Archive: 14 February 1997
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Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rumor pushes Bre-X, Barrick
Rumor pushes Bre-X, Barrick TORONTO (Reuter): The rumor mill surrounding Bre-X Minerals Ltd shifted into high gear again on Wednesday as investors speculated about the outcome of Bre-X's negotiations with its Indonesian partners and Barrick Gold Corp, analysts said. Bre-X stock was up 0.40 to 22.65 on more than 820,000 shares in early trading in Toronto on Wednesday. The stock rose 1.05 on Tuesday to 22.25. Barrick was also active yesterday, rising 0.20 to 35.40 on 714,000 shares in Toronto.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Teachers welcome ministerial decree on alcohol sales
Teachers welcome ministerial decree on alcohol sales JAKARTA (JP): The decree on alcohol sales planned by the Ministry of Home Affairs received support from teachers and a criminologist yesterday. Asrul Chatib, principal of senior high school (SMU) 6 on Jl. Setia Budhi, Central Jakarta and junior high school (SMP) 177 principle Ramlani said they were happy with the plan. Asrul said the decree, if it did not stop the consumption of alcohol, especially among teenagers, would at least reduce sales.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Congress library orders books
Congress library orders books MEDAN, North Sumatra: The U.S. Library of Congress in Washington D.C., has ordered copies of the book, "The North Sumatran Press Struggle Against The Indonesian Communist Movement", written by journalist Muhammad TWA.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
'New approach needed to eliminate waste'
'New approach needed to eliminate waste' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian industry needs to adopt new approaches to manufacture if it is to effectively cut pollution and industrial waste, Minister for Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said yesterday. Sarwono said that without new ways of thinking about manufacturing, industrial waste problems would remain "despite greatly improved environmental management by local industries".
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
IPTN to feature at air show
IPTN to feature at air show BANDUNG, West Java: The state-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) has confirmed its participation at the upcoming Air Show Down Under and Australian International Air Show & Aerospace Expo 1997 at Avalon Airport in Gelong, Victoria. IPTN said in a statement Wednesday that the event, scheduled for Feb. 18 to Feb. 23, would be attended by State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie, who is also IPTN president.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
RP to shop for rice from neighbors
RP to shop for rice from neighbors MANILA (Reuter): The Philippine's National Food Authority (NFA) will shop for more rice from its Asian neighbors to beef up the country's buffer stocks before July this year, NFA assistant administrator Vic Racho told Reuters yesterday.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Rape victim's parents could sue hospital'
'Rape victim's parents could sue hospital' JAKARTA (JP): The parents of a teenage girl allegedly raped by a cleaning service worker at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) could sue RSCM for negligence and causing her mental anguish, police and a criminologist said yesterday. Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. M. Ibrahim said the police could question the hospital if they received a complaint from the victim's parents.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Women touch down in Jakarta
Women touch down in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP); Female touch rugby players from across Southeast Asia are in Jakarta for a two-day tournament starting today. Teams from the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore will compete against three local sides in what is thought to be the largest competition of its kind to date in the region. One of the Jakarta teams is from the Jakarta Touch Rugby Club and two are from Jakarta International School (JIS).
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
New Mandarin executive
New Mandarin executive JAKARTA (JP): The Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta yesterday announced the appointment of Silvia van Laak as the hotel's director of sales and marketing. Mandarin's General Manager Ingo Peters said Van Laak had previously held various positions in other hotels, including at the Melia Purosani in Yogyakarta and the Thailand-based Imperial Family of Hotels.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
2,000 families resettled
2,000 families resettled JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The Ministry of Transmigration resettled 2,000 families in the Merauke district, Irian Jaya, in 1996, Antara reported yesterday. The head of the Irian Jaya provincial transmigration office, Agus Q. Siregar, said yesterday the ministry had planned to resettle 2,962 families in Merauke during the 1996/1997 fiscal year, but up to February this year had only resettled 2,000. The remaining 962 families are to be resettled next month.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
KLM airlines to end Surabaya, Bali service
KLM airlines to end Surabaya, Bali service JAKARTA (JP): KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will cut services to Indonesia later this year as part of a restructuring plan. KLM's Jakarta general manager Frans Gruber said yesterday KLM's nine flights a week to Indonesia would be cut gradually to seven flights a week from Nov.1 KLM flies Boeing B-747-400 aircraft on its Indonesia route.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
What are big capital gains in Busang mining?
