Archive: 20 November 1997
67 articles found
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
S. Korea to buy CN-235 plane
S. Korea to buy CN-235 plane SEOUL (DPA): South Korea will buy military-use transport aircraft worth 100 billion won (about US$ 99 million) from Indonesia, the defense ministry announced in Seoul yesterday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Lonsum's net income drops 24%
Lonsum's net income drops 24% JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT PP London Sumatra Indonesia (Lonsum) reported a 24 percent drop in net income to Rp 41.64 billion (US$12.24 million) in the year to September.The company said yesterday the drop was partly due to an extraordinary charge of Rp 44.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Security guard assaulted for stopping student brawl
Security guard assaulted for stopping student brawl JAKARTA (JP): A security guard, who tried to break up a student brawl Tuesday, was slashed with a machete yesterday in an alleged act of retaliation.A shop attendant, who witnessed the attack, said about 50 students threatened the security guard...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Hermawan out of Vietnam Open
Hermawan out of Vietnam Open HANOI (AFP): Men's top seed Indonesian Hermawan Susanto was eliminated in the first round match of the Vietnam Badminton open yesterday by unseeded Thomas Johansson of Sweden.Susanto lost 4-15, 12-15.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Lessons to be learned from Japan's reform measures
Lessons to be learned from Japan's reform measuresBy Paridah A. Samad JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's reform measures are genuinely needed to restore confidence in its troubled economy during the current monetary crisis, the worst in the 30 years of the country's period of economic growth.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Challenges in interreligious dialogs
Challenges in interreligious dialogsBy B.S. Mardiatmadja The following is an excerpt of a paper to be delivered next week at a seminar in Oegstgeest, the Netherlands. The seminar, Religious Plurality and Nationalism in Indonesia, is organized by the Netherlands chapter of the Association of...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Two men in court for defamation
Two men in court for defamation TANGERANG (JP): Two Ciledug residents faced court yesterday to answer charges of defaming President Soeharto by distribution of leaflets with anti-Soeharto messages.Prosecutor Samiun Yahya told Tangerang District Court that Syarifudin bin Murdali, 23, and Abdullah...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Districts still need water
Districts still need water PACITAN, East Java: Rain might have arrived in many parts of the country, but six districts in Pacitan are still suffering from a water shortage resulting from the long dry season.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Oscar's photographs capture eerie echoes from Angkor
Oscar's photographs capture eerie echoes from AngkorBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): It was April 1996 when Oscar Matuloh called the Antara head office in Jakarta to extend his visit in Cambodia."I'm already here, and I think this is the right time to cover the famous complex of temples and royal...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Private TV stations' debts exceed Rp 40b
Private TV stations' debts exceed Rp 40b JAKARTA (JP): Private TV stations owe their state-owned counterpart TVRI more than Rp 40 billion (US$11.7 million), Minister of Information R. Hartono said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Les Ballets returns to the city
Les Ballets returns to the city JAKARTA (JP): No stranger to Jakarta's modern dance buffs, Canada's Les Ballets jazz de Montreal dance company begins a three-night engagement at The Jakarta Playhouse tomorrow.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Indonesian fishing boats run aground
Indonesian fishing boats run aground BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Three Indonesian fishing boats have been detained by the Nicobar India Marine Patrol because they entered the country's territory illegally, Antara reported yesterday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Indonesian wins hotel award
Indonesian wins hotel award JAKARTA (JP): Degan Septoadji, the executive chef of the Ritz- Carlton Bali, has become the first Indonesian hotelier to win a special commendation in the "Young Hotelier of the World", a program jointly created by the IH&RA and Hotels Magazine.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
No bailout for private debts
No bailout for private debts JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad ruled out yesterday any government bailout for offshore private sector debt, totaling US$65 billion as of September.However, he offered the government's help to lobby foreign creditors to roll over short-term loans.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Probosutedjo proceeds with lawsuit against govt
Probosutedjo proceeds with lawsuit against govt JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Probosutedjo, the owner of Bank Jakarta liquidated on Nov. 1 by the government, went ahead yesterday with his lawsuit against the minister of finance and the central bank governor, his lawyers said.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
11 judokas to compete in Asian c'ships
11 judokas to compete in Asian c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Eleven local judokas left yesterday for Manila to take part in the Asian championships in Manila from Nov. 21 to Nov. 23.The 11 judokas consist of six men and five women.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Travel agencies say they deserve fiscal incentives
Travel agencies say they deserve fiscal incentives JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Tour and Travel Agencies (Asita) said yesterday that its members deserved government fiscal incentives.Speaking at a hearing at the House of Representatives, the association's vice chairman, Sjarman...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Badminton body urged to be prudent in selecting chief
