Archive: 19 February 1997
55 articles found
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Busang's impact on world gold will be slight
Busang's impact on world gold will be slight SYDNEY (Reuter): Development of the giant Busang gold deposit on the island of Borneo into one of the all-time motherlodes would place Indonesia among the top six gold producing nations worldwide. But the impact on world supplies would be slight, analysts said on Tuesday.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ministry rejects mining permit claim
Ministry rejects mining permit claim By Listiana Operananta JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Mines Kuntoro Mangunsubroto has denied any knowledge of PT Dwipangga Sakti Prima (DSP) or its permit to exploit a vast area of the Kutai National Park in East Kalimantan. "We have no knowledge of the company and certainly we never gave anyone a permit to explore the Kutai National Park," he told The Jakarta Post yesterday.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Job seekers protest
Job seekers protest JAKARTA (JP): At least 120 job seekers yesterday protested in front of a job broker's office on Jl. Suroso, in Menteng, Central Jakarta, demanding their money back. Their spokesman said they paid Rp 3 million each to PT Binawan Inti Utama which promised to send them to Taiwan. "We have been waiting for five months. If the company cannot send us to Taiwan then we want our money back," he said. He said the company promised them work in a construction firm in Taiwan.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to satisfy an empty stomach
Where to satisfy an empty stomach JAKARTA (JP): Selecting a good place to eat might be as difficult as finding a desirable partner. The problem differs from one person to another, depending upon his cash and taste. For low-income people, the essential problem is how to find an adequate food hawker who offers the most hygienic and inexpensive meals. The middle-income group prefers to try new places, although price remains at the top of their lists of what to look for.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: Nasution Antara RECOVERY: Gen. (ret.) A.H. Nasution is accompanied by his grandchildren Marisa (standing) and Tegi at the Gatot Subroto Army Hospital in Jakarta after undergoing surgery last Thursday. The general's health is improving. Photo C: Justice JP/arh NEW OFFICIAL: Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman (center) and his wife (left) congratulate Soejatno, who replaced Ridwan Sani as the ministry's inspector general at the ministry's office in Jakarta on Monday.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
'This year's exodus better managed'
'This year's exodus better managed' JAKARTA: Despite scores of traffic accidents, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said yesterday the government had handled successfully the transportation arrangements for this year's Idul Fitri holidays. "This is mainly due to the public's improved discipline and cooperation with the police," Haryanto said at a post-Idul Fitri gathering at his office. All services on land, sea and in the air, functioned properly, he said.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia expects to win group A of Asia Cup
Indonesia expects to win group A of Asia Cup JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian team is optimistic that it will win the group A match of the A King Asia Cup badminton championship, which starts today, but not the entire US$150,000 tournament. Coach Indra Gunawan yesterday praised Indonesia's young shuttlers -- Budi Santoso, Indra Wijaya, Jeffer Rosobin, Tony Gunawan and doubles Chandra Wijaya/Sigit Budiarto -- but said that had yet to compete in a team event.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Computer course burgled
Computer course burgled JAKARTA (JP): Burglars broke into a Computer and English school on Jl. Diponegoro, in Central Jakarta yesterday making off with computers, tape recorders, air conditioners, clocks and filling cabinets worth Rp 20 million (US$8,403). A Central Jakarta Police precinct officer said Mardi, a school employee, had reported the burglary. Mardi found the door open in the morning when he arrived for work at the school owned by Asmarani B.M. Diah, 19.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Pasaraya's customer cards
Pasaraya's customer cards JAKARTA (JP): Owner of Pasaraya Sarinah Jaya department store, PT Pasaraya Nusakarya, together with telecommunication firm PT Gratika and insurance firm AJB Bumiputera 1912 launched a tri- functional customer card yesterday. The card, called Pasaraya Customer Club (PCC) three-in-one card, is a combination discount, telephone, and insurance card.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
A telecommunications revolution
A telecommunications revolution After three years of exhausting negotiations, delegates at the World Trade Organization telecommunications forum finally reached the historic decision to demolish all obstacles that obstruct investments in basic telecommunications services. Delegates of 68 countries, including Indonesia, last week put their signatures on the accord that opened their respective telecommunications markets to investment from other countries.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Millennium Sirih Jakarta, Jl. Fachrudin 3, Jakarta: - The Lobby Lounge: Sahata Group, daily, 7 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. * Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Fountain Lounge: Klasiko Suprema from the Philippines, daily (except Tuesday), 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m; Classical Solo Pianist,Reyner Sahatua, daily, 4:30 p.m tp 8 p.m - O'Reiley's Pub and Bar: Band 911, Monday - Saturday, from 9:30 p.m. to 1.30 a.m. * Ibis Slipi Hotel, Jl. Jend.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Baduis bracing for rituals
