Archive: 22 February 1997
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Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tour de Lengkawi stage canceled
Tour de Lengkawi stage canceled KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The second stage of the one million ringgit (US$400,000) Tour de Langkawi, one of Asia's richest cycling races, was cancelled after three professional teams pulled out complaining of poor organization, reports said yesterday. Race organizers First Cartel said the stage in Malaysia's Sarawak state was cancelled after teams complained of damaged cycles, missing luggage and a seven-hour flight delay, the New Straits Times said.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Fences still needed'
'Fences still needed' JAKARTA (JP): Additional security measures would have to be considered if fences and walls between buildings were removed, a councilor said yesterday. Bandjar Marpaung who heads Commission D for development affairs, said people here still had a distressing tendency to damage other people's property if given the opportunity. He was commenting on the city's proposed pilot project to remove borders between buildings on Jl. Jend. Sudirman and Jl. M.H. Thamrin.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Foundation focuses on photography
Foundation focuses on photography JAKARTA (JP): Located in Jacob Obrechtstraat 26, 1,071 kilometers from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the World Press Photo Foundation's activities are financed by proceeds from annual exhibitions, yearbook royalties and sponsorship by Canon, Eastman Kodak Company and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The non-profit organization is also subsidized by the city administration of Amsterdam.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
VP Try Sutrisno to attend Susi and Alan's reception
VP Try Sutrisno to attend Susi and Alan's reception JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno and a number of cabinet ministers are among the guests expected to attend the wedding reception of badminton Olympic gold medalists Susi Susanti and Alan Budikusuma. Kim Thong, the organizer, said Try has confirmed he will attend the so-called Grand Athena Wedding to be held at Hotel Grand Melia tomorrow.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Placer drops Bre-X bid
Placer drops Bre-X bid VANCOUVER (Reuter): Gold miner Placer Dome Inc reiterated Thursday that it has dropped its US$5 billion merger offer for Bre-X Minerals Ltd. Placer said the proposal was not viable in light of a development deal announced Monday for Bre-X's Busang gold property in Indonesia that awards operatorship to Freeport- McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc. Placer had said Wednesday that the deal diminished Bre-X's value.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Police conduct probe into smuggler's escape
Police conduct probe into smuggler's escape JAKARTA (JP): National Police are conducting an internal investigation into the escape of alleged heroin smuggler, Limbane Cosmo, from their custody on Feb. 2. The Chief of General Information at the National Police, Lt. Col. Bambang Haryoko said yesterday police had questioned several officers on duty at the time of the escape. "We have collected detailed information about how he escaped. But we can't reveal it to the press," Bambang said.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 21, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 900 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 75,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,275 0 292,500 Alumindo Perkasa 750 -25 1,000 Andayani Megah 1,000 0 208,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,275 0 521,000 Anwar Sierad 1,900 25 149,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 4,375 75 20,000 Argha Karya Prima Industry 3,000 -250...
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Military chief guarantees no fresh unrest
Military chief guarantees no fresh unrest BANDUNG (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung guaranteed yesterday that every region in Indonesia was safe and fresh outbreaks of mob violence were unlikely. "ABRI is ready to safeguard every region. People have no reason to worry about possible unrest in their areas," Feisal said. The media has exposed recent unrest in several areas so dramatically that it creates the impression chaos is looming large everywhere, he said.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Housemaids deserve better
Housemaids deserve better From Kompas On Feb. 7 and Feb. 11, Kompas printed a statement from the Minister of Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi, saying that many Indonesian women were working as prostitutes in the Middle East. As members of a non-governmental organization, Solidaritas Perempuan, which advocates the plight of Indonesian female servants, we would like to make the following points. 1.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Chinese boat people deported
Chinese boat people deported MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The provincial immigration office deported 200 boat people who became stranded on Gili Air island off West Lombok yesterday. Antara quoted Laksana of the provincial immigration office as saying yesterday that the people came from mainland China and did not have the proper documents to enter Indonesia. Sailing on a small crowded wooden boat, the Chinese first called at Tanjung Priok in Jakarta before landing in Lombok.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Nissan planning a major expansion in Indonesia
Nissan planning a major expansion in Indonesia By Russell Williamson NISSAN is planning a major expansion of its operations in Indonesia in an effort to become one of the top six carmakers in the country. By July, the Japanese manufacturer and its local partner, Indomobil, aim to have established five regional service centers around the country and added nine sales outlets. This would bring the total number of Nissan dealers to 27.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Chinese defense chief shortens RI visit
Chinese defense chief shortens RI visit JAKARTA (Reuter): Chinese Defense Minister Chi Haotian met Vice President Try Sutrisno and defense officials yesterday on what Asian diplomats saw as a visit to build better ties with Southeast Asian nations. The death of China's paramount leader Deng Xiaoping compelled him to cut his five-day visit short by one day, a defense ministry spokesman said. Chi is to leave Monday to attend the funeral the following day, he said.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
JSX queries price fluctuations
JSX queries price fluctuations JAKARTA (JP): The management of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) has asked PT Elang Realty, PT Bukaka Teknik Utama, PT Indospring and PT Tempo Scan Pacific to explain the sharp fluctuation of their share prices in the last few days. In letters to the four listed companies, the JSX's trading division said the increase in their share prices in the past few days had been "very significant".