What are big capital gains in Busang mining? Controversy over the Busang gold mine in Kalimantan has been going on for some time. Economist Hartoyo Wignjowijoto examines the issue. JAKARTA (JP): In a prerecorded CNN interview on Busang Gold Discovery to be broadcast this evening, I said the high exposure of the Busang case was fundamentally driven by big money, obtained from the international capital market.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Victims of Kelapa Gading fire return from hometowns
Victims of Kelapa Gading fire return from hometowns JAKARTA (JP): Residents of the Kelapa Gading district in North Jakarta returned yesterday from their hometowns to the gutted remains of their homes and belongings. Some knew about Thursday's fire from television but others had believed the reports were about the Feb. 9 fire in the neighboring area along the same road, also in the Pegangsaan Dua subdistrict.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
More archeologists needed
More archeologists needed MEDAN, North Sumatra: The province, home to many cultural and archaeological legacies dating back centuries, has only one archaeologist, two technicians, and one draftsman, Antara reported yesterday. Sri Hartini, the head of the province's state museum, was quoted by the news agency as saying the shortage of experts makes conservation difficult. She said that for the museum to perform its task well, at least two more archaeologists and four technicians had to be hired.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Ibis Slipi Hotel, Jl. Jend. S.Parman Kav.59, Central Jakarta. - Bar Onix: All Eight Band, Sunday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., Monday, Friday, 8 p.m to 12 p.m, Exelence Band, Tuesday, Thursday, 8 p.m to 12 a.m., Saturday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., Big City, Wednesday, 8 p.m to 12 a.m. * Imperial Century Hotel, 401 Boulevard Jend.Sudirman, Lippo Karawaci 1300, Tangerang: - Lobby; - Kecapi Sunda, Monday to Sunday, 2 p.m.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bad parcels
Bad parcels From Neraca A few days before Lebaran I received several parcels from my colleagues. Each parcel cost more than Rp 100,000 and contained different sorts of food stuff. Some parcels were packed with crockery and silk sarongs. However, a lot of the imported food did not have an expiry date on their packages which disappointed me. Neither did they bear the importers' names. The containers were very nice.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia wants friendly solution to Sudan crisis
Indonesia wants friendly solution to Sudan crisis JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said here yesterday Indonesia wishes to see a stable Sudan and expressed the hope that differences with its neighbors could be solved in a friendly atmosphere.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sarwata to study rejection of Pakpahan's trial review bid
Sarwata to study rejection of Pakpahan's trial review bid JAKARTA (JP): Chief Justice Sarwata promised yesterday to look into reports that the Medan district court had illegally refused labor activist Muchtar Pakpahan's request for a trial review. Sarwata said he was awaiting a detailed report from the North Sumatra high court chief, who is authorized to supervise the lower courts.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Prostitute tests positive for AIDS in East Timor
Prostitute tests positive for AIDS in East Timor By Lourenco Vicente Martins DILI, East Timor (JP): Fears of an AIDS crisis are growing in this waterfront town after official tests revealed a prostitute had contracted the syndrome. The woman from East Java was one of the approximately 360 prostitutes tested here late last year for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) by health officials.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Debate on minimum wages
Debate on minimum wages From Bisnis Indonesia Earlier this year the government announced an increase in the regional minimum wage. As usual this started endless heated debate. It is necessary for all sides, especially the two interested parties, i.e. employers and workers, that the objective of development in Indonesia is a just and prosperous society. Prosperity is not only for employers and workers, but both sides must jointly endeavor to achieve it.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Warships to fetch fishermen
Warships to fetch fishermen BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The 11 Indonesian fishermen detained on the Indian island of Adaman since 1995 are soon to return home on KRI Patiunus and KRI Sultan Taha Syaifuddin. The warships will pick them up en route home from an exercise off Port Blair, India. Antara quoted Capt. Muhammad Slamet of Sabang Naval Base as saying Wednesday the fishermen had been detained for trespassing. The fishermen allegedly entered Indian waters illegally after running out of fuel.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Pulp mill takes downtime
Pulp mill takes downtime NEW YORK (Reuter): Asia Pacific Resources International Holdings Ltd said on Wednesday its PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper Mill in Indonesia took 27 days of downtime in the fourth quarter of 1996, but is now operating again. The company's PT Inti Indorayon Utama mill, also in Indonesia, took eight days of downtime. For the two mills combined, the downtime equaled 55,000 tons of production volume. The company has not changed its 1997 production forecast of 650,000 tons.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
No lifeguards at Pelabuhan Ratu?
