Archive: 17 April 1997
62 articles found
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Minister calls for efficiency to reduce air pollution
Minister calls for efficiency to reduce air pollution JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja called yesterday for efficiency in the production process to minimize urban air pollution. Factories should improve their production management to reduce the level of gas emissions and pollutant substances, he said when addressing a seminar on air pollution control organized by the state-owned oil company Pertamina.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Homepage on Pancasila
Homepage on Pancasila JAKARTA: The Pancasila Implementation Supervisory Board (BP-7) plans to open a Homepage on Indonesia's Pancasila ideology on the Internet, its chairman said Tuesday. "The Homepage aims to disseminate accurate information on Indonesia so Indonesians here and abroad will know how to explain the situation in their country to foreigners," Alwi Dahlan was quoted by Antara as saying. He said many foreigners criticize the country because they are fed the wrong information.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ceramic display at Twilite Cafe
Ceramic display at Twilite Cafe JAKARTA (JP): A ceramics exhibition is on until April 30 at the Galeri Twilite Cafe on Jl. Kemang Raya, South Jakarta. Former minister of environment Emil Salim opened the display of works by the young artist Puti Alifa on Tuesday. Puti, 22, calls her works Inspirasi Bumi or "Earthly Inspirations". Puti studies architecture at University of Indonesia. She has also studied with ceramic artist Keng Sieng and trained in Perth, Western Australia. (anr)
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Public warned about suspicious foreigners
Public warned about suspicious foreigners JAKARTA (JP): The public should be wary of suspicious looking foreigners and report them to the authorities, Zaiman Nurmatias, the director of control and supervision at Immigration, said yesterday. Zaiman said many illegal aliens now in police custody had been living in residential areas, and working for local firms. "Some where married to local women," he said.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Jakarta Hilton International Hotel, Jl. Gatot Subroto: - Lagoon Lounge; Piano live entertainment, open daily, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Pizzaria Restaurant; Ocean Park Band, Wednesday and Thursday. Prospect Band, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. Dimensi Band, Friday and Saturday, at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Kudus Bar; Pianist and Singer, daily 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. - Sriwedari Garden Restaurant; Omega Vocal Group, Monday to Thursday, 6 p.m.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Emotional baggage to stick in KL-S'pore ties
Emotional baggage to stick in KL-S'pore ties By David Chew SINGAPORE (JP): The diplomatic row between Malaysia and Singapore has tapered off and looks set to end on a quiet note, a stark contrast to its dramatic beginning last month when Singapore Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew made some disparaging remarks about security in the Malaysian state of Johor.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Poster painting contest on going
Poster painting contest on going JAKARTA (JP): A poster painting contest for senior high school students is held today at the South Jakarta mayoralty on Jl. Trunojoyo, Kebayoran Baru. Antara reported that the event was organized by the cultural office of the mayoralty. Students, who should bring their own painting tools, can register at the mayoralty from today, from 8 to 10 a.m. The themes set for the posters have been ; the "success of elections," "Jakarta, the City of Arts," and "Environment.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
BI officer testifies in fraud trial
BI officer testifies in fraud trial JAKARTA (JP): A witness in the Rp 7 billion (US$2.9 million) Bank Indonesia fraud trial told the court yesterday that password exchange was common in the Bank's treasury department's cashiers' section. Ayub Sutarya, who worked in the data entry division, was explaining, to the Central Jakarta District Court, why he had given his password to the defendant.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fugitive shot in Cengkareng
Fugitive shot in Cengkareng JAKARTA (JP): Police officers yesterday fatally wounded a fugitive and arrested several suspects during a raid in Cengkareng, West Jakarta. The site, a slaughter house on Jl. Peternakan II, is believed to be the hiding place of gang members. During the raid, Gi Jin alias Riswan, 27, allegedly a member of the Lukman Leonardo gang, was shot in the chest. City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asia sets agenda as international marine hub
