Archive: 21 February 1997
63 articles found
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Election contestants may criticize government: Yogie
Election contestants may criticize government: Yogie SURABAYA (JP): General election contestants will be allowed to criticize the government in campaign broadcasts, a senior minister said yesterday. Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M., who is also head of the General Elections Institute and a leading member of the dominant political grouping Golkar, made the promise after attending a meeting of village administrators here yesterday.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Multiple Education Program not fully implemented yet'
'Multiple Education Program not fully implemented yet' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro said the Multiple Education Program, which provides students with apprenticeship opportunities, was "a bottle that is half full". "It has not been optimally implemented yet," he said when opening a two-day workshop held by the National Council for Vocational Education yesterday to evaluate the program's effectiveness.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
KL investors eye Jambi province
KL investors eye Jambi province JAMBI (Antara): A number of Malaysian businessmen are at present exploring investment possibilities in Jambi in the cement industry and in the management of rubber smallholdings, an official of the Jambi administration has said.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
ABRI to probe West Kalimantan rioting impartially
ABRI to probe West Kalimantan rioting impartially JAKARTA (JP): The military is promising to act impartially in its investigation into the alleged instigators of the ethnic unrest in West Kalimantan. Armed Forces Sociopolitical Affairs Chief Lt. Gen. Syarwan Hamid said yesterday the military would question everybody thought to be involved in the upheavals, work only with facts and not be prejudiced against any social or political groups.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
BUN to open 40 new branches this year
BUN to open 40 new branches this year JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Umum Nasional (BUN) will open 40 new branches this year to strengthen its retail services. BUN president Leonard Tanubrata said yesterday most of the branches would be in Java. He said BUN now had 113 branches and operated 1,500 Automatic Teller Machines and phone banking facilities.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Laos, Indonesia promise to boost economic ties
Laos, Indonesia promise to boost economic ties JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Laos expressed their commitment to expand economic ties yesterday and confidence that bilateral relations would continue to grow given the absence of any impeding factors. During President Soeharto's meetings with Laotian President Nouhak Phoumsavanh and, later, Prime Minister Khamtay Siphandone, the two sides agreed that efforts should be made to boost the economic side of relations.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia pays nothing for big Busang share
Indonesia pays nothing for big Busang share TORONTO (Reuter): Bre-X Minerals Ltd. Chief Executive David Walsh has confirmed his company, which once owned 90 percent of the Busang gold deposit in East Kalimantan, received no cash compensation for giving up an additional 30 percent of Busang to its Indonesian partners. But he told analysts Wednesday that the Indonesian partners provided "tangible value" in developing the site. "This relationship will ensure that things run smoothly.
Fri, 21 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 p.m., 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, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Illegal liquor found in supermarket raids
Illegal liquor found in supermarket raids JAKARTA (JP): Illegal importers are believed to have been supplying many kinds of liquor to supermarkets, despite the government's efforts to curb the sale of it. An official at the City Public Order Office said that in recent raids on supermarkets officials had confiscated a large number of bottles of foreign-made liquor which bore no stickers from the authorized importers.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Megawati Soekarnoputri answers police summons
Megawati Soekarnoputri answers police summons JAKARTA (JP): Cheered by more than 1,000 supporters, ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Megawati Soekarnoputri answered a police summons yesterday to appear as a witness in the Haryanto Taslam case. Dressed in a white shirt and red vest and skirt, Megawati arrived at the South Jakarta police precinct at 11 a.m in a dark- red Pajero jeep. Sixty lawyers led by R.O. Tambunan accompanied her in a motorcade of 13 other cars.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Cement projects may be canceled over deadline
Cement projects may be canceled over deadline JAKARTA (JP): The government will revoke several cement making firm's investment licenses if the firms fail to start projects before next month's deadline, State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo said yesterday. He said the cement-making projects that were likely to lose their licenses were mostly in Central Java. "The validity of the licenses of these projects have expired.