Baduis bracing for rituals BANTEN, West Java: Badui tribal people in Banten, West Java, are preparing for their annual traditional rituals. As the harvest season is nearing, Badui tribal people in the hinterland of Kenekes, Cibeo and Cikeusik, are fasting and closing areas to outsiders, including government officials. They will fast, a part of their rituals called Kawalu, until it is time for them to harvest their paddy fields and forests.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Halal' labels to be issued by religious minister
'Halal' labels to be issued by religious minister JAKARTA (JP): The government has finally agseed the Ministry of Religious Affairs has the authority to examine food and issue halal (allowed by Islamic law) labels for food products but it should heed the Indonesian Council of Ulemas' (MUI) religious edicts.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
50% of local insurance companies unhealthy
50% of local insurance companies unhealthy JAKARTA (JP): About 50 percent of Indonesian insurance companies are insolvent because they fail to meet a government requirement on the ratio of their investments against technical reserves, according to insurance consultant Thomas Turula. Turula, president of insurance consulting firm PT Bumi Citra Cempaka, told reporters yesterday the minimum ratio of a solvent insurance firm's technical reserves against its investments, according to Law No.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Chinese minister to visit Indonesia
Chinese minister to visit Indonesia MANILA (Reuter): China's defense chief would not cut short his visit to the Philippines and will go on to Indonesia tomorrow, a Chinese diplomat said yesterday. "He will not change his program. He will stay here until the 20th," a Chinese embassy political officer said when asked if Defense Minister Chi Haotian was changing his schedule in Manila following reports that paramount leader Deng Xiaoping's health was failing.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Fun House 3:05 Teenagers' Program: Arena 123 3:30 TV Series: Perfect Strangers 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 TV Drama: Diantara Kita 4:30 Documentary Film 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 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 TV Series: Island The Life 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita 8:05 Comedy: Humoria...
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Death toll in ethnic clashes less than 300'
'Death toll in ethnic clashes less than 300' BANDUNG (JP): Army Chief Gen. Hartono said yesterday the death toll in the ethnic conflict in West Kalimantan was less than 300. "No. It's wrong. The death toll is not that high," he said when asked to comment on one of his aides' accounts that the number of fatalities in the violence involving local Dayaks and migrants from Madura had exceeded 300. Hartono was clarifying a statement by his assistant on security affairs Maj. Gen.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Efficient gas production needed
Efficient gas production needed JAKARTA (JP): Global gas producers need to develop more efficient ways of producing and distributing natural gas, International Gas Union (IGU) president Hans Jorgen Rasmusen said yesterday. He said the increasing demand for natural gas made this necessary. Rasmusen, who is also vice president of Danish Oil and Natural Gas company, said development in natural gas technology would be discussed at the world gas conference to be held in Copenhagen in June this year.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Two more state firms to go public
Two more state firms to go public JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday the government was preparing Aneka Tambang and Krakatau Steel, two of Indonesia's major state-owned companies, to go public this year or early next year. Speaking at a hearing with the House's Budgetary Commission Mar'ie said part of proceeds from the floats would be used to strengthen the companies' capital structures. He did not elaborate on the two companies' performances.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Student reports rape
Student reports rape JAKARTA (JP): A 17-year-old senior high school student was reportedly raped by a male companion in a hotel on Jl. Percetakan Negara, Central Jakarta. Jul reported the rape to the Central Jakarta Police Tuesday, saying the man, identified only as An, had given her an alcoholic drink before raping her. She did not reveal whether the man, whom she met hours before, had forced her to drink the liquor. She said she met the man at a friend's house on Jl.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Italian minister calls for Asian security framework
Italian minister calls for Asian security framework JAKARTA (JP): Visiting Italian Minister of Defense Beniamino Andreatta suggested yesterday a formal security agreement between Asian nations, to create a concrete multilateral security framework in the region. Andreatta, visiting Indonesia after last week's ASEAN-European Union foreign minister's meeting in Singapore, said the establishment of a formal security institution would ensure security in Asia.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
'ABRI consistent in approach to containing unrest'
'ABRI consistent in approach to containing unrest' JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) has been consistent in its approach to handling the recent incidents of unrest, namely it has maintained stability, according to Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat. Speaking after a House plenary session yesterday, Edi said ABRI had not taken a soft stance on troublemakers. "The ABRI approach remains the same. It is not being soft.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Idul Fitri celebration