Southeast Asia sets agenda as international marine hub By Anil Penna SINGAPORE (AFP): Southeast Asia, known for its crystal clear seas and white beaches, is setting its sights on to becoming a world-class marine leisure playground to rival the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. As seaside holiday spots in the region multiply, the tourism industry has even come up with a name for the would-be idyll -- ASEANAREAN -- derived from the acronym for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ever Shine Tex to set up new plant
Ever Shine Tex to set up new plant JAKARTA (JP): The integrated textile manufacturer PT Ever Shine Tex has set up a subsidiary, PT Primajuli Sukses, to produce nylon filament yarn. Director of the firm, Erlien Lindawati Surianto, said that Primajuli Sukses would spend around US$25 million to establish the plant, which would start commercial production in June this year. In the first stage, the new plant will produce nylon filament yarn, he said.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
UN report cites gap between urban and rural incomes
UN report cites gap between urban and rural incomes JAKARTA (JP): The imbalance between the sectoral share of output and employment is a source of concern in Indonesia as it reflects a rise in the disparity between the income levels of the urban industrial sector and rural agricultural sector, according to a United Nations report.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
More firms apply for mining contracts
More firms apply for mining contracts JAKARTA (JP): More foreign and joint venture companies are applying for contracts of work (COWs) to explore and develop mineral resources in Indonesia, a Ministry of Mines and Energy source said yesterday. The source said that "in January to April alone, the ministry has received dozens of applications." The Directorate General of General Mining was processing the applications before submitting them to the minister of mines and energy, I.B. Sudjana, he said.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Kartu Halo'
'Kartu Halo' We refer to the letter published by The Jakarta Post on April 15, 1997 (name and address of the writer withheld), entitled Telkomsel or not Telkomsel. We would like to apologize for the delay in activating your Kartu Halo handphone card and the inconvenience that was caused. In fact, there were some reasons that caused the delay: 1. The address of your KITAS is not the same as the one in your telephone bill. 2. We have not yet received a copy of the reference letter.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung: Music and Entertainment * Chedi Hotel, Jl. Rancabentang 56 - 58: Job (Pianist), Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Irven (Guitar), Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Mixed Voices Accapela (Singer) and Andi (Pianist), Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Andi (Piano), Friday and Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Imelda (Piano), Friday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Juli (Pianist), 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. * International Imperium Hotel, Jl. Dr. Rum No.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt to issue ruling on mergers
Govt to issue ruling on mergers JAKARTA (JP): The government will issue a ruling on acquisitions, mergers, divestment, joint ventures, restructuring, break-ups and joint operations, the minister of justice, Oetojo Oesman, said yesterday. Oetojo said "we have to follow the strong current of economic changes if we don't want to miss opportunities arising from burgeoning free trade," Oetojo was quoted by Antara as saying.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Dharmala creates fund
Dharmala creates fund JAKARTA (JP): PT Dharmala Securities Jakarta, a subsidiary of the Indonesian property giant Dharmala Group, has set up a US$50 million property investment fund. The fund will be listed in Luxembourg. Dharmala Group's president, Suyanto Gondokusumo said "the fund will make a broad range of property and property related investments in South East Asia". Suyanto is also the fund's director.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hari buys 10% of Multipolar's shares
Hari buys 10% of Multipolar's shares JAKARTA (JP): The president of publicly-listed Matahari Putra Prima, Hari Darmawan, through his investment company PT Haritama Bakti Persada, has bought 10 percent of Multipolar for Rp 56 billion (US$23.52 million). Multipolar said yesterday it would buy the shares in two stages. The first 5 percent or 13,713,500 shares were bought Wednesday for Rp 27.8 billion or Rp 2,025 a share.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
No Indonesian among Mecca fire victims
No Indonesian among Mecca fire victims JAKARTA (JP): No Indonesians have been found among victims of Tuesday's fire that ravaged Mina city in Saudi Arabia and killed hundreds of pilgrims, an official said yesterday. Sofyan Daud, the head of Indonesian haj affairs in Mecca, said yesterday that he visited the location of the fire, some five kilometers east of the Islamic holy city, to seek information and ascertain that no Indonesians were among the victims.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Nahla Moslem executive club strives to go global