Fri, 21 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, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Turbulence before landing
Turbulence before landing I am writing in response to the letter Increasing problems in Indonesian skies (Feb. 6). The writer described an incident involving a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight which encountered turbulence when approaching Sukarno-Hatta airport. We can assure the writer that the incident was not serious and at no point was there a danger to the aircraft or its passengers.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Islamic values
Islamic values In the time I have spent in Indonesia, I have heard a lot about Western values conflicting with traditional Asian values. Many Asian countries, not just Indonesia, have been too quick to accept anything from the West without regard to its social consequences. This includes beer, rock music, a free Western lifestyle, such as freedom without responsibility and many other things that can destroy the morals of youth.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
China's economic house looks sound
China's economic house looks sound By Mure Dickie BEIJING (Reuter): The grand architect of Chinese reform is dead but the economic house built by Deng Xiaoping in the last 18 years of his life has sound foundations and is in no danger of tumbling, analysts and diplomats said yesterday. Deng's very success in turning a backward Stalinist nation into an emerging economic superpower had left his heirs with little room for maneuver, they said.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Gang fights now a trend?
Gang fights now a trend? From Jayakarta Gang fights among secondary high school students seem to have become a trend. The fights go so far that sometimes students wound and kill their foes. One day during the month of Ramadhan I saw a group of students carrying sickles, belts, stones and bamboo ready for a gang fight.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Deng Xiaoping's legacy
Deng Xiaoping's legacy The eulogies from various world leaders, including President Soeharto, for China's paramount leader Deng Xiaoping, say it all. His demise Wednesday did not invoke as much grief and emotion in China as the death of his predecessor Mao Zedong 20 years ago, but for many people outside China, Deng will go down in history as the greater leader of the two.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 20, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 900 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 268,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,275 -25 226,500 Alumindo Perkasa 775 0 32,500 Andayani Megah 1,000 -25 215,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,275 0 316,000 Anwar Sierad 1,875 0 675,000 Aqua Golden Mississippi 4,300 -50 45,000 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,250 -100...
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Presidential decree vital for new transit system'
'Presidential decree vital for new transit system' JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor of Economic and Development Affairs TB. M. Rais reiterate his earlier statements by insisting yesterday that a presidential decree was needed before the three- level transit system is constructed. A decree would be necessary to decide which institutions would be responsible for the three kinds of transportation modes and how to manage them, he said.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
State firms to be privatized
State firms to be privatized JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to privatize five of its eight commercial companies, a senior official said. Ministry secretary general Aidil Juzar said Wednesday the privatization program would be done through direct share placement, joint operation or selling shares to private firms. He said his office was still negotiating with private investors. He did not say which companies would be privatized.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Importers want longer customs law transition period
Importers want longer customs law transition period JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Importers Association reiterated its support for the 1995 customs law yesterday but asked for a longer transition period before it is fully enforced. Association's chairman Amirudin Saud said the law should not be fully enforced until 2003. He said such a long transition period was needed because preparations in the customs office had been inadequate.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Kalimantan unrest is over, says Feisal
Kalimantan unrest is over, says Feisal JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung said yesterday the bloody ethnic conflict in West Kalimantan was officially over since leaders of the warring parties had signed a peace treaty Tuesday. "All parties have to uphold the accord and abide by the prevailing laws," Feisal said yesterday after checking on the military's preparations for the May 29 general election.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Surjadi confirms public are fed up with red tape
Surjadi confirms public are fed up with red tape JAKARTA (JP): Municipality officials should realize they are employed to help people because the public is fed up with red tape, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday. It is high time bureaucrats did away with their self-important ways, he said at the installment ceremony of seven officials. "... The municipality is a service organization, and people expect results," Surjadi said.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
S. Korean firms buy oil field
S. Korean firms buy oil field SEOUL (UPI): South Korea's Lg, Kumho and Hyosung Corp. have signed a sales and purchase agreement to buy a 50-percent share of an oil field in Oman, a spokesman said yesterday. Located off northwest Oman, the Bukha oil field produces 4,900 barrels of oil daily, said Kim Shik, spokesman for Lg Corp. The companies will buy the 50-percent share from Bukha Exploration Ltd., a subsidiary of Transworld Oil Ltd. of the United States, said Kim.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
U.S. national deported
U.S. national deported JAKARTA (DPA): Indonesian authorities have deported a U.S. national for possessing pornographic pictures and working in the country without proper permit. Jack Gilbert West, 50, was deported Wednesday to Singapore aboard a state-run Merpati airplane, and "it is up to him to go anywhere at his own expense", said an Indonesian immigration official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. West was arrested on Jan.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Squatter families to be resettled
