Archive: 8 December 1997
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997
20-year-old man arrested for allegedly killing Canadian
20-year-old man arrested for allegedly killing Canadian JAKARTA (JP): A 20-year-old man who allegedly killed his Canadian brother-in-law after learning that the victim frequently assaulted his sister, was arrested yesterday morning.A police team, led by Cilandak Police Chief Capt.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Mahathir backs new economic policy measures
Mahathir backs new economic policy measures KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday gave his backing to the new economic policy measures announced by his deputy last week to restore investor confidence and cool the economy."We have decided on these measures...
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Society needs more time for democracy: Observers
Society needs more time for democracy: Observers JAKARTA (JP): Observers noted here over the weekend that both the government and society at large would have to mature further before democratization could occur in the country.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
271 ex-rebels end military training
271 ex-rebels end military training ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (DPA): At least 271 former guerrillas have completed a rigid six-month military training in the southern Philippines to become the first batch of rebels to be integrated into the armed forces, officials said yesterday.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Asia will survive with realistic economic policies
Asia will survive with realistic economic policies International Monetary Fund chief Michel Camdessus spoke to Southeast Asian business leaders in Kuala Lumpur last week. The following article is based on his speech. This is the first of two articles.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Play on Marsinah banned in Bandung
Play on Marsinah banned in Bandung BANDUNG (JP): Playwright Ratna Sarumpaet condemned the police banning of a play about the life of slain labor activist Marsinah shortly before it was about to be staged here Saturday.It was the second time in two weeks that the monologue play had been banned.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Assembly's synchronizing team to meet today
Assembly's synchronizing team to meet today JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly will convene a synchronizing team today to resolve 20 unsettled issues left over from the regular sessions to deliberate the draft 1998/2003 State Policy Guidelines.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
City speeds up process of 63,000 land titles
City speeds up process of 63,000 land titles JAKARTA (JP): The National Land Agency (BPN) will speed up the processing of some 63,000 land certificates in 12 of Jakarta's subdistricts, an official said over the weekend.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Stock prices likely to remain volatile
Stock prices likely to remain volatile JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are likely to remain volatile this week due to persistent anxiety over a weakening rupiah against the U.S. dollar, securities analysts and brokers said.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Dagadu attracts business with local humor
Dagadu attracts business with local humorBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesians know of Twilite Orchestra, one of the more popular orchestras here led by young composer Adie M.S., whose performance in various events is respectfully appreciated by its audience.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
RI to send six boxers to Asian Games
RI to send six boxers to Asian Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association will send six boxers to the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok in December next year.The boxers are La Paene Masara (pinweight), Hermensen Ballo (flyweight), Dufri Masihor (bantamweight), Wilpare Jamhur...
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Jakarta Police urged to continue improving
Jakarta Police urged to continue improving JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has called on the Jakarta Police to keep improving performance and professionalism despite its lack of personnel, funds and facilities.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Sailor dies in drunken brawl
Sailor dies in drunken brawl JAKARTA (JP): A sailor of a Japanese vessel was allegedly beaten to death with broken beer bottles by his drunken friends in Kalibaru, North Jakarta, yesterday.The victim was identified as Samuel Mantiri, 33, of Lajangiru, Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Sudomo lauds Soeharto's action in Jamsostek case
Sudomo lauds Soeharto's action in Jamsostek case BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The announcement that President Soeharto will personally oversee the use of PT Jamsostek's funds has gained a positive response from observers, but they said it does not bode well on the credibility of his aides.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
RP senator proposes bill on abortion
RP senator proposes bill on abortionBy Adam Easton MANILA: Women in the Philippines who have abortions and the doctors performing them will face the death penalty if congress approves a bill being supported by the government.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
RFM benefits from El Nino
RFM benefits from El Nino MANILA (AFP): Philippine food giant, RFM Corp. expects to enjoy a 25-percent hike in net profits next year despite the continuing economic slowdown and will even benefit from one of its contributing factors, the El Nino phenomenon.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Elevate faith
Elevate faith I read with interest a letter by Mr. Iwan Sudarmanto several weeks ago in The Jakarta Post, regarding the subject of non- denominational faith, or Kepercayaan.In fact, non-denominational faith probably forms the core belief of most Indonesians.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