Nahla Moslem executive club strives to go global Text and photo by K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): A line of diplomats, business executives, professionals and expatriates, all wearing their business outfits, filed into the spacious room to attend Indonesia's only Friday prayer service in English. Organized by the three-year-old Nahla Club for Moslem executives on the sixth floor of the Wisma GKBI building near the Semanggi cloverleaf, the 11 a.m.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
900 phone lines disrupted
900 phone lines disrupted JAKARTA (JP): Nine hundred telephone lines in Pangkalan Jati and Pondok Labu in South Jakarta were disrupted by water flooding the primary cables, an official said yesterday. An official of South Jakarta PT Telkom (state-owned telecommunication company), Mahatua Sinaga, told Antara that the lines should be fixed by Saturday. "We estimate that all the repairs will be completed on April 19 and all the lines will work as usual," Mahatua said. The disrupted lines are on Jl.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Art Events
Art Events Exhibition: Thomas Dua at Blue Moon, a gallery situated in the ricefields, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Ubud, Bali, Ph. (0361) 976727 April 13-26 A pair of artists, who call themselves Thomas Dua, present their unique exhibition at a small gallery just north of Ubud. Exhibition: Conflict Culture and Art at Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort Bali, Jimbaran Bay in Bali, Ph. (0361) 701020 April 21 - May 21 Hedi Hariyanto blends traditional materials with new forms and ideas into modern sculptures.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Armed robbery in South Jakarta
Armed robbery in South Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Eight men, one of them carrying a gun, broke into a house in South Jakarta yesterday, bound the owners and stole two handphones, a laserdisc player, two televisions, a guitar, 160 grams of gold jewelry and Rp 3 million (US$1,250). City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said the eight men drove a Kijang van to the house on Jl. Minyak, in Pancoran, at about 1:30 a.m. "Six of the eight men broke down the door.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Positive idea
Positive idea From Merdeka The idea of Minister of Youth and Sports Hayono Isman to hold a seminar on Nawaksara (nine-point accountability speech by RI's first president, Sukarno, before the Provisional People's Consultative Assembly (MPRS) in 1966) is very positive in my opinion. It is a great opportunity for all people, especially young people, to understand clearly the historical role of Bung Karno.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bank examiners
Bank examiners Bank Indonesia, already under sharp criticism by many analysts for what they call its stop-and-go and often discriminatory measures in handling troubled banks, is coping with another problem in its backyard -- possible crooks among its own staff.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Journo's attacker to be punished
Journo's attacker to be punished DILI, East Java: Prosecution yesterday demanded eight months imprisonment for Liban Cavin Soares, 15, for allegedly beating Tiras magazine reporter Gaudensius Mau last year. Antara reported that prosecutor Eko Purwanto at the Dili District Court said that Soares had, with the help of other people, committed the violence. The court session was presided over by SJ Maramis.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hankook to invest abroad
Hankook to invest abroad SEOUL (Reuter): Hankook Tire Manufacturing Co Ltd plans to invest US$1.2 billion by the year 2002 to build plants in Indonesia and several other Asian countries, a company spokesman said yesterday. Spokesman Lee Eui-hyung said Hankook Tire would invest $600 million to expand existing plants and to build additional new plants in China. The remaining $600 million would be spent to build two plants in Southeast Asia.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's modern financial system
Indonesia's modern financial system By David C. Cole and Betty F. Slade CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, U.S. (JP): Building a modern financial system was not even mentioned in early literature on the elements critical for achieving economic development. Although Schumpeter recognized that banks were important sources of funds for entrepreneurs, he considered the entrepreneurs as critical, and banking institutions were largely accommodating suppliers of credit.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
South Australia has keen interest in AIDA
South Australia has keen interest in AIDA JAKARTA (JP): The South Australian government has a keen interest in tapping trade and investment opportunities arising from the Australia-Indonesia Development Area (AIDA). South Australia's Premier and Minister for State Development, John Olsen, said yesterday his government would seek closer links with Indonesia through AIDA, which connects Indonesia's eastern provinces with Australia. "After all we are close neighbors ...