Squatter families to be resettled PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: More than 87,200 families of forest squatters in the province are to be resettled in the one-million-hectare peat moss area being developed into an agricultural project, Antara reported yesterday. The agency quoted Rukmana Sardjadidjaja of the Office of the State Minister of Environment as saying that President Soeharto ordered the program. A total of 300,000 families to be moved to the peat moss area.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Soldier held for lending grenades to three civilians
Soldier held for lending grenades to three civilians JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso said yesterday the military police had arrested a soldier for "lending" grenades to civilians. Sutiyoso said the military police were still interrogating the first soldier of the ammunition department. But he refused to name the suspect. "So far, the suspect has admitted to having "lent" the grenades to three civilians for catching fish.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Armed robbery in Cikini
Armed robbery in Cikini JAKARTA (JP): Two armed men robbed yesterday Ibukota a gold and jewelry shop on Jl. Cikini Raya, Menteng, Central Jakarta, and made off with three gold bracelets, weighing 180 grams. A shop employee, Siska, told the police two unidentified men entered the shop saying they wanted gold bracelets. The Central Jakarta Police Precinct chief, Lt. Col.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Dairy cooperatives ready for free trade
Dairy cooperatives ready for free trade JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian dairy cooperatives, which produce most of the country's fresh milk, are optimistic local dairy farmers will survive when they must compete with foreign producers in 2005. Union of Dairy Cooperatives of Indonesia secretary general Salim Al Bakry said yesterday dairy farmers would survive in the free-trade era because their milk was as cheap and as good as imported milk.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Nuclear debates through media
Nuclear debates through media JAKARTA: Members of the public concerned about the government's plan to establish a nuclear power plant should write to the mass media, a non-governmental organization said Wednesday. The group, calling itself Sun Flower Solidarity, said in leaflets distributed recently that the move was needed to improve public awareness on environmental issues, technology, gender, civilization and democracy.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Legislators welcome security law plan
Legislators welcome security law plan JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to introduce a national security law has been warmly welcomed by members of the House of Representatives, who want it to replace the outdated subversion law. Aisyah Amini, of the United Development Party faction, urged the government Wednesday to present its national security bill to the House as soon as possible.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fishermen return home
Fishermen return home SABANG, Aceh: Ten of the 11 Acehnese fishermen imprisoned on the Indian island of Andaman since September 1995 have been brought home by the Indonesian warships KRI Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin and KRI Pati Unus. Antara reported that the men, who arrived at the Sabang Naval Base Wednesday, were received by the base commander, Col. Fikri Samaf Guciano.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN firms must cooperate for free tarde
ASEAN firms must cooperate for free tarde JAKARTA (JP): The private sectors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should forge cooperation to benefit from the free trade in the region, an Indonesian executive has said. Setyanto P.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Busang brings happy outcome
Busang brings happy outcome After a deadline was imposed by the government, the fight for the huge Busang gold reserves was concluded. The outcome has satisfied the various parties which had been quite critical in their comments on the contest for control of the treasure.
Fri, 21 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 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Comedy: Situasi 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Culture Program: Lingkar Budaya 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 News: Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening News 7:25 Filler 7:30 TVRI News 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita 8:05 Travel:...
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Idul Fitri compensation
Idul Fitri compensation SURAKARTA, Central Java: The state-owned insurance company PT Jasa Raharja has compensated relatives of 480 people who died in traffic accidents across Indonesia during the recent Idul Fitri holidays. Company operations director Suhaimi Pulungan gave out Rp 961.1 million (US$402,133) in a ceremony here Tuesday. The company also paid compensation to nine people injured in accidents. The sum was 20.3 percent less than that given out in 1996. (swe)
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Traffic accidents
Traffic accidents From Bisnis Indonesia The absence of pedestrian bridges is one of the major causes of traffic accidents. A pedestrian risks their life when crossing the road. For example, road accidents often take place near the exit gate of the toll road in Kebon Nanas, Tangerang. Every day the traffic on that particular road is busy. Trucks, buses and a considerable number of motorcycles carrying passengers use the road.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Art Event
Art Event He(art) at Galeri Teguh, Jl. Gaharu I/3, South Jakarta, Ph. 7656565 Feb. 14 until March 14 In conjunction with Valentine's Day, 10 artists have reinterpreted what love is all about. Most are still trapped in the symbolism of the heart. One reading of the title "He(art)" might be art by male artists, but the exhibition includes works by four women artists: Astari Rasjid, Judy Emery, Mella Jaarsma, and Rotrautmodem Pappe.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Judge approves force to summon YLBHI chief
Judge approves force to summon YLBHI chief JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta Court sanctioned the use of force yesterday to bring Bambang Widjojanto, the chairman of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), to court to testify in a subversion trial. Judge Sjoffinan Sumantri told government prosecutor M. Salim, to make sure Bambang appeared in court on Monday.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
