Archive: 29 March 1997
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Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indomobil to build Porsche 911
Indomobil to build Porsche 911 By Clay Lucas INDOMOBIL is expected to sign a contract to build the 1998 Porsche 911 sports car. It also has plans to export cars its builds to other Asian markets. The company's head of marketing and business development, Angky Camaro, said the licensing procedures for Indomobil to start producing the 911 sports car were almost completed. "We are finishing up a series of talks with Germany but nothing has been absolutely confirmed yet," Camaro said.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Developer rating system demanded
Developer rating system demanded JAKARTA (JP): Ciputra, one of the country's most successful property developers, suggested Thursday a special rating agency to assess property and housing developers be established. Ciputra, the Ciputra Group's founder, said a rating agency was needed to assess the credibility and financial strength of property and housing developers. "It will help protect housing or other property buyers," he said after a panel discussion here on how to become a conglomerate.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir warns West not to impose trade rules
Mahathir warns West not to impose trade rules TOKYO (AP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has warned Western nations leading the World Trade Organization not to impose their principles of free trade on Asian nations. Speaking to students at Tokyo's Waseda University Thursday, Mahathir said such pressures from the West are already causing bitterness among China and Southeast Asian countries, and could lead to confrontations.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Petrochem profits down
Petrochem profits down JAKARTA (JP): The publicly listed PT GT Petrochem Industries announced Thursday an 11 percent drop in its consolidated net profit in 1996 to Rp 54 billion (US$22.68 million) from Rp 60 billion in 1995. The company's unaudited financial report said the drop was caused by lowering the gross profit margin from 32 percent in 1995 to 19 percent in 1996.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bank Niaga
Bank Niaga From Media Indonesia I, Yuanita Purwadi, wife and legal heiress of my late husband V. Mailuhu, have received a good response from Bank Niaga in connection with the problem I faced when I wanted to claim my late husband's savings. Some time ago I complained about the unsatisfactory and less than responsible service of Bank Niaga officers when I wanted to withdraw the money from my late husband's savings account.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Laverton gets RI permit
Laverton gets RI permit SYDNEY (Reuter): Laverton Gold NL said on Thursday it has secured a large area of exploration ground surrounding its Rawas gold mine in Indonesia. Laverton said it has been granted a second Contract of Work at Rawas by the Indonesian government after a two-year wait. The contract covers over 1,620 square km of prospective ground surrounding the Rawas mine, located in South Sumatra, the company said.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Treasury head of BI unaware of fake transfer
Treasury head of BI unaware of fake transfer JAKARTA (JP): The head of Bank Indonesia's treasury division, testifying in the trial of two men charged with defrauding the bank of Rp 7 billion (US$2.9 million), told the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday that he was unaware of any fictitious transfers until a month after they occurred. The witness, Hardjanto, said he was told about the irregularities on Aug. 14.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
The ups and downs of the lives of the Soedarpo family
The ups and downs of the lives of the Soedarpo family Reminiscences of the Past II Written by Mien Soedarpo Edited by Siti Nuraini Barnett Translated into Indonesian by H. Rosihan Anwar Published jointly by Sejati Foundation and PT Gramedia Widiasarana Indonesia, l997.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
East Timor talks enter new phase
East Timor talks enter new phase UN Secretary-General Kofi Anan has proved himself to be quite active in attempting to settle the issue of East Timor. His special envoy has already approached a number of parties to gather information for the upcoming tripartite talks, which are to be attended by representatives of Indonesia, the UN and Portugal. Portugal called the last meeting, which was held in December 1996 under the auspices of the then-secretary-general Boutros- Boutros Ghali.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sorting out what is 'unconstitutional' behavior.