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
American fighter found in Sorong
American fighter found in Sorong SORONG, Irian Jaya: An army non-commissioned officer found the remains of a United States Air Force World War II Mustang fighter last week, Antara reported. The airplane, found by infantry Sergeant Alberth S., was submerged in 40 meters under the sea, according to local military district commander Let. Col. CZI Sukmono Thursday. Sorong regency was a major battleground between the Japanese and the Allies, led by Gen. MacArthur, during World War II.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Golkar scholarship
Golkar scholarship From Republika I am one of 10 high achieving students from Kuningan, West Java, who received the attention of Golkar's regional board. I was invited to attend Golkar's anniversary party at the Pajajaran building in Bandung, on which occasion the scholarships for West Java were awarded. I was very happy to receive the scholarship because my parents are not able to finance my further studies. They cried when they heard the news. I attended the anniversary celebration in Bandung.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Government to replace 350 laws by end of 1999
Government to replace 350 laws by end of 1999 JAKARTA (JP): The government is determined to replace 350 laws inherited from the Dutch colonial era by the end of 1999, a cabinet minister said yesterday. Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said the laws made by the Dutch were no longer relevant to the current situation in Indonesia. "We examine between 50 and 70 of the outdated laws every year, and hope to finish the revision program by the end of the (ongoing) sixth Five Year Plan.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indocement builds its 11th production unit
Indocement builds its 11th production unit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa broke the ground in Citeureup, West Java, yesterday to construct its 11th cement production unit with a production capacity of 7,500 tons per day, or 2.5 million tons per year.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Operators predict smooth haj operation
Operators predict smooth haj operation JAKARTA (JP): Haj operators are applauding the Ministry of Religious Affairs and the Saudi Arabian Embassy for their improved cooperation which has resulted in the prompt issuance of visas for the 1997 haj pilgrims. They believe the prompt issuance will mean the sending of the Indonesian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia will be much smoother than last year's chaotic operation.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Candidates for the House
Candidates for the House From Merdeka Golkar has proposed a list of candidates for the House of Representatives (DPR) in which 30 are relatives of high officials. Their numbers are in the higher bracket of the list so they stand a greater chance to be elected to the House. I urge Golkar not to propose candidates of high officials' families, because according to our observation and experience, most of them will not dare to voice the aspirations of the people.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
MAS does not oppose 'open skies' agreement
MAS does not oppose 'open skies' agreement KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Airline System Bhd. (MAS) said yesterday it was not opposed to an "open skies" agreement which the government is to sign with the United States in May. Airline senior vice-president for commercial operations Bashir Ahmad Abdul Majid said the pact was not expected to result in a sharp rise in foreign airlines wanting to fly to Kuala Lumpur, Bernama news agency said.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI meets S. Korea, Malaysia vs Taipei at Asia Cup semis
RI meets S. Korea, Malaysia vs Taipei at Asia Cup semis JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is to meet South Korea and Malaysia is to face Chinese Taipei at today's semifinals of the US$150,000 A King Asia Cup championships at the Senayan Indoor Tennis Stadium. Indonesia beat Chinese Taipei 2-1 to win group A, while Malaysia won 2-1 against South Korea to win group B.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Community gives up land
Community gives up land SORONG, Irian Jaya: The residents of Klamono village, Beraur district, have given up 20,000 hectares of common land for a transmigration site, Antara reported yesterday. The news agency quoted Benyamin Botto Tandipayuk of the local transmigration office as saying the land had been given for free because "people have become more understanding of the aims and targets of the resettlement program." Of the total land given, only 2,200 hectares have been cleared.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI targets world's 5th best in weightlifting
RI targets world's 5th best in weightlifting JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has set a target to be included as the fifth world's best in weightlifting in the year 2,000. "With a good training program and preparation of the weight lifters, it is expected that the target could be achieved," Soesilo Soedarman, chairman of the Indonesian Weight lifting Association, said in Bandar Lampung yesterday as quoted by the Antara news agency.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Yotefa Strait affected
