Archive: 19 November 1997
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Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Walhi criticizes city's greening program
Walhi criticizes city's greening program JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) has criticized the municipality's plan to green Jakarta, especially by setting free a group of birds, as having no significant beneficial impact on the environment. "I think setting free a group of birds will not help improve the quality of the city's environment," Chalid Muhammad, head of Walhi's civic education program, said Monday.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Long-awaited rain arrives in Jakarta
Long-awaited rain arrives in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The long awaited rain fell throughout Jakarta yesterday evening as forecast by the National Meteorology and Geophysics Agency, an official said. "Today's rainfall is spread evenly, but this is just the beginning of the rainy season," Sri Diharto, head of the agency, told The Jakarta Post. The rain fell heavily at first but slowed to a drizzle after a few minutes, there were also intermittent bursts of thunder throughout the evening, he said.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
PDI and PPP insist on poll rule changes
PDI and PPP insist on poll rule changes JAKARTA (JP): Minority parties in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) were adamant yesterday in their demand that the government ease its role in the general election.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Kawan Lama gets ISO 9002
Kawan Lama gets ISO 9002 JAKARTA (JP): PT Kawan Lama, an industrial equipment and machinery supplier, has been awarded an ISO 9002 certificate from SGS International Certification Services for its quality management. Kawan Lama president Kuncoro Wibowo said his company, which had total assets of Rp 70 billion, planned to float shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange by 1999. He said the company had sales of Rp 100 billion (US$28 million) last year.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Resumption of RI-Lisbon ties seen
Resumption of RI-Lisbon ties seen DILI, East Timor (JP): Visiting Portuguese nobility Dom Duarte Pio expressed optimism yesterday his country will in time recognize East Timor as part of Indonesia and diplomatic ties between the countries will one day be established. Speaking to reporters at the Komoro Airport on his way to Yogyakarta, Dom Duarte said he was sure the people of East Timor have a bright future under Indonesia.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
NU boss Gus Dur wants to step down next year
NU boss Gus Dur wants to step down next year BAGU, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid, chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem organization, said yesterday he wished to retire next year rather than wait until the next election in 1999. Abdurrahman, better known as Gus Dur, said he would support members who campaigned to hold the election next year rather than the following year as scheduled.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Netherlands offers experts to Aceh
Netherlands offers experts to Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Netherlands has offered its infrastructure experts to Aceh's administration to help build a flood control system and wave breaker protection in coastal areas. The offer was made by Dutch Ambassador P.R. Brower at a meeting with Aceh Vice Governor Zainuddin AG here yesterday, Antara reported. Zainuddin told Brower that Aceh will build infrastructure sector projects, including 16 thoroughfares.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 18, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 850 150 8,500 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 525 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 425 0 389,500 Alumindo Perkasa 300 -25 6,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 625 0 330,500 Anwar Sierad 300 -25 160,000 Apac Centertex Corp.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Embarrassing prize
Embarrassing prize From Pikiran Rakyat I felt extremely happy when I received a call in September from a representative of Bank Bali telling me that I had won a special prize from their Bali Festival. The prize was a two-way airplane ticket from Bandung to Denpasar. When I went to Bank Bali Pasteur to collect the prize, I found that the ticket was valid for only one person and was effective until Oct. 9, 1997.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI's foreign debt tops $117 billion
RI's foreign debt tops $117 billion JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad revealed yesterday that the country's foreign debt stood at US$117 billion as of September, a 7.3 percent increase from $109.3 billion recorded in March. Mar'ie said in a written reply to questions by the House of Representatives Commission VIII for state budget and finance that the government's debt decreased to $52.3 billion from $53.3 billion.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Asian economic slowdown may liberalize aerospace sector