Sorting out what is 'unconstitutional' behavior. Following President Soeharto's comments about "unconstitutional" groups, many Indonesians have been confused as to just what is constitutional and what is not. Lawyer Nikolas Simanjuntak of the Jakarta-based Atmajaya University attempts to clear up this controversy. Question: Can you explain the concepts of constitutional and unconstitutional? Answer: The concepts of constitutional and unconstitutional have been completely mixed-up here.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia cool on S'pore ties despite denial of freeze
Malaysia cool on S'pore ties despite denial of freeze KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian leaders have stressed that ties with Singapore will not return to normal in a hurry, while scotching reports of a sweeping freeze on new bilateral dealings after their worst row in years. The government moved to prevent the bitter row from heating up further with a denial Thursday that it was putting relations on ice, but ministers and political leaders made it clear that ties will take time to mend.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
More calls for transparent nomination
More calls for transparent nomination JAKARTA (JP): Calls for more transparent presidential and vice presidential nominations are increasing, with the latest calls coming from two political leaders. Alamsjah Ratu Perwiranegara, a former aide to President Soeharto and the Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security, Soesilo Soedarman, said Thursday that transparent nominations facilitated openness and public political education. The two were speaking separately.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Call for integrated transport in Bogor
Call for integrated transport in Bogor BOGOR (JP): A transportation consultant has suggested that Bogor have an integrated road and railway service linking it with surrounding areas in West Java. Purnomosidi, speaking at a seminar on transportation in Bogor Thursday, said improvement was needed because of the traffic conditions in areas bordering Jakarta.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Price war in hotel industry to continue
Price war in hotel industry to continue JAKARTA (JP): The price war between Indonesia's star-rated hotels will continue because of the phenomenal increase in new hotels over the last few years, according to tourism expert Oka A. Yoeti. He said there was an oversupply of hotel rooms in the major cities and this would continue with the opening of new hotels in the coming years.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Free storytelling for kids and parents
Free storytelling for kids and parents JAKARTA (JP): Two popular Indonesian storytellers Pak Raden and Pak Djokolelono and their British counterparts, Helen East and Rick Wilson, will perform a bulk of favorite tales tomorrow morning at Bentara Budaya hall on Jl. Palmerah Selatan, Central Jakarta. The free show would be held in two sessions; from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Make things better
Make things better I am pleased to note that The Jakarta Post would consider publishing on national holidays. I refer to your prompt feedback on Jun Sta. Ana's letter of March 26, 1997. Another writer, Ben Dowson, raised an interesting and pertinent point in his letter Really odd (March 22, 1997). It appears that the Post indeed relishes focusing on some "below the belt" stories, frequently putting such news right on the front page.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Brazil waiting for reply on RI cocoa
Brazil waiting for reply on RI cocoa RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuter): The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture is still awaiting a reply from the Indonesian embassy which could allow it to give the go-ahead to imports of Indonesian cocoa, a ministry official said. The ministry contacted the embassy after receiving a request from a group of four companies seeking to bring in cocoa given an anticipated supply shortfall of up to 15,000 tons during the upcoming midcrop (May/September).
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia, Singapore spat forces currencies to fall
Malaysia, Singapore spat forces currencies to fall KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The ringgit and Singapore dollar fell sharply on Thursday, becoming the first victims of reports that Malaysia has decided to freeze ties with the island nation, dealers and analysts said. The Malaysian national news agency Bernama's reports late on Wednesday pushed the Singapore dollar to an 18-month low and halted the Malaysian ringgit's steady rise against the dollar, they said.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Warkop comedians uneducational
Warkop comedians uneducational From Republika Having seen films on TV starring the Warkop group of comedians on Indosiar, I would like to voice my concern. Nearly all the films present the negative side of Western life contrary to our moral and cultural values. It is mainly reflected in the scantily clad women, the free social intercourse, all of which are against our moral values.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Audi chooses technology and good looks for new A6
Audi chooses technology and good looks for new A6 By Alexander Corne GERMAN prestige brand, Audi, which starts selling its A4 models in Indonesia later this year, has unveiled a new, larger car, in Europe. The new A6 is likely to go on sale in Indonesia late next year. It is a direct competitor to BMW's 5-Series and Mercedes- Benz's E-Class. The entry A6 uses the turbocharged 110kW 1.8-liter five-valve four-cylinder engine found in sporty A4 models.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sinar Surya sues Kian Ho