Idul Fitri celebration As an African expatriate in Indonesia, I painfully missed the joyful celebration of Idul Fitri at my home in Kano, northern Nigeria. But it didn't turn out so bad afterall. About three different mosque committees in my vicinity presented three different envelopes, one after the other. I was told that this was my share of Idul Fitri alms. I opened the envelopes and was shocked to find rupiah inside.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Telephone contractors fail to meet govt target
Telephone contractors fail to meet govt target JAKARTA (JP): Three of the five private firms with 15-year telecommunication joint operation contracts have failed to meet the government's target for building telephone lines. Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications secretary- general Jonathan L. Parapak said yesterday the firms failed to install enough lines in Kalimantan, Central Java and the country's eastern region last year.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Thailand central bank rules out baht devaluation
Thailand central bank rules out baht devaluation BANGKOK (Reuter): The Bank of Thailand (BOT) yesterday ruled out a devaluation of the baht as a policy option to tackle the country's current economic problems. "The Bank of Thailand wishes to reiterate its firm stance that devaluation of the baht is definitely not a policy option to tackle Thailand's current economic problems," the central bank said in a statement.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Natuna to become center for industry and business
Natuna to become center for industry and business JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday Natuna island would be developed and become one of Asia's main business and industry centers. Habibie denied the Agency for Natuna Island Development, which he chairs, would make the island a competitor to Singapore and Hong Kong. "Natuna will become a complement to both of them," he said.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
S'pore, Malaysia in joint drill
S'pore, Malaysia in joint drill SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore and Malaysia will hold a one-day joint air defense exercise to hone their ability to defend their airspace, the Singapore Ministry of Defense said yesterday. "The aim of Minor Adex 97 is to exercise together the air defense forces of the two regional member nations in preserving the integrity of the Malaysian and Singapore air space against a simulated external air threat," a ministry statement said.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt approves Bre-X's proposal on Busang gold
Govt approves Bre-X's proposal on Busang gold JAKARTA (JP): The government accepted yesterday the proposal of Canada's Bre-X Minerals Ltd. and its Indonesian partners to develop the Busang II and III gold areas in East Kalimantan. Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana said the government "fully supported" PT Askatindo Karya Mineral's, PT Amsya Lyna's and Bre-X's proposal.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
PDI enters Surakarta's political color battle
PDI enters Surakarta's political color battle SURAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has entered the political battle over what color public objects in this ancient city should be painted. Over the past two days, activists loyal to the deposed party chief Megawati Soekarnoputri have repainted objects in public places red and white, the colors of the national flag. "Red and white symbolizes unity.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Restaurant business in Jakarta has promising future
Restaurant business in Jakarta has promising future JAKARTA (JP): Restaurants are big business in Jakarta. As long as people have an appetite for delicious food, the restaurant business will likely survive here. There are about 3,000 restaurants and entertainment centers in Jakarta which contribute more than Rp 200 billion in taxes every year to the city administration. It is easy to find good restaurants in the capital.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Oki admits to murdering his younger brother
Oki admits to murdering his younger brother JAKARTA (JP): The sole defendant in the Los Angeles triple murder case admitted yesterday to having killed one person; his younger brother, Ery Tri Harto Dharmawan. Harnoko Dewantono, better known as Oki, told the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday Ery had killed the two other people, an Indian and an Indonesian woman.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Thailand hosts ASEAN meeting
Thailand hosts ASEAN meeting BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand's cabinet approved on Tuesday a proposal to host an ASEAN Finance Ministers meeting from February 28-March 1, a government spokesman said. "This is the first time ASEAN countries will hold a Finance Ministers Meeting," MP Varathep Ratanakorn said. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members agreed to the meetings in principle at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Osaka in November of 1995, Varathep said.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Military so shield Natuna gas
Military so shield Natuna gas JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Armed Forces Commander General Feisal Tanjung said yesterday the military was ready to secure the exploitation of the huge gas reserves in the Natuna islands in the South China Sea. "There is nothing to worry about. We have made preparations to safeguard the project," Feisal said.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI cyclists face uphill battle in Tour de Langkawi c'ship