Asian economic slowdown may liberalize aerospace sector By Bradley Perrett SINGAPORE (Reuters): The sudden weakening of Asia's economic outlook this year may prompt liberalization of the region's costly air transport and aerospace sectors. Subsidies, public ownership and regulation will probably diminish, industry analysts said. But any loss of subsidies must impede the region's uphill struggle to develop a leading aerospace industry, perhaps leaving the big U.S.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rain brings with it new problems
Rain brings with it new problems JAKARTA (JP): The severe drought may be coming to an end, but Indonesians now have to contend with another problem -- heavy rain which causes flooding and landslides. Heavy rain in many parts of the country in the past few days has caused a loss of livestock and traffic jams, Antara reported. The news agency said Monday heavy rain hit Palembang in South Sumatra which over the past five months has been blanketed by smog.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Kramat Tunggak red-light district to remain
Kramat Tunggak red-light district to remain JAKARTA (JP): After months of debate over its location, the controversial red-light district in Kramat Tunggak, North Jakarta, is to stay put. The municipality has decided not to move the district's sex workers because of objections from residents in the proposed relocation sites. A welfare affairs officer, Soenarjudardji, said yesterday that the municipality had decided to focus on rehabilitation to solve the problems in Kramat Tunggak.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Is the Asian economic dream lost? Maybe not
Is the Asian economic dream lost? Maybe not By Michael Battye SINGAPORE (Reuters): Just a few short months ago, Asian businessmen had no doubts the world was theirs for the taking. "Invincible, emboldened by success and drunken by growth, we were all the next Masters of the Universe," Singapore businessman Ho Kwon Ping told a recent East Asia Summit in Hong Kong.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Seminar on Australian wool
Seminar on Australian wool JAKARTA (JP): The International Wool Secretariat (IWS) of Australia will hold seminars and workshops in Jakarta and Bandung to promote future cooperation in developing the wool industry. IWS group manager Barry White said Indonesia's textile industry had the potential to become a major player in future development of the international wool textile market and was actively supporting the establishment of joint ventures in manufacturing and marketing wool textiles.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Asia needs tough economic steps: Lee
Asia needs tough economic steps: Lee SINGAPORE (Reuters): Troubled Asian economies are only prolonging the agony if they fail to take tough measures needed to correct fundamental problems, Singapore Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew said. Delaying reform means "dragging out the misery" he told Reuters in an interview yesterday. Better he said, "if you face it head on, and bite the bullet, swallow the bitter medicine, find any metaphor you like but take the pain and take it quickly. Get it over with".
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Crisis delays appointment of new cellular providers
Crisis delays appointment of new cellular providers JAKARTA (JP): The currency crisis has forced the government to delay until 1998 the appointment of 11 new cellular providers to operate the Digital Cordless System and the Personal Handy-phone Service regionally in six areas of the country.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Woman worker
Woman worker From Republika I met with an illegal woman worker in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, by the name of Tarmilah. She is from Cirebon, West Java. Still in her teens, she admitted that she was sent to Saudi Arabia by PT Apida Aviaduta, whose office is on 37 Jl. Hankam, Pondok Gede, Bekasi, West Java. As she was not able to communicate with her employer, Tarmilah was frequently treated rudely which led her to flee her employer penniless and, moreover without a passport.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Two blank pages
Two blank pages On Monday, Nov. 17 your cartoon Rose is Rose described my feelings toward The Jakarta Post. It really is a kind of special pleasure to wake up every morning to get the news on the porch. Sometimes I have had to make a complaint to the news agent when the naughty boy who delivers my newspaper failed to send me a copy. That day the boy was good, I got my present and I happily gobbled down the news.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Police shooting of drug suspect gets support
Police shooting of drug suspect gets support JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer and a criminologist have backed the actions of Jakarta Police which resulted in the fatal shooting of a foreign drug suspect. When contacted by The Jakarta Post yesterday, lawyer Amir Syamsuddin and criminologist Adrianus Meliala from University of Indonesia defended the measure, saying that officers had to carefully consider shooting any suspect. "Shooting alleged criminals is not only done by Indonesian police," Amir said.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bankers back gradual cut of interest rates