Sinar Surya sues Kian Ho SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore's Kian Ho Bearings Ltd said on Thursday it was being sued by Indonesian firm PT Sinar Surya Corp over the alleged supply of unsatisfactory goods. Kian Ho said in a statement it was counter-claiming for defamation.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
City Hall won't widen Jl. M.H. Thamrin sidewalk
City Hall won't widen Jl. M.H. Thamrin sidewalk JAKARTA (JP): The sidewalk along Jl. M.H. Thamrin will not be widened by eight meters despite newspaper reports to the contrary. Prawoto S. Danoemihardjo, the assistant to the secretary of development affairs, said Thursday the city was not planning to widen the sidewalks or had it received such a plan.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Boy hangs himself
Boy hangs himself JAKARTA (JP): An elementary school student has been found hung dead in his house in West Jakarta. City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said Thursday that 13-year-old Rizky had hung himself with a sarong in the attic of his house on Jl. Abdulloh, Sukabumi Selatan, West Jakarta. Rizky's parents found the body of their eldest child hanging near the stairs around 21:00 p.m. Tuesday when they came home from work. Rizky's father, Asnawi, has a stall at the Cipulir market.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Cherishing our heritage
Cherishing our heritage As of the beginning of this week, Jakarta's Museum and Historical Agency has ceased to exist. In its place is the newly established City Museum and Restoration Agency. Given that just one word in its name has been changed, one may be forgiven for being a bit skeptical about the change. What, after all, is in a name? Hopefully, a good deal more than one may think on first impression.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sales of Timor national car plunged in February
Sales of Timor national car plunged in February By Clay Lucas SALES of the Timor Putra national car collapsed last month. The company had expected to sell more than 3,000 cars in February but, according to statistics released by PT Astra International, sold only 962. This was down from 3,259 in January. There was a 22 percent drop in total vehicle sales for the month, down to 24,281 from January's encouraging 31,522.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Container terminal joint venture to be set up
Container terminal joint venture to be set up JAKARTA (JP): PT Surya Semesta Internusa through its subsidiary PT Suryacipta Swadaya will operate a container terminal with Sumitomo of Japan and PT HM Sampoerna. Suryacipta Swadaya's president said here Thursday the three companies would soon establish a joint venture to operate and manage the terminal. The three parties signed a memorandum of understanding two days ago to conduct a feasibility study on the joint venture.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rights body wants new office
Rights body wants new office DILI, East Timor: The National Commission on Human Rights is seeking to move its representative office in East Timor, currently located near a military facility, to new premises, a report said Thursday. "I have suggested to the (East Timor) governor to provide us with another location for the representative office of the commission in East Timor, which would be far from a military facility," commission member Clementino dos Reis Amaral was quoted by Antara as saying.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
River Ajkwa polluted
River Ajkwa polluted JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Residents along the Ajkwa River, which flows from the outskirt of Tembagapura city to Timika, the capital of East Mimika regency, have been warned against drinking the polluted water, Antara reported. Yusuf Tappang from the provincial administration's environmental promotion bureau said Thursday that studies showed the river was contaminated by PT Freeport Indonesia's mining waste. "The water is no longer potable," Tappang said in a seminar.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
UBS cuts SGS rating
UBS cuts SGS rating ZURICH (Reuter): Union Bank of Switzerland said it cut its recommendation for shares of inspections company Ste Generale de Surveillance to "sell" from "hold" on expectations the company had lost contracts with Indonesia and Pakistan. "We believe that the price does not sufficiently reflect the worsened outlook for earnings and revise the stock from hold to sell," it said in a research report.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Wartsila builds RI plant
Wartsila builds RI plant HELSINKI (Reuter): Wartsila Diesel, part of Finnish diversified engineering group Oy Metra Ab, said in a statement on Thursday it would invest slightly over US$10 million in a new power plant modules and engines factory in Indonesia. "The factory is in accordance with Wartsila Diesel's strategy to strengthen its local presence in the growing Asian markets," Wartsila Diesel said.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Course opens for 2nd special squad
Course opens for 2nd special squad JAKARTA (JP): Specially trained policemen are badly needed to fight criminals who have become more violent to both their victims and law enforcers, said the City Police chief. Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said police officers should also improve their abilities to solve the rising criminal activities and minimize making errors during investigations.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI to send six cyclists to Tour de Philippines