Yotefa Strait affected JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The development of a commercial center in the Entrop district has adversely affected the waters of the Yotefa Strait. In addition to the pollution, mangrove trees and 12 hectares of sago plantations belonging to the local people have been cut down to make way for the development. The neighboring forests, intended for tourism, have been illegally felled.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Balisani operates cargo ferry
Balisani operates cargo ferry SEMARANG (JP): Balisani Group Jakarta will start operating container ferries between Jakarta and Surabaya soon to benefit from growing trade between East Java and the capital. Company president Haryogi Maulani said yesterday Balisani would operate three ferries which could carry 160 containers each. The new ferry service would also help reduce traffic along Java's north coast, he said.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tunky praises PT Astra lobby effort
Tunky praises PT Astra lobby effort JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said yesterday PT Astra International's lobbying of its Japanese principal, Toyota Motors Corp. in Tokyo, would help end criticism of Indonesia's national car policy. Tunky was commenting on high-level lobbying by Astra executives led by president commissioner Mohamad "Bob" Hasan.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur vs 'the Green Dragon'
Gus Dur vs 'the Green Dragon' By Nuruddin Amin JAKARTA (JP): The existence of intelligence operations between political parties has been a rumor for some time. The Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) conferences of both 1994 and 1995, and the internal strife of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) were subject to the rumors. The intelligence operations were said to have put into motion the Red Dragon and the Green Dragon. It is hard to know who were behind these operations.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Threat of force against witness provokes debate
Threat of force against witness provokes debate JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court's decision to force top lawyer Bambang Widjojanto to testify in a subversion case has provoked a debate among legal experts. One respected lawyer objects to the plan, a law professor believes Bambang could testify under certain conditions and a judge says that a lawyer is not exempt from obeying the law.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Automotive market prospect remains bleak this year
Automotive market prospect remains bleak this year By Matthew Allen and Russell Williamson INDONESIA's vehicle market will remain flat until at least the second half of 1998, putting increased pressure on an already highly competitive industry. The secretary-general of the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries, F. Soeseno, said the total market this year would be lucky to scrape through to a total of about 340,000 vehicles after reaching just 320,000 sales last year.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
PDI activists promise to expand color war
PDI activists promise to expand color war SURAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) activists loyal to the dethroned Megawati Soekarnoputri here are threatening to extend the political color war to other cities across Central Java. PDI activists have changed the color of objects in public places in Surakarta (Solo) from yellow to red and white, the colors of the Indonesian flag.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Chrysler and Ningz Pacific setting up joint venture
Chrysler and Ningz Pacific setting up joint venture By Russell Williamson CHRYSLER is close to finalizing its joint venture arrangements with its Indonesian partner, which will allow the giant U.S. manufacturer to focus more attention on the local market. Chrysler's Indonesia manager, Michael Buchanan, said the partnership with local firm, PT Ningz Pacific, should be formalized by about the third quarter of this year.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
British firm launches digital decoder
British firm launches digital decoder JAKARTA (JP): Indovision viewers will be able to get clearer satellite TV pictures with a new digital decoder released yesterday. The decoder will enable parents to restrict children's viewing and will automatically announce selected programs while the viewer is watching another program. These facilities are not available with current analog decoders. Britain's Pace Digital Technology makes the decoder.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Promet Bhd eyes RI oil