BIS warns of effects from Asia turmoil
BIS warns of effects from Asia turmoil ZURICH (Reuters): The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said yesterday that the large number of banks exposed to Southeast Asia, especially Japanese banks, suggested broader potential repercussions from the region's currency turmoil.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
KL trade deficit narrows
KL trade deficit narrows KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's trade deficit narrowed more than 80 percent from a year earlier to 142 million ringgit (US$42 million) in October, Bernama news agency reported Saturday.The report, quoting statistics department figures, said exports leapt 27.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Thai govt polls popularity rating
Thai govt polls popularity rating BANGKOK (AFP): The new administration of Thai Premier Chuan Leekpai has polled a 74 percent popularity rating despite the plunging currency and the economic crisis, the Nation daily reported yesterday.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Grenfell pulls out of Makindo
Grenfell pulls out of Makindo JAKARTA (JP): Makindo's president Gunawan Yusuf confirmed Saturday that Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Indonesia had pulled out from being the main underwriter of his company's initial public offering.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
S'pore to review growth forecast
S'pore to review growth forecast SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore will have to review its 1998 economic growth forecast of five to seven percent, state television quoted Minister for Trade and Industry Lee Yock Suan as saying yesterday.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Man found dead after inhaling poisonous gas
Man found dead after inhaling poisonous gas JAKARTA (JP): A man was found dead in an underground gasoline tank at a public gas station on Jl. Meruya Ilir in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, early yesterday morning.Police are still investigating the death of Abdul Hanan, 38.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
DNA tests to be used in abortion inquiry
DNA tests to be used in abortion inquiry JAKARTA (JP): DNA tests will be conducted on several women to determine if they are the mothers of 11 aborted babies and fetuses found dumped in North Jakarta last month, City Police chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata announced Saturday.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Many ad firms may go bust next year
Many ad firms may go bust next year JAKARTA (JP): Many advertising companies, particularly small and medium operations, may be forced to close their doors in the recession forecast for next year, an analyst has warned.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Bechtel develops human resources for expansion
Bechtel develops human resources for expansion JAKARTA (JP): Engineering and construction company Bechtel of the United States sees the improvement of local human resources as an important factor in its continued expansion in Indonesia.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
French label takes a crack at robing China's 'Little Emperors'
French label takes a crack at robing China's 'Little Emperors'By Lew Siew Ying SHANGHAI (AFP): French label Naf Naf entered the Chinese children's wear market Friday, hoping it will turn a profit in two years as Chinese get used to the idea of splurging on their single children.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Killer crocodile caught and killed
Killer crocodile caught and killed SAMARINDA, E. Kalimantan: A six-meter-long crocodile (Crocodilus Porosus) which is believed to have killed a villager by the Kayan River a fortnight ago, was caught Saturday.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 Cartoon Film: The Big Valley 3:10 TV Drama: Waktu 3:35 Belief in God The Almighty 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Health Program: Pencegahan Dini Kanker Payudara 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show 5:30 Sports 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Empowered diplomacy
Empowered diplomacy Interest in the formal inauguration of the Indonesian Council on World Affairs failed to reverberate beyond the walls of the ballroom of the Borobudur Inter-Continental Hotel last week.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Pakistan palm oil imports
Pakistan palm oil imports KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters): Pakistani imports of palm oil are likely to rise amid high demand ahead of the Moslem fasting month of Ramadhan falling in January and low prices abroad, dealers said on Saturday.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
India takes 1st round lead in Johnnie Walker
India takes 1st round lead in Johnnie Walker CIMANGGIS, West Java (JP): Defending champion India, represented by players from the Royal Calcutta Golf Club, overcame heat and humidity yesterday to take the first round lead in the prestigious amateur Johnnie Walker International Club Championship at...
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Coffee boils over amid Indonesian woe
Coffee boils over amid Indonesian woe LONDON (AFP): Coffee prices boiled over this week amid fresh fears of damage to crops in Indonesia, the world's top producer of robusta, which prompted large-scale buying by investment funds.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Lead pollution, a big problem
Lead pollution, a big problem We refer to the letter 'Danger lurking everywhere' (Dec. 2, 1997) by Mr. Soegih Arto.I very much appreciate that finally somebody is tackling the subject.According to a very recent CNBC report, Jakarta is one of the cities with the highest pollution in the world, it is...