Badminton body urged to be prudent in selecting chief JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman has urged participants of the Badminton Association of Indonesia's national congress to look further than someone's position in choosing a chairman.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Deposit rates reduced to curb bank credit rates
Deposit rates reduced to curb bank credit rates JAKARTA (JP): The initiative of state and private banks to gradually lower deposit rates starting this week is aimed at stabilizing the banking industry and reducing credit interest rates, a leading banker said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
NZ embassy moves to BRI II
NZ embassy moves to BRI II JAKARTA (JP): The New Zealand Embassy has moved from Jl. Diponegoro 41 to the 23rd floor of Gedung BRI II on Jl. Sudirman Kav. 44-46 in Central Jakarta.An embassy press release stated that the change of address was effective as of this week and the embassy's telephone and...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Firm admits to spending Rp 3b to fund labor bill deliberation
Firm admits to spending Rp 3b to fund labor bill deliberation JAKARTA (JP): State-owned workers' social insurance company PT Jamsostek admitted yesterday it had slashed Rp 3.1 billion (US$911,000) off its budget to fund the deliberation of the manpower bill.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Pertamina to charter tanker from PT Humpuss
Pertamina to charter tanker from PT Humpuss JAKARTA (JP): The state oil company Pertamina has agreed to lease an oil tanker from PT Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi (HIT).Under the 10-year charter contract signed yesterday, Pertamina will use the 3,500-dead weight ton (dwt) Mt.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Talks with Pretoria on East Timor loom
Talks with Pretoria on East Timor loom JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday Indonesia was ready to discuss the East Timor question with South African officials, including President Nelson Mandela.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 19, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 850 0 0 AHAP Insurance 1,700 -800 2,000 Alter Abadi 525 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 375 -50 242,500 Alumindo...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
RI and RP coconut oil exports expected to rise
RI and RP coconut oil exports expected to rise HAMBURG (Reuters): Coconut oil exports from the Philippines and Indonesia are expected to increase to 400,000 tons during October-December of this year, the independent Oil World newsletter said on Tuesday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
House urges govt to issue ruling on live TV coverage
House urges govt to issue ruling on live TV coverage JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives urged yesterday Minister of Information R. Hartono to issue a ruling on live TV broadcasts.Hisyam Usamah and Muchlis of the United Development Party (PPP) and Y.B.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Bus shelter at Cengkareng market
Bus shelter at Cengkareng marketFrom KompasI work in an office in Central Jakarta and live at Tegal Alur, Cengkareng in West Jakarta. I don't like the traffic conditions at Cengkareng market because there is no bus stop in the vicinity.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Bribery legalized?
Bribery legalized?From JayakartaThe statement by Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso that he did not object to his subordinates receiving money as a token of gratitude for the services they offer has invited reaction. It is no secret that the acceptance of illegal levies, bribes, grease money, etc.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Palembang to have new airport
Palembang to have new airport PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: South Sumatra's capital, Palembang, will have an international airport by 2001, an official said here yesterday.Antara quoted head of the PT Angkasa Pura airport authority here, Asman Soetjipto, as saying that the city's Sultan Mahmud...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
PT AAL to sell shares
PT AAL to sell shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra Agro Lestari (AAL), a plantation company, announced yesterday that the company and its underwriters had agreed to a price of Rp 1,550 per share in its initial public offering.The offering period is scheduled to open Nov. 25 and close Nov.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Govt renews vow to closely watch NGOs
Govt renews vow to closely watch NGOs JAKARTA (JP): The government has renewed its vow to keep a close watch on local non-governmental organizations it has branded "problematic."Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Rules for building underground being formulated: BPN
Rules for building underground being formulated: BPN JAKARTA (JP): The National Land Agency (BPN) is preparing regulations on land use and ownership in areas set aside for underground projects in the city, an official said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Telkom collects Rp 5.6b for Games
Telkom collects Rp 5.6b for Games JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Telkom has collected Rp 5.6 billion (US$1.62 million) from the sale of 19th SEA Games stickers, a company executive, A.M. Sampoerna, said in Bandung on Tuesday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Semanggi to become Jakarta's green symbol
Semanggi to become Jakarta's green symbol JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso outlined his vision yesterday of developing Semanggi cloverleaf, one of the city's landmarks, as a symbol for the greening of Jakarta.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Koch Industries Inc. buys 5% stake in Trans-Pacific
Koch Industries Inc. buys 5% stake in Trans-Pacific JAKARTA (JP): Koch Industries Inc, a major petrochemical company of the United States, has acquired a 5 percent stake in PT Trans-Pacific Petrochemical Indotama (TPPI).