Promet Bhd eyes RI oil KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Promet Bhd said yesterday that it has agreed to enter a joint venture with two Indonesian parties to bid for oil and gas projects in Indonesia. In a statement, the engineering and construction group said the pact is with PT Timah Tbk and PT Dok dan Perkapalan Air Kantung, a 72 percent shipbuilding unit of PT Timah. Promet is participating in the venture through its wholly- owned Singapore unit, Promet Private Ltd.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Five people accused of $2.9m bank fraud
Five people accused of $2.9m bank fraud JAKARTA (JP): Five people, three of them Bank Indonesia employees, were charged in court yesterday with forging transfer documents worth Rp 7 billion (US$2.9 million). In their indictments, read before three parallel sessions of the Central Jakarta Court, state prosecutors said Nawan Kawi, the head of Bank Indonesia's cashier section, forged the transfer documents in July 1996 to take advantage of a weakness in an account system in the central bank.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
S&P raises Philippine rating
S&P raises Philippine rating MANILA (AFP): U.S. credit rating agency Standard and Poor's Friday raised the Philippines' sovereign long-term foreign currency debt rating to "BB plus," from "BB," and said the outlook was positive. The upgrade, which covers US$4.4 billion of sovereign obligations, reflects improvements in public finances, a rapidly diminishing foreign debt burden, and increasingly favorable prospects for output and exports, the agency said in a statement.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tunky appoints new officials
Tunky appoints new officials JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo yesterday appointed Doddy Soepardi as Director General of Multi- Various Industries and Mochtar as head of the National Agency for Export Development. According to Antara, Doddy, who was formerly the industry and trade attache at the Indonesian embassy in Tokyo, replaced Firdaus Ali. Mochtar replaced Zulkifli Siregar. (pwn)
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Thousands of newcomers enter Jakarta
Thousands of newcomers enter Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The City Population Agency reported that 329,468 newcomers have entered the city following the Idul Fitri holidays. They came with Jakartans returning from their hometowns. The head of the agency, Soemarto, said recently the number of post-Idul Fitri newcomers, an annual trend, was less than last year. "In 1996, there were 368,374 newcomers," he said. This year, the agency recorded 3,059,576 people left Jakarta between Feb. 2 and Feb. 8.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Police spokesmen meeting ends
Police spokesmen meeting ends JAKARTA (JP): National Police Spokesman Brig. Gen. Nurfaizi officially closed the five-day meeting of police spokesmen of 27 provincial police headquarters yesterday. The 92 participants of the meeting discussed the roles and function of police information offices in improving the force's image. Reading a statement from deputy chief of administrative affairs Maj. Gen.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Toll roads get fewer vehicles
Toll roads get fewer vehicles JAKARTA (JP): The number of vehicles using the city's toll roads during Idul Fitri was less than December's average. Anwar Rivai, spokesman for state-owned highway corporation PT Jasa Marga, said an average of 171,740 vehicles had used the tollways and the Jagorawi, Jakarta-Cikampek and Jakarta-Merak , and the airport toll roads seven days before, during and after Idul Fitri.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
One killed, 86 homes burned in latest East Timor's riot
One killed, 86 homes burned in latest East Timor's riot DILI, East Timor (JP): One person died and 86 houses and six vehicles were burned when a frenzied mob of 6,000 Ambeno regency residents went on a rampage yesterday over a slight against a local priest. Mahmud Abuh, aged 30, was stabbed to death, according to Regent Filomeno Da Costa Misquita. The regency is 200 km west of here. The unrest started at about 6 a.m. local time and lasted until well into the afternoon.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sempati Air records higher sales last year
Sempati Air records higher sales last year JAKARTA (JP): Private air carrier Sempati Air booked Rp 753 billion (US$313.75 million) in sales last year, up 15 percent from 1995. Sempati's new president Santun Nainggolan said Sempati sold 3.3 million tickets last year and hoped to sell 3.6 million tickets this year. He said the company's report was being audited so refused to give details of Sempati's financial structure.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
No meddling in Myanmar's internal affairs: Soeharto
No meddling in Myanmar's internal affairs: Soeharto YANGOON (Agencies): Indonesian and Myanmar leaders agreed yesterday to foster cooperation on the basis of mutual respect and to refrain from meddling in each other's domestic affairs, Antara reported. Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said the stance was agreed during a meeting between President Soeharto and Khin Nyunt, first secretary of Myanmar's State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC).