RI to send six cyclists to Tour de Philippines JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is to send six cyclists to the Tour de Philippines in Manila, April 16 to May 3. Sofian Ruzian, deputy director of the SEA Games training center, said that the Indonesian Cycling Association (ISSI) has approved the plan of sending the cyclists to the Philippines. "ISSI chairman Harry Sapto has agreed to send the six cyclists to the Philippines, regarded as a warm up to the SEA Games to be held here in October," Sofian said.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Radisson Hotel, Jl. Pecenongan 72, Central Jakarta: - Lobby Lounge Bar; Vino on Bass and Yudi on Piano, Mona and Nongky (Singers), Monday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. * Ancol Travelodge, Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta: - Jungles Restaurant; Pasar Malam, Keroncong and Kecapi Suling, Friday, 6 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., Dixie Band, Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., Trio Band, Sunday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. - No.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Thai swimmers rule local c'ships
Thai swimmers rule local c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Thai swimmers dominated day one of the 24th Southeast Asia inter-club age group swimming championships yesterday as 27 clubs battled for the Sanya Samakki Challenge Cup. Thai clubs won nine gold medals from 16 events at the Pelita Harapan school pool in Karawaci, Tangerang. Indonesia's second-string swimmers, who are training for the SEA Games here in October, failed to fend off the Thais.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Marker says East Timor visit a political mission
Marker says East Timor visit a political mission JAKARTA (JP): United Nations special envoy Jamsheed Marker said his fact-finding visit to East Timor was a political mission toward a solution to the longstanding dispute. Marker, Pakistan's former ambassador to the UN, said Thursday he planned to present his report to UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan upon his return to New York. "The human rights situation is a very important part of my work, but my mission is a political one," he said.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Five people nabbed over maid's death
Five people nabbed over maid's death JAKARTA (JP): Four security guards and a director of a Goro wholesale store were arrested yesterday over the death of the director's maid at the Rajawali Condominium on Jl. Rajawali Selatan. A police source said that Ar, a director of the Kelapa Gading Goro store, North Jakarta, was questioned after police found his maid, Taisiah, 51, dead. She was strangled with a shower hose in the bathtub of a vacant apartment.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ramos Horta
Ramos Horta I would like to thank The Jakarta Post for publishing my article Horta's referendum stand (March 26, 1997). I noticed an editing error in the 12th paragraph which has to be corrected. The sentence: "Domingos claims to speak for East Timor but he has never stepped foot in East Timor in 20 years..." should be "Domingos stated that Horta claims to speak for East Timor but he has never stepped foot in East Timor in 20 years..." DINO PATTI DJALAL London, UK
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia needs to improve its marketing strategy
Indonesia needs to improve its marketing strategy JAKARTA (JP): Exporters should understand marketing and competition concepts and prepare strategic steps to compete in the free trade era, says a senior official. Coordinating Minister for Production and Distribution Hartarto said Thursday that the international market had grown much larger, creating more opportunities for Indonesian exporters.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Is Malaysia getting rich too quick?
Is Malaysia getting rich too quick? By Anil Noel Netto KUALA LUMPUR: The year 2020 has been listed here as the time when Malaysia would attain the status of an industrialized nations but, going by the increased consumption among its rising middle class, the country has already "arrived".
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 27, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,075 -25 509,000 Alumindo Perkasa 700 -25 6,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,175 25 556,500 Anwar Sierad 950 -25 165,000 Apac Centertex Corp.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Emerging Busang tale stuns Aussie mine experts
Emerging Busang tale stuns Aussie mine experts SYDNEY (Reuter): Indications that Indonesia's Busang gold lode may contain much less gold than investors were led to believe has stunned Australian mining experts. The assaying techniques used to calculate the level of known reserves have come into question as has the ability to expand the reserve base over a relatively short period.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Busang gold deposits overstated
Busang gold deposits overstated JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Nusamba business group has confirmed that analyses of seven core holes drilled in the Busang II parcel in East Kalimantan over the past three weeks indicated insignificant amounts of gold. "We are continuing with due diligence work which will be completed only later next month," a statement from Nusamba, which holds 30 percent of the Busang mine, said here on Thursday.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Chronology of Busang gold find