No lifeguards at Pelabuhan Ratu? From Republika On Jan. 3, ANteve, a private TV station, broadcast on its Cakrawala program that three tourists died when they went swimming at Pelabuhan Ratu, West Java. As far as I know, that was not the first swimming accident at Pelabuhan Ratu. The ocean has claimed a number of victims. It is a pity that there are no lifeguards in the area. The impression is that accidents are on the increase because of little, or no preventive measures.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
President Soeharto to visit Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar
President Soeharto to visit Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will make a week-long visit to Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar on Feb 17 to improve bilateral ties, a senior official said yesterday. Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said the President would use the occasion to strengthen trade and economic ties with the three countries. Soeharto will exchange views on various regional and international issues, Moerdiono said at Merdeka presidential palace.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Four die in accidents
Four die in accidents PADANG, West Sumatra: A truck carrying 60 people overturned on the trans-Sumatra highway in Sinyamak village, Sawahlunto regency, Wednesday, killing five people and injuring 28 others. Sawahlunto Police Precinct Chief Lt. Col. Ichlas Yusuf told reporters yesterday that the driver, Amrizal, escaped unhurt. The truck had reportedly been speeding and Amrizal lost control of the vehicle after he tried to avoid a car traveling in the opposite direction.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Restoring the people's trust in government
Restoring the people's trust in government By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Recent statements made by government officials have been received as abrasive and offensive. A statement regarding the revival of the Darul Islam movement in West Java caused considerable public anger and rage in Tasikmalaya. Statements implying clandestine PKI operations have caused widespread cynicism and dismay.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, Malaysia top Cup seedings
Indonesia, Malaysia top Cup seedings JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Malaysia have been named the top seeds in the A King Asia Cup men's team badminton championship here from Feb. 19 to Feb. 23. Indonesia will lead Group A and Malaysia will lead Group B, according to the Asian Badminton Confederation. The US$150,000 tournament will be contested at the Senayan Indoor tennis stadium.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Texmaco in Irian Jaya
Texmaco in Irian Jaya JAKARTA (JP): Texmaco Group, a domestic producer of textiles and textile machinery, will develop sugar cane, cotton, cashew nuts and palm oil plantations in Merauke, Irian Jaya, the province's plantation agency head, Asmuni Cholil, said yesterday. Cholil told Antara in the Irian Jaya capital of Jayapura that four Texmaco subsidiaries would develop the plantations.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Milk imports reduced
Milk imports reduced JAKARTA (JP): The volume of milk that processing companies can import has been reduced under a new quota set for the first half of this year, an official said yesterday. Director General of Animal Husbandry Erwin Soetirto said the government set the quota at the equivalent of 1.7 liters of fresh milk for each liter of milk from local farmers. The old quota was one liter of imported milk for every two liters of local milk.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Music and Entertainment * Elmi Hotel: Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 42-44: - Qemi Club: Karaoke, daily, 8 p.m. to 10.30; Disco, daily, 12.30 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Puri R and Dankdut Group, Sunday, 10.30 p.m. to 12.30 a.m.; Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Atlantic Band, Tuesday and Saturday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Abouwhim Band, Thursday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Gress Band, Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. * Majapahit Hotel: Jl.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian plantations in jeopardy
Malaysian plantations in jeopardy KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's oil palm, rubber and cocoa plantations, already bogged down by an acute labor shortage, are facing a new problem -- an aging workforce, a newspaper reported yesterday. Most workers are aged more than 40 while attempts to recruit local youths to join the industry have failed, said United Planting Association of Malaysia (UPAM) chief executive Abdul Rahman Mohamed.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Dialog proposed to end unrest in W. Kalimantan
Dialog proposed to end unrest in W. Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): A Madurese cultural expert called yesterday for a return to peace in the West Kalimantan capital of Pontianak and the surrounding area. Hendro Sunoyo Sudagung told The Jakarta Post that dialog between the indigenous Dayaks and migrant Madurese was possible through the mediation of the military.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Eleven die in diarrhea outbreak