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
SEA Games training program joined by 884 athletes
SEA Games training program joined by 884 athletes JAKARTA (JP): A total of 884 athletes have joined the national training program as preparation for the 19th SEA Games here in October, the Games' training chief Togi Hutagaol said Thursday. Twenty-two foreign and 143 local coaches have also joined the training, which began in November. The National Sports Council expects 240 more athletes and 49 coaches to arrive for training in the first week of March.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Telkom selects U.S. firm to build its new satellite
Telkom selects U.S. firm to build its new satellite BANDUNG, West Java (JP): State-owned PT Telkom has selected Hughes Space and Communications Company of the United States to build its new 24-transponder satellite. Company president Asman A Nasution said here Thursday the new satellite, to be used only by Telkom, would be launched in the middle of next year to replace the Palapa-B2R.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Recitation of laudation
Recitation of laudation From Republika On the eve of Idul Fitri (takbiran) I was almost hypnotized by the event held at the National Monument. It was a thrilling scene for every soul at the end of fasting month. It was also a spectacular display of visual art which carried spiritual significance and was attended by people from all walks of life -- power holders, ulemas, entrepreneurs, preachers, artists and cultured people, including Emha Ainun Nadjib and Rhoma Irama.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Honda sales soar
Honda sales soar TOKYO: Sales of Honda cars in the ASEAN region soared to 91,000 units last year -- an increase of 51 percent over the 1995 total. According to executives from the Japanese carmaker, much of this growth was on the back of the new City sedan, which made its debut in the seven ASEAN countries over the course of last year. Such was the success of the City in the Philippines that it was the top selling passenger car in the market.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Yayuk nominee for Krantzcke award
Yayuk nominee for Krantzcke award JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's women's number one tennis player Yayuk Basuki is included as one of the nominees for the Karen Krantzcke Sportmanship Award. In a press release from Stamford Connecticut yesterday, Sabine Appelmans, Amy Frazier, Martina Hingis and Steffi Graf are also among the nominees to receive the award presented in a Gala evening in Miami, Florida, March 19.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Surabaya crime reporter wins top photography honor
Surabaya crime reporter wins top photography honor By K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Before his picture won first prize for spot news in the 39th World Press Photo contest, Sholihuddin was just another reporter in the East Java capital of Surabaya. Nor did his colleagues in Jakarta know anything about the crime reporter from the Surabaya-based Jawa Pos daily. But now Sholihuddin has a special place among Indonesia's reporters and photo journalists.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN to gain from expanded membership
ASEAN to gain from expanded membership JAKARTA (JP): ASEAN will gain immeasurably from the impending expansion of its membership but there will be formidable problems, a seminar concluded yesterday. "The addition of three new countries will make ASEAN more representative of Southeast Asia.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Nigerian arrested for forged bills
Nigerian arrested for forged bills JAKARTA (JP): A Nigerian carrying counterfeit U.S. dollars was arrested Thursday by customs and excise officials as he tried to enter the country through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, an official said yesterday. The Nigerian, identified as Adekuneimakinde Alaniyan, 23, arrived here with a tourist visa on Emirates flight EK-076 which serves Dubai, Singapore and Jakarta.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Traders still refuse to leave
Traders still refuse to leave JAKARTA (JP): Jembatan Lima traders refusing to leave their kiosks in the West Jakarta market Thursday have had their deadline to move extended again by the authority. The market authority has repeatedly asked the traders to move so they can renovate the market. Their first deadline was Feb. 15, with five days to move, the second was Feb. 24 and yesterday it was extended until Feb. 28, said the PD Pasar Jaya management. Renovations were due to start yesterday.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Quick processing of VAT refunds ordered
Quick processing of VAT refunds ordered JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad has instructed the directorate general of taxation to speed up the processing of value added tax (VAT) refunds for export-oriented companies to help boost exports. Mar'ie told a House Budget Commission hearing yesterday the government was still in arrears for the disbursement of VAT refunds to eligible companies. "The refund backlog is quite big," Mar'ie said.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sugar firms suffer loss
Sugar firms suffer loss JAKARTA (Antara): Most of the 55 sugar factories located in Java, suffered losses lately, the chief director of the state- owned PT Perkebunan Nusantara IX, Bambang Sardjono, said Thursday. He said that the losses were not caused by to old age of the factories concerned which are mostly remnants of the Dutch colonial era, but more due to the limited area of land for sugar cane cultivation in Java.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Councilor wants more pollution controls
Councilor wants more pollution controls JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor called for more facilities for vehicle emission testing to support an upcoming policy on banning polluting buses and trucks in certain areas. Bandjar Marpaung who heads Commission D for development affairs said yesterday the policy, to be effective in September, would be a good start to reduce air pollution. "We don't want to be labeled the world's third worst polluted city forever," he said.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 Cartoon Film: Animated Classic 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Sports 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:55 Filler and Trailler 5:00 Regional News 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Development Program: Perjalanan National 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 Trailler 7:30 Music: Paket 27 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita 8:05 Saturday Night Music 9:00 World News 9:30...