Bankers back gradual cut of interest rates JAKARTA (JP): Mochtar Riyadi, chairman of publicly listed Bank Lippo, supported yesterday the move of the Association of State- Owned Banks (Himbara) and the Federation of Private Domestic Banks (Perbanas) to gradually lower interest rates. Mochtar said keeping interest rates at current levels would devastate the already weak business sector.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fishermen involved in prostitution
Fishermen involved in prostitution JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Governor Jacob Pattipi alleged yesterday that Thai fishermen have been involved in prostitution in Merauke, Antara reported. Following an outbreak of AIDS several years ago, Thai fishermen have been barred from going ashore as they have been known to carry HIV, the virus that causes the disease. However, Jacob alleged, the crew of Thai vessels circumvented the prohibition by making "transactions" on board.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
300,000 trees planted in Bogor
300,000 trees planted in Bogor BOGOR (JP): At least 300,000 trees have been planted here in the past five years in an attempt to create a gigantic garden for the 12,000-hectare city, an official said yesterday. The city has spent Rp 500 million (US$142,860) for the environmental project, said Bogor Mayoralty Secretary R. Iswara Natanegara. "Half of the funds came from the public, while the remaining half came from the city budget," Iswara said.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
House leaders strongly deny bribery charges
House leaders strongly deny bribery charges JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives members vowed yesterday to avoid leeway that might lead to speculation that they receive bribes, including rejecting in the future any offer to deliberate bills at expensive hotels. Syamsul Mu'arif of Golkar and Hamzah Haz of the United Development Party (PPP) said separately that hotels are costly and that legislators should in the future stay at the House building when deliberating bills.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hundreds bitten by dogs
Hundreds bitten by dogs KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Two hundred and eighty three residents of four regencies in the province have been bitten by dogs over the past year, 10 of whom died of rabies. Antara quoted veterinary surgeon I Made Suparto from the local office of husbandry as saying that last year seven people died of rabies in the region. He said the increase in the number of rabies cases was due to the severe drought.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
UEM purchase stirs up fears in Malaysia stock market
UEM purchase stirs up fears in Malaysia stock market By Christina Toh-Pantin KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Foreign investors seeking an imminent return to the Malaysian stock market may have heard a warning shot this week, analysts said yesterday.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Australia to host PNG peace talks
Australia to host PNG peace talks CANBERRA (Reuters): Australia is to host talks this week to help end the secessionist conflict on the Papua New Guinea (PNG) island of Bougainville, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said yesterday. Downer told parliament that the main purpose of the talks, starting Thursday in the Queensland resort town of Cairns, would be to pave the way for a leaders' meeting in January.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stepping back in time at Art and Curio in Cikini
Stepping back in time at Art and Curio in Cikini A hole in the wall is how one friend had rather harshly described Art and Curio in Cikini, Central Jakarta. By no means a winning advertisement for a restaurant. But another companion had quickly downplayed the criticism, which included asides about stuffiness and lack of air-conditioning, by interjecting a qualifier that there was a tattered charm to the antique shop-cum-eatery.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: Wedding Setneg STATE WEDDING: President Soeharto congratulates Mutiara, daughter of Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo, on her wedding to Patiendra Sumarjono. The reception was held at Jl. Abdul Majid in Cipete, South Jakarta, on Sunday.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian workers abroad
Indonesian workers abroad From Kompas Soleha, an Indonesian domestic servant working in Saudi Arabia, died at the hands of an executioner. She had been accused of killing her employer. I do not know whether the charge was proven or not. More recently, Nasiroh faced possible execution also. And so, the list of Indonesians working abroad lengthens with unfortunate incidents allegedly caused by the cruel treatment of their employers.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Whose growth is it anyway?
