Archive: 1 February 1997
53 articles found
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Singapore leaders raise pressure on activist Tang
Singapore leaders raise pressure on activist Tang SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore's political leadership has increased the pressure on opposition politician Tang Liang Hong with more suits for defamation. Legal notices in the Straits Times newspaper yesterday announced fresh suits against Workers' Party activist Tang by the city-state's Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew. One notice charged that Tang slandered Lee in the hearing of Ahmad Osman, a Straits Times journalist, on Jan.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Public beaches must remain public domain
Public beaches must remain public domain One particular development scheme is upsetting Yogyakarta's Sultan Hamengku Buwono X. The project in question involves the development of Parangtritis Beach on the south coast of Yogyakarta into a tourist resort complete with hotel, recreation parks, golf courses and other facilities. Many aspects of this mega-project have to be considered. One of them is the special position which Parangtritis occupies in the minds of the people of Yogyakarta.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
City to work with private sector on waste recycling
City to work with private sector on waste recycling JAKARTA (JP): The city administration revealed plans yesterday to cooperate with a private foundation and a Canadian firm to recycle garbage. Assistant to the city secretary in charge of development affairs, Prawoto S. Danoemihardjo, said the private foundation, Yayasan Rehabilitasi Prajurit Utama Seroja (Veteran's Foundation), would cooperate with Canada's Urban Resources Technologies Incorporation.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rumors of more unrest rock West Java
Rumors of more unrest rock West Java JAKARTA (JP): Rumors of further religious and ethnic unrest rocked Bandung and several West Java towns yesterday. Violence did erupt in the industrial area of Rancaekek near Bandung when thousands of striking workers wrecked dozens of vehicles within their factory compound, officials said. Police said the workers were angered by the company's failure to pay their Idul Fitri holiday allowance on time. The management had promised to give the money on Feb.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
4 spikers yet to join training camp
4 spikers yet to join training camp JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Volleyball Association is still waiting for four of its players, including stars Imam Agus Faisal and Loudry Maspaitela, to join the 19th SEA Games centralized training program. "I'm sure the four athletes will be able to adapt with their friends, who have already joined the training program, especially Fafa (Faisal's nickname).
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Gymnastic body to send six athletes to U.S. and Russia
Gymnastic body to send six athletes to U.S. and Russia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Gymnastics Association plans to send six athletes to train in the United States and Russia. Association Secretary-General Sri Hastuti Merdiko said during a breaking of the fast gathering yesterday that two men and two women would be sent to Houston in April to be coached at Bela Karolyi's camp. Karolyi used to coach Olympic gold medalists Nadia Comaneci of Rumania and America's Mary Lou Retton.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
U.S. report criticizes RI record
U.S. report criticizes RI record WASHINGTON (Agencies): The Indonesian government is rife with corruption, commits serious human rights abuses and uses excessive force in its crackdown on insurgents, the U.S. State Department said in a report published on Thursday. But the department's annual human rights survey of 194 countries and territories saw "encouraging signs along with substantial grounds for continuing concern" in Indonesia, AFP reported.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Warner Bros. enters local retail business
Warner Bros. enters local retail business By Hyginus Hardoyo JAKARTA (JP): Good news for lovers of Warner Bros. cartoon characters. Products featuring animated characters from Batman and Bugs Bunny to Tweety are on sale here. The products, for people of all ages, can be found at Warner Bros. Studio Store Jakarta at the Taman Anggrek Mall in Tomang, West Jakarta. It is the first store of the United States-based Warner Bros. Studio Stores chain to open in Indonesia.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur may face police questioning
Gus Dur may face police questioning JAKARTA (JP): A Moslem activist filed a complaint with the police yesterday over remarks by popular Moslem leader Abdurrahman Wahid he considered slanderous. Chief of the City Police Detectives Col. Paimin Aboeamr said the authorities would study the claim lodged by Andrianto, chief of the Humanika Foundation. Andrianto claimed Gus Dur, as Abdurrahman is affectionately called, accused Humanika in a seminar this week of masterminding the Dec.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Motorbike racing
Motorbike racing I read with interest an item titled Motorbike street races outlawed (Jan. 15, 1997). The developing city of Hanoi, Vietnam, has the view that motorcycle racing on city streets is endangering lives and as such, stiff measures are being taken to put a stop to this activity. Jakarta would do well to take a lesson from Hanoi.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Customs urged to cast aside past practices
