Archive: 21 April 1997
43 articles found
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
75% campaign zones safe: Police
75% campaign zones safe: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police have classified about 75 percent of the country's election-campaign zones as safe. Eight percent were troubled and the rest were very vulnerable, sources said. The chief of the National Police General Information Department, Col. Bambang Haryoko, would not comment on the classifications Thursday. "What's important is that police are ready to secure all locations during the campaign and general election," Bambang said.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
No Lekra members' works displayed
No Lekra members' works displayed JAKARTA (JP): The Islamic Contemporary Arts exhibition, opened by President Soeharto yesterday, displays no single works by members of the defunct Lekra (Lembaga Kesenian Rakyat). The exhibition coordinator, Arsono, told Antara Saturday that the organizing committee had been very selective. "Items displayed are those with high Islamic values," he said.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Economic, political stability still makes RI attractive
Economic, political stability still makes RI attractive JAKARTA (JP): A South Korean business executive said last week Indonesia remained attractive to investors due to its economic and political stability. "In addition to its political and economic stability, procedures for investment under foreign investment schemes in Indonesia are also good and not too complicated," president of the Hanjung group, Park Un-suh, said Friday.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Young women murdered
Young women murdered PEKALONGAN, Central Java: The mutilated bodies of two women in their 20s were found floating in the Krompeng River in Talun district on Friday. The two residents of Karanasem village had facial and back wounds, Antara reported Saturday. (swe)
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Street or court justice
Street or court justice Is instant street justice, in which police officers shoot suspected criminals on the spot, justice at all? An increasing number of people seem to think so. The practice is on the rise in Jakarta, and most likely in other cities in Indonesia. In many cases the suspected criminals died on the spot, meaning the streets replaced the courts in enforcing justice. The body count is alarming.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Open house, expo at Goethe-Institute
Open house, expo at Goethe-Institute JAKARTA (JP): Goethe-Institute Jakarta holds an open house today, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the re-opening of its library on Jl. Matraman Raya 23, East Jakarta. Visitors are free to search data on CD-ROM, check the internet homepage of the Goethe Institute and listen to their favorite songs, ranging from rock and pop to classic. Low-price books are also available.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fake lubricants confiscated
Fake lubricants confiscated PEMALANG, Central Java: Police recently confiscated thousands of gallons of fake lubricants here in cans and plastic containers bearing labels such as Mesran Super 20/W/50, Mesran B-40, Mesran 2T Super, Meditran B-40, and Rored HD I. The containers were in red cans and yellow and green plastic bottles, according to Pemalang Police Chief Lt. Col. Sangadi. He named the three companies that produced the fake lubricants as PT ABA, PT UNS and PT ICAO.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
PT Mulialand awarded BBB-minus rating
PT Mulialand awarded BBB-minus rating JAKARTA (JP): Standard and Poor has given a BBB-minus corporate credit rating to publicly listed PT Mulialand, a property arm of the Mulia Group. The international rating agency announced Saturday the rating outlook was stable. The agency said the rating reflected Mulialand's strong market position and prime asset quality.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Working women criticized
Working women criticized JAKARTA (JP): A former Supreme Court judge believes the growing prevalence of married women in the work force may be the root of problems within their families. Bismar Siregar told a seminar here yesterday that many women now work to help their families make ends meet.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Cartoon Film: The Ink Thief 3:10 TV Drama: Diantara Kita 3:35 Religious Teachings: Buddha 4:00 Regional News 4:05 Science Film: Earth Revealed 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Tepat Guna 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show 5:30 News: Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 TVRI News 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Filler/Trailer...