Eleven die in diarrhea outbreak SIMEULEU, West Aceh: Eight people have died and 300 others are seriously ill following an outbreak of diarrhea in the subdistricts of Central and East Simeuleu. Kompas quoted Iman Jaya SKM of the local health office as saying that the illness struck suddenly. He said the authorities had dispatched a team of paramedics to the stricken areas of the island.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Developers to transform Pademangan slums
Developers to transform Pademangan slums JAKARTA (JP): The city will cooperate with a state-owned development board to convert a slum area in Pademangan, North Jakarta, into a business, shopping and housing complex, an official said. The 190-hectare project is expected to be completed in five years, but the starting date has not yet been set. Prawoto S.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Basuki survives nightmare to upset Dutch seed
Basuki survives nightmare to upset Dutch seed PARIS (AFP): Yayuk Basuki of Indonesia upset big-serving seventh seed Brenda Schultz-McCarthy at the 480,000-dollar WTA Paris Open yesterday in a gruelling three-set marathon and then admitted that playing the 6ft 2in (1m 88) Dutch player was "a nightmare".
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Seventy people arrested in East Timor brawls
Seventy people arrested in East Timor brawls DILI (JP): Seventy people have been arrested following five days of street brawls involving Roman Catholic church activists and prointegration youths in Viqueque, the military said yesterday. Col. Mahidin Simbolon, chief of the East Timor military command, told The Jakarta Post last night that the youths would be questioned about their involvement in the incidents that occurred between Feb. 7 and Feb. 11.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Oil in Timor Sea
Oil in Timor Sea SYDNEY (Reuter): Petroz NL said the Kakatua North-1A exploration well in the Timor Sea had encountered a gross hydrocarbon column of about 70 metres. Petroz said the well, operated by the BHP Petroleum unit of Broken Hill Pty Co Ltd, was expected to have a positive impact on development of the Elang/Kakatua oilfields in the Timor Gap. Kakatua North-1A was located on a separate structure 1.1 kilometers to the north of the Kakatua-1 oil discovery, it said.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Judges' absence postpones trial
Judges' absence postpones trial JAKARTA (JP): The trial of a printer charged with defaming President Soeharto by the South Jakarta District Court was postponed yesterday until next week because only one of the panel of judges was at hand. Andi Syahputra, 32, is accused of printing an underground magazine which ran offending articles defaming President Soeharto.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Animated Classic 3:05 Teenagers' Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:05 Comedy: Situasi 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:30 Entrepreneurship Program: Kewirausahaan 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 English News Service 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Filler 7:30 Creative Program: Karya Nyata 8:05 Travel: Permata Nusantara...
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
17 bus firms break the rules
17 bus firms break the rules JAKARTA (JP): Transport investigators found 19 buses from 17 companies illegally raised or cut fares during the Idul Fitri exodus. A special team deployed by the City Land Transportation Control Agency discovered the violations by pretending to be passengers.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Japanese jazz comes to town
Japanese jazz comes to town JAKARTA (JP): Clarinet and saxophone musician Kazutoki Umezu will visit Jakarta for the third time since performing at 1994's Jakjazz festival, and in his "Asian Fantasy Orchestra" which played at Taman Ismail Arts Center in 1995. This time Umezu has formed a group called "Asian Tour '97", which will play for free here on Feb. 19 at the Graha Bhakti Budaya Arts Center at 8 p.m., on Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Humanika vows to start lawsuit against Gus Dur
Humanika vows to start lawsuit against Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): The Humanika Foundation's chairman, Andrianto, said yesterday the foundation, a student discussion group, would proceed with its libel suit against Abdurrahman Wahid, the leader of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem organization. Andrianto told reporters here yesterday, after police had questioned him on the planned lawsuit, that the foundation was ready to challenge Abdurrahman in court.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
JSX index hits another high
JSX index hits another high JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) rose 0.9 percent yesterday because of foreign interest in banking, blue chip and mid-sized stocks. The JSX composite index hit a record high of 707.37, up 6.31 points from 701.05 Wednesday which was the first trading day after the Idul Fitri and Chinese New Year holidays. Turnover totaled Rp 610.5 billion (US$257.6 million) as 231.8 million shares changed hands.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN, EU urged to reinvigorate economic ties
