Archive: 13 February 1997
57 articles found
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Media told to use own spectacles
Media told to use own spectacles JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday the local media used a "foreign way of thinking" in reporting events in Indonesia. "Foreign values are increasingly used by local media in covering Indonesian affairs," the President said at a ceremony at the State Palace marking the 51st anniversary of the Indonesian press. President Soeharto said local journalists should use their own "spectacles" to see what was happening in Indonesia.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 12, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,325 -25 206,000 Alumindo Perkasa 750 0 25,000 Andayani Megah 1,050 0 97,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,350 25 359,500 Anwar Sierad 1,925 -75 23,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 4,400 150 105,000 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,350 0 0 Argo...
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Moslem groups attack planned liquor decree
Moslem groups attack planned liquor decree JAKARTA (JP): Moslem leaders renewed their campaign against the government's liquor policy yesterday following Tuesday's announcement by the Ministry of Home Affairs that it planned to introduce a decree on alcoholic beverage sales. Preacher and psychiatrist Dadang Hawari said the drafting of the decree, which would restrict sales to authorized places only, had not taken into consideration the Moslem community's aspirations.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Westmont warns fellow investors in the Philippines
Westmont warns fellow investors in the Philippines MANILA (AFP): The head of the Westmont Group of Companies yesterday warned fellow Malaysian investors against putting money into "sensitive" Philippine firms after a controversial court ruling that derailed a Malaysian company's investment plans.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
EU sets three main priorities
EU sets three main priorities JAKARTA (JP): This year will be an onerous time for the European Union. Critical developments are scheduled to take place that could set the tone for the EU as it enters the next millennium. As president of the EU for the first half of the year, the Netherlands will have their hands full. "Our presidency comes at a very important moment in the development of the European Union," Dutch Ambassador to Jakarta, Paul Brouwer, said in a recent interview.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Women workers turned to prostitutes?
Women workers turned to prostitutes? From Merdeka It would be very sad if the Minister of Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi's statement that women workers sent abroad to the Middle East were reportedly turned into prostitutes proved correct. What disgusting news! All women should support Minister Mien's plea to stop Indonesian women workers being sent overseas to work as no one would like them to become prostitutes.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
East Timor and Myanmar issues stall Europe-ASEAN talks
East Timor and Myanmar issues stall Europe-ASEAN talks SINGAPORE (Reuter): Moves to deepen ties between Europe and Southeast Asia stalled yesterday over how to deal with Myanmar and East Timor, delegates said. They said senior officials from the 15-nation European Union and the seven members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) could not agree on wording for a final declaration that indirectly deals with the thorny issues.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Pedicab fares soar in Lampung
Pedicab fares soar in Lampung BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Pedicab drivers have raised their fares by up to 100 percent over Idul Fitri as most of the public transport vehicles have been chartered by people returning home. The steep rise has prompted complaints from residents in the suburbs and in housing complexes. "People who do not own vehicle and have to rely on pedicabs have been grumbling but they have no choice other than to accept it," Antara reported.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Kartika Chandra Hotel: Jl.Gatot Subroto, Jakarta: - Prambanan Cafe: Singers Agape Trio Monday, Tuesday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Alec and Trisno, Monday, Sunday, 7 p.m to 9 p.m; Richard (organist), Tuesday, 7 p.m to 9 p.m; Jass Trio, Saturday, 7 p.m to 9 p.m; Jamazu, Saturday, Monday, 12 p.m to 3 p.m; The "S" Trio, Thursday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m; - Chandra Lounge, at 8 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
KL water shortage may affect S'pore
KL water shortage may affect S'pore SINGAPORE (DPA): Malaysia's Johor state may not have enough water to keep supplying Singapore, which depends heavily on the region's resources, according to an academic quoted in the Straits Times newspaper yesterday. Rapid urbanization and development in Malaysia are causing water consumption to rise at an alarming rate and have put the country on the brink of a "water crisis," associate professor Ariffin Omar of Malaysia's University Sains said.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
C. Java ulemas suggest centralized gambling den
C. Java ulemas suggest centralized gambling den SEMARANG (JP): The chairman of Central Java's Ulemas Council, Sahal Mahfud, has sparked controversy by suggesting that the government build a secluded gambling center on Nusakambangan penitentiary island. Sahal, also deputy chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama's law-making board, said here recently that such a designated gambling area would prevent gambling from becoming more widespread.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bali no hliday for boxer Pino in SEA Games preparation
