Archive: 26 April 1997
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Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 25, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 78,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,125 100 4,037,000...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Workers strike at Nike plant
Workers strike at Nike plant On Tuesday this week the town of Tangerang was totally paralyzed by a strike by some 10,000 workers at the Nike shoe factory. Worker strikes have occurred with great frequency during the past few years. In light of this reality, several facts should gain our attention.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Analyst predicts election boycotters to reach 20 million
Analyst predicts election boycotters to reach 20 million JAKARTA (JP): A political analyst predicted yesterday that up to 20 million people would boycott the upcoming general election, despite the government's persistent call on the public to vote.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Freeport still says little gold at Busang
Freeport still says little gold at Busang TORONTO (Reuter): Several days before a key report on the Busang gold controversy, a major partner confirmed on Thursday it had still not found significant gold at the site deep in the jungles of Indonesia.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Indonesia to export Blazer to South Africa this year
Indonesia to export Blazer to South Africa this yearBy Matthew Allen INDONESIA's automotive export income will get a significant boost when Opel begins Blazer exports to South Africa later this year.PT General Motors Buana Indonesia (GMBI), the local assembler and distributor of Opel vehicles,...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Premature statements
Premature statements The Indonesian people are now facing a very important event: the general election. This will affect the life of the entire nation.We are all obliged to ensure that this democratic event will take place peacefully through law and order.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Ssangyong opens the box
Ssangyong opens the box JAKARTA: Indomobil is set to launch the Ssangyong Musso -- first shown at last year's Jakarta Auto Expo -- under the name Ssangyong Boxer.The South Korean four-wheel drive will compete against the likes of Mitsubishi Pajero and Toyota LandCruiser when it goes on sale about...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
PDI joins cyberspace
PDI joins cyberspace JAKARTA (JP): The government-recognized Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) yesterday became the last political group to open a web site prior to the start of the election campaign tomorrow.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 a.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Animated Classic 3:25 Soccer: Kansas League 4:15 Regional News 4:30 Soccer: Kansas League 5:30 Music: Jenjang Vokal 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Don't ignore election impact, says analyst
Don't ignore election impact, says analystBy Angela Romano BRISBANE, Australia (JP): The forthcoming election will still influence the political processes in Indonesia, even though it will have little impact on the leadership structure, a senior Indonesian political analyst said Thursday.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
552 personnel secure election
552 personnel secure election BAUCAU, East Timor: A total 552 military personnel stand ready to safeguard the general election here, said Lt. Col. Herman Tedez of the regional military command."The personnel are dispersed throughout Baucau's six districts," he was quoted by Antara as saying.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Smoking banned at school
Smoking banned at school KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The local education office is calling for a smoking ban in schools throughout the province, "from kindergarten through to all universities".Joshua Cornelis Mbeo told The Jakarta Post his office will launch the campaign against smoking in schools...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Mauritius, RI to sign tax ready
Mauritius, RI to sign tax ready JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian and Mauritius governments are to sign an agreement to avoid double taxation, said Indonesia's Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave yesterday.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Three broking houses to reusme trading
Three broking houses to reusme trading JAKARTA (JP): The management of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) allowed yesterday three of four suspended brokerage houses to resume trading.The exchange's management said the three brokerage houses -- PT Finan Corpindo Nusa, PT Artha Gitasejahtera Sekuritas,...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Local athletes drug tested for clean SEA Games square
Local athletes drug tested for clean SEA Games square JAKARTA (JP): Several members of the 19th SEA Games squad have been drug tested to ensure a clean team at the Games from Oct. 11 to Oct. 19.Dr. Dangsina Moeloek of the Games medical team told Antara Thursday that many national athletes had...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Industrial sector still faces many problems
Industrial sector still faces many problems JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's industrial sector still faces many problems despite its rapid growth over the last few years, an academic said yesterday.Center for Information and Development Studies' researcher, Didin S.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Phone users' expectations continue to rise
Phone users' expectations continue to riseBy Prapti Widinugraheni LONDON (JP): The time has come when telecommunications providers have to start thinking about giving their customers more than just a telephone line to keep them paying their bills.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
RI-HK firms to operate Bojonegara seaport
RI-HK firms to operate Bojonegara seaport JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian and Hong Kong firms created PT Teluk Banten Peti Kemas Indonesia here yesterday to develop and operate the 1,200-hectare port in Bojonegara, West Java, which will cost a total of US$700 million to build.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Eight NU groups endorse general election boycott
Eight NU groups endorse general election boycott JAKARTA (JP): Eight groups within Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, yesterday endorsed boycotting the election as a form of political participation.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Belo to speak in Rome