Customs urged to cast aside past practices JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Customs and Excise was urged yesterday to uphold the law and cast aside its past corrupt practices when it resumes its inspection authority on April 1. Legislator Saleh Khalid from the Moslem-oriented United Development Party faction suggested the government allow a transition period from the current pre-shipment inspection to the on-arrival inspection and post audit system.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tycoon Eka pledges support for Golkar
Tycoon Eka pledges support for Golkar JAKARTA (JP): A top business tycoon expressed his readiness to support the ruling Golkar party in the upcoming general election campaign, Antara reported. Eka Tjipta Widjaja, owner of the Sinar Mas Group, the number two conglomerate in Indonesia after the Salim Group, said Thursday evening: "I became a big entrepreneur because of the New Order and Golkar which are both led by President Soeharto." "Before that, I was only a street vendor.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Owners allowed in gutted kiosks
Owners allowed in gutted kiosks JAKARTA (JP): Owners of kiosks in the ravaged Pasar Baru shopping center in Central Jakarta were allowed to enter their shops Thursday. They were owners of kiosks which were on the first floor of the Harco Plaza on Jl. Samanhudi and not destroyed by the fire. Results of police investigations into the cause of the fire have not been announced. The fire destroyed the second, third, and fourth floors of the four-story Plaza.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Consumer prices fluctuate
Consumer prices fluctuate JAKARTA (JP): Consumer prices in Jakarta fluctuated from the second week of January to yesterday, according to a city economic bureau survey. The price of rice fell 2.7 percent to 11.1 percent while sugar, salted fish and flour rose by between 3.3 percent and 5.8 percent. Vegetables rose between 0.8 percent to 8.6 percent. While fruits like Ambon bananas, Malang apples and Medan oranges increased sharply by between 2.9 percent to 12.5 percent.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Toyota send Britain EMU wakeup call
Toyota send Britain EMU wakeup call By Brian Williams TOKYO (Reuter): Toyota president Hiroshi Okuda sent a belated wake-up call to Britain with his forthright comments about the importance to Japanese investors of a single European currency, financial analysts said on Thursday.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina gets clean audit
Pertamina gets clean audit JAKARTA (JP): State oil company Pertamina yesterday received an unqualified opinion from the Development Finance Comptroller for its 1995/1996 financial report. Pertamina said net profits had increased 55 percent to Rp 853.59 billion (US$371.12 million) from Rp 550.84 billion (US$239.47 million) in 1994/1995. In the 1995/1996 fiscal year, Pertamina's operational revenue reached Rp 25.68 trillion, up 16 percent from Rp 22.16 trillion the previous fiscal year.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Merchant in Petronas' bid
Merchant in Petronas' bid JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian Merchant Marine Sdn. Bhd., which PT Berlian Laju Tanker aims to acquire 20 percent of, plans to enter Petronas' tenders. Kevin Wong, the corporate secretary of publicly listed Berlian Laju Tanker, said yesterday that, although it would bid, Merchant Marine had not yet received any orders from Petronas, the Malaysian state oil company.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Copyright bill needed for globalization'
'Copyright bill needed for globalization' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said yesterday the government-sponsored bills on copyright, patents and trademarks were needed to anticipate globalization and free trade.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Denver art mission tours
Denver art mission tours PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: The Denver Cultural Exchange Council from the United States began its tour of the province yesterday seeking input about the art and cultural life here. The seven-member mission would also take a close look at the daily life of the native Dayak people, Antara reported.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Great River 1996 sales exceed target
Great River 1996 sales exceed target JAKARTA (JP): Garment maker and retailer PT Great River International (GRI) announced yesterday its sales last year were Rp 256 billion (US$108.66 million), exceeding its Rp 250 billion target. GRI director Soesanto Sahardjo said last year's sales were 30 percent higher than 1995's sales of Rp 197 billion.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
'SCTV' to broadcast Asia Cup talk show
'SCTV' to broadcast Asia Cup talk show JAKARTA (JP): The privately owned SCTV TV station is to broadcast a talk show, Road to A King Asia Cup, today at 3.00 p.m. Hosted by Helmy Yahya, the program will feature eighth times All England winner Rudy Hartono, the Badminton Association of Indonesia's Secretary-General RAJ Gosal and Kompas daily journalist Hendry Ch Bangun. The A King Asia Cup, which is to be staged for the first time from Feb. 19 to Feb.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Belu man does it his way