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Thief tries to escape arrest
Thief tries to escape arrest JAKARTA (JP): A man tried to escape arrest yesterday after he allegedly stole a Rp 3 million (US$750) handbag at Plaza Indonesia in Central Jakarta.Doni, in his 20s, escaped from security guards' custody as they tried to hand the suspect over to police.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Christmas goodwill at Plaza Senayan
Christmas goodwill at Plaza Senayan JAKARTA (JP): Plaza Senayan plans to invite orphans and handicapped children in the city to celebrate Christmas Day with a special lunch and enjoy the festive season at the plaza every Monday beginning today.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Journalist murder investigation resumes
Journalist murder investigation resumes JAKARTA (JP): Yogyakarta Police Chief Col. Bani Siswono revealed that Sgt. Maj. Edy Wuryanto, the detective in charge of the controversial investigation into the murder of journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin, has been relieved of his post in the Bantul...
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Myanmar ousts constitution drafters
Myanmar ousts constitution drafters YANGON (Reuters): Myanmar's newly-named military government said yesterday it had removed three senior officials of the key National Convention Convening Commission (NCCC) in charge of drafting a new constitution for the country.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Foreign officials visit provinces
Foreign officials visit provinces MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Thirty-two senior officials from various developing countries started their four day-visit here Saturday to learn about Indonesia's family planning program.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
S'pore to expand sources of fish
S'pore to expand sources of fish SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore will expand its sources of fish with the opening of a new fishing port and a deep-sea farm project, a newspaper report said yesterday.Singapore, which gets its imported fish from Malaysia and Indonesia, will also be looking to China,...
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Nirwana Bali operates, controversy forgotten
Nirwana Bali operates, controversy forgottenBy Sylvia Gratia Miranda TABANAN, BALI (JP): Controversy was forgotten as the Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication Joop Ave officially opened Nirwana Bali Resort, Bali's first integrated resort, last month.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Siberut island
Siberut island Not long ago I visited the island of Siberut, an island near Padang, West Sumatra. Meeting the Mentawai and learning about their way of life is probably the best experience I had during my travels through Indonesia.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Airlines use gimmicks to lure more passengers
Airlines use gimmicks to lure more passengersBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Several overseas airlines serving Indonesia have launched gimmicks ranging from price discounts to special packages to attract passengers in the dwindling market.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Latief's responsibility
Latief's responsibility As expected all along, Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief finally reported to President Soeharto on the public uproar over use of Jamsostek state social security insurance funds, the widely discussed scandal.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Compaq takes notebook expandability to new height
Compaq takes notebook expandability to new heightBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): If we look at the notebook arena today, we will find that basically there are three players leading the game: Compaq, IBM and Toshiba.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: by Diego Menendez, an Argentinean in Indonesia, at Duta Fine Arts Foundation, Jl. Kemang Utara 55A, South Jakarta, daily at 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday and Monday at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Dec. 23.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Something is cooking at Nestl Indonesia
Something is cooking at Nestl IndonesiaBy Sona Vora Blessing JAKARTA (JP): There is perhaps hardly a household or family in Indonesia that hasn't tried one of Nestle's many products.If it isn't the ubiquitous Tjap Nona, Nescaf, Milo, Maggi or Cerelac, it is a brand that is unique to Indonesia like...
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
Former Navy chiefs attend ceremony
Former Navy chiefs attend ceremony SURABAYA: Five former Navy commanders were present at a ceremony marking the 52nd Indonesian Fleet Day here Saturday.The five retired admirals -- Soebyakto, R. Kasenda, Sudomo, M. Romli dam M.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997
RI diplomacy hangs high hopes on ICWA
RI diplomacy hangs high hopes on ICWABy Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): Those who have been longing for a breakthrough in Indonesian diplomacy must welcome the establishment of the Indonesian Council on World Affairs (ICWA) with great enthusiasm.