Chronology of Busang gold find TORONTO (Reuter): Following are important events related to the discovery of one of the world's biggest gold finds, in the Busang area of East Kalimantan, and the subsequent controversy over its ownership and development: 1993: - Small Calgary-based exploration company Bre-X Minerals Ltd. starts gold exploration in Busang, an area of rain forest and rugged hills on the island of Kalimantan.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Duo pianists at Erasmus Huis
Duo pianists at Erasmus Huis JAKARTA (JP): Dutch couple Martijn and Mieke van den Hoek will give a concert at Erasmus Huis on Jl. HR Rasuna Said, Kuningan, South Jakarta, on April 1. The concert will start at 7:30 p.m. and will feature pieces from Franz Schubert, Maurice Ravel and Igor Stravinsky. Martijn has led the Romantic Piano Series at Schloss Niederleis, Austria since 1992.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia halts meat imports from Australia
Indonesia halts meat imports from Australia JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Agriculture has stopped importing meat and live cattle from Australia's states of Victoria and New South Wales. The ministry's director general of animal husbandry, Erwin Soetirto, said Thursday the ban, effective as of March 10, was imposed because cattle in both states had been found to have anthrax disease. The ban also affects other cattle parts including skin, milk, bone and wool.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Power centralization curbs democracy: Scholar
Power centralization curbs democracy: Scholar JAKARTA (JP): The government's favoring of the strongest political and economic groups seriously hampers democratization in Indonesia, a scholar said Thursday. Riswandha Imawan of Yogyakarta's Gadjah Mada University said at the launch of a book published by the National Brotherhood Foundation (YKPK) that the government's partiality was a misinterpretation of the unitary state principle inherited from the country's founding fathers.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Audi may open assembly plant in India to boost Asian market
Audi may open assembly plant in India to boost Asian market By Alexander Corne AUDI AG is considering establishing an assembly plant in India to boost its presence in the growing Asian car market. Audi may decide to go it alone if it signs off on a plant in India in the next few months. Unusually it may decide to set up an assembly plant without a joint venture partner. Along with Volkswagen, Audi already has a factory in China.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Employment law
Employment law From Republika Article 14, paragraph 12 of Law No.1, 1951 which confirmed the enactment of Law No.12, 1948 (known as the Employment Law) reads: "Workers who have been employed for six consecutive years by one company are entitled to a three-month-long leave." But up to now, the law has never been implemented despite the fact the law is over 45 years old.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Motorcycle taxis
Motorcycle taxis From Neraca Jakarta badly needs the services of ojek (motorcycle taxis) for transporting people who live in areas which cannot be reached by public transportation. But the bad side of the ojek is that the drivers are usually careless and tend to drive fast which can endanger other road users. Besides, they often loiter at a strategic site and obstruct traffic. They also vie for passengers alighting from buses with the least thought of orderliness and the danger caused.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir inspects Matsushita's expo
Mahathir inspects Matsushita's expo TOKYO (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday toured a technical exhibition in the western Japanese city of Osaka, sponsored by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. The display was offered for Mahathir who arrived in Japan on Tuesday, officials of the largest consumer electronics maker in Japan said.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Experts call for revision of new manpower bill
Experts call for revision of new manpower bill JAKARTA (JP): More experts have called for a revision of the newly-drafted bill on manpower, warning of possible labor unrest if the House of Representatives endorses the document. The experts, from various social groups, agreed at a seminar here Thursday that the House should revise the draft law thoroughly before passing it. The seminar featured human rights campaigner Teten Masduki, legal expert Erman Radjagukguk and economist Umar Juoro.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Constitution allows early nomination of leaders
Constitution allows early nomination of leaders Debating when is the right time to discuss presidential candidates may be a non-issue in many countries but it is a current controversy in Indonesia. Political scientist Amien Rais of Yogyakarta-based Gadjah Mada University and chairman of the influential Muhammadiyah recently discussed this with The Jakarta Post.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Another rebel shot
Another rebel shot LHOKSEUMAWE, Aceh: Troops shot dead a member of Aceh's secessionist movement Wednesday after he reportedly resisted arrest near his house in Matang Sijuek Teungoh village in northern Aceh. Abu Salam, 35, was suspected of committing a number of crimes in the province, Lt. Col. Sutisna of the local military command was quoted by Antara as saying here Wednesday. Salam was armed with an FN gun and two rounds of bullets, Sutisna added.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bus fares
