Archive: 29 November 1997
66 articles found
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian Army to upgrade training
Indonesian Army to upgrade training By Lela A. Madjiah BANGKOK (JP): The Indonesian Army has pledged to improve its training on and application of international humanitarian law as part of its commitment to uphold the 1949 Geneva Conventions for the protection of victims of war. Brig. Gen.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: The Southern Charm by Katrina Bohan- Tyrie, at Galeri Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until Dec. 7. * Painting Exhibition: By Yaqub Elka at Kedai Cakep, Gelanggang Remaja Bulungan, Jl. Bulungan Blok C-1, South Jakarta, until Nov. 30. * Graphic Art Exhibition: Boeatan Indonesia Asli, vintage Indonesian Advertising and Graphic Design Revisited, at Galeri TC (Twilight Cafe), Jl.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Susi Susanti top seeded for Grand Prix Finals
Susi Susanti top seeded for Grand Prix Finals JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's world number one Susi Susanti is seeded first for the US$380,000 1997 Lipton World Grand Prix Badminton Finals here next month. Susi, aiming to defend her title for a record seventh victory in the event, will have to struggle against an army of seven Chinese players, including second and third seeds, Ye Zhaoying and Gong Zhichao.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Chamber Music society celebrates Schubert
Chamber Music society celebrates Schubert By Nicolas Colombant JAKARTA (JP): The cast of the Yayasan Musik Internasional chamber music society reads like the classical music version of the Globetrotters: Coming soon to a recital hall near you. Lead violinist I.G. Bagus Wiswakarma is unpacking his bags and publicly showcasing his talents in Jakarta for the first time after seven years in Germany, of which the last two were spent as principal second violinist for the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Six Argo Lawu cars derailed
Six Argo Lawu cars derailed CIREBON, West Java: Six of 12 passenger cars of an Argo Lawu train on the Surakarta-Jakarta route derailed Thursday afternoon in Cisaat village, about 10 kilometers from Cirebon railway station. There were no casualties in the accident, Antara reported. Passengers from the derailed cars continued to Cirebon in five of the six operating cars. Three additional cars were added to the train, bearing the serial number KA 47, to provide more seating.
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Mahathir's remark discussed in U.S.
Mahathir's remark discussed in U.S. KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Malaysian diplomats have met with Jewish leaders in the United States to discuss Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's remarks about Jews, the foreign minister said yesterday. Mahathir has blamed currency speculators -- most prominently George Soros -- and reportedly a Jewish conspiracy for the drastic devaluation of the Malaysian currency, the ringgit.
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Council supports rise in mall service fee
Council supports rise in mall service fee JAKARTA (JP): City Council has backed a move by the management of Mal Mangga Dua to increase the service fee paid by tenants in the West Jakarta mall. The new charge is Rp 9,000 (US$2.7) per square meter per month, up from Rp 5,000, the head of City Council's Commission B for Economic Affairs, Djafar Badjeber, said Thursday. The price was set at a meeting at the City Council Thursday between management, PT Duta Pertiwi and councilors.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Asia-Pacific ministers to discuss currency crisis
Asia-Pacific ministers to discuss currency crisis KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Asia-Pacific finance ministers plan to discuss steps to make currency trading more transparent and develop prudential and disclosure standards for financial markets during their two-day meeting next week, a senior Malaysian official said Thursday.
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Encyclopedia for children launched
Encyclopedia for children launched JAKARTA: An encyclopedia for children titled Ensiklopedia Bangsaku (The Encyclopedia of My Nation) was launched here Thursday. The four volumes of richly illustrated books provide children with interesting short stories about things that matter in their lives. Each volume consists of two stories.
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S. Korean woes deepen Asian currency gloom
S. Korean woes deepen Asian currency gloom SINGAPORE (Reuters): South Korea's financial crisis helped kick Asian currencies lower yesterday as institutions bought dollars ahead of the weekend. Deepening concern over the fate of the Korean economy knocked almost 5 percent off the Seoul stock market and pushed the South Korean won to a historic low of 1,172, from around 1,120 at Thursday's close.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian countries to examine emergency fund next wek
SE Asian countries to examine emergency fund next wek KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Southeast Asian nations will consider creating a special emergency fund to shore up confidence in the region's economies at a meeting next week, a senior Malaysian official said on Thursday. Treasury Secretary-General Clifford Herbert said finance ministers and senior officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will discuss linking the new standby facility to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Friedlander leads, rain disrupts Tugu Pratama
Friedlander leads, rain disrupts Tugu Pratama JAKARTA (JP): Rain played havoc with the US$300,000 Tugu Pratama PGA Championship for the second consecutive day yesterday, but Swaziland's Paul Friedlander weathered the storm to keep in front. Friedlander's 12-under-par 204 -- including 10-under-par 62 course record in the second round -- put him ahead of Clay Devers of the United States (206) at the Bumi Serpong Damai course.