Whose growth is it anyway? By Makmur Keliat JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has finally obtained financial aid from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for its reform measures aimed to help its troubled economy recover. Questions have been raised as to why the World Bank and the ADB will be directly involved in the supervision of the implementation of these measures.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Governor Sutiyoso to consider nomination for Perbakin chief
Governor Sutiyoso to consider nomination for Perbakin chief JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Shooting and Hunting Association (Perbakin) Executive Director Sutiyoso says he will consider his nomination for association chairman for the coming term. Sutiyoso, who is also the governor of Jakarta, told reporters yesterday after a meeting with National Sports Council Chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar that he would have to seek permission from his superior, the minister of internal affairs.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sasak's unique traditions live on in Lombok
Sasak's unique traditions live on in Lombok By Susi Andrini LOMBOK (JP): Piyang in Lombok is home to a community of the Sasak people, who practice their own traditions distinct from their Balinese neighbors living a short distance across the sea. The hamlet is part of Sengkol village, which has 115 families totalling 580 members. The tranquil village is situated in the valley of Mount Tawas and cradled by the green hills of Tansang Angsang.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur says it is time for a female president
Gus Dur says it is time for a female president BAGU, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid has said the nation should discuss the possibility of Indonesia having a female president. The chairman of Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), said here yesterday that Islam does not bar women from state leadership.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bank mergers
Bank mergers The banking industry has begun to respond positively to the strong message conveyed by the supervisory authority through the Nov. 1 closure of 16 insolvent banks -- clean up your house, or perish. At least eight business groups are in the process of merging their banks and several other small banks which share several shareholders are also undergoing consolidation either through merger or acquisition.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Kecil itu Indah 5, by AD Pirous, Barli Sasmitawinata, Nana Bana and others, at Edwin's Gallery Jl. Kemang Raya No. 21, Kemang, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, at 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Nov. 23. * Graphic Art Exhibition: Boeatan Indonesia Asli, vintage Indonesian Advertising and Graphic Design Revisited, at Galeri TC (Twilight Cafe), Jl.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mickey & Friends at Lippo Karawaci
Mickey & Friends at Lippo Karawaci JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's third outlet of Mickey & Friends, located on the ground floor of the huge Lippo Supermal in Karawaci, is to be officially inaugurated Saturday. Joni Sutanto, director of operational affairs for Mickey & Friends in Indonesia, said yesterday that the store, which has a floor space of 200 square meters, is larger than the outlets in Sogo department store in Plaza Indonesia, Central Jakarta, and Sogo in Kelapa Gading Mall, North Jakarta.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Nokia opens sales and service center
Nokia opens sales and service center JAKARTA (JP): Nokia Mobile Phones Indonesia, a subsidiary of Finnish cellular phone manufacturer Nokia, opened its first authorized sales and service center in Indonesia and Southeast Asia yesterday. The general manager of Nokia Mobile Phones Indonesia, Alexander Lambeek, said the operation of the Nokia Professional Center, located at the Golden Plaza office complex in South Jakarta, was facilitated by PT Bimasakti Usindo Persada under a franchise scheme.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Police question Xanana over bomb making
Police question Xanana over bomb making JAKARTA (JP): Police questioned yesterday jailed East Timorese separatist leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao over alleged links with a bomb making operation, his lawyers said. Four police interrogators and four lawyers representing Xanana from the Indonesian Legal Aid and Human Rights Association (PBHI), spent most of yesterday with the jailed rebel at the Cipinang Prison in East Jakarta. Police declined to talk to reporters.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Merger of Bakrie banks to be finalized in 6 months
Merger of Bakrie banks to be finalized in 6 months JAKARTA (JP): The planned merger of Bakrie Group's three banks will occur in the next six months, according to Aburizal Bakrie, the chairman of the group. Aburizal said the merger of Bank Nasional, Bank Perniagaan and Bank Tabungan Pensiun Nasional (BTPN) would be part of consolidation measures to cope with the impact of the monetary turmoil.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Gas pipeline from Natuna field to Java considered