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mixed views on police policy to shoot on sight
Mixed views on police policy to shoot on sight JAKARTA (JP): The police practice of shooting on sight is viewed in different lights by a member of the National Commission on Human Rights, a lawyer and a criminologist. Deputy Chairman of the National Commission on Human Rights, Marzuki Darusman, says the shoot on sight policy does not violate human rights. "The criminals violated other people's right to safety," Marzuki said in an interview.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
S'pore ministers to visit Brunei
S'pore ministers to visit Brunei BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Reuter): A delegation of ministers from Singapore will visit this oil-rich country beginning today for bilateral meetings, officials from both countries said at the weekend. The visit is part of a regular series of exchanges between Singapore and Brunei which began in 1990, a statement from Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Singapore hosted the last exchange in 1995.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
KL to raise power tariff
KL to raise power tariff KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian power giant Tenaga Nasional Bhd. said over the weekend its new proposed tariff hike will not burden consumers. Executive Chairman Ahmad Tajuddin Ali said the load arising from the proposed package of adjustments to electricity tariffs would be absorbed by the government, independent power producers (IPPs), Tenaga Nasional and consumers.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
China, Malaysia sign MOU
China, Malaysia sign MOU KUALA LUMPUR (AP): China and Malaysia have signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation between the securities commissions of both nations, an official news report said over the weekend. Under the agreement signed Friday the two commissions will among other things exchange information and also assist each other on mutual investigations.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Japan's complaint to WTO
Japan's complaint to WTO Japan has asked the World Trade Organization (WTO) to establish a panel to decide on its complaint over Indonesia's national car policy. Japanese minister of international trade and industry said his government had submitted a formal request to that effect on Thursday, April 17th.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
SMP 188 wins VP's trophy
SMP 188 wins VP's trophy JAKARTA (JP): Junior High School (SMP) 188 won the Vice President's trophy for race walking, held Saturday, to celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Association of Indonesian Journalists (PWI) and the anniversary of National Press Day. The SMP 188 was declared the overall champion with the highest score of 472 among 50 groups participating in the race. It also won the trophy in Group B (for male junior and senior high school students).
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Milk plant in Boyolali
Milk plant in Boyolali JAKARTA (JP): PT Pengkalen Tirta Seta Indonesia in cooperation with a Malaysian investor will soon build a milk processing plant in the Central Java city of Boyolali with a total investment of Rp 25.2 billion (US$10.7 million). "The investment coordinating board has issued a license for the project," the board's Central Java office chairman Soedarsono was quoted as saying by Antara over the weekend.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
High-cost economy
High-cost economy From Suara Karya SCTV reported, on April 4, the findings of a survey conducted by an independent institute in Hong Kong. Its conclusion: Indonesia is the most corrupt country in Asia. The TV program then held a short interview with former RI minister Frans Seda on the subject. It was regrettable that SCTV did not interview a middle-class or lower-class public figure. An inflated economy harldly touches those with higher incomes in society.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Subway
Subway Following the quake which rocked Jakarta the other week and sent people into a panic, several articles by the authorities and experts appeared in various newspapers. They gave explanations of this natural phenomenon, such as what causes it, how its intensity is measured and expressed and how to keep safe from the destruction it may bring about. We found the information very useful.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Hotel Horison, Jl. Pantai Indah, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta: - The Anging Mamiri Garden: Fantastic Group from Philippines, Ever Green Hawaian Band/Orkes Keroncong, Hula-hula Dances, every Saturday Night, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Nelayan Bar: Sandra Lintang, Yully, Purwanto (electone & singers), Monday to Sunday, 9 p.m. to midnight. - Pondok Samudra: Dolimas Vocal Group, Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Illegal alcohol seized in Irian
Illegal alcohol seized in Irian MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: Police have seized thousands of bottles of liquor illegally sold by vendors and distributors here, an officer said last week. Local police chief Lt. Col. Edy Kuntjoro told Antara on Thursday that all the vendors and distributors arrested in the operation code-named Kasuari will be prosecuted. Edy said the operation would continue to "eradicate" illegal distribution of alcoholic beverages before the May 29 general elections.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Available Mutual Funds