Bali no hliday for boxer Pino in SEA Games preparation JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian boxing's best hope, Pino Bahari, is training hard for the SEA Games to be held here from Oct. 11 to Oct. 19. Daniel Bahari, Pino's father and trainer, said Tuesday in Denpasar that Pino was training six hours a day and was expected to peak at the Jakarta Games. "The hard training does not affect Pino's lower-back injury. Conversely, the training eventually reduces Pino's pain," Daniel said.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
New police HQs plan hailed
New police HQs plan hailed JAKARTA (JP): House members and several professionals have hailed a plan to soon replace the 35-year-old Jakarta Metropolitan Police headquarters with a modern high-rise complex.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
City gears up for return of 3 million
City gears up for return of 3 million JAKARTA (JP): The return of more than three million Idul Fitri travelers to the city is expected to reach its peak this weekend. The City Population Agency reported yesterday that 3,059,576 Jakartans left the city for their hometowns by bus, private car, plane, train or ship between Feb. 2 and Feb. 8. The head of the agency, Soemarto, said 1,675,920 people left the city by private car, 835,449 by bus, 343,033 by train, 193,361 by plane and 11,813 by ship.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
GE to invest more in Southeast Asia
GE to invest more in Southeast Asia SINGAPORE (AFP): General Electric Co. (GE) of the United States is finalizing new investments in Southeast Asia to tap into the region's rapid growth, company officials said yesterday. GE runs several major manufacturing and service centers in Southeast Asian countries, including three in Indonesia, five in Singapore, two in Malaysia and three in the Philippines.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Book on riot banned
Book on riot banned SEMARANG: The military has banned a book on the July 27 riots in Jakarta written by the unrecognized Alliance of Independent Journalists and Studi Arus Informasi. Diponegoro Military Commander Maj. Gen. Subagyo H.S. said yesterday the book had been banned because it was "published by institutions that the government does not recognize." "If the institutions are banned, so are their products," Subagyo said.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
PPCI chief hails disability bill
PPCI chief hails disability bill JAKARTA (JP): The President of the Indonesia Disabled Peoples' Association, Koesbiono Sarmanhadi has hailed the recently approved disability bill as a move in the right direction. But Indonesia's 10 million disabled people still face the daily agony of trying to live with dignity despite public misconceptions, an unsupportive environment and lack of access to public facilities, he said.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Weakening yen helps reduce Indonesia's debts
Weakening yen helps reduce Indonesia's debts JAKARTA (JP): The appreciation of the U.S. dollar against the yen has helped reduce Indonesia's foreign debts in dollar terms but threatens the competitiveness of the country's exports, especially to Japan, Finance Minister Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday. After meeting President Soeharto yesterday Mar'ie said the strengthening dollar had caused the rupiah to continue depreciating against the greenback but rise against the yen.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
What a smelly way to die
What a smelly way to die JAKARTA (JP): Three members of a family from the Klaten district, Central Java, were flushed to their death Tuesday in a 15-meter-deep toilet in their backyard, press reports said yesterday. Mrs. Wiryodimejo, aged 55, was the first to plunge into the perilous pit. While gardening she stepped on the toilet's concrete lid. It caved in and she tumbled into the waste.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Sinetron' and liquor problem
'Sinetron' and liquor problem From Suara Karya The electronic media is progressing very well, especially in terms of features and drama. But it has pushed Indonesian movies aside. Film actors now tend to opt for sinetron (TV movie serials) rather than the cinema, which is mostly screening shapely newcomers without much acting talent. Sinetron has won the hearts of many families in the cities, as well as in the villages.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
24 resettled in East Timor
24 resettled in East Timor SEMARANG: The Central Java provincial government plans to relocate another 10 families to East Timor under the state- sponsored transmigration program. The 10 families will follow 24 Central Java families moved to the youngest province last year, provincial transmigration office chief Sunyoto said yesterday. Sunyoto said Central Java had planned to send 70 families to East Timor this fiscal year.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Electricity use down
Electricity use down JAKARTA (JP): Electricity utilization in Java and Bali declined 50 percent to 4,000 megawatt hours a day since three days before Idul Fitri, the president of state electricity company PT PLN has said.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 a.m Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Matters 3:05 Performances: Gelar Tari 3:30 Tour and Travel: Dream of Flight 4:05 Science Film: A Writer's Exchange 4:30 Women's Program: Dunia Wanita 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:25 News: My Country 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 TVRI News 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Filler and Trailer 7:30 Koran Recital 7:40 Religious Teachings: Islam 8:00...
