Nations to the third round of the All-Inclusive Intra-East Timorese Dialog (AETD) talks left here Wednesday for Austria.The talks, the third so far, are scheduled to take place from Oct.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 10:00 a.m. Live Reports: Gelanggang SEA Games XIX 1:00 p.m. Music 2:00 News: Berita 14 2:30 Live Reports: Gelanggang SEA Games XIX 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Documentary Film: Agriculture 2000 5:30 Performance: Harmoni bambu 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
One killed, 17 villagers trapped in forest fire
One killed, 17 villagers trapped in forest fire JAKARTA (JP): A forest fire has killed one teenager, injured two women and trapped 17 others in Wanim village, Jayawijaya regency, Irian Jaya, Antara reported yesterday.The news agency said the incident took place Wednesday.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nikko Bali Hotel: - Kupu-kupu Amphitheater, Balinese dance performances at 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., Legong Dance, on Tuesday, Joged Bumbung, on Thursday, Ramayana, on Saturday. - Oo Looloos Santap Restaurant presents live music daily except Monday at 9 p.m.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Leaders say SE Asia at 'defining moment'
Leaders say SE Asia at 'defining moment' HONG KONG (AFP): Southeast Asian leaders agree that the region's currency turmoil will now force an examination of why the "Asian miracle" was derailed and how to it get back on the road to growth.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Japan to exhibit ancient paintings
Japan to exhibit ancient paintings UJUNGPANDANG, S. Sulawesi: The Japanese Cultural Center, through its consulate here, will display more than 60 ancient Japanese paintings from Oct. 22 to Oct. 28.Antara quoted Japanese Consul Takonai Susumu as saying yesterday the collection of ancient paintings...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Extension of SEA Games stickers
Extension of SEA Games stickersFrom Media IndonesiaThe executive board of the Indonesian Consumers Institute Foundation (YLKI) has opted to come out against the proposed extension of the sales of SEA Games stickers.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Dayamitra changes name
Dayamitra changes name JAKARTA (JP): Telecommunications company PT Dayamitra Malindo announced yesterday the company's name has been changed to PT Dayamitra Telekomunikasi, and launched the trading name Cable & Wireless Mitratel.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Results
ResultsSwimmingMen:1,500m freestyle: 1. Torlap Sethsothorn (Tha) 16:00.38 2. Torwai Sethsothorn (Tha) 16:02.21 3. Die Ung (Mas) 16:08.87Women:200m freestyle: 1. Ravee Intporn-udom (Tha) 2:05.33 2. Meitri Pangestika (Ina) 2:07.63 3. Catherine Surya (Ina) 2:08.084x100m medley relay: 1. Indonesia 4:19.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
What a shocking phone bill
What a shocking phone bill YOGYAKARTA (JP): Sugeng, a 55-year-old carpenter-masseur from Baciro village, was shocked to receive a mobile phone bill for more than Rp 11 million (US$3,235). Sugeng has never even held a mobile."My father never had a telephone let alone a mobile.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Govt has 'no choice but to seek IMF aid'
Govt has 'no choice but to seek IMF aid' YOGYAKARTA (JP): The government has no alternative but to allow the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to intervene in the country's currency crisis.Economist Edy Suandi Hamid, from the Yogyakarta-based Islamic University of Indonesia, said that acquiescing...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
RP, Myanmar leaders talk about opposition
RP, Myanmar leaders talk about opposition MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos and the chairman of Myanmar's ruling junta discussed the need for "reconciliation with opposition groups" during talks in Yangon, a presidential statement said here yesterday.Ramos and Senior Gen.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Host cycling riders gain mixed results
Host cycling riders gain mixed resultsBy Dwi Atmanta JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian cycling queen Nurhayati grabbed her fourth gold medal in as many races in the 19th Southeast Asian Games yesterday, but her male teammates faltered.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
RP suffers $2.34b deficit
RP suffers $2.34b deficit MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' balance of payments plummeted 178 percent from the previous year to a 2.345 billion-dollar deficit in the seven months to July, figures from the Finance Department showed Thursday.The plunge was a reversal from the 3.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
House deputies' job description approved
House deputies' job description approved JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Harmoko has approved the job descriptions of his four deputies, and the lineup of the legislative body's commissions and agencies.In a plenary meeting here Wednesday, Harmoko said that Deputy House Speaker Syarwan Hamid of the...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
'Govt must be open on effects of crisis'
'Govt must be open on effects of crisis' JAKARTA (JP): The government must be open about the effects of the currency crisis on Indonesia and what kind of international measures it seeks, as secrecy could lead to more speculation, the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef) has...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Street children find refuge in UN program
Street children find refuge in UN program JAKARTA (JP): Today has been declared International Day for the Eradication of Poverty by the United Nations' General Assembly. But how is poverty being addressed here?The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) -- which has labeled poverty eradication...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Billions for land appropriation
Billions for land appropriation MEDAN, North Sumatra: A total of Rp 144 billion (US$4.1 million) has been paid out for the appropriation of 1,362 hectares of land in Kuala Namu, Deli Serdang, that will be developed into a new airport for the province.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Records fall as pool events wrap
Records fall as pool events wrapBy Sylvia Gratia Miranda JAKARTA (JP): Outstanding performances lowered the curtain on the swimming competition yesterday, as all but one of the six winners entered the SEA Games record book.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Councilor opposes Monas gas station
Councilor opposes Monas gas station JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor urged Governor Sutiyoso yesterday to snub the official opening of a gas station in the western parking lot of the National Monument (Monas) park.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Bureaucratic mentality
Bureaucratic mentalityFrom Sinar PagiThe mentality of the government's low-level bureaucrats gives cause for concern.Most of them ask to be served because they do not know what to do, said Asep Kartiwa who is a chairman in the School of Political Science at Padjadjaran University in Bandung.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Leaded gas endangers Jakartans' health: Expert
Leaded gas endangers Jakartans' health: Expert JAKARTA (JP): The extensive use of leaded gasoline in the capital could lead to serious health problems among Jakartans, particularly children, an environmental consultant said.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Indonesian boxing camp cultivates six gold medals
Indonesian boxing camp cultivates six gold medalsBy Johannes K. Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian boxers struck their most successful blows in SEA Games history yesterday, punching their way to six of the seven gold medals they contested.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Greed leads to pain in Southeast Asian economies
Greed leads to pain in Southeast Asian economiesBy Ram S. Ramanathan JAKARTA (JP): Every economist has his own theory, now that the Southeast Asian miracle appears to be more of a mirage. Some feel that the tigers are only shedding their puppy fat, while others contend they are just pussy cats...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
RI fends off foes in karate
RI fends off foes in karateBy Innocentius Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Despite a chorus of protests from Malaysia, the host team got off to a perfect start in karate yesterday by taking the first six of the roster of 19 golds.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
More golds for Jonathan as gymnastics ends
More golds for Jonathan as gymnastics endsBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Jonathan Mangiring Sianturi continued his winning ways in the vault and high bar yesterday to reap a total six golds in the Games.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Bank Bali charges
Bank Bali charges Messrs. Smith, Taufiq, Menon and Tung, I empathize. But if it makes you feel any better, BCA is not the only bank to levy dubious and inexplicable charges on its U.S. dollar accounts.Several colleagues and I opened Bank Bali dollar accounts at the Setiabudi Building branch in...