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
More flood-prone areas this year
More flood-prone areas this year JAKARTA (JP): The number of areas in the capital likely to be inundated by flood waters during the wet season could reach at least 108, far in excess of last year's 82 sites, it was announced yesterday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
'Pay teachers more for the students' sake'
'Pay teachers more for the students' sake' JAKARTA (JP): Councilors urged the municipality yesterday to review the city's policies on teachers' salaries and involuntary deductions.Councilors Lukman Mokoginta from the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) faction and Soeparmo from the dominant Golkar...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Karpov confident of beating Utut in chess duel
Karpov confident of beating Utut in chess duel JAKARTA (JP): FIDE world chess champion Grandmaster Anatoly Karpov of Russia voiced optimism that he could beat Indonesia's GM Utut Adianto in a duel which starts at Omni Batavia Hotel today and will last through Nov. 24.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Fight against TB gets a boost from abroad
Fight against TB gets a boost from abroad JAKARTA (JP): The Dutch government has donated Rp 150 million (US$42,000) to the provincial health office in Irian Jaya to help cure 1,500 sufferers of tuberculosis in the province, Antara reported yesterday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
S&P affirms ratings on Bank Danamon, Niaga
S&P affirms ratings on Bank Danamon, Niaga JAKARTA (JP): International rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) said yesterday it affirmed its "BB" long-term and "B" short-term counterparty ratings on Bank Danamon.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Pesona Lukisan Kecil 4 by Five Indonesian Artists (Indonesia Lima), at Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 2-3, Central Jakarta, until Nov. 27.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Gus Dur's wish to quit rejected by NU leaders
Gus Dur's wish to quit rejected by NU leaders BAGU, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Senior ulemas rejected yesterday Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Abdurrahman Wahid's wish to retire and hold elections next year.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Four business sectors severely hit by turmoil
Four business sectors severely hit by turmoil JAKARTA (JP): Construction, financial, transportation and telecommunications sectors had been the hardest hit by the country's monetary crisis, an analyst said yesterday.Didik J.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Asian currencies poised for new dive as won falls
Asian currencies poised for new dive as won falls SINGAPORE (AFP): Asian currencies threatened to test new depths against the U.S. dollar yesterday as South Korea scrambled to avert a crash and proposals for an independent Asian fund to bolster regional currencies were junked.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Treating mystic believers
Treating mystic believers The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) recently held discussions concerning a topic uncommon in any other country: old-style traditional mystic beliefs, or non-denominational faiths as they are called here.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Timber thieves caught in the act
Timber thieves caught in the act SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A team of provincial councilors touring the Kutai National Park accidentally came upon a group of men loading four trucks with stolen meranti blambangan logs recently, Antara reported Tuesday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Derogatory English word
Derogatory English word On Saturday evening, Nov. 8, I tuned in to one of the most popular radio stations in Jakarta, Prambors, while I was in heavy traffic.A couple of disc jockeys (DJs) named Nadia and Rizal were on the air, holding a conversation about a person they know in Paris.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Traffic violations
Traffic violationsFrom Pos KotaDuring my daily commute on the Jagorawi (Jakarta, Bogor, Ciawi) toll road to and from work, I observe at least 30 to 40 vehicles violating traffic regulations. I mostly see vehicles exceeding the speed limit or following too closely the vehicles in front of them,...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Asian coffee trade wary of RI rains
Asian coffee trade wary of RI rains SINGAPORE (Reuters): Late rains drenching the Indonesian coffee belt will likely trim the losses inflicted by a drought caused by the El Nino weather pattern, regional dealers said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Marching bands compete next month
Marching bands compete next month JAKARTA (JP): The Grand Prix Marching Band Foundation in cooperation with the City Tourism Office will hold the 15th annual marching band competition at Istora Senayan stadium in Central Jakarta from Dec. 23 to Dec. 28.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Call to stop sending unskilled workers abroad gains support
Call to stop sending unskilled workers abroad gains support JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Labor Export Companies (Apjati) supported yesterday legislators' call for the government to stop sending unskilled workers abroad.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