Belu man does it his way KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): A poor father of eight from Belu, about 360 kilometers northeast of here, chopped off his penis when he realized his wife was pregnant again. Hendrikus Bria, 38, a known psychotic, was now staring blankly at a hospital ceiling but had no regrets for what he did last week, his relatives said yesterday.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
PAL needs more capital
PAL needs more capital JAKARTA (JP): State-owned shipbuilder PT PAL has asked the government to convert its long-term loan of Rp 790 billion (US$334.7 million) to the company into equity, according to an executive of the Management Board for Strategic Industries. Giri Suseno told a hearing of Commission X for development planning on Wednesday that PAL needed additional capital to grow. PAL's assets were worth Rp 1.6 trillion (US$677 million) on Dec.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
29 arrested over alleged car thefts
29 arrested over alleged car thefts JAKARTA (JP): City Police have arrested 29 men over 106 vehicles stolen in Jakarta and its surrounding areas in the last three weeks. Chief of the City Detectives for General Affairs Lt. Col. Bakat Purwanto said Thursday 17 were thieves, eight were buyers and four were brokers. "The suspects were arrested during the last three weeks. We also seized the 106 cars from them," Bakat said Thursday.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Exodus
Exodus With the end of the fasting month of Ramadhan now only a little more than a week away, the yearly exodus of millions of people leaving the capital city for their homes in the provinces is gaining momentum. In the next few days bus and train stations will be jammed with travelers and roads leading out of Jakarta will be clogged with vehicles as an unusual temporary quiet descends upon the city.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta, for Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997
Where to go in Jakarta, for Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997 Music * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday, Sunday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Paraguas Vocal Group, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Pianist Sudarmadi, Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m to 9:30 a.m.; Boece & Ayu, daily except Monday and Tuesday, at 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Canadian youths study local culture
Canadian youths study local culture BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A group of 25 Canadian youths arrived here earlier this month for a 115-day program under the Indonesia- Canada Youth Exchange Program to study the culture and traditions of West Aceh. Head of the local educational and cultural office Daeng Malewa was quoted by Antara as saying here Tuesday the young men and women were starting to speak the local language. "They are also trying to join the fasting month of Ramadhan here," he said.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
'No political motives behind ship's visit'
'No political motives behind ship's visit' JAKARTA (JP): The commander of the French helicopter carrier Jeanne d'Arc, Captain Bruno Sifantus, said the ship's current visit to Indonesia had no political motives. Sifantus said here Thursday the aircraft carrier was on a goodwill mission designed to enrich the crew's South East Asia experience and knowledge. The 12,000-ton, 182-meter long and 24-meter wide warship, sailed into Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port Thursday morning.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
January worst month ever for fire deaths
January worst month ever for fire deaths JAKARTA (JP): The city fire agency's monthly evaluation has found this month to be the worst on record for fire victims with six people killed and one injured. Fire department records show this was the first time six people had died in a month. "Sixty-three fire accidents were recorded during the month and the total damage loss was estimated at Rp 6 billion (US$2.5 million)," agency chief Suharso said.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
NU seeks political balancing act
NU seeks political balancing act Abdurrahman Wahid, more popularly known as Gus Dur, has never stopped making controversial moves. Head of the largest Moslem organization, Nahdlatul Ulama, Gus Dur recently invited President Soeharto's daughter Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana (Tutut) to visit NU's boarding schools (pesantren) in her capacity as Golkar leader to win electoral votes. Muhammad A.S. Hikam examines Gus Dur's recent political maneuver.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt audits pension funds
Govt audits pension funds JAKARTA (JP): The government will audit pension funds at least every five years, Ministry of Finance spokesman Agus Haryanto said yesterday. Agus said auditing could occur any time there was an indication that a pension fund was violating regulations. Based on a ministerial decree, signed by Minister of Finance Mari'e Muhammad on Jan.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 31, 1997: -------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 487,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,350 0 146,000 Alumindo Perkasa 750 0 5,000 Andayani Megah 1,050 -25 315,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,375 -50 395,500 Anwar Sierad 1,950 -50 112,000 Aqua Golden...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Military threatens tougher measures against rioters
