Archive: 17 October 1997
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Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Wukirasih plays Tamarine in women's tennis final
Wukirasih plays Tamarine in women's tennis final By 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. Wynne's compatriot Wukirasih Sawondari reserved herself a final berth by beating Khoo Chin Bee of Malaysia 6-2, 6-4. Wynne gave credit to her top seeded opponent after the 2-6, 3- 6 loss. "Tamarine played much better than on Tuesday.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. Inevitably the story I really want to read is made impossible to comprehend because of the black stain from the spidol rendered with lack of artistry by a man (it must be a man) in the censor office. He is in charge of denipple-izing the world.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. - Janggala Restaurant: French theme night, on Monday evening. Italian theme night, Wednesday evening. Indonesia theme night, Friday evening. International theme night on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock 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 Perkasa 400 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 675 -25 47,500 Anwar Sierad 775 -25 749,500 Apac Centertex Corp.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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 yesterday that the mall will present live cultural and art events featuring both domestic and foreign artists every weekend.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. The bank's director Soesilo Otomo said there was no formal mandate yet, but would be "very happy if we are involved and are ready to do the job". The government has enlisted about eight private banks to help the country's ailing banking system.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
S. Lankan blast not to hurt peace process
S. Lankan blast not to hurt peace process By 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. The blast, tearing walls and windows from the twin-tower World Trade Center and damaging three top hotels and several other buildings, killed 15 people and wounded 110, including 34 foreigners.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN moves to liberalize services
ASEAN moves to liberalize services By 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. ASEAN economic ministers, who convened here for their 29th annual meeting, endorsed the offers and would bring them to the second ASEAN informal summit here in December.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN called on to promote collective efforts
ASEAN called on to promote collective efforts By 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. Recent experience with currency manipulation should lead the nine member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to liberalize more trade and investment without ignoring the dangers of liberalization, Mahathir said.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. How cute!
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. Soedjoko as saying that three local fishermen -- Benyamin de Araujo Olivera, Joao Gomes and Calestro de Araujo Olivera, caught several blowfish Monday and shared them with other villagers.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Gymnast champ keeps the faith for success
Gymnast champ keeps the faith for success By 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. Expecting a superhero with an ego to match? Think again. Jonathan is disarmingly low-key, a man who prefers to talk about his devotion to God instead of his personal success.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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 backwaters.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia stays on top in golf event
Indonesia stays on top in golf event By 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 Country Club in South Jakarta yesterday.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Long-term reform a must for RI
Long-term reform a must for RI By 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 institutions to assist in shoring up Indonesia's currency. He also asked Dr.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. Deputy chairman Abdul Gafur said in a press conference after the opening ceremony that not only was Soeharto's chance of being reelected great, history showed that support for him was always unanimous.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. Mahathir called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to adopt processes that were "sustainable, clean and environmental-friendly to avoid costs associated with environmental degradation".