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OPEC meeting deadlocked over quota increase
OPEC meeting deadlocked over quota increase JAKARTA (JP): The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Conference was in a deadlock over a proposed quota increase yesterday as several member countries were still opposed to the idea. "We have not yet talked about the quota (in plenary sessions) since delegates are still holding bilateral talks on that matter," OPEC president I.B.
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Expansion program boosts PT Polysindo's sales
Expansion program boosts PT Polysindo's sales JAKARTA (JP): PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa, a publicly listed polyester producer, reported a 52 percent year-on-year increase in net sales for this year's first nine months to Rp 1.56 trillion (US$445 million) from Rp 1.03 trillion. According to the company's (unaudited) consolidated financial report, operations income rose 61 percent from Jan. to Sept. to Rp 457.4 billion from Rp 283.9 billion in the first nine months of 1996.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Respect thy neighbor (II)
Respect thy neighbor (II) Despite the success the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has achieved in boosting cooperation and confidence among its members, there will always be discord between member countries which, at times, may put extra strain on the relations between the countries concerned. This is natural, as it is part of the dynamism of how friendship and solidarity are molded.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt to extend dollar loans to private firms
Govt to extend dollar loans to private firms JAKARTA (JP): The government is to extend U.S.-dollar loans to local export-oriented firms to help boost the country's non-oil exports, Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said here Thursday. He told journalists at his office that more than 200 local companies had registered their names for the dollar loans to boost their working capital. "The chance for companies to register their names is still wide open.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Regional police chief installed
Regional police chief installed BOGOR (JP): Col. Abubakar Nataprawira, the chief of Palembang Police in South Sumatra, was installed Wednesday as Bogor's new regional police chief, replacing Col. Dadang Garnida. Before his promotion to Palembang, Abubakar, 46, was the chief of Central Jakarta Police, where he handled many serious cases including the July 21 riots last year. In the eyes of his superiors, Abubakar was marked for promotion.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 27, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 825 -25 500 AHAP Insurance 600 0 0 Alter Abadi 500 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 350 0 611,500 Alumindo Perkasa 275 0 4,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 800 0 1,354,000 Aneka Tambang 1,400 0 50,363,000 Anwar Sierad 250 0 77,500 Apac Centertex Corp.
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Banning of play about Marsinah criticized
Banning of play about Marsinah criticized SURABAYA (JP): The Surabaya Legal Aid Institute and Indonesian Islamic University Students' Movement (PMII) decried Thursday a police banning of a play about the life of slain labor activist Marsinah. "It's a blatant shackling of intellectual creativity," Adnan, coordinator of PMII's social and political studies here, told The Jakarta Post. "It's outrageous." PMII is affiliated with the 30 million-strong Moslem organization Nahdlatul Ulama.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Four drown, 2 missing as boat sinks in Ancol
Four drown, 2 missing as boat sinks in Ancol JAKARTA (JP): At least four men drowned and two others went missing after a boat transporting dozens of soccer players and supporters capsized on the Ancol canal in North Jakarta yesterday. The four victims, identified as Aceng, 24, Seminta, 32, Herman, 16, and Wawan, 15, were residents of Jl. Samudra in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta.
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Student arrested with marijuana
Student arrested with marijuana JAKARTA (JP): A sixteen-year-old student has been arrested in Tangerang's Legok district for allegedly using and possessing marijuana, police said. City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang yesterday said that his office had also arrested a housewife suspected to be the student's supplier. Aritonang identified the junior high school student as Ahyar Santisa and the woman as Jacqueline, 33. He said Ahyar was arrested around 2 a.m.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Moslem-based faction approves security decree
Moslem-based faction approves security decree JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) faction, the lone holdout on a proposal to reestablish the right of extraordinary presidential powers, has finally relented in the face of intense lobbying from the dominant Golkar and its allies in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
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ASEAN declares haze over, urges tourists to return
ASEAN declares haze over, urges tourists to return SINGAPORE (AFP): The smoky haze that affected Southeast Asia for months is over, a joint statement from ASEAN members said Thursday, urging tourists to return to a region now basking in "blue skies and brilliant sunshine".