Military threatens tougher measures against rioters JAKARTA (JP): The authorities will get tougher on rioters to prevent Rengasdengklok and Tasikmalaya-style mob violence from happening again, Armed Forces Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung said yesterday. But the authorities would stick to the prevailing laws in handling mass riots, he said. "ABRI (the Armed Forces) will not hesitate to take harsh measures against those that take part in riots," said the general in Bandung.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Students queried over stickers
Students queried over stickers PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Four students have been questioned by police for producing and selling stickers calling for people to boycott the May 29 general election. Ecep Suwardi Yasa and Chalid Mawardi of the "Walisongo" State Institute for Islamic Studies, and Abu Hassan and Ory Wulandari of Soedirman University were questioned by police investigator Capt. Abdul Djalal at Banyumas police precinct from Wednesday until yesterday.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Garuda prepares 24 jets for pilgrimage
Garuda prepares 24 jets for pilgrimage JAKARTA (JP): The country's flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will deploy 24 jets to transport the 197,615 Moslems going on pilgrimage to Mecca this year, company president Soepandi said Thursday. He said the pilgrims, in 474 groups, would be carried on 11 Boeing B-747s, two B-767s, four MD-11s and seven DC-10s. He said Garuda, operating three of its own B-747s, would -- as usual-- lease 19 jets from foreign airlines.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Religious education
Religious education From Suara Karya According to Alwi Nurdin, Chairman of the District Indonesian Teachers Association (PGRI) in Jakarta, one of the causes of ill student behavior can be found in the apparent lack of control demonstrated by teachers of religion compared to teachers of other disciplines. Speaking at the inauguration of the PGRI executive board of the religious office branch on Jan. 14, 1997, Alwi said teachers of religion should be the spirit of education.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
U.S. asked to end MFN haggling
U.S. asked to end MFN haggling BEIJING (AFP): Chinese Premier Li Peng has called on the United States to resolve China's Most Favored Nation (MFN) status "once and for all, " the state media reported yesterday. The U.S. Congress annual review of whether to extend China's MFN is "short-sighted because the practice keeps U.S. businesses from planning for the future," Li told Ronald Woodward, president of the U.S.-based Boeing Commercial Aircraft Group.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Saturday Maghrib 6:20 p.m. Sunday Imsak 4:25 a.m. Subuh 4:35 a.m.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Perumka moves to avoid repeat of ticket chaos
Perumka moves to avoid repeat of ticket chaos JAKARTA (JP): People queuing for long-distance train tickets at Jakarta stations from today should be more certain of obtaining tickets than hundreds of prospective travelers yesterday. A spokesman for state railway company Perumka said notices would be placed on ticket booths detailing the number of available tickets.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Businessmen told to pay alms
Businessmen told to pay alms JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja lamented businessmen's low awareness of paying alms saying only 15 of 350 businessmen registered with Bazis, the board which oversees Islamic alms collection, had made donations. "Businessmen should increase their donations to help," Surjadi said after meeting the 15 businessmen at the City Hall Wednesday.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Local activists blast Wolf over rights review
Local activists blast Wolf over rights review SEMARANG (JP): An Indonesian human rights activist blasted American Congressman Frank Wolf's assessment of Indonesia's human rights record in East Timor as ungrounded and politically motivated. Muladi of the National Commission on Human Rights said here yesterday the statements made by Wolf of Virginia were biased, negative, fragmented and unfair.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI to sign maritime accord
RI to sign maritime accord JAKARTA: The Australian Federal Government plans to sign a maritime boundaries agreement with Indonesia in Perth, Western Australia, on March 14, 1997. Antara reported here earlier this week the Australian government would be represented on the occasion by Foreign Minister Alexander Downer and Indonesia by Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas. The two countries have held negotiations on maritime boundaries for more than 25 years, the news agency reported.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bukit Asam given 1 year to return state funds
Bukit Asam given 1 year to return state funds JAKARTA (JP): The government has given state-owned coal miner PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam a year to deliver funds collected from private coal-mining contractors, an official said yesterday. The Ministry of Mines and Energy's secretary-general, Umar Said, said yesterday that Presidential Decree No. 75, 1996, asked Bukit Asam to deliver the remaining coal funds to state treasury by Sept. 25, one year after the decree was issued.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Garuda to cut operating costs