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Wahono calls for fair competition in general election
Wahono calls for fair competition in general election JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Wahono closed yesterday the House of Representatives' penultimate season with a call for fair competition in the general election. Wahono said the United Development Party (PPP), Golkar and the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) should be committed to the people. This would help prevent unfair competition, he said.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ten best chess players to get monthly salaries
Ten best chess players to get monthly salaries JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chess Association will choose the country's 10 best players, after its three grand masters, and give them a monthly salary based on their rankings. Eka Putra Wirya, the association's technical director, said Tuesday the 10 players would be selected in a seven-round match starting April 19. "Percasi has asked 30 players to take part in the selection matches.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
24 PPP activists injured in Central Java violence
24 PPP activists injured in Central Java violence SEMARANG (JP): Twenty-four United Development Party (PPP) activists were injured in the recent unrest in Central Java, a local party official said yesterday. Central Java PPP deputy chairman Toyfoer said that in Wonosobo eight people were injured, Pekalongan four, Banjarnegara three, Temanggung four and Klaten two. "Some of the victims are still in hospital and no fatalities have been reported," Toyfoer said.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Transmigrants must have right to vote freely: PPP
Transmigrants must have right to vote freely: PPP JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) faction has claimed that resettlers in 3,600 transmigration sites across Indonesia have been pressured to vote for Golkar party. The faction's spokesperson, Madiniyah Kewusnendar, yesterday asked the government to guarantee transmigrants' freedom to exercise their voting rights in the general election.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Government will not tolerate more PDI rallies
Government will not tolerate more PDI rallies JAKARTA (JP): The authorities said yesterday they could tolerate a massive demonstration by Megawati Soekarnoputri loyalists Tuesday but promised "harsh action" if they staged another. Government and military officials said Tuesday's demonstration outside the House of Representatives by thousands of Megawati supporters was still "within constitutional tolerance". Armed Forces Spokesman Brig. Gen.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Gold mining to suffer if Busang find fails
Gold mining to suffer if Busang find fails ZURICH (Reuter): The gold mining and mining equities businesses could suffer if the "find of the century" gold discovery at Busang, Indonesia turns out to be below expectations, executives said on Tuesday. But delegates attending the ABN-AMRO Hoare Govett World Gold Conference saw some bright patches if the 71-million ounces of gold super deposit failed to deliver.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Local shoe makers urged to shift business strategy
Local shoe makers urged to shift business strategy JAKARTA (JP): The minister of industry and trade, Tunky Ariwibowo urged footwear producers yesterday to shift their business strategies so they could compete better internationally. Tunky said at the Indonesian Footwear Association's third annual meeting that shoe makers must make better quality shoes, instead of cheap, mass produced ones.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
No paper
No paper In observance of Idul Adha, The Jakarta Post will not be published tomorrow. The Post will appear again on Saturday. -- Publisher
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mystery prevails over who will test Busang samples
Mystery prevails over who will test Busang samples SYDNEY (Reuter): Eleven tons of Indonesian ore seemed to vanish into thin air yesterday as Australian laboratories refused to say who would decide if the Busang gold deposit still rated as the world's largest. Drilling samples totaling 11,795 kg from the controversial Busang gold property in Indonesia's Kalimantan province left Jakarta on Tuesday for testing in the west Australian city of Perth.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Artist recounts development of cultural scene
Artist recounts development of cultural scene Text and photo by Sirikit Syah SURABAYA, East Java (JP): Surabaya-based artist Amang Rachman sees the future of art in Indonesia with optimism. "The cultural life in this New Order era is much better than before but it still needs improvement," he said one evening at his home here.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rheem gets ISO 9002
Rheem gets ISO 9002 JAKARTA (JP): PT Rheem Indonesia, a steel drum and water heater manufacturer, has received International Standards Organization (ISO) 9002 certification from Sucofindo International. The certification was received by Jakarta governor Surjadi Soedirdja at the city hall yesterday. Rheem, founded 26 years ago, is 30 percent owned by the Jakarta administration, 40 percent by PT Gesit Alumas, and 30 percent by Australia's Southcorp Holding.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
BNI expects 20 percent profit growth this year