France eyes RI's cellular project
France eyes RI's cellular project JAKARTA (JP): France Telecom, the French telecommunications operator, plans to participate in the tender for the Personal Communication Network (PCN) expected to be held later this year. PCN is the next generation of digital cordless telephone systems.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Chequers; The World Premier Band from USA, daily (except Sunday), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. * 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.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Manila, rebels set date for talks
Manila, rebels set date for talks MANILA (DPA): The Philippine government and the communist National Democratic Front (NDF) have set a date for the resumption of their peace negotiations following the release of a captured guerrilla commander, authorities said yesterday. Romeo Capulong, counsel for the NDF peace negotiating team, said the first round of talks has been scheduled to take place March 13-17 in either Utrecht or the Hague in the Netherlands.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Udin's story in print
Udin's story in print From Republika At last, a book about Udin has been published under the title Udin a journalist, report prior to his death. For two months a team of writers consisting of Mega Simarmata (Ramako Radio), Noorca M. Massardi (Forum Keadilan), and Salomo Simanungkalit of Kompas, have been working hard to make the book a reality. The book has Pak Parni Hadi's (Republika) full support. I have been asked repeatedly why I have defended Udin with such enthusiasm.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Global trade on ASEAN business meeting agenda
Global trade on ASEAN business meeting agenda JAKARTA (JP): Linking Global Business Partners will be the theme of the First ASEAN Business Summit from March 11 to March 13 at the Jakarta Convention Center. Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) mining section deputy chairman Suryo Sulist said yesterday President Soeharto would open and address the summit. Suryo said the meeting would discuss opportunities to expand trade and investment cooperation between ASEAN and other countries.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutor wants trial of Zarina to go on
Prosecutor wants trial of Zarina to go on JAKARTA (JP): A state prosecutor urged the West Jakarta District Court yesterday to go on with its trial of Zarina, a budding TV actress, charged with producing, possessing, and distributing 29,677 Ecstasy pills, and ignore the defense lawyers' objections.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI sends condolences over Deng's passing
RI sends condolences over Deng's passing JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto expressed yesterday his deepest condolences on behalf of the Indonesian nation at Deng Xiaoping's death, and hoped China's current leaders would continue the prudent domestic and international policies laid down by the late Chinese leader. The message of condolence was conveyed yesterday by Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono, accompanying Soeharto on a visit to Laos yesterday.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
'It's hard to move a brothel'
'It's hard to move a brothel' JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is still uncertain about where to relocate the sex workers of the notorious red light district Kramat Tunggak in North Jakarta. The city secretary in charge of social affairs, Soenarjudardji, said yesterday it was not easy to decide the best place to move the 11.5 hectare prostitution complex which houses 1,800 prostitutes.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hospital seminar to be held
Hospital seminar to be held JAKARTA: A two-day seminar on "proactive" hospitals is to be held at Lippo Karawaci hospital next week to discuss ways of developing accessible and effective public medical care, a Ministry of Health official said yesterday. Director General of Medical Care Soejoga described proactive hospitals as those that act promptly and adapt to patients' individual needs.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Pedestrian bridge
Pedestrian bridge From Pelita The pedestrian bridge on Jl. Pasar Minggu Raya, which was completed only two years ago, is not effectively utilized. This is because the bridge is not located at a convenient place for people to cross the road. Besides, the situation in that area is chaotic and traffic jams have become the order of the day. A pedestrian bridge built closer to the market would be more beneficial and serve its purpose. KOSASIH Citayem, West Java
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Possible political backlash endangers liberalization
Possible political backlash endangers liberalization JAKARTA (JP): Weakening government credibility and a possible political backlash could endanger Indonesia's trade and investment liberalization in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, an analyst warned yesterday. APEC Eminent Persons Group member Suhadi Mangkusuwondo said wrong policies and policy inconsistency could weaken a government's credibility.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
French minister due here
French minister due here JAKARTA (JP): A French economic delegation, comprising officials and 30 business people led by Minister of Public Works, Housing, Transport and Tourism Bernard Pons, will begin a four- day visit to Indonesia tomorrow.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
PaySys, Elang tie up
PaySys, Elang tie up JAKARTA (JP): Credit card management software firm PaySys International Inc. has selected PT Elang Mahkota Komputer (Emkom) to distribute PaySys' VisionPLUS software in Indonesia. PaySys president Stephen B. Grubb said Emkom would distribute VisionPLUS to Indonesian banking, retail and financial operations. VisionPLUS handles retail, bank card and consumer loan processing with a single system.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Insurers and brokers agree to fix fees
Insurers and brokers agree to fix fees JAKARTA (JP): Insurance companies and brokers have agreed to decide the level of brokerage fees on fire loss insurance and premium discounts in a bid to stabilize the market, an industry executive said yesterday.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hawkers, beware!