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Two get seven years for murder
Two get seven years for murder JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday sentenced two men to serve seven years in prison for beating a man to death. Presiding judge Suyatno said the two defendants, identified as Sarijan Purnomo, 30, and Hendri Pasaribu, 32 -- along with a third suspect identified as Edi alias Gondrong, 33, who was allegedly shot by police -- were guilty of murdering Udin, 28, on Jl. Sumenep in Menteng on Feb. 8.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asia faces two to three years of pain
Southeast Asia faces two to three years of pain By Roberto Coloma SINGAPORE (AFP): Southeast Asia faces a sharp and painful slowdown in the next two to three years after a currency crisis slammed the brakes on an astonishing growth run which masked serious regional flaws, economists say.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
QAF revises takeover terms
QAF revises takeover terms SINGAPORE (Reuters): QAF Ltd. said yesterday it was re- examining and would possibly revise the terms of its takeover of Indonesian noodle-maker PT Indofood Sukses Makmur. It said in a statement this was due to the current market conditions and the regional currency crisis since July 1997. "No decision has yet been made and an appropriate announcement will be made in due course on the status of the transaction," the company said.
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Thuggery erodes native Betawis' patience: Expert
Thuggery erodes native Betawis' patience: Expert JAKARTA (JP): The recent clashes in Tanah Abang between local residents and alleged hoodlums reflect the real character of Betawi (native Jakartans) people, a senior historian said Thursday. If they run out of patience, the friendly Betawi people can lose their tempers, 55-year-old Ridwan Saidi said.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Cisco's Internet exchange
Cisco's Internet exchange JAKARTA (JP): Cisco Systems, one of the world's largest companies in networking, in cooperation with the Association of Indonesian Internet Service Providers, will build an Internet exchange here to enable local customers to interact directly with one another.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Falling trees injure three
Falling trees injure three BOGOR (JP): Five trees were uprooted during a hailstorm in Bogor Tengah district Thursday, slightly injuring three people. One of the five trees fell on a house where the three people -- Muslihat, 25, and his younger sisters Yanti, 20 and Anggi, 11 -- lived. The three sustained head injuries. "The roof collapsed when we were at home amid heavy rain filled with a series of thunder," Muslihat said. Muslihat said there had been a hailstorm just before the roof collapsed.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
IMF injection wrong medicine for RI
IMF injection wrong medicine for RI By Laksamana Sukardi This is the second of two articles based on a paper presented at a "power breakfast" meeting organized by the International Advertising Association at the Hilton Executive Club on Nov. 21, 1997 in Jakarta. JAKARTA: The IMF arrived quickly on the scene to rescue the economy. The Indonesian problem, however, is very different from the typical set of problems that the IMF is supposed to solve.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tourist arrivals drop on Batam, Bali
Tourist arrivals drop on Batam, Bali JAKARTA (JP): The number of foreign tourists arriving in Batam Island, one of Indonesia's seven entry points for travelers, dropped by 2.37 percent in October to 80,659 people, compared to 82,577 for the same time last year. Data from the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications shows that last month's tally is 4.46 percent lower than the 84,266 tourists recorded in September.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Soldier killed by separatist rebels
Soldier killed by separatist rebels DILI, East Timor (JP): The Armed Forces has announced that one of its soldiers was kidnapped and murdered by Fretilin separatist rebels in East Timor. The body of 40-year-old Second Sgt. Titidau from Hatulia military command was found Tuesday in a ravine 500 meters outside Lebuto village, Ermera regency, where he was abducted by a 12- member rebel group, Capt. Muhamad of East Timor military district said Thursday.
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RI rice order boosts Thai market
RI rice order boosts Thai market BANGKOK (Reuters): Indonesia's purchase of 300,000 tons of Thai rice has cheered the local market amid expectations of further orders, trade sources said Thursday. They estimated that Indonesia was likely to import between 1.5 million and 2.0 million tons of rice from various sources between now and early 1998 to make up for a local shortfall due to effects of the El Nio weather phenomenon.
