Archive: 28 April 1997
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Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Donations for SEA Games
Donations for SEA Games From Neraca The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) basically supports the SEA games events. As usual, however, the committee is in need of funds. As a result, money is collected, which the public majority has raised objection to because of the amount of the donations and the way they are collected. YLKI hopes that SEA Games XIX events will be held within the government's budget.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Asian stocks may be weak, volatile
Asian stocks may be weak, volatile HONG KONG (Reuter): Asian stocks are in a slump and little is expected to change in the coming week. Foreign investors said they were bailing out on an uncertain U.S. interest rate outlook as better-performing Latin American and European markets were winning the increasingly competitive race for the emerging market dollar, they said. "I think Asia's just going to die a death, basically because of interest rates in the States," said one regional trader.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Golkar lagging behind in cyber campaign
Golkar lagging behind in cyber campaign Recently several Jakarta dailies ran the news that the United Development Party (PPP) had started using the Internet for its election campaign. It seems PPP is pioneering the "Cyber Campaign." How come Golkar was not the first party to use the Internet? They are financially, and in human resource terms, in a better position to do so. From this we have to deduce that Golkar's research section was not innovative enough to apply this technology.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rich may agree on plan to boost emerging marts
Rich may agree on plan to boost emerging marts WASHINGTON (Reuter): Rich nations and their up-and-coming counterparts in the developing world are putting the finishing touches on a plan to lessen the risk of financial turbulence in emerging markets, U.S. officials said on Friday. "We are moving toward consensus on a strategy to strengthen emerging market financial systems," U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin told reporters.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Manila investigates kidnap of fishermen
Manila investigates kidnap of fishermen MANILA (Reuter): President Fidel Ramos yesterday ordered an investigation into the alleged abduction by a group of Malaysians of seven Filipinos they suspected of stealing their boat engines. Ramos directed the ministers of defense, foreign affairs and interior "to look into and take appropriate actions" on the matter, a presidential palace statement said.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
A feast with distinction
A feast with distinction Whatever one may think of the May 29 general election -- or "feast of democracy", as officials fondly call it -- there is no denying that it will be unlike any previous election, and not just because of its crucial nature or huge cost. In the run-up to past elections, speculation has always centered on how big a margin would the ruling Golkar party win by. And win, it certainly would. But by what percentage of votes?
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Megawati warns supporters of provocation
Megawati warns supporters of provocation JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri, ousted chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), soothed some 300 supporters at her residence yesterday. The supporters, from regions across Indonesia, visited her at the Kebagusan subdistrict in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, to ask what she meant by "not participating" in the campaign as was stated in her directives to loyalists last week.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
'City should manage own transport'
'City should manage own transport' JAKARTA (JP): City Council speaker M.H. Ritonga said over the weekend that the council should manage the city's public transport. "The municipality knows more about the city's transportation needs," Ritonga said. He said transport problems could be solved immediately if the municipality managed it. Earlier, former Jakarta Governor Wiyogo Atmodarminto said the city should take over the management of state bus firm PPD from the government.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt asked to give additional power to provinces
Govt asked to give additional power to provinces By Riyadi AMBON, Maluku (JP): Business people in eastern provinces have asked the government to give local administrations more power to form trade and investment policies. They said decentralization was the best way to stimulate business activities in eastern Indonesia's less developed areas.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, Malaysia meet to discuss Sipadan-Ligitan
Indonesia, Malaysia meet to discuss Sipadan-Ligitan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian and Malaysian senior officials will meet today to resolve details before jointly submitting the Sipadan-Ligitan dispute to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, the Netherlands. In the two-day meeting at the Grand Preanger Hotel, Bandung, the Indonesian team will be headed by the foreign ministry's Director General for Political Affairs Izhar Ibrahim.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
120 schools in Bekasi need to be repaired
120 schools in Bekasi need to be repaired BEKASI (JP): About 120 schools in Bekasi need repairs which will cost at least Rp 1 billion (US$415.6 million), Bekasi's regent, M. Djamhari said yesterday. Speaking at a groundbreaking ceremony for a public elementary school in the Lippo Cikarang complex, Djamhari said Bekasi needed build more schools and fix many schools.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Share trading to dwindle as election campaign starts
Share trading to dwindle as election campaign starts JAKARTA (JP): Stock trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange is likely to slow down this week as the country's three political parties begin their election campaigns, said securities analysts. The analysts said that the trading outlook was cautious, with most foreign investors taking a wait-and-see position. "I recommend my clients to sell, or at least take a wait-and- see position until the direction is clearer," one foreign analyst said.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hewlett-Packard takes color laser printing to new heights
Hewlett-Packard takes color laser printing to new heights By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): At about this time of the year, Hewlett-Packard often introduces new products and nice surprises. At Shangri-La Hotel here last month the company again demonstrated its adherence to this strong tradition. Since I bought my HP LaserJet IIIP, which is still working, HP has been cutting its products' prices drastically each time it releases new printers, scanners, PCs, etc.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bengkulu short 900 teachers
Bengkulu short 900 teachers BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Elementary and madrasah (Islamic) schools here are short 900 teachers, prompting physical education teachers to teach other subjects, the local education and culture chief said yesterday. H. Idrus Mauma told Antara that the students' learning process has not been disrupted because the skills of existing teaching staffs were applied as best as possible. However, he said, "We would like the Ministry of Education and Culture to help us ...