Garuda to cut operating costs JAKARTA (JP): State-owned airline Garuda Indonesia is planning to cut its operating costs by 20 percent this year. Garuda finance director Achmad Subianto said Thursday the cuts would affect accommodation, catering and transportation for crews. Garuda expects to gain Rp 4.8 trillion in revenue and at least Rp 300 billion in profit this year.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hunger strike ends in RP
Hunger strike ends in RP MANILA (UPI): Philippine prisoners have ended their two-month hunger strike, declaring their protest a victory after the recent release of 48 fellow inmates they claim were jailed primarily for political reasons. Task Force Detainees of the Philippines said yesterday that efforts to gain the release of 130 other prisoners it believes are held on similar grounds will continue.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Aspiring musician Muji lives on monkey business
Aspiring musician Muji lives on monkey business By Joko Sarwono BOGOR, West Java (JP): Muji Cahyono, from the East Java town of Malang, never imagined he would walk from house to house with a monkey on a lead performing in front yards and alleys. Muji always wanted to be a musician and was inspired by the success of many fellow villagers. "They often performed on stage and became famous. I admired them and wanted to follow their example," he said.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto, Try to attend 'Takbir'
Soeharto, Try to attend 'Takbir' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto and Vice President Try Sutrisno are scheduled to attend the Takbiran prayer on the eve of Idul Fitri at Monas (the National Monument) on Feb. 8. "As many as 100,000 Moslems are expected to flock to the Monas area for the occasion," Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said after meeting the President at Merdeka Palace. "We hope no one will disturb the religious event," he said. The event will start at 5:00 p.m.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Legislators complain of being overburdened
Legislators complain of being overburdened By Dwi Atmanta JAKARTA (JP): Legislators complained yesterday of too great a burden with draft bills galore expected to be finished by the end of their terms. With less than nine months remaining before September -- not to mention the run-up to the May general election which will keep them from their legislative jobs for two months starting April -- the legislators have 22 draft bills left to be deliberated and approved.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Isuzu to form venture in KL
Isuzu to form venture in KL TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Isuzu Motors Ltd., affiliated with U.S. auto giant General Motors Corp., is to launch a truck production joint venture with Malaysian state firms as early as March, an industrial daily said yesterday. The venture, known provisionally as Malaysian Truck and Bus, is to be held 20 percent by Isuzu, and 40 percent each by governmental investment company Diversified Resources Bhd. and Hicom Holdings Bhd. of Malaysia, the Nihon Kogyo Shimbun said.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
KL to protect domestic workers
KL to protect domestic workers KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia will amend its employment laws to enable it to prosecute employers who sack Malaysian workers and replace them with foreigners, the national Bernama news agency reported yesterday. Human Resources Minister Lim Ah Lek said the government would amend the Employment Act 1955 and pending the change, Malaysia would revoke the work permits of foreigners working for employers who recruited them to replace locals.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Customs blames surveyor for textile smuggling
Customs blames surveyor for textile smuggling JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Customs and Excise blames under weighing and under invoicing of shipments of imported textiles and textile-related products worth more than US$5,000 for rampant smuggling of those products. The director for investigation and elimination of smuggling, Thomas Sugiyata, said yesterday his office had seized four 40- foot and two 20-foot containers of imported textiles and apparel which had been under weighed.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bomb hoax
Bomb hoax I am writing in reference to your article titled Bomb hoax delays Cathay Pacific (Jan. 31, 1997) which appeared on Page 3. I would like to clarify this matter by confirming that Cathay Pacific Airways did not receive any threatening phone calls of any nature concerning any of its flights to or from Indonesia on Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia steals the show at World Economic Forum
Indonesia steals the show at World Economic Forum DAVOS, Switzerland (Agencies): Four ministers, 20 entrepreneurs and over 100 artists and entertainers from Indonesia are in the Swiss town of Davos to promote the country at the on-going World Economic Forum. Indonesia was not going to let pass a rare opportunity to play host to this year's annual forum of the world's government and business leaders, Antara reported.