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hyundai, Pertamina sign deal
Hyundai, Pertamina sign deal SEOUL (Antara): South Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. has signed a contract worth US$40 million to transport oil for the Indonesia's state oil company Pertamina, a company spokesman said here yesterday. Hyundai will transport oil products such as gas oil for the state-run company for 10 years, spokesman Kim Hong-in was quoted by UPI as saying. Hyundai will also build a 17,500-ton oil tanker to be used to ship the oil products, due for completion by 1998.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Maleo on track
Maleo on track JAKARTA: Indonesian car-buyers will be treated to the launch of yet another "national car" when the long-rumored Maleo goes public in April. The development of the Maleo car has been the pet project of State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie. The small four-door sedan has been jointly developed by the Strategic Industries Supervisory Agency and Australian design firm Millard Design, with the group expected to have about 15 to show cars for the launch.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
IPTN and Hawker to make CN-235-330 plane parts
IPTN and Hawker to make CN-235-330 plane parts MELBOURNE (Antara): Indonesian aircraft manufacturer IPTN signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) here Thursday with Hawker de Havilland for the composite design and manufacture of the CN-235-330 aircraft. The MOU was signed by IPTN vice president for marketing Aditya Kusuma and Hawker marketing manager Frank Makin at the Australian Air Show at Avalon Airport, Geelong, which ends Sunday. The project is worth A$18 million.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Military expected to retain support for Jiang
Military expected to retain support for Jiang By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): China's military, a strategic component in the country's political hierarchy, is expected to maintain its support for the leadership of Jiang Zemin and his fast-pace economic reform. In the wake of Deng Xiaoping's demise, analysts told The Jakarta Post the key to the military backing for Jiang and his reformist policies stemmed from their own need to reap economic benefits from China's rapid development.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Isuzu to increase local content
Isuzu to increase local content JAKARTA: Isuzu Motors of Japan, together with a local Indonesian partner, will build a casting plant in an effort to help lift local content of the Panther. The plant will produce material for cylinder blocks and heads with monthly production reaching about 500 tons when it starts operation in the first quarter next year.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bank Bali enters Singapore
Bank Bali enters Singapore JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Bali has opened a representative office in Singapore as part of its expansion program. Bank Bali vice commissioner Sukanta Tanudjaja said the opening of the branch early this week would facilitate trade and financial activities between Indonesia and Singapore. The bank has 200 branches in Indonesia and has offices in Los Angeles and the Caymand Islands. In Hong Kong, the bank operates through its subsidiary Bali International Finance.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
City considers new fee scheme in three-in-one area
City considers new fee scheme in three-in-one area JAKARTA (JP): The city is considering selling monthly stickers allowing motorists to enter Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Jl. M.H. Thamrin and Jl. Gatot Subroto in rush hours, to raise revenue and prevent traffic jams. The high fees for the stickers would prevent too many motorists from using the routes, and do away with the need for the minimum three-in-one car rule that applies from 6:30 to 10 a.m. in these areas.
Sat, 22 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. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Fountain Lounge; Klasiko Suprema from the Philippines, daily (except Tuesday), 8:30 p.m.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
CSIS launches books on Indonesian politics
CSIS launches books on Indonesian politics JAKARTA (JP): The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) launched two books yesterday, on Indonesia's confrontations in the early 1960's and the need to revitalize the country's political system. Konfrontasi Revisited, Indonesian Foreign Policy Under Soekarno, written in English, is by political scientist J. Soedjati Djiwandono.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
One GP title this year, Indra Wijaya promises
One GP title this year, Indra Wijaya promises By Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): The name Indra Wijaya may not be very well-known among the country's badminton fans. He hasn't achieved the popularity of Indonesian stars Joko Suprianto, Alan Budikusuma and Hariyanto Arbi. But the first son of Hendra Wijaya and Indranita, who will celebrate his 23rd birthday on March 16, is now ranked fourth in the world and is set to grab his first title in the Grand Prix series tournament.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997, 00:00 WIB
House Commission accepts 1997/98 draft budget
House Commission accepts 1997/98 draft budget JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives Budget Commission accepted the 1997/1998 draft state budget yesterday but urged the government to increase direct tax revenue. Legislator Sa'di Zen Noor of the United Development faction said the government should reenact direct taxes like inheritance and wealth tax to enhance a more equitable income distribution.