Gas pipeline from Natuna field to Java considered JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned gas and oil company Pertamina and partners are considering to transport natural gas from Natuna Island's gas fields through a pipeline to Java for electricity and industry.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Kadin urges govt to focus on liquidity
Kadin urges govt to focus on liquidity JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) called on the government to put more emphasis on market liquidity rather than on strengthening the rupiah, to help local companies survive. The chamber's chairman Aburizal Bakrie said yesterday that many companies were suffering from cash-flow problems because of the government's tight monetary policy.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
136 paintings by Indonesian, Japanese kids on display
136 paintings by Indonesian, Japanese kids on display JAKARTA (JP): A total of 136 paintings by Indonesian and Japanese children will be displayed on the second floor of Summitmas Tower on Jl. Sudirman kav. 61-62 until next Thursday. The 11-day exhibition, which started Monday, was partly aimed at commemorating Indonesian Teacher's Day on Nov. 13, and the 52nd anniversary of the Indonesian Teachers Association (PGRI) and International Teacher's Day, both on Nov. 25, an organizer said.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Regreening award
Regreening award JAKARTA (JP): Menteng Metropolitan, a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Group, has received an award from Governor Sutiyoso for winning a competition for regreening housing and residential complexes. The award was presented Monday by the governor to Pandu Gunandito, vice general manager of Menteng Metropolitan, which developed a 60-hectare housing complex in East Jakarta, the company said in a statement yesterday.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Turkish mission to arrive
Turkish mission to arrive JAKARTA (JP): An official Turkish delegation made up of 50 leading businesspeople will begin a four-day Indonesian tour today to promote trade relations. Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey Sevinc Dalyanoglu said yesterday that his country, which had sustained an average 5 percent growth rate for more than a decade, had abolished many trade and foreign exchange restrictions to boost trade.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Pinault eyes Indonesia
Pinault eyes Indonesia PARIS (Reuters): French retailer Pinault-Printemps-Redoute said yesterday it had signed cooperation deals in Indonesia and the Philippines. The first deal signed with PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa, the second largest distribution group in Indonesia, was a study on the feasibility of PPR furniture unit Conforama setting up in Indonesia. "This is a first step of a cooperation that might involve other units in the future," the group said in a statement.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rumors panicked BCA customers
Rumors panicked BCA customers From Neraca The banking crisis is indeed still being felt today. Public trust in the banking sector has been on the decline as a consequence of the great number of troubled banks and the liquidation of 16 of them. Will there be further liquidations of troubled banks? It would depend on the government which implements banking policies. The monetary crisis in our economy gives us great cause for concern. Its impact penetrates all aspects of the national economy.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Games consortium urged to submit pre-audit report
Games consortium urged to submit pre-audit report JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman urged yesterday the 19th SEA Games consortium to hand over pre-auditing report soon before he meets the House's Commission on Culture, Education, Religion, Youth Affairs and Sports on Nov. 24. "I hope the consortium could hand over the pre-auditing report so I can relate it to the commission during a hearing on Nov. 24.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Elderly poor get free operation
Elderly poor get free operation PALU, Central Sulawesi: The local chapter of the Lions Club organized recently a drive to provide free cataract operations for 170 poor senior citizens, Antara reported yesterday. The drive was held at the Luwuk Hospital and the Banggai Public Hospital in Luwuk, more than 600 kilometers east of Palu, from Nov. 12 to Nov. 15.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt confident in achieving tax revenue target
Govt confident in achieving tax revenue target JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad reassured yesterday that the government's domestic revenue from taxes would reach its target despite the monetary crisis and subsequent economic downturn. Speaking at a hearing with the House of Representatives Commission VIII for state budget and finance, Mar'ie said revenue from income taxes would achieve its target but not revenue from value-added taxes (VAT).