ASEAN, EU urged to reinvigorate economic ties By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat SINGAPORE (JP): A group eminent Southeast Asians and Europeans warned of sagging business ties yesterday and said a business forum should be established and other policy measures implemented to boost economic relations between the two regions. The Eminent Persons Group (EPG), in a report titled Strategy for a New Partnership, said it was important the government and private sector took measures to reinvigorate relations.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Human rights body faces tough job in Kalimantan
Human rights body faces tough job in Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): The ethnic conflict in West Kalimantan is likely to tread a long and winding road before reaching settlement, National Commission on Human Rights Secretary-General Baharuddin Lopa said in Pontianak. Lopa embarked Wednesday on an information-gathering trip with fellow commission member Bambang W. Suharto to the West Kalimantan capital and its surrounding area, which has been hit by ethnic and sectarian clashes for the past few weeks.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Music and Entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Poolside - Pasar Senggol, daily, 6.30 p.m. Kecak Dance, Friday and Tuesday, Legong Dance, Saturday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday, 7 p.m. Balinese dance parade - Rejang dance, Puspawresti Dance, Belibis Dance & Jaran Teji Dance, Monday, 7 p.m. * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Open Stage - Ramayana ballet, Monday, 7.30 p.m.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN business summit draws key players
ASEAN business summit draws key players By Riyadi SINGAPORE (JP): Over 600 business leaders and fund managers from ASEAN and its major trading partners will attend the inaugural ASEAN business summit in Jakarta on March 12 and March 13. Summit organizing committee chairman Suryo Sulisto said here yesterday over 100 U.S. business leaders would attend the summit. Dozens of business leaders from Europe, Australia and Japan had would also attend, he said.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 13, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 100,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,325 0 91,500 Alumindo Perkasa 750 0 26,000 Andayani Megah 1,050 0 57,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,325 -25 210,000 Anwar Sierad 1,950 25 465,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 4,400 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,350 0 0 Argo Pantes...
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
EU dodges East Timor issue in talks
EU dodges East Timor issue in talks By Medyatama Suryodiningrat SINGAPORE (JP): The European Union yesterday skirted the issue of East Timor during a dialog with their ASEAN counterparts, despite initially expressing a determination to press the issue during the meeting. At the end of the first day of the 12th dialog meeting between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the EU here yesterday, Indonesia expressed satisfaction only a fleeting reference to East Timor was made.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Local water-sport stars urged to clean up at Games
Local water-sport stars urged to clean up at Games JATILUHUR, West Java (JP): The Indonesian Sports Council (KONI)'s chairman urged water-sport athletes yesterday to clean up as many medals as possible at the SEA Games in Jakarta next October. Wismoyo Arismunandar was speaking at a meeting here of rowing, sailing and water-skiing athletes and coaches. The athletes are training hard for the Games from Oct. 11 to Oct.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI to import oil palm seedlings from Malaysia
RI to import oil palm seedlings from Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will import about 1.8 million oil palm seedlings from Malaysia this year, head of the North Sumatra- based Palm Oil Research Center (PPKS) Kabul Pamin has said. Kabul said the seedling would be distributed to plantations in eastern Sumatra's Riau province and had been approved by the government because of a shortage of certified seedlings. An expansion of oil palm plantations caused the shortage, he said.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Local insurance firms urged to increase capital
Local insurance firms urged to increase capital JAKARTA (JP): The government should require general insurance firms to increase their capital so they can underwrite large projects and reduce the deficit in the balance of payments services account, an industry executive said Tuesday.
Fri, 14 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
PC sales in Asia to hit 11.6m
PC sales in Asia to hit 11.6m HONG KONG (Reuter): Personal computer sales in Asia-Pacific markets outside Japan should hit 11.6 million units in 1997 against 9.1 million units last year, market research firm Dataquest said yesterday. In 1996, 7.4 million PCs were sold in 10 major Asia-Pacific markets -- Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand -- and 1.7 million were sold in small emerging markets in the region.