Available Mutual Funds Name of funds; Investment Management Company; Total Units Offered; Investment Strategy; Total Funds Managed (as of Feb.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Merpati told to ground ATP planes
Merpati told to ground ATP planes JAKARTA (JP): The government has ordered Merpati Nusantara airlines to ground its remaining fleet of British-made Advanced Turbo Prop (ATP) aircraft after one of the planes crashed Saturday in South Sumatra, killing 15 people and injuring 31. Seven people walked away from the crash unscathed, antara said yesterday. Director General of Air Transportation Zainuddin Sikado announced the ban Saturday.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
300 homes demolished
300 homes demolished JAKARTA (JP): Bogor authorities have demolished 300 houses built without permits on a 26-hectare plot belonging to the Ministry of Health, despite residents protest. Antara reported Saturday that a resident put a baby in front of a bulldozer in efforts to stop the demolition carried out by the Operasi Wibawa Praja team. Fauzi Si'in, the demolition team leader, said that the demolition was the final step after three written warnings had been ignored by the squatters.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
West Java court sends 21 to jail for January riots
West Java court sends 21 to jail for January riots JAKARTA (JP): A West Java district court has given 21 people prison sentences of two to four months over the riot in Rengasdengklok, Karawang regency, in January. The Karawang District Court acquitted five others Saturday, Antara reported yesterday.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Land owners seek certainty in Islamic City
Land owners seek certainty in Islamic City JAKARTA (JP): About 20 people requested the Islamic Village Foundation developer to tell them yesterday about the status of their land. The location and rights of the land in Karawaci, Tangerang, that they have bought since 1973 are unclear. The land owners met yesterday to discuss the status of the land they had bought from the foundation. The meeting was organized by the Center of Information and Management of Environment.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Compaq Presario 1000 Series: Notebook for study, play
Compaq Presario 1000 Series: Notebook for study, play By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Pick any notebook computer in Glodok, West Jakarta, today with a sticker price of at least Rp 6 million (US$2,473), and you may wonder what else could be improved. Sure, we'd love to have a faster CPU, a larger hard disk, a larger screen and more RAM, but is there anything else notebook makers could do to make the excellent notebooks of today even more irresistible?
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
S'pore project in Vietnam
S'pore project in Vietnam HANOI (AFP): A Singaporean firm broke ground for a US$10 million office complex in Ho Chi Minh City, a report said over the weekend. Yuan Cheny Singapore is to take a 70 percent stake in the joint venture project with the Transport Services 3 Company, under Vietnam's Ministry of Transport, holding the balance, the Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper said.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Foreign telecoms operators eye RI
Foreign telecoms operators eye RI By I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): A number of overseas global satellite telecommunications operators are seeking alliances with local companies in order to tap into the country's telecommunications sector. Most of them plan to launch services using either medium-earth or low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellites, some as early as the year 2000.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Twelve dead in diarrhea outbreak
Twelve dead in diarrhea outbreak PADANG, West Sumatra: Twelve people have died and scores of others have been hospitalized in a diarrhea outbreak affecting seven villages in Air Bangis district during the past month. Dr. Firdaus Bahauddin of the provincial office of the Ministry of Health said a medical team had been sent to the area to help prevent the epidemic from spreading. "They are working around the clock at several village health clinics in the area," he was quoted as saying by Antara.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Japan has strong case against car policy: Analyst
Japan has strong case against car policy: Analyst JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia holds a slim chance of winning when Japan takes the national car issue before a panel of judges at the World Trade Organization (WTO) later this month, auto analyst Suhari Sargo believes. Suhari said Japan had a strong argument against Indonesia's controversial national car policy, while Indonesia's argument was very weak.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Share prices on JSX are expected to be flatter
Share prices on JSX are expected to be flatter JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are expected to stay flat this week as most domestic and foreign investors are likely to hold their money for new initial public offerings (IPOs), securities analysts and dealers said. David Chang, research director for Vicker Ballas Tamara, said many investors were turning to the new IPOs. "Investors will hold their money to invest in the new IPOs," David said.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
City has no plan to run PPD bus company