Hawkers, beware! From Pelita Hawkers operating at bus terminals and road junctions are increasing. The bus terminal in Bekasi, West Java, is no exception. A significant increase of hawkers offering all kinds of goods such as drinking water, newspapers and watches, are evident. These vendors choose this type of trade because there is a scarcity of employment opportunities. Unfortunately, they do not behave themselves when selling their merchandise. They tend to force people to buy.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Semiotic analysis of recent riots
Semiotic analysis of recent riots By Asvi Warman Adam JAKARTA (JP): On Jan. 27 rioters set fire to the Tanah Abang district office in Central Jakarta. The incident began at 7 a.m. after 20 city law enforcement officers and 10 military personnel asked sidewalk traders to move to the market building because their presence on the shoulder of Jl. Fachruddin was causing serious traffic congestion. Nothing happened. Some of the traders did as they were ordered, albeit reluctantly.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
China mourns Deng Xiaoping
China mourns Deng Xiaoping BEIJING (Agencies): Peacefully and calmly, China yesterday began mourning for Deng Xiaoping, the paramount leader who lifted the world's most populous nation out of rank poverty and put it on course to become an economic superpower. A single red flag fluttering at half-mast over Tiananmen Square was one of the few public signs of sorrow over the loss of the chief architect of China's capitalist-style reforms.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
RP poised to quit IMF supervision
RP poised to quit IMF supervision MANILA (AFP): The Philippines is ready to exit from more than three decades of economic supervision by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the IMF and the government said here yesterday. John Hicklin, head of an IMF review mission, told a new conference: "We continue to be impressed by the determination of the authorities to pursue sound macroeconomic policies ...
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Restart of Hanbo probe demanded
Restart of Hanbo probe demanded SEOUL (Reuter): South Korea's main opposition demanded yesterday a new probe into a loan scandal involving the failed Hanbo Steel Co, lashing out at state prosecutors for what it called a "disappointing" investigation. The prosecutors said they had asked President Kim Young-sam's son to appear at their office today for questioning over the scandal.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Local exchanges sign MOU with ASX
Local exchanges sign MOU with ASX JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's capital market should expand cooperation with developed markets in the Asia-Pacific, Indonesian Capital Market Supervisory Board (Bapepam) chairman I Putu Gede Ary Suta said yesterday. Putu said information exchanges would help stop manipulative investors and brokers entering the Indonesian capital market.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Environmental law should be revised'
'Environmental law should be revised' JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih proposed yesterday that the 1982 law on environmental management should be revised because it demands material evidence that prosecutors are rarely able to provide. The overly tight requirements explain why polluters charged with environmental damage often escape punishment, the attorney general said.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
People's incomes 'considered in parking fee hike'
People's incomes 'considered in parking fee hike' JAKARTA (JP): People's ability to pay will be taken into account in passing a new rule on parking fees, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday. After attending a ceremony to install security officers for May's general election, Surjadi said the planned increased was still under deliberation.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia tested by Thailand in Asia Cup
Indonesia tested by Thailand in Asia Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia was tested by Thailand yesterday on the second day of the A King Asia Cup Championships at the Senayan Indoor Tennis Stadium before finally winning 3-0. Chinese Taipei also cruised to the semifinals after beating India 3-0. Taipei will meet Indonesia today to decide the winner of group A.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
ABRI asks NGOs to act as govt partners
ABRI asks NGOs to act as govt partners JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Sociopolitical Affairs Chief Lt. Gen. Syarwan Hamid asked non-governmental organizations (NGOs) yesterday to act as the government's partner in development. Syarwan said in the keynote speech at a seminar on NGOs and national development, read by his assistant Maj. Gen. Budi Harsono, that NGOs, due to their commitment to the weak, are expected to facilitate government development programs.