Archive: 29 November 1997
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Sat, 29 Nov 1997
Southeast Asia faces two to three years of pain
Southeast Asia faces two to three years of painBy 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
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock 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...
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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".
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
IMF injection wrong medicine for RI
IMF injection wrong medicine for RIBy 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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
Chamber Music society celebrates Schubert
Chamber Music society celebrates SchubertBy 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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
Indonesian Army to upgrade training
Indonesian Army to upgrade trainingBy 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
'Lutung Kasarung' a show of symbolic significance
'Lutung Kasarung' a show of symbolic significanceBy 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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
Fund facts
Fund factsFrom Sinar PagiOn 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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
Unrecognized heroes
Unrecognized heroesFrom Media IndonesiaNov. 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...
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
Refinery delay adds to pollution woes
Refinery delay adds to pollution woesBy 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...
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
Mercedes escapes A-Class crash with minor damage
Mercedes escapes A-Class crash with minor damageBy 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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
Soeharto on 'umrah' in Mecca
Soeharto on 'umrah' in MeccaBy 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...
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
Bigger, stronger banks may emerge after recovery
Bigger, stronger banks may emerge after recoveryBy 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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
A victim of bank liquidation
A victim of bank liquidationFrom Pikiran RakyatDepositors 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...
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
RI may outrun KL in palm oil production
RI may outrun KL in palm oil productionBy 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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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).
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Nov 1997
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.