PLN asks Sengkang to lower power prices
PLN asks Sengkang to lower power prices JAKARTA (JP): PT Energy Sengkang has asked state-owned electricity company PLN for a license to build another power plant in compensation for willingness to reduce power prices for its steam power plant in Sengkang, South Sulawesi, PLN president Djiteng...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Grand Hyatt named best resort
Grand Hyatt named best resort JAKARTA (JP): Business Traveler magazine has selected Grand Hyatt Bali as the best resort hotel worldwide in 1997.Based on a poll of its readers around the world, the magazine reviewed several key aspects of hotels, including room quality, rates, facilities and...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
G-7 roped in as Asian crisis worsens
G-7 roped in as Asian crisis worsensBy Philippe Ries HONG KONG (AFP): The Group of Seven leading industrialized countries are becoming increasingly involved in the southeast Asian financial crisis, worsening as the South Korean currency plunges.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
AMEX's style of management
AMEX's style of management I was a member of American Express (AMEX) from 1991 to 1994, when I held a gold card issued in Boston, the United States. In early August 1997, upon the recommendation of a friend who works at an AMEX bank in Switzerland, I reapplied for membership in Jakarta.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Singapore's $5 billion loan to be at 'commercial' rate
Singapore's $5 billion loan to be at 'commercial' rate SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore pledged yesterday to help support Indonesia through its financial troubles but said its promised loan of up to US$5 billion would be offered at commercial rates of interest.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Malaysia to screen Internet reports
Malaysia to screen Internet reports KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Malaysian government has set up a committee to screen all foreign reports about the country in the Internet, a newspaper reported yesterday.The Star daily quoted Culture, Arts and Tourism Ministry deputy secretary-general Tengku Alaudin...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Cleanup of slums along Ciliwung will continue
Cleanup of slums along Ciliwung will continue JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso pledged yesterday to continue cleaning up slums along Ciliwung River, the largest of 13 rivers in the capital, to help prevent flooding during the rainy season.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Taiwanese, Chinese deported
Taiwanese, Chinese deported BITUNG, North Sulawesi: Immigration officials deported here yesterday 93 Chinese and Taiwanese nationals working as sailors in the North Sulawesi capital of Manado, after they overstayed their visas for eight months.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
OPEC advised to ignore uncertainty over Iraq
OPEC advised to ignore uncertainty over Iraq LONDON (Reuters): OPEC must ignore short-term uncertainty over Iraqi exports and raise its official output ceiling at ministerial talks in Jakarta next week, a senior Gulf Arab oil industry source said on Tuesday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: Adventure of Pinochio 3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Variety Show: Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 Student's music: Ansamble Angklung 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Fire engulfs C. Jakarta hotel, half-naked guests flee
Fire engulfs C. Jakarta hotel, half-naked guests flee JAKARTA (JP): A low-cost, two-story hotel on Jl. Jatibaru, in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, was gutted by fire yesterday, forcing dozens of scantily clad guests to flee in panic.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
RP heeds threat to kidnapped priest
RP heeds threat to kidnapped priest COTABATO, Philippines (AFP): The government has told some 500 soldiers and police not to move in on the kidnappers of a Belgian priest in the southern Philippines following warnings that he would be "executed" if they approached, military sources said.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Asian woes cut world thermal coal demand
Asian woes cut world thermal coal demand SYDNEY (Reuters): Economic disruption in Asia was a major factor behind a big cut in forecast world demand for thermal coal in calendar 1997, a coal conference here was told yesterday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Hotel Grand Aquila, Jl. Dr. Djundjunan No. 116, Bandung: - Paparazzi Club: Gen, Pop Rock Band, Monday. Fix Band, Sweet Rock Band, on Wednesday. Valencia, Attractive Top 40 Band, on Friday. AS band, All Round Band, Tuesday and Saturday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Scientists plan to study Komodo
Scientists plan to study Komodo KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A group of scientists from the Udayana University in Bali, led by Professor Putra Sastrawan, are currently studying the Komodo dragon population on Komodo Island and the mainland Flores Island.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
NU says rallies, strikes lawful acording to Islam
NU says rallies, strikes lawful acording to Islam BAGU, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Indonesian ulemas decreed yesterday that street rallies and strikes, if held for good purposes, are lawful according to Islam.