RI cyclists face uphill battle in Tour de Langkawi c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian cyclists are expecting an uphill battle against their overseas opponents in the Tour de Langkawi championships in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. "Our cyclists have smaller builds and their mental preparation is still behind the overseas teams," Tonton Susanto, a national cyclist from Subang, West Java, said in Kota Kinabalu yesterday. The Tour de Langkawi begins today.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Religious lectures on TV
Religious lectures on TV From Republika As a Moslem I would like to propose both government and private TV stations run an "afternoon (religious) lecture" before mahgrib prayers. This is in addition to the same type of lecture conducted at dawn. The president has also launched a crash program on Islamic teachings for young people. We realize that the crimes which are rampant now are the result of moral degradation among the people.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bulog to increase rice supply this year
Bulog to increase rice supply this year JAKARTA (JP): The National Logistics Agency (Bulog) said yesterday it would procure between 2 million and 2.5 million tons of unhusked rice this year. Bulog said it would procure more milled rice than the 1.4 million tons bought from farmers last year. After a meeting on domestic food supply Bulog announced the procurement plan was based on the optimistic outlook of the country's rice production.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bogor-N. Holland cooperation
Bogor-N. Holland cooperation BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Bogor Regency and the North Holland water company signed a cooperation yesterday on water supply, including water treatment. Bogor was represented by Regent Eddy Gunardi and Daslim Saibi, the regency director of the state-owned water company, while E.G.E Vreedenburg and J.P.J Langrand represented North Holland. The signing ceremony took place at the Bogor city hall.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Irish couple make new record
Irish couple make new record SEMARANG (JP): An Irish couple that checked out of the Patra Jasa Hotel on Feb. 5 after a five-year stay has provoked a debate over whether their continuous occupation deserves entry in the Museum for Indonesian Records. The museum's management is impressed by Dannis Hanley and his wife's feat but are checking to see if anyone has a better record. Adding to the headache is the fact that the potential record holders are foreigners.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Longer Idul Fitri holiday
Longer Idul Fitri holiday From Pikiran Rakyat I could not return to my hometown for Idul Fitri this year because I was the duty officer in the shop where I am employed. I would like to visit my hometown more regularly. However, the shop management seems to have difficulties organizing shifts to make this possible. But I could not fail to notice that civil servants have a week's holiday every Idul Fitri. Take for instance, this year's Idul Fitri which fell on Sunday and Monday.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Busang gold deal
Busang gold deal We should join Bre-X Minerals Ltd. Chairman David G. Walsh in congratulating businessman Mohamad "Bob" Hasan for his instrumental role in bringing the prolonged negotiations for the Busang gold development to a conclusion that is satisfactory to all parties involved. To be frank, we had been apprehensive of a more controversial outcome at the expense of Indonesia's international credibility when the politically powerful businessman "bulldozed" his way into the negotiations.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 18, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 25 360,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,300 0 546,500 Alumindo Perkasa 725 -25 4,000 Andayani Megah 1,025 0 193,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,300 0 187,000 Anwar Sierad 1,900 -25 53,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 4,250 0 20,000 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,350 0 0 Argo...
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI pins hopes on older bowlers at SEAG
RI pins hopes on older bowlers at SEAG JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Bowling Association, Oke F Supit, said yesterday that the nation would pin its hopes on older bowlers at the 19th SEA Games in October. "The development of bowling here is overdue. The rarity of younger players makes things worse and has forced Indonesia to rely on old hands like Poppy Tambis," he said. Poppy, at 48 years old, is still the country's best hope.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
No date set for Cambodia's ASEAN entry
No date set for Cambodia's ASEAN entry PHNOM PENH (Agencies): The foreign ministers of Cambodia and Indonesia yesterday denied that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) had promised that Cambodia would join the grouping in July. They said an earlier statement to that effect made by Cambodian Minister of State Sok An, after a meeting between government officials and a visiting Indonesian delegation, had been misunderstood.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
PDI leadership urged to support Soeharto in 1998
PDI leadership urged to support Soeharto in 1998 BOGOR, West Java (JP): The government-recognized leadership of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has been urged by its members to support President Soeharto's renomination in 1998. Provincial leaders said here yesterday that an increasing number of PDI members have urged the leadership to announce the party's support for Soeharto.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Printer denies knowing of defamatory articles