Bus fares From Pelita Cheap transportation seems to be elusive for low-income people. I live in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, and work in Pulogadung, East Jakarta. Every day I have to wait for more than one hour to get the Pulogadung-Pasar Minggu bus to go home. As a factory worker I cannot afford to ride a non-AC limited bus which charges more than the Rp 300 of regular buses.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Subversion defendands treated poorly: Relatives
Subversion defendands treated poorly: Relatives JAKARTA (JP): The relatives of some jailed activists standing trial for subversion protested Thursday the courts' alleged poor treatment of the defendants. Rosintan, the wife of labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan, joined the parents of activists of the unrecognized Democratic People's Party (PRD) seeking the Ministry of Justice's attention on alleged unfair treatment from judges. The activists -- Budiman Sudjatmiko, Suroso, Ign.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
New silkworm variety discovered
New silkworm variety discovered YOGYAKARTA: A university researcher announced Tuesday the new discovery of three silkmoths with a much higher value and superior quality than the existing variety. Jesmandt Situmorang of Gadjah Mada University said during a seminar that the three wild silkmoths, known more as harmful pests of fruits including kedondong, jambu mete (cashew), avocados and soursacks can produce more resilient silk fibers.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Wynne cruises to semis of Astra tennis c'ships
Wynne cruises to semis of Astra tennis c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Top seeded Wynne Prakusya of Indonesia cruised to the semifinals while defending champion Peter Handoyo, also of Indonesia, crashed at yesterday's quarterfinals of the 11th Indonesia Astra International Junior Tennis Championships at the Hilton Hotel tennis courts. The 16-year-old Wynne, who teamed up for the Fed Cup tie in New Zealand two weeks ago, beat Kim Jin-hee of Korea 6-3, 6-3 in the girls' singles.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest 31 for unrest in Pekalongan
Police arrest 31 for unrest in Pekalongan JAKARTA (JP): The number of people detained in the Central Java coastal town of Pekalongan rose to 31 yesterday as the town began to return to normal. Residents in the batik town said fewer police were seen in public places but soldiers were still patrolling the streets. Lt. Col.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Japfa signs $152m loans
Japfa signs $152m loans JAKARTA (JP): PT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia, a publicly-owned animal feed processing firm, has secured a US$152 million credit facility from a group of syndicating banks. The company said here Thursday that the loans were extended to Japfa and its subsidiary, Japfa Comfeed Nederland B.V.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Partnership program ineffective: Analyst
Partnership program ineffective: Analyst JAKARTA (JP): An economist has criticized the government's policy of helping small companies, saying the existing partnership program is ineffective. Prof. Anwar Nasution of the University of Indonesia's School of Economics said Thursday the government's policy to help the small companies still relied too much on big companies.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Pfizer forges alliance
Pfizer forges alliance JAKARTA (JP): PT Pfizer Indonesia, a subsidiary of Panama's Pfizer Inc., has agreed to cooperate with PT Dexa Medica in the manufacturing of Tensivask, with the active ingredient amlodipine. Pfizer Indonesia president director Hocine Sidi Said said in a statement Thursday that Dexa, under the agreement, would manufacture the medication with amlodipine, a compound discovered, developed and patented by Pfizer as treatment for hypertension and angina.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sihanouk not against ASEAN
Sihanouk not against ASEAN PHNOM PENH (Reuter): King Norodom Sihanouk is not opposed to Cambodia's entry into the Association of South East Asian Nations, the royal palace said yesterday. But the king, in documents released by the royal palace, said he fears the social and economic costs of joining the powerful regional bloc.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI must learn from Busang issue: Amien
RI must learn from Busang issue: Amien YOGYAKARTA (JP): Moslem scholar Amien Rais has said that Indonesians had to control, guide and supervise the exploitation of their country's natural resources. "The Busang case should serve as a moral lesson for us," he told reporters on Wednesday. "Since the beginning, I've said that it (the mining project) should be handled in an open and transparent manner. Some people misunderstood me.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rights body faults use force in E. Timor protest
Rights body faults use force in E. Timor protest DILI, East Timor (JP): The use of force to quell the March 23 peaceful demonstration in the East Timorese capital has drawn fire from National Commission on Human Rights members. Clementino dos Reis Amaral and Albert Hasibuan said Thursday that the security authorities' heavy-handed approach to demonstrators showed that human rights were yet to be duly respected and the rule of law should be put above anything else.