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. "Since he can't perform in Indonesia, he has canceled the Asian tour and will take a rest after the South Africa tour," said Wang Chun-huan from the Landis Group.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. The President described how farmers in some regencies in Java preferred to consume tiwul (foodstuff made of cassava) or mixed it with rice because they believed it would give them extra strength to work in the field.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. The organizers' deputy for ceremonies, Putera Astaman, said yesterday that about 15 tons of fireworks, worth Rp 400 million (US$115,000), would be used during the farewell bash.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. But Jakarta authorities must enforce the regulations, which were issued on Wednesday, if the initiative is to be successful, they said. Under the new regulations, the sale of alcohol will only be allowed between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. The gloom spread to stock markets as prospects of the ringgit, rupiah, baht and peso pulling out of the slump appeared to recede yet further.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. The hall where the karate events were taking place was so packed, fans were forced to innovate to get a viewpoint. The rooms, including the secretariat office upstairs, have ventilators which are accessible to the main hall.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. The head of Central Java's Center for the Conservation of Natural Resources, Purwadi, suggested that tourists choose the routes through Probolinggo and Pasuruan. To reach the destination on Mt.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. But most eyes were turned toward Senayan Stadium where almost 100,000 people saw Indonesia beat Singapore 2-1 in the soccer semifinals. It will now play defending champion Thailand, 2-1 winner over Vietnam in the other semifinal, in tomorrow's final.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI hoists most medals in weight lifting
RI hoists most medals in weight lifting By 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. Indonesia added a gold and a bronze for a tally of eight golds, five silvers and four bronzes, the most medals in the event.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. The operation will commence next month and is expected to control the spread of rabies in several parts of the Ciamis regency. (swe)
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. The issue has become tricky since the Karya Pembangunan faction made known its views on the matter.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. The rescue team, searching for the missing flight data recorder, found the remains of two women and a man in the Buah Nabar village of the Sibolangit subdistrict, Deli Serdang regency Wednesday. The man was identified as Soekamto of Tanjung Morawa, Deli Serdang.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. Head of the agency's service subdivision, Kurarasih, said selected students took a range of courses stipulated in city regulation No. 2/1992.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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 Suyatna, at the Lontar Gallery. Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H East Jakarta, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Oct. 28. * Painting Exhibition: by Renato Cristiano, at Galeri Mon Decor, Jl.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and Thailand set up final showdown
Indonesia and Thailand set up final showdown By 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. "Indonesia is the best team in the tournament," the Dutchman boasted.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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 invective pouring forth from the stands. But it has not always been the case.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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 August in the wake of the currency crisis.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
More golds for Jonathan as gymnastics ends
More golds for Jonathan as gymnastics ends By 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. His only loss on the final day of gymnastics was a second- place finish behind close rival Amornthep Unchai of Thailand in the parallel bars on the final day of gymnastics. "I am very happy with my performances and I thank God for today," Jonathan, 26, told The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI fends off foes in karate
RI fends off foes in karate By 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. Golds came in individual Kata, team Kata and team Kumite events for both sexes held at the North Jakarta sports hall. Muhamad Hasan Basri, the Indonesian anchor in the tense Kumite team contest, got the cheers amid a cacophony of boos and hisses for his Malaysian opponent.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Greed leads to pain in Southeast Asian economies
Greed leads to pain in Southeast Asian economies By 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 masquerading as big cats. Whatever the theory, the truth is that across this region countries have lost a walloping 30 to 50 percent of their national wealth in the wake of the currency debacle.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian boxing camp cultivates six gold medals
Indonesian boxing camp cultivates six gold medals By 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. Thailand, which sweeped all gold medals in the 1995 SEA Games in Chiang Mai, took only four golds, while the Philippines picked up the remaining one.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. Hugo Sager, the deputy project leader of Swisscontact, a Swiss-based nonprofit organization, said here on Wednesday that some of the major side effects included coronary heart disease, hypertension and a regression in children's intelligence.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bureaucratic mentality
Bureaucratic mentality From Sinar Pagi The 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. Public service is almost non-existent with the low-level bureaucracy because they work with an eye to a reward.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. The head of the City Council's Commission E for welfare affairs, Soeparmo, said the Monas area had been designed as a park. "I don't agree with the presence of the gas station in the area," he said. "Please respect the monument as it is part of our heritage." On Oct.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Records fall as pool events wrap
