Archive: 29 March 1997
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Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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).
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Sales of Timor national car plunged in February
Sales of Timor national car plunged in FebruaryBy 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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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
Audi chooses technology and good looks for new A6
Audi chooses technology and good looks for new A6By 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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Warkop comedians uneducational
Warkop comedians uneducationalFrom RepublikaHaving 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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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
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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Bank Niaga
Bank NiagaFrom Media IndonesiaI, 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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Indomobil to build Porsche 911
Indomobil to build Porsche 911By 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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Employment law
Employment lawFrom RepublikaArticle 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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Bus fares
Bus faresFrom PelitaCheap 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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Motorcycle taxis
Motorcycle taxisFrom NeracaJakarta 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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Audi may open assembly plant in India to boost Asian market
Audi may open assembly plant in India to boost Asian marketBy 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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock 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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
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.