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Indonesian Embassy denies arrest of security officers
Indonesian Embassy denies arrest of security officers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian embassy in Vancouver, Canada, has denied that two Indonesian security officers were arrested for breach of the peace outside the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders meeting on Nov. 25. Antara quoted the embassy's defense attache Brig. Gen. J. Sudrajat as saying yesterday that the two officers were arrested by mistake.
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Shipping firms suspended
Shipping firms suspended JAKARTA (JP): The government has revoked licenses of 14 local shipping companies for not providing annual reports of their activities and neglecting to fly Indonesian flags, an official said. Director General of Transportation, Soentoro, said Thursday that stern warnings were issued to 51 others for similar offenses. Most of the suspended companies are based in Surabaya, East Java.
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New phone service
New phone service JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Telkom, in collaboration with PT Ambhara Perdana, has launched a new telephone service, called TelePIN, which allows users to make calls from any pay-phone by using a personal identification number (PIN). Telkom said in a statement that people could buy TelePIN cards, which applies the calling card system, at any place selling telephone cards. The prices are Rp 2,500, Rp 5,000 and Rp 20,000. Calls will be charged based on normal rates set by Telkom.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Over 100 die of drought-related illnesses in Mimika
Over 100 die of drought-related illnesses in Mimika JAKARTA (JP): More than 100 people from the villages of Alama, Ngim and Mbua Jigi in the Agimuga subdistrict of Irian Jaya's Mimika regency have died of malnutrition and drought-related illnesses since Oct. 11, Antara reported yesterday. The news agency quoted Dr Ferenc Meyer of the Indonesian office of the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) as saying that an ICRC-Indonesian Red Cross team had visited the area Wednesday.
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Satelindo's service
Satelindo's service On Sept. 17, 1997 I purchased an Ericsson model GH688 mobile telephone handset together with SIM card and a package of services that purported to include GSM roaming and IDD. This package cost Rp 1,600,000. Like a number of your readers who regularly travel in the region, GSM roaming was a key item in my choice of telephone services. On my first trip overseas it became apparent that PT Satelindo had not registered me as a GSM roaming user.
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RI needs more neurologists
RI needs more neurologists JAKARTA: The nation's population of 200 million needs many more than the 56 neurologists currently qualified to practice, the president of the Association of Indonesian Neurologists said at a seminar here Wednesday. Dr. Umar Kasan was quoted by Antara as saying 19 of the doctors were based in Jakarta, and the rest in 13 of the 27 provinces.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI may outrun KL in palm oil production
RI may outrun KL in palm oil production By David Chew SINGAPORE (JP): The haze, the battered currencies and depressed stock markets have certainly exacted a heavy toll on the environment and economies of Indonesia and Malaysia. Not only have vast tracts of burned forests in Indonesia inflicted extensive damage on Southeast Asia's ecology, many businessmen in both countries have also watched helplessly their fortunes being wiped out at one go in currency and share trading.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Inti Indorayon's acquisition plan approved
Inti Indorayon's acquisition plan approved JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders have approved PT Inti Indorayon Utama's plan to acquire the Kerinci Chemical Assets of PT Riau Andalan Pulp & Paper (RAPP) for US$141.56 million. During the extraordinary meeting in Medan Thursday, they also approved the appointment of Sukanto Tanoto as the Indorayon chief commissioner. He replaces his late brother, Polar Yanto Tanoto, who died in a plane crash near Medan last September. Corporate secretary P.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
A victim of bank liquidation
A victim of bank liquidation From Pikiran Rakyat Depositors with deposits amounting to a maximum of Rp 20 million have in general got their money back. Things are not that simple, however. There are many other customers who still have dealings with the liquidated banks, such as those with house ownership loans or those with deposits amounting to over Rp 20 million. I am one of these people. The balance in my account is Rp 26 million and I have also taken a PRK loan amounting to Rp 30 million.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sudomo, Bokha condemn misuse of insurance funds
Sudomo, Bokha condemn misuse of insurance funds JAKARTA (JP): A senior official and a unionist blasted Thursday the alleged misuse of workers' insurance money to grease the wheels of the House of Representatives into passing the controversial manpower bill.
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City police need more patrol boats
City police need more patrol boats JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Dibyo Widodo has called for more patrol boats and speedboats to help the water police patrol the archipelago. He said Thursday that ideally each of the 27 police headquarters should have five patrol boats and 50 speedboats. At present the force has a total of only 21 patrol boats, not the 135 needed, said Dibyo. Speedboat numbers are 313, not the 1350 needed.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
APEC benefiting small traders?