Records fall as pool events wrap By 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. Thailand's Ravee Intporn-Udom capped her outstanding Games by winning a fifth gold medal in the 400 meters individual medley. Her 4:53.30 shaved 0.94 of a second off compatriot Minphrapal Praphansai's mark set in 1995.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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 its "number one job" -- has implemented a pilot project which provides open houses for Indonesian street children.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
'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 said. Indef's chief analyst Didik J. Rachbini said yesterday the lack of transparency in information provoked more speculation in the currency market.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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 Armed Forces (ABRI) faction would be in charge of political affairs, while Abdul Gafur of the dominant Golkar faction would act as coordinator for economic affairs.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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 3.0 billion-dollar surplus in the same period in 1996. Sources at the department attributed the fall to the widening trade deficit and the outflow of foreign funds following a region-wide currency crisis.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Host cycling riders gain mixed results
Host cycling riders gain mixed results By 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. It was an all-Indonesian affair in the women's point race yesterday as Nurhayati scored 41 to finish first ahead of sister and teammate Nuraeni who collected 31 points after completing 60 laps in the Rawamangun velodrome.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
SEA Games Medals Tally
SEA Games Medals Tally Medal's tally as at 22.40 last night Gold Silver Bronze -------------------------------- Indonesia 119 57 67 Thailand 56 61 45 Malaysia 33 41 48 Philippines 27 36 62 Vietnam 20 35 30 Singapore 15 7 32 Myanmar 4 19 30 Brunei 0 2 2 Laos 0 0 7 Cambodia 0 0 5 -------------------------------- Total 274 258 328 Some events gave two golds and no silver, in gymnastics and wushu gave two golds and several events gave no bronzes.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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 to IMF's assistance would be much better than using the central bank's reserves to shore up the falling rupiah.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. How come he was charged such a huge amount for phone calls?" Wahyuni, 18, Sugeng's daughter, wanted to know.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Results
Results Swimming Men: 1,500m freestyle: 1. Torlap Sethsothorn (Tha) 16:00.38 2. Torwai Sethsothorn (Tha) 16:02.21 3. Die Ung (Mas) 16:08.87 Women: 200m freestyle: 1. Ravee Intporn-udom (Tha) 2:05.33 2. Meitri Pangestika (Ina) 2:07.63 3. Catherine Surya (Ina) 2:08.08 4x100m medley relay: 1. Indonesia 4:19.23 2. Thailand 4:24.44 3. Singapore 4:25.41 Shooting Men: Team Air Rifle: 1. Malaysia 1759; Asmi Zakaria 588, Abdul Mutalib Razak 587, Abdul Aziz Berahem 584 2.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. The consortium that manages the revenue-sharing contract concession in Kalimantan, also announced it received a US$155 million syndicated loan involving ABN Amro, ING Bank, Sanwa Bank and the Commonwealth Development Corporation.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Extension of SEA Games stickers
Extension of SEA Games stickers From Media Indonesia The 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. In short, YLKI does not agree with the request made by the consortium and the organizing committee of the SEA Games to the government that fundraising through the sale of SEA Games stickers be extended. YLKI objects to this idea and rejects the proposal.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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 is expected to arrive here from Jakarta in the next few days. "The exhibition is part of the Japanese Cultural Center's program for various provinces in Indonesia," he said.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. While Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad continues to blame the whole world for economic turmoil, politicians, financiers, industrialists, senior officials and experts in Hong Kong for the East Asia Summit took a much more pragmatic view.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. to 2 a.m.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. The injured women were evacuated and taken to the hospital in Wamena, the capital of the regency. As of yesterday afternoon, however, the fate of the trapped villagers was still not known.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 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 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 TVRI News 7:00 Evening News 7:35 Development Program: Dinamika 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita 8:05 TV Drama: Realita 9:00 World News 9:30 News:...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. 20 to Oct. 23, Antara reported yesterday. Dili Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, who will act as an observer at the talks, is scheduled to leave Dili for Austria tomorrow.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia keeps on firing in shooting
Indonesia keeps on firing in shooting By 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 coaches and teammates with smiles. "I can't describe my feelings, we're just so happy," Herce, the winner of two other golds in running target individual and team events on Tuesday, told The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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 in 1998, ahead of sales in other countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. Not wanting to go home, as that would mean missing the match, they scoured the area for places with TVs to watch the most eagerly awaited fixture of the Games to date.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. The Indonesian Embassy in Saudi Arabia, however, said it had not received any report about the planned execution in Riyadh.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. Than Shwe, chairman of the ruling State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLROC), made the comments during a meeting at Myanmar's presidential palace Wednesday, the Manila statement said.