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Davis Cup heroes return to thrill tennis officials
Davis Cup heroes return to thrill tennis officials JAKARTA (JP): A warm welcome and enthusiasm for future challenges met the Indonesian Davis Cup team as it arrived at the national tennis headquarters yesterday. Sarwono Kusumaatmadja was the most enthusiastic of the officials who greeted the team at the headquarters. He was thrilled by the team's 3-2 victory over the Philippines.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stolen paintings reflect Kerton's career
Stolen paintings reflect Kerton's career By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): The 19 Sudjana Kerton paintings that were recently stolen in Bandung reflected many stages in the artists's career, primarily from 1950 to 1988, with two works left undated. Kerton was born in Bandung in 1922. Between 1944 and 1949 he worked as an artist for the Patriot newspaper in Yogyakarta.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
U.S. to send business mission to SE Asia
U.S. to send business mission to SE Asia SINGAPORE (AFP): The United States is to send a top-level business delegation to Southeast Asia in March to explore trade and investment opportunities, it was announced here yesterday. The delegation of 100 executives, the largest US business mission yet to visit the region, is to be accompanied by figures including former Secretary of State Alexander Haig and former Secretary of the Treasury Lloyd Bentsen.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Cargo distribution center
Cargo distribution center JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port is ready to operate its 12,000-hectare cargo distribution center starting April, an official of state-owned port management firm PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II said yesterday. Pelabuhan Indonesia's Technical Director, Suprihat, said the distribution center would expedite the flow of industrial raw material imports from Japan.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Customs office asks for budget autonomy
Customs office asks for budget autonomy JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Customs and Excise, confident of fully regaining its import inspection powers, has asked for a budget autonomy. Customs Director Permana Agung said the customs service should perform professionally and with integrity if it wanted to be efficient and effective. "But we need a broader autonomy in our budget management in introducing changes to make our institution highly accountable," Permana said.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
China executes 100 Moslem rebels after bloody riots
China executes 100 Moslem rebels after bloody riots BEIJING (Agencies): China has executed around 100 Moslem separatists accused of instigating last week's violent riots in Xinjiang province, residents said yesterday. More than 1,000 protesters were arrested during and after two days of bloody clashes on Feb. 5 and Feb. 6, in the frontier town of Yining, between ethnic Uighur Moslems and Han Chinese which left 10 dead and several dozen injured, officials said.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sociological aspect of crime in relation to art theft
Sociological aspect of crime in relation to art theft Earlier this month, 19 important paintings were stolen from the home studio-gallery of the late Sudjana Kerton in Bandung. Several other art thefts took place last year, including 25 works of the nation's most valuable treasures stolen from the National Museum. In the first of two articles, Dr. Astri Wright examines the sociological aspects of crime and the state of the art world in Indonesia.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Building a foundation for ASEAN-EU relations
Building a foundation for ASEAN-EU relations By Medyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): When foreign ministers of the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meet for a two-day meeting in Singapore today, they will have the onerous task of trying to build a new foundation for future relations between two of the world's most successful regional organizations.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
The list of Sudjana Kerton paintings stolen on Sunday night, Feb. 2, 1997:
The list of Sudjana Kerton paintings stolen on Sunday night, Feb. 2, 1997: No. Title Date Size ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Daumier's Studio 1950 41 x 50 cm 2. Man from Suriname 1950 46 x 55 cm 3. Sheep Meadow 1950 61 x 46 cm 4. Village in the Valley, Pontoise 1950 69 x 49 cm 5. Apple Tree 1950 56 x 50 cm 6. Cockfight 1958 47 x 64 cm 7. Rainstorm 1958 48 x 89 cm 8. Sleeping Nude 1959 58 x 89 cm 9. Affandi Eating Watermelon 1962 89 x 54 cm 10.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Hospital must be held responsible for rape of patient'
'Hospital must be held responsible for rape of patient' JAKARTA (JP): The executive director of the Indonesian Consumers Foundation said yesterday the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) should be held responsible for the rape of a teenage patient last week. Tini Hadad blamed RSCM, saying a hospital was responsible not only for the treatment of its patients but also their safety and security during their stay.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
PT Antam's production below target
PT Antam's production below target JAKARTA (JP): State-owned mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) produced 9,530 tons of ferro nickel from its nickel processing plant in Kolaka, Southeast Sulawesi, last year. This was about 10 percent below its 10,500 ton target. Bahruddin B.S., manager of a processing plant in Pomala, about 200 kilometers north of the province's capital of Kendari, said yesterday the target was not reached because of a technical problem last March. He did not elaborate.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI's art market based on ignorance, greed
RI's art market based on ignorance, greed In this second of two articles, Dr. Astri Wright, PhD discusses the roots and consequences of art theft in Indonesia. VICTORIA, Canada (JP): Unlike older centers for modern art, such as those in Europe and America, Indonesia's art market (through galleries and auctions) is the dominant institution in the art world and operates on a basis which combines artistic ignorance and profit-making desire. How could this be different?