APEC benefiting small traders? By Juni Thamrin and Charlene Simpson BANDUNG (JP): The 1997 Action Plan for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has been hailed by APEC as the key to strengthening SMEs dynamism. Under closer inspection, the plan contains some glaring oversights which have the potential to further shackle Indonesian SMEs, and widen gaps in wealth and opportunities.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Economy needs massive reforms, says economists
Economy needs massive reforms, says economists JAKARTA (JP): Total reformation requires changes from both the government and the business sector to prevent another economic crisis in the future, economists from the University of Indonesia said here Thursday. Sri Adiningsih said business players and bureaucrats had to change their attitudes to ensure they would create a healthy business environment.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bigger, stronger banks may emerge after recovery
Bigger, stronger banks may emerge after recovery By Marguerite Nugent SINGAPORE (Reuters): Many banks in Asia face a long road to recovery from the region's financial crisis, but when they do they should be ready to meet the challenge of regional and global competitors, analysts and economists say. Asian banks are undergoing a metamorphosis as they struggle with problem loans that have come to characterize the financial crisis gripping the region.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
RP's GNP slows to 6%
RP's GNP slows to 6% MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' gross national product (GNP) grew by 6 percent in the first nine months of 1997, down from 7.3 percent in the same period last year, Economic Planning Secretary Cielito Habito said Friday. Despite the slowdown, Habito said the GNP figure was "better than most expectations," adding that it was at the upper end of the government's projections of 5.5-to-6 percent.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Refinery delay adds to pollution woes
Refinery delay adds to pollution woes By John Aglionby INDONESIA's urban pollution problems are set to worsen following the postponement of the construction of Pertamina's proposed new oil refinery. The new refinery in Cilacap, Central Java, would have concentrated on producing unleaded gasoline, a key requirement in reducing vehicle emissions and subsequent urban smog.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Another workshop on South China Sea here
Another workshop on South China Sea here JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is to host next week the latest round of regional workshop discussing cooperation in the South China Sea, which it sees as a potential flashpoint given the multitude of overlapping territorial claims in the area. The five-day workshop, "Managing Potential Conflicts in the South China Sea", will open at Pacet, a resort in the Puncak hills just outside Jakarta, on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thursday.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Radio Klasik FM's 2nd birthday
Radio Klasik FM's 2nd birthday JAKARTA (JP): Radio Klasik FM Jakarta held a classical music concert at Erasmus Huis on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta, at 8 p.m. Thursday night to celebrate its second birthday. Fransiska Beding, the radio's public relations executive, said the concerts will feature Karen Ellis Chong and Ary Sutedja (clarinet and piano), pianist Yazeed Djamin and vocalist Maz Inung and the Joint Sound Choir from Jakarta International School.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Minister declares war against illegal levies
Minister declares war against illegal levies JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo issued Thursday an instruction to all provincial offices of his ministry to fight against illegal levies in the forestry sector. In his letter No. 1360/1997, issued on Wednesday, Djamaludin instructed provincial forestry offices throughout Indonesia to eliminate 14 illegal levies often imposed on forestry businesses.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Local stocks to recoup next year: Economist
Local stocks to recoup next year: Economist JAKARTA (JP): Local stock markets should recover from their current downturn next year, possibly in the third quarter, but only with foreign investors' help, according to economist Sjahrir. Sjahrir said at a seminar Thursday hosted by Trimegah Securities that foreign institutional investors, especially those managing huge funds, would eventually reenter the market to buy certain selected undervalued stocks.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Illegal minivans to be organized
Illegal minivans to be organized JAKARTA (JP): The City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ) has started to organize all minivans operating illegally in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, and Pulo Gadung, East Jakarta. The agency's head, J.P. Sepang, said Wednesday that DLLAJ have already listed some of the unlicensed transportation vehicles and would soon provide them licenses to operate at night in certain areas, which are yet to be determined.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fund facts
Fund facts From Sinar Pagi On Nov. 24, Sinar Pagi daily reported that at least Rp 100 billion of the sale of SEA Games stickers had evaporated. A provisional calculation has shown that sticker sales by various agencies netted Rp 194,828 billion. The recent SEA Games required funds of Rp 105 billion. The government has extended the period for sticker sales until December, in consideration of the consortium acting as the executive committee, which still lacks funds.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Planes shun Bangkok airport