City has no plan to run PPD bus company JAKARTA (JP): The city does not intend to take over the state- owned PPD bus company, Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Affairs Tb. M. Rais said Friday. He was responding to former Jakarta governor Wiyogo Atmodarminto's statement that the firm's service would improve if the municipality ran it. "Even if we wanted to take over (PPD), its conditions should be clear (to us)," Rais said. Only 1,771 of the PPD's 2,565 buses operate.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Germany's Hagen, Yogyakarta open partnership office
Germany's Hagen, Yogyakarta open partnership office JAKARTA (JP): The chambers of commerce and industry of Yogyakarta and Hagen of Germany, opened a partnership office in Yogyakarta last week. Documents marking the opening of the office were signed by the chairman of the provincial chamber of commerce Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono, and the head of Hagen's chamber of commerce, Harald Korte.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
C. Java villagers clash with PPP supporters
C. Java villagers clash with PPP supporters JAKARTA (JP): Locals in Gandon, Central Java, hurled stones Saturday at a passing convoy of hundreds of United Development Party (PPP) supporters, who retaliated by ransacking the village hall and two houses. One person was injured in the village in Temanggung regency.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Food poisoned children still in critical condition
Food poisoned children still in critical condition JAKARTA (JP): Two of the three victims of food poisoning in Lampung, who have been brought here for treatment, are still in a critical condition at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital. Poernomo and Fitriani are on respirators and intravenous drips. But 12-year-old Susmiati had improved significantly, an on- duty doctor said yesterday.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Navy's training ship returns
Navy's training ship returns JAKARTA: After sailing around the globe for more than a year, the Indonesian Navy's training ship KRI Arung Samudra is scheduled to arrive home on May 4. The tall ship will be moored at the Tanjung Priok port, Col. Mualimin Santoso of the Indonesian Navy's Information Office was quoted by Antara as saying Saturday. The ship was scheduled to leave Hong Kong and head for Singapore over the weekend.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tutut and Gus Dur meet NU members
Tutut and Gus Dur meet NU members JAKARTA (JP): Tens of thousands of members Indonesia's largest Moslem organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) took part yesterday in a "grand prayer meeting" with their chairman Abdurrahman Wahid and Golkar leader Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana. The massive gathering in the Central Java town of Kebumen also commemorated the first anniversary of the death of former first lady Tien Soeharto. Hardiyanti is the eldest daughter of President Soeharto and Tien Soeharto.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Timor car
Timor car On April 11 I was shown both a Timor S515 and S515i metallic car which sell for Rp 38 million and Rp 40.5 million cash "on the road" respectively. The rupiah credit terms were "fair" with an annual interest rate of 23 percent irrespective of the loan term (1 to 4 years). The salesman said these cars were built to European standard and the specification lives up to this claim for an "entry level" four-door family or junior executive's sedan.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mutual funds gaining ground in domestic market
Mutual funds gaining ground in domestic market JAKARTA (JP): Testimony to the remarkable growth of open-end mutual funds is that they were almost unheard of in Indonesia just two years ago. Today they have emerged as an important investment alternative in the country's capital market, with staggering growth recorded this year after the government allowed pension funds and insurance companies into the business. Investors can currently take their pick of more than 35 open- end mutual funds.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
ABRI legislator says not voting a valid option
ABRI legislator says not voting a valid option SURABAYA (JP): A military legislator said choosing not to vote in the election was a "valid" option in Indonesian politics. Maj. Gen. Theo Syafei, a member of the Armed Forces (ABRI) faction of the House of Representatives, said in a seminar here Saturday that joining the ranks of golput was a valid choice, as long as it did not also involve persuading others to boycott the general election. Golput literally means "white group".
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Armed Forces ready to secure general election
Armed Forces ready to secure general election JAKARTA (JP): The National Police, with the support of the Army, Navy, Air Force and civilian defense units, is ready to secure next month's general election, the Armed Forces spokesman, Brig. Gen. Slamet Supriyadi, said Saturday. "Technically and mentally, we are ready," Supriyadi told The Jakarta Post. All four military forces and civilian defense units have declared their readiness to ensure that the general election will proceed smoothly.
Mon, 21 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sinar, Samsung sign deal
Sinar, Samsung sign deal SHANGHAI (Reuter): The Sinar Mas Group on Friday signed a contract worth US$18.5 million with Samsung Corp, a unit of Samsung Group, for substructuring construction work on the $460- million Bund Finance Center in Shanghai, a company spokesman said. The center, one of a number of major investments planned in China by the Indonesian investment group, is due for completion in 1999.