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Valentine offers at hotels, cafes
Valentine offers at hotels, cafes JAKARTA (JP): A number of hotels and other venues are offering special promotions to mark Valentine's Day on Friday. Love potions and free roses are available at the Millennium Sirih Jakarta; and a band called the "Valentine" will play at the Sabang Metropolitan's Metro's Music Room. The Fashion Cafe's version of Valentine's Day is a night of games with members of the Prambors private radio station, and artists Anang and Kris Dayanti.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
French pilots detained for territorial infringement
French pilots detained for territorial infringement JAKARTA (JP): Immigration officials in the South Kalimantan capital of Banjarmasin have detained two French pilots for landing their civilian training planes without proper permits. Antara reported yesterday that the Thunder Bird (TB-200) F- OHUT and F-OHUU touched down at Syamsuddin Noor Airport at 12:48 p.m. Monday. The news agency identified the pilots only as Sylvestre, aged 28, and Fabrice Ricetto, 27.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Extra buses ready for holidayers
Extra buses ready for holidayers PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said here yesterday the government had prepared 1,000 extra buses and trains for the anticipated 12 percent rise in the number of Idul Fitri travelers in Central Java this year. He said the extra buses and trains were arranged for Yogyakarta, Semarang and Purworkerto. The minister called on people to buy train tickets at official windows and not from scalpers who manipulated prices.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
15 missing in boat capsize
15 missing in boat capsize KOLAKA, North Sulawesi: Fifteen people are missing after a boat carrying 20 people capsized near Lasusua on Feb. 6. The boat was on its way from Walasiho in North Sulawesi to Siwa in South Sulawesi, Kolalaka port administrator La Pido Tole told Antara yesterday. The boat carried 12 workers, six crew members, one of the boat's owners and a timber trader. Shortly after leaving Walasido at 12 p.m.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Lippo Bank's FRCD raised
Lippo Bank's FRCD raised HONG KONG (Reuter): PT Lippo Bank's floating rate certificates of deposit issue (FRCD) has been increased to US$60 million from $50 million due to oversubscription, arranger LTCB Asia said yesterday. The certificates, which were issued through the bank's Cook Islands branch, have a maturity of four years and a put option in year two. They were issued at par to float at 80 basis points over the six-month London Interbank Offered Rate.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Minister suspects illegal chain saw sales
Minister suspects illegal chain saw sales JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo suspects many chain saws are still being used illegally and sold illegally to the public despite a government crackdown. The minister said he had received reports that many illegally owned chain saws had been confiscated. But he suspected the chain saws would have to be returned to their owners.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung: Music and Entertainment * Chedi Hotel: Jl. Rancabentang 56-58: Job (Piano), Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Irven (Guitar), Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Mixed Voices Accapela singer and Andi (Pianist), Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Andi (Piano), Friday and Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Imelda (Piano), Friday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Juli (Piano), 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. * International Imperium Hotel: Jl. Dr. Rum No.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
More fires leave 2,000 homeless in N. Jakarta
More fires leave 2,000 homeless in N. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Two more fires razed homes and wood stores in North Jakarta yesterday, leaving more than 2,000 homeless. Fire gutted several wood stores and houses on Jl. Pelabuhan Kalibaru, in North Jakarta last night while in Kelapa Gading, only three days after a fire razed 200 shacks in Pegangsaan Dua, another fire left about 2,000 people homeless in the same subdistrict. No casualties have been reported in either disaster.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
JSX told to be strict on securities firms
JSX told to be strict on securities firms JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency expressed concern yesterday over the financial reports of Indonesian securities companies. The agency's securities and transaction bureau head, Agus Muhammad, said PT Bursa Efek Jakarta (BEJ), which manages the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), should monitor securities companies' financial reports more vigorously. He said this was necessary because of the increased volume of transactions on the JSX.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
More die in traffic accidents
More die in traffic accidents JAKARTA (JP): The Idul Fitri death toll has increased to 61 after at least eleven people were killed in crashes Tuesday and yesterday. Five people died and nine others were critically injured when two passenger buses collided head on early yesterday in Pesantun village, Brebes regency, Central Java. Some of the passengers were travelers from Bekasi and Jakarta on their way to their hometowns, Antara reported.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian on trial in Australia