Belo to speak in Rome DILI, East Timor: Dili Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo said yesterday he is set to deliver a speech before a youth conference in Rome, Italy next month.The event will be held on May 10, he was quoted by Antara as saying.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Indonesia faces justice challenges
Indonesia faces justice challenges Supreme Court Justice Adi Andojo who grabbed headlines last year for blowing the whistle on collusion at the highest law institution will retire on May 1, 1997. Charles Himawan, a professor of law and economics at the University of Indonesia and member of the...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Solar energy for villages
Solar energy for villages BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Some underdeveloped villages in Rejeng Lebong regency plan to use a Solar Home System (SHS) to produce electricity for the 1997/1998 fiscal year, a local Ministry of Energy and Mines official said yesterday.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Indosat, ICO sign deal
Indosat, ICO sign deal JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Indosat signed yesterday an agreement with ICO Global Communications, a satellite-based personal communications services operator, to construct and operate a satellite access node for the service.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Dumping duties on RI
Dumping duties on RI BRUSSELS (Reuter): The European Commission said yesterday it would recommend to European Union ministers that definitive anti- dumping duties be imposed, albeit at a reduced rate, on imports of grey cotton fabrics from Indonesia and five other countries.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Strong aluminum demand in Asia lifts premiums
Strong aluminum demand in Asia lifts premiums SINGAPORE (Reuter): Robust aluminum demand in Asian markets is currently boosting premiums as the trade prepares for talks next month on third quarter supply contracts, base metal traders said yesterday.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
President urges people to buy more local goods
President urges people to buy more local goods JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called on people again yesterday to buy local products, saying there was no reason to prefer foreign products because local ones were just as good and cheaper."The use of local goods should be made a national drive.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Maleo launch after election
Maleo launch after election JAKARTA: An Australian government minister has confirmed Indonesia's second "national car", the Maleo, will be launched after the general election in May.The Victorian Minister for Tertiary Education and Training Phil Honeywood said he had been told by the State Minister...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
French frigate to dock at Priok
French frigate to dock at Priok JAKARTA (JP): The French frigate, La Fayette, the first stealthy frigate in the world, will visit Indonesia from April 28 to May 3.The La Fayette, with 168 crew members, is commanded by Capt. Thierry d'Arbonneau.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
50% of development funds do not reach Irian Jaya
50% of development funds do not reach Irian Jaya JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya tribal chiefs are outraged because only 50 percent of the government's poverty alleviation funds have reached them.In a meeting hosted by representatives of the United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organizations...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Let the fiesta begin
Let the fiesta begin The election campaign starts tomorrow. In the next 27 days, the three political groups contesting the general election will have their chance to sell themselves to voters. This is an important phase in the current build up to voting day.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
'No need to delay reclamation'
'No need to delay reclamation' JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja hinted Wednesday that reclamation projects in North Jakarta need not be postponed until a currently underway environmental impact analysis was completed.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Danamon pays dividend
Danamon pays dividend JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Danamon's shareholders approved yesterday a Rp 55 (2.2 U.S. cent) dividend a share."Total dividends to be paid are worth Rp 61.6 billion," the bank said yesterday.The bank booked a Rp 281.2 billion net profit in 1996, up 57 percent.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
General election affects hotel accupancy rates
General election affects hotel accupancy rates JAKARTA (JP): Next month's general election, for which campaign activities will start tomorrow, has affected hotel occupancy rates in Jakarta, a hotel industry senior executive said yesterday.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
'Hard Rock FM' marks anniversary
'Hard Rock FM' marks anniversaryBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): Judging from its name, Hard Rock FM must be a radio station blaring out hard rock music, right? Wrong. While the numbers played do include some hard rock, its staple roster is a blend of today's hits and yesterday's favorites.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
U.S. fugitive arrested over money embezzlement
U.S. fugitive arrested over money embezzlement JAKARTA (JP): The police arrested Wednesday a United States national wanted by Interpol for the alleged embezzlement of US$3.5 million from the company he worked for in the U.S.Mursanudin A.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Peugeot adds an auto
Peugeot adds an auto JAKARTA: Peugeot has added an automatic version to its midsized 406 sedan range, priced at Rp 103.5 million.The four-speed self-shifter joins the 2000cc five-speed manual model priced at Rp 96 million.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Component industry development vital: Gaikindo
Component industry development vital: GaikindoBy Matthew Allen GAIKINDO, the Association of Indonesia's Automotive Industries, has called upon the government to help create a positive economic climate for the development of Indonesia's components industry.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Prayers held for campaign
Prayers held for campaign JAKARTA (JP): Party leaders, government officials and religious figures joined in prayers yesterday for a successful election campaign.Head of the Indonesian Moslem Ulemas Council Hasan Basri led the prayers, which called for peace during the electioneering that kicks off...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Big retailers want clear regulation
Big retailers want clear regulation JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Retailers asked the government yesterday to take into account different economic levels of regency towns in its plan to limit big retail operations.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