Planes shun Bangkok airport UTAPAO, Thailand (Reuters): Heavy fog at Bangkok International Airport prevented planes landing and officials had to divert them to this former U.S. airbase, airport sources and witnesses said yesterday. Both domestic and international planes were diverted from Bangkok to Utapao yesterday morning, witness said.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Unrecognized heroes
Unrecognized heroes From Media Indonesia Nov. 25, 1997 is the 52nd anniversary of the teachers' profession. The nation is also 52 years old, a nation which rose from the shackles of colonialism. Slowly but surely, it has been developing and catching up with other neighboring nations which have existed longer. It is an undisputable fact that teachers are always trying hard to survive, year in year out, yet they have never been officially recognized as heroes of the nation.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Lutung Kasarung' a show of symbolic significance
'Lutung Kasarung' a show of symbolic significance By Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): It is often said that a person gets from a symbol the meaning he puts into it, and what is one man's comfort and inspiration is another's jest and scorn. If these words express the profundity of symbolism, then the play Lutung Kasarung, a mythical story derived from old Sundanese culture, enacted it.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Navy catches Filipino boats
Navy catches Filipino boats SORONG, Irian Jaya: The Indonesian Navy has caught nine Philippine boats for illegal fishing in eastern Indonesian waters in recent months, a local Navy spokesman told Antara. The ship captains remained in custody at the local navy base here, said the operations officer of the Sorong naval base, First Lt. Muksin. He identified the skippers as Armando Ticson, Mario Marisoque, Ruel Alfornon, Ponsiano Ladera, Oswaldo Ticson, Nick Alimohan, Romeo Asis, Ronaldo and Rafael.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
C. Jakarta police gets new chief
C. Jakarta police gets new chief JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata installed former Tangerang Police chief Lt. Col. Iman Haryatna as the new boss of the Central Jakarta precinct on Thursday. Iman replaced Lt. Col. M. Ibrahim, who has been placed in charge of personnel for Central Sulawesi Police. Prior to his promotion, Iman was the city police spokesman and a senior police detective in Semarang, Central Java.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fire guts laundry building
Fire guts laundry building JAKARTA (JP): A building owned by Laundrette on Jl. Hasyim Ashari, West Jakarta, was gutted by fire yesterday. No fatalities were reported, but all machinery and clothes in the building were destroyed in the fire, which started at 6:15 p.m., said head of the Central Jakarta fire department, Fredy Alling.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mercedes escapes A-Class crash with minor damage
Mercedes escapes A-Class crash with minor damage By John Aglionby MERCEDES-BENZ's reputation in Indonesia as a manufacturer of safe, reliable cars has not been affected by the public relations disaster blighting the company over failure of its new A-class to pass certain safety tests in Europe. PT Star Motors Indonesia president director Frank Messer said: "Of course we would have preferred if nothing had happened, but it is better it happened now and not later.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Baby found dead at garbage dump
Baby found dead at garbage dump JAKARTA (JP): A one-day-old baby girl was found dead at a garbage dump in Kampung Pondok Ungu, in Medan Satria district, Bekasi, on Thursday afternoon. The body of the infant was found wrapped in a yellow baby's blanket. An officer from the local Kranji Police subprecinct said that a resident found the body when she was dumping her household trash. The baby was taken to Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Central Jakarta for a postmortem examination.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
A speedy end to the crisis?
A speedy end to the crisis? Considering the results achieved at the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting (AELM) in Vancouver -- particularly in relation to efforts to surmount the monetary crisis which is at present engulfing several APEC countries, including Indonesia -- there appears to be reason to be optimistic that the turmoil which began in July this year can be ended before very long.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Court acquits Iwik of journalist's murder
Court acquits Iwik of journalist's murder YOGYAKARTA (JP): Dwi Sumaji alias Iwik, the sole suspect in the highly publicized murder of journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin, was acquitted by the Bantul District Court here Thursday. A panel of judges presided over by Endang Sri Murwati said that based on the testimonies of witnesses and the suspect himself, the court found no evidence that Iwik had tortured the journalist on the night of Aug. 13, 1996.
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Soeharto on 'umrah' in Mecca
Soeharto on 'umrah' in Mecca By Kornelius Purba JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (JP): President Soeharto and his family completed Thursday their minor pilgrimage umrah in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Soeharto, his six children, five sons- and daughters-in-law, 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild, took it in turns to kiss the Hajarul Aswad (black stone) in the Kaaba. Tears streamed down some of their faces.