Indonesian on trial in Australia SYDNEY (AFP): An Indonesian man appeared in a Sydney court yesterday accused of importing 1.7 kilograms (3.7 pounds) of Ecstasy tablets concealed inside four stereo speakers. The court heard that the estimated 8,000 tablets had a street value of more than 500,000 Australian dollars (US$395,000). The haul was discovered by customs officials at Sydney Airport's air cargo depot on Jan. 31, the Central Local Court heard.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
PT IPTN to attend airshow
PT IPTN to attend airshow JAKARTA (JP): State-owned aerospace company PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) will participate in the prestigious biannual Air Show Down Under Australian International Air Show & Expo at Avalon Airport Geelong, Victoria, from Feb. 18 to Feb. 23. This participation is very important because Australia is a potential market for IPTN products, especially its CN-235 multipurpose aircraft, the company said yesterday.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fairs chase big profits before another hard year
Fairs chase big profits before another hard year TANGERANG, West Java (JP): The Idul Fitri holiday is the best time for carousel, or fairground, business. It rains everyday, muddying the fields, but there is still high hope for owners and their staff after a long, listless fasting month. This week in Pondok Betung, a village bordering Bintaro, South Jakarta and Tangerang, up to 300 spectators in one session alone crowded just one attraction, the daredevil motorbikes.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Reflection on Press Day
Reflection on Press Day In January, when President Soeharto in his state budget speech before the House of Representatives lashed out at the press for reporting that allegedly stirred up trouble, many media executives believed that something was in the air. Understandably, the media have been anxious to know what the president would have to say during the commemoration of National Press Day, Feb. 12.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fugitive killed by mob
Fugitive killed by mob JAKARTA (JP): A man wanted by the Palembang police in South Sumatra has been killed by a mob in North Jakarta, for killing a local resident. North Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Rismawan said yesterday that Efendi, alias Beny, 25, was mobbed Monday by local residents, in revenge for the death of Fuad Salim. Rismawan said Efendi, alias Beny, killed Fuad at a drink stall Saturday following a heated quarrel.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Japan warns U.S. over Okinawa gunfire
Japan warns U.S. over Okinawa gunfire TOKYO (Reuter): The United States military's accidental firing of uranium-tipped bullets near Okinawa could cause "fissures" in relations with Japan, chief government spokesman Seiroku Kajiyama said yesterday. As fallout from the incident grew, Kajiyama also berated Japan's Foreign Ministry for failing to swiftly notify Okinawan authorities about the mishap, which has become a new rallying cry for critics who want to close U.S. bases in Japan.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Kalimantan unrest not religious: Community leaders
Kalimantan unrest not religious: Community leaders JAKARTA (JP): Fifteen religious leaders in the West Kalimantan capital of Pontianak agreed yesterday that the continuing clashes between migrants from Madura and native Dayaks are not religiously motivated. In a joint statement, leaders of Moslem, Catholic, Protestant, Hindu and Buddhist organizations called for the government and military to find a thorough solution.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
S'pore detains foreign reporter
S'pore detains foreign reporter SINGAPORE (Reuter): A journalist working for a U.S. news agency was detained in Singapore yesterday. Eyewitnesses said the Associated Press (AP) Singapore news editor Vijay Joshi, an Indian national, was taken away in handcuffs by police after an argument on the sidelines of a joint news conference by British Foreign Secretary Malcolm Rifkind and Singapore Foreign Minister Shanmugam Jayakumar.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mark Plus assists villages
Mark Plus assists villages JAKARTA (JP): East Java Governor Basofi Soedirman has hired consultancy company Mark Plus to promote economic activities in villages in the province. Soedirman said East Java had promoted rural economic activities, under a program called "The Return-to-Village Movement", for a year but the program had not been effective.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Foreign funds lift JSX to record high
Foreign funds lift JSX to record high JAKARTA (JP): Shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued to gain ground yesterday as foreign funds entered the market to buy major and second line stocks. Surya of HG Asia Indonesia said the market was strong from buying orders from foreign and local investors. The JSX composite index gained 6.77 points to a record 701.05, up from 694.28 Thursday.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI-Poland economic ties
RI-Poland economic ties JAKARTA (JP): The trade between Indonesia and Poland rose last year with businessmen and officials of both countries exchanging more visits. According to a bulletin published by the Polish Embassy in Jakarta, exports to Poland in the first three quarters of 1996 reached US$90.8 million, up $23.6 million. Imports from Poland were to $42.7 million, up $4.7 million.
Thu, 13 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Opportunity never knocks twice: Agum
Opportunity never knocks twice: Agum By Arifuddin Saeni UJUNGPANDANG (JP): Wirabuana Regional Military Commander Maj. Gen. Agum Gumelar believes opportunities do not crop up twice and that people must take advantage of situations the first time around.