RI workers remit $1.2b
RI workers remit $1.2b KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Indonesians accounted for 62 percent or 1.86 billion of the three billion ringgit (US$1.2 billion) sent home by foreign workers in Malaysia in 1996, news reports said yesterday.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Coffee futures set to slide on sell stops
Coffee futures set to slide on sell stops LONDON (Reuter): LIFFE coffee futures pulled back after a firm start to end yesterday midsession sharply lower after trade houses stepped up selling and triggered light sell-stops on the way down.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Australian Parry extends lead at Satelindo Open
Australian Parry extends lead at Satelindo Open JAKARTA (JP): Australian Craig Parry extended his lead yesterday to two strokes despite a personal worst on the course with a 2-under par 70 at the half-way point of the Satelindo Indonesia Open.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Industry coordination needed to tackle pollution problems
Industry coordination needed to tackle pollution problemsBy Matthew Allen GREATER co-ordination of the government's blue sky program is required if it is to have any impact on Jakarta's spiralling pollution problems.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Free treatment for asthma, TB
Free treatment for asthma, TB JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Asthma Foundation is organizing free treatment for asthmatics and people with tuberculosis on tomorrow.Chairwoman Opih Radinal Moochtar said yesterday the service would be at the Indonesian Tuberculosis Eradication Association's office on...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Indonesian palm oil output
Indonesian palm oil output SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia's palm oil output will more than double to 11.7 million tons by 2005 against about 5.6 million tons in 1997, the vice-chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association (GAPKI) said yesterday.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
City 'should learn from mistakes' in terminal project
City 'should learn from mistakes' in terminal project JAKARTA (JP): The City Council speaker M.H. Ritonga warned the city not to repeat the mistake it made with the Kampung Rambutan terminal when it constructs the Rp 110 billion (US$45.3 million) Pulogebang terminal in East Jakarta.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Refugee plight is Laurent Kabila's first public crisis
Refugee plight is Laurent Kabila's first public crisisBy Nicholas Kotch NAIROBI (Reuter): Cruelty meted out to Rwandan Hutu refugees in eastern Zaire is turning into a diplomatic and public relations disaster for Laurent Kabila, the rebel leader hoping to take charge of Africa's giant state.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
City installs more traffic controllers
City installs more traffic controllers JAKARTA (JP): The City's Traffic Control Agency has installed more Area Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) units throughout the city to fight the worsening traffic jams.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Police advise delaying gatherings
Police advise delaying gatherings JAKARTA (JP): The police are advising people to postpone plans for meetings, gatherings or parties during the general election period.Head of the General Information Department of National Police headquarters Col.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
HASI shoe company clarifies
HASI shoe company clarifies Your story Shoe factory workers stage demonstration on page 3 of the April 23, 1997 issue discloses false information.I am President Director of PT Hardaya Aneka Shoes Industry (HASI) located in Tangerang.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Central and East Java identified as election hot spots
Central and East Java identified as election hot spots YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) have identified Pekalongan in Central Java and Madura island in East Java as potential dangerous spots during the election campaign, which kicks off tomorrow, and the May 29 poll.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Farmers to sue governor over dam
Farmers to sue governor over dam SEMARANG (JP): Twenty farmers in Central Java are continuing with their struggle to obtain decent compensation for their land, which was appropriated to make way for the Kedungombo dam.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
More aid sought for small firms in eastern provices
More aid sought for small firms in eastern provices AMBON, Maluku (JP): East Timor's governor, Abilio Jose Osorio Soares, called on the government and large businesses yesterday to provide more assistance to small firms and cooperatives in Indonesia's eastern provinces.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Foreign tourist arrivals up 3.4%
Foreign tourist arrivals up 3.4% JAKARTA (JP): Foreign visitors to Indonesia in February rose to 315,407, up 3.4 percent on February last year, according to a Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications report.The report said the growth rate was 4.3 percent in January 1997.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
No foreigners apply to observe the upcoming general election
No foreigners apply to observe the upcoming general election JAKARTA (JP): No foreigners have so far expressed any interest to witness the May 29 election, but Indonesia is keeping its door open, an official said.Sutoyo N.K.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Elementary schools get more teachers
Elementary schools get more teachers JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday the municipality would raise the number of elementary school teachers to make up for the shortage of more than 2,000 teachers.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Armored vehicles to handle riots
Armored vehicles to handle riots JAKARTA (JP): The police will wield armored vehicles to handle the increasing riots and demonstrations ahead of the May 29 general election, Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo said.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Daihatsu launches upgraded Feroza
Daihatsu launches upgraded FerozaBy Matthew Allen DAIHATSU has launched an upgraded version of its Feroza, now called the G2.It comes in three guises -- Standard, Deluxe and Sporty -- and on-road prices are Rp 25 million, Rp 27.5 million and Rp 28.5 million respectively.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Workers protest management's breaking of deal
Workers protest management's breaking of deal TANGERANG (JP): More than 10,000 workers of PT Hardaya Aneka Shoes, which produces Nike shoes, protested again yesterday after the company broke a deal made after the first demonstration Tuesday.