Printer denies knowing of defamatory articles JAKARTA (JP): Witnesses testifying at a trial of a man charged with defaming President Soeharto by printing an issue of unlicensed Suara Independen magazine told South Jakarta District Court yesterday they were involved in its printing but denied knowing its precise contents. According to the indictment, 32-year-old Andi Syahputra commissioned Zaiyan Putra printing shop to print the magazine, which contained offending articles.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
City agency plans hike in parking fees
City agency plans hike in parking fees JAKARTA (JP): The parking fees in some city areas will increase by between 100 and 500 percent, if a City Parking Agency proposal goes ahead. The City Parking Agency announced details of the plan yesterday. In areas that charge progressive fees, the first hour will rise from Rp 1,000 (US$0.40) to Rp 5,000 in some locations. If the plan is approved, fees for parking in the streets or spaces managed by the city will rise by 100 percent.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
W. Jakarta's crime rate down
W. Jakarta's crime rate down JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said yesterday the crime rate in West Jakarta dropped by 23.7 percent last year. Hamami said under the leadership of the outgoing chief of West Jakarta police precinct, Lt. Col. Andi Chaerudin Purwanegara, the number of crimes decreased to 2,239 cases last year from 3,069 in 1995. Of the 2,239 cases last year, 66.4 percent or 1,555 cases had been processed during the former chief's nine-month tenure, Hamani said.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Buggies still bring in a decent living
Buggies still bring in a decent living By Listiana Operananta JAKARTA (JP): In a hectic city like Jakarta it is hard to believe people can still earn a living with a delman (traditional horse-drawn buggy). Delman, were popular with people living on the city's outskirts some four decades ago but have had to make way for modern transport. Nowadays, delman are mostly a tourist attraction, and in Jakarta are only found in a few old market places, like Palmerah, Central Jakarta.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Megawati's husband answers summons
Megawati's husband answers summons JAKARTA (JP): Taufik Kiemas, husband of ousted Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri, answered a police summons yesterday to appear as a witness in the Haryanto Taslam case. Accompanied by 26 lawyers, Taufik presented himself at the South Jakarta police precinct. Police said Taufik, who is a PDI legislator in the House of Representatives, would be summoned to appear again on Feb. 27 to answer more questions.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
1963 Subversion Law still needed: Singgih
1963 Subversion Law still needed: Singgih JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih said yesterday the controversial 1963 Subversion Law would be needed until Indonesia introduced a substitute law to deal with political crimes. But he agreed the subversion law should be enforced carefully so that it was used only against political crimes that threatened the state.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
PPP denies members' involvement in ethnic riot
PPP denies members' involvement in ethnic riot JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) denied an Army claim yesterday that two of its politicians had incited the latest wave of ethnic violence in West Kalimantan. PPP chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum said Amin Imron had not visited the troubled province as the army had alleged while Abdullah Schal visited from Jan. 9 to Jan. 16 on a peace mission initiated by senior Islamic preachers from Madura.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hotel, food trade fair
Hotel, food trade fair JAKARTA (JP): A hotel, tourism and food trade fair starts today to display the latest developments in those industries. The four-day 1997 Indonesian Hotel and Food trade fair at the Jakarta Fair Grounds in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, has 400 participants and is expected to attract 15,000 visitors. Fair organizer PT Pamerindo Buana Abadi said attractions included a competition between hundreds of Indonesian chefs with a jury from international institutions.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
South Korea urges vigilance against unstable North
South Korea urges vigilance against unstable North SEOUL (Reuter): South Korea yesterday called for "extraordinary alertness" and military readiness against North Korea, saying a top Pyongyang official's defection highlighted serious instability in the Stalinist North.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt to borrow $5.25b in new debt next fiscal year
Govt to borrow $5.25b in new debt next fiscal year JAKARTA (JP): The government expects to borrow US$5.25 billion in new debt from overseas sources next fiscal year, up from $4.59 billion this fiscal year, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday. At a House Budget Commission hearing Mar'ie said the new debts would come from multilateral and bilateral plus export credits. Multilateral financial institutions would provide most of the money next fiscal year which begins in April.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tambang Timah plunges after Busang failure
Tambang Timah plunges after Busang failure JAKARTA (JP): State-owned tin mining company PT Tambang Timah's shares were under pressure yesterday as the market reacted negatively to its failure to join the Busang gold project. The company's shares plunged by Rp 400 to close at Rp 4,425 (US$1.86) from the previous day's Rp 4,825. Securities analysts attributed the drop to its failure to participate in the controversial Busang gold mining project in East Kalimantan. Minister of Mines and Energy I.B.