BNI expects 20 percent profit growth this year JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) expects 20 percent net profit growth this year, its president, Widigdo Sukarman, said yesterday. Widigdo said the growth target was in line with Indonesia's tight monetary situation. Speaking after the bank's annual shareholders meeting, he said the bank would continue to improve services as part of its strategy to maintain 20 percent annual growth.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
PPP protests ruling on ID stickers for campaigs
PPP protests ruling on ID stickers for campaigs JAKARTA (JP): An executive of the United Development Party's (PPP) city chapter has protested the rule to issue stickers restricting the movement of party members' cars in Greater Jakarta. Djafar Badjeber, who is heading the chapter's campaign, said yesterday the rule would make it hard for supporters to travel to campaign venues. "There are already too many campaign regulations and the compulsory stickers will cause the party more problems.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
S'pore narrows forecast
S'pore narrows forecast SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's deputy premier Lee Hsien Loong said the island state, hit by an electronics slowdown, should post economic growth at six to seven percent this year, narrowing an earlier government forecast. "Singapore's growth slowed down last year, mostly because of the global electronics downturn. But we expect to make steady six to seven percent growth this year and for the next few years," Lee said at a Singapore-British Business Council dinner Tuesday.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Yayuk top seedings for Danamon Open
Yayuk top seedings for Danamon Open JAKARTA (JP): Five top Asian tennis players will be among the 100 women at the Danamon Indonesia Open tennis tournament next week at Senayan. Yayuk Basuki of Indonesia, world ranked 26, is the top seed for the US$107,500 tournament from April 21 to April 27. The 38th-ranked Wang Shi Ting of Chinese Taipei, 43rd-ranked Naoko Sawamatsu of Japan and 53rd-ranked Tamarine Tanasugarn of Thailand will be Yayuk's toughest opponents.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
U.S. company appoints RCA distributor
U.S. company appoints RCA distributor JAKARTA (JP): General Electric of the United States, yesterday, appointed PT Mahameru Antarnusa Niaga of the Artha Graha Group, as the distributor of RCA electronic appliances in Indonesia. "We will strive to gain at least 2 percent of the appliance market in Indonesia by next year," Mahameru's president Hendra Priatna said. He said the company would market appliances such as microwaves, refrigerators, and washing machines.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia losing competitiveness: ADB
Indonesia losing competitiveness: ADB MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank said yesterday the Indonesian economy had performed well in 1996, but warned the country was losing its competitiveness due to declining productivity. "The Indonesian economy continued to perform well in 1996," ADB said. The bank said in its latest annual Development Outlook report Indonesia's GDP growth remained robust, although it slowed to 7.8 percent from 8.2 percent in 1995.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Governor proposed for ministerial post
Governor proposed for ministerial post JAKARTA (JP): The dominant Golkar's city chapter said Governor Surjadi Soedirdja should be nominated for a ministerial post after his five-year term ends. The chapter's chairman, Tadjus Sobirin, said the proposal was made because the governor had made a success of the city's development projects. "No city governor has ever been a minister," he said. Surjadi could be nominated as a minister or renominated as governor, Tadjus said.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Surjadi dismisses threat by Kemang building owners
Surjadi dismisses threat by Kemang building owners JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja told the owners of shops and businesses in Kemang, South Jakarta, to go ahead and sue the city. He was responding yesterday to a threat made by the owner of a beauty parlor in Kemang on Tuesday, to sue the mayoralty for posting a closure notice on his premises. "Go ahead. We will refer to the regulations (on the sealing of businesses)," Surjadi said.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rights body urges people to vote
Rights body urges people to vote JAKARTA: The National Commission on Human Rights urged people yesterday to participate in May's general election, but has conceded that voting is voluntary. The secretary general of the commission, Baharuddin Lopa, said that voting benefited the development of democracy. "Under democracy, general elections allow people to choose their own representatives," Lopa said.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
NISP's Rp 35 dividend
NISP's Rp 35 dividend JAKARTA (JP): Bank NISP shareholders have approved a Rp 35 dividend. The total dividend payment accounts for 31.7 percent of last year's net profit. "The dividend, in terms of rupiah, seems to be very small. But in terms of value, it is quite good taking into account the company's bonus shares and stock splits," the company said. NISP posted a 12.69 percent rise in pre-tax profit from Rp 23.5 billion in 1995 to Rp 26.5 billion last year.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 16, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 53,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,000 -25 233,500 Alumindo Perkasa 675 0 1,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,125 -25 253,000 Anwar Sierad 800 -25 211,000 Apac Centertex Corp.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