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
South Korean won sinks further, others follow suit
South Korean won sinks further, others follow suit SINGAPORE (Reuters): Bears dominated trading in most Asian currencies yesterday after the South Korean won sank to a new low against the U.S. dollar, prompting one central bank -- Indonesia's -- to intervene, forex dealers said. They said further weakness in regional currencies was expected unless the respective authorities intervene. The bearish sentiment was heightened by a 7 percent plunge in the Malaysian stock market.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
LG Group to expand into new sectors
LG Group to expand into new sectors JAKARTA (JP): South Korea's LG Group is set to boost its presence in Indonesia by further expanding into real estate and financial and agribusiness sectors despite Indonesia's current monetary crisis.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt refuses to raise civil servants' pay
Govt refuses to raise civil servants' pay JAKARTA (JP): The government will not increase the salaries of the nation's civil servants, despite increased living costs caused by the recent economic crisis, State Minister of Administrative Reforms T.B. Silalahi said here yesterday. Asked by journalists whether the nation's 4.1 million civil servants, many struggling to make ends meet, were due for a pay rise, Silalahi said that they should count themselves lucky.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Threats to MPR session dismissed
Threats to MPR session dismissed YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) affirmed yesterday there has not been any political movements staged to disrupt the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) general session next March. The assistant to the Armed Forces Chief of Sociopolitical Affairs, Maj. Gen. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, made clear yesterday that ABRI was, however, taking precautions against possible disruption.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Government to increase local phone rates by 10 percent
Government to increase local phone rates by 10 percent JAKARTA (JP): The government will raise local telephone rates by about 10 percent in January, but will lower rates for domestic long-distance calls by 10 percent. Secretary-general of the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Jonathan L. Parapak said at a hearing with the House of Representatives yesterday that details of the tariff adjustments would be announced later this year.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Asian banks must learn from Japan
Asian banks must learn from Japan HONG KONG (AFP): Banking authorities in Asian countries hit by currency turmoil must learn from the mistakes made by Japan and clean up their balance sheets, analysts said yesterday. The lesson was brought home Monday when seven years after Japan's bubble economy burst, the authorities had to let Hokkaido Takushoku Bank Ltd. collapse under its bad debt. Hokkaido was the country's 10th largest bank and its biggest banking failure.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Timor car project to run as scheduled: Kia chairman
Timor car project to run as scheduled: Kia chairman SEOUL (Reuters): The new chairman of South Korea's debt-ridden Kia Group said yesterday said Kia's plan to build assembly lines in Indonesia by 1999 was proceeding as scheduled. Indonesia's PT Timor Putra Nasional was expected to produce 80,000 units of Kia's Sephia sedan annually with more than 60 percent of the parts to be supplied locally.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
6,000 illegal RI workers still held in Malaysia
6,000 illegal RI workers still held in Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): Six thousand illegal Indonesian workers are still being held at Malaysian immigration detention centers, an official at the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur said Monday. "The number may grow as more illegal workers keep coming while operations against them continue," the head of the embassy's immigration section, Hamsuk Santawijaya, was quoted by Antara as saying.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: Big Brother Jake 3:10 Indonesian Children 3:35 Talk Show: Kotak Pos 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:10 TV Series: Road to Avonlea 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 TVRI News 6:53 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:35 Entrepreneurship Program: Mitra Kita 8:05 Music 9:00 World News 9:30 Music: Kamera Ria 10:30 Late News 10:40 TV Drama:...
Wed, 19 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Teenager found dead after three days of searching
Teenager found dead after three days of searching JAKARTA (JP): A three-day search for a missing teenager finally ended yesterday when his two brothers identified the youth's body at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital morgue. Pademangan Police had sent the 17-year-old, identified as Yalmi bin Basa, to the morgue Saturday, Yalmi's older brother, Atmijal, said. Atmijal, 30, said Yalmi's friends had told him that he drowned at Ancol Beach in North Jakarta on Friday.