RP awaits RI probe on geologist's death
RP awaits RI probe on geologist's death MANILA (AFP): The Philippines is still waiting for an official Indonesian report on the mysterious death of a Filipino geologist who discovered the Busang gold mine, President Fidel Ramos said yesterday. Michael de Guzman, a geologist for Canada's Bre-X Minerals, was killed after he reportedly jumped from a helicopter last month in East Kalimantan.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Five rebels killed in RP fighting
Five rebels killed in RP fighting ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): Five rebels including a commander were killed and one was captured by the Army near this southern city, the military said yesterday. The skirmish began early Tuesday when 50 heavily armed rebels of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) ambushed an Army patrol in the town of Sirawai, said Capt. Salih Indanan, spokesman for the military's southern command based here. Two soldiers were wounded in the attack, he said.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
10,000 Ecstasy pills seized
10,000 Ecstasy pills seized MEDAN, North Sumatra: Customs officers at the Polonia airport here seized 10,000 Ecstasy pills allegedly belonging to a Dutch national aboard Garuda Indonesia GA-987 which arrived from Amsterdam Monday. Head of the Customs and Excise office Djoko Oembaran told Antara that his office only announced the attempted smuggling yesterday, because his office had to check with the laboratory first to make sure they were forbidden drugs.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI coffee sales steady: Dealers
RI coffee sales steady: Dealers SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesian robusta coffee sales were seen proceeding at a steady pace, but the rest of the Southeast Asian coffee market remained mired in sleepy conditions, dealers said yesterday. "Indonesia is selling at a good pace," a dealer for a European commodity firm said.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Workers' share of revenues remain low
Workers' share of revenues remain low YOGYAKARTA (JP): Workers' share of national revenue remains low although the government has set the level of minimum wages, economist Kwik Kian Gie said yesterday. In a seminar titled Humane Economic Development, Kwik said company managers' concern that higher wages would result in bankruptcy have no sound rationale. Some companies fear that raising wages will result in automation, which could trigger higher unemployment.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
TV programs
TV programs Today TVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Family Matters 3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Culture Program: Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:25 Teenagers' Program: Bermain Musik, Ansamble 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 TVRI News 6:53 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Filler and Trailler 7:35 Performances:...
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Japanese firms to invest in Natuna
Japanese firms to invest in Natuna TOKYO (AFP): Mitsubishi Corp. yesterday said a consortium comprising it and 10 other Japanese companies planned to invest about 250 billion yen (US$2 billion) in Indonesia's Natuna gas project. The trading company said the consortium would acquire a 13 percent stake in the project from Indonesian state-owned oil company Perusahaan Pertambangan dan Minyak Nasional (Pertamina).
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Police get 20 new motorbikes
Police get 20 new motorbikes JAKARTA (JP): City Police yesterday received a gift of 20 motorbikes from a company owned by President Soeharto's eldest daughter Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana. The motorbikes, Yamaha RX Kings, worth around Rp 120 million (US$50,000), are to be mainly used by Pioneer Squad members. At the handover ceremony, City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata called on police officers make greater efforts to prevent crime, and in particular homicide. "We are waging a war against crime.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
UN rights commission criticizes Indonesia
UN rights commission criticizes Indonesia GENEVA (Agencies): The United Nations Human Rights Commission criticized Indonesia yesterday for alleged human rights violations in East Timor, Associated Press said. A resolution put forward by the European Union passed by 20-14 in a vote at the commission. There were 18 abstentions, including Russia and Japan.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Government criticized nuke plant announcement
Government criticized nuke plant announcement JAKARTA (JP): Anti-nuclear activists were angered yesterday over the government's announcement that construction of a nuclear power plant would start in 2006. The activists accused State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie of inconsistency, saying the announcement Tuesday reneged his earlier vow that nuclear power would be the country's last option.
Thu, 17 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Citra produces aromatic
Citra produces aromatic JAKARTA (JP): PT Citra Pacific Aromatic Indonesia, a subsidiary of the Medco group, would set up an aromatic plant in Cilegon, West Java, the company said yesterday. The development of the plant had been approved by the Investment Coordinating Board, Medco group's president Arifin Panigoro said yesterday in a statement.