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Cambodia hold RI in 1-1 draw
Cambodia hold RI in 1-1 draw PHNOM PENH (AFP): Cambodia's national football team scored the country's first-ever goal in World Cup play yesterday surprising a heavily-favored Indonesian squad with a 1-1 draw in an Asian group five qualifying match. The draw gave Cambodia, competing for the first time in the World Cup, its first point in World Cup standings.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Parry grabs Satelindo Open title by five shots
Parry grabs Satelindo Open title by five shots JAKARTA (JP): Playing more cautiously after Saturday's poor showing, Australian Craig Parry walked away yesterday with the Satelindo Indonesia Open title and a US$44,412.50 cash prize. Parry, 31, who was in the lead until the second round Friday, was trapped in the Three Devils Corner with four bogeys on the 11th, 12th and 13th that relegated him to third place Saturday. "I played great from tee-to-tee. I only missed one green on the back nine.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia launches sports car
Malaysia launches sports car KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia on Saturday launched its first locally built sports car, marking another milestone in the country's automotive industry. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad officiated at the launch of the two-seater TVR Chimaera.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Matahari to open outlets in six regencies
Matahari to open outlets in six regencies JAKARTA (JP): PT Matahari Putra Prima, one of the country's largest retailers, hopes to open outlets in six regencies despite the government's plan to restrict the operations of big retailers in regencies. Matahari's managing director, Hanifah Komala, said over the weekend the new outlets would be in Depok, Cilegon, Bogor, Pekalongan, Cianjur and Sukabumi in West Java.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
I have decided not to vote
I have decided not to vote This letter is a personal statement. I don't represent anyone, nor do I intend to influence other readers. This letter mirrors my feelings as an Indonesian citizen who is facing a difficult political situation. Especially, in connection with the election of people who intend to represent the people. Since I do not know where to channel my feelings, I think your letter's page will serve my purpose.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Japan's Sawamatsu wins Danamon Women's Open
Japan's Sawamatsu wins Danamon Women's Open JAKARTA (JP): Japanese Naoko Sawamatsu won her first title this year after beating compatriot Yuka Yoshida 6-3, 6-2 at the US$107,500 Danamon Indonesia Women's Open yesterday. In the doubles, fourth seeded Kerry-Anne Guse/Kristine Radford of Australia won against Yoshida and Lenka Nemeckova of the Czech Republic 6-4, 5-7, 7-5. Playing at the Senayan rebound ace court, Sawamatsu -- world ranked 43 -- started the match from baselines nicely.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Red a worrying color in C. Java
Red a worrying color in C. Java PURWOKERTO, Central Java: People are scared to travel in government vehicles bearing red number plates during the election campaign that began yesterday. Banyumas police chief Col. Binarto said over the weekend that he had refused dozens of requests from government agencies wanting to have their plate color changed from red to black. Black is the color of privately-owned vehicles.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar media praises ASEAN
Myanmar media praises ASEAN YANGON (DPA): Myanmar's government-controlled press ran commentaries yesterday that praised the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for repudiating the United States' recent decision to slap a new economic sanction on the country.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Security during election
Security during election From the statements that have been made so far, it can be concluded that all parties participating in the general election intend to ensure a successful campaign and election in accordance with the agreed regulations. But considering the unrest in several places over the past month, the possibility of subversion by provocative forces must be considered.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
'TVRI' senior presenter dies
'TVRI' senior presenter dies JAKARTA (JP): A senior presenter of the state-owned television station TVRI, Poppy Tiendas, died yesterday at her home on Jl. Penerangan, the Ministry of Information housing complex, in Pesanggarahan, South Jakarta. The 58-year-old Poppy suffered a heart attack at about 8.30 a.m, a neighbor Tine Siahaia said. Poppy is survived by her two sons, a daughter and a grandchild. Tine said Poppy would be buried at Tanah Kusir cemetery at 10 a.m. today.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Golkar insures supporters
Golkar insures supporters YOGYAKARTA: The dominant political party, Golkar, has insured its leaders and thousands of supporters involved in the election campaigns, a local party official said Saturday. Chief of the local Golkar election strategy department (GBPH) Joyokusumo said the move was aimed at creating a sense of security in every Golkar official and activist during the electioneering. Joyokusumo said the insurance was also meant to show Golkar's commitment to protecting its supporters.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Election campaign kicks off
Election campaign kicks off JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia began yesterday the 1997 election campaign with senior political leaders throughout the country meeting supporters in peaceful and orderly gatherings. The capital city Jakarta and other cities in the archipelago were bathed in green, yellow and red -- the colors of the United Development Party (PPP), Golkar and the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Reporter's life worth Rp 5 million
Reporter's life worth Rp 5 million JAKARTA (JP): What's a reporter's life worth these days? Rp 5 million, or just over US$2,000, is how much members of the Association of Indonesian Journalists' (PWI) Jakarta chapter are insured for. All members and their families could buy life insurance policies with state-owned PT Jasaraharja Putera, the chapter said Saturday.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Aceh oldest hotel upgraded
Aceh oldest hotel upgraded JAKARTA (JP): A private consortium is to upgrade Aceh Hotel, the oldest hotel in Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh, into a four- star hotel.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
ISRO, LAPAN sign deal
ISRO, LAPAN sign deal JAKARTA (JP): Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the National Institute of Aeronautics of Space (LAPAN) have agreed to establish a telemetry, tracking and command (TT&C) station for satellites and launch vehicles. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreement was signed by ISRO chairman K. Kasturirangan and LAPAN chairman H. Wiryosumartono on Friday in Biak, Irian Jaya.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Parties hit campaign trails in separate regions
Parties hit campaign trails in separate regions JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's children, a controversial folk singer and cabinet ministers hit the campaign trails across Indonesia for the dominant political grouping Golkar yesterday. They appeared before the public with dangdut popular folk singers to attract a crowd. It was reported that despite the impressive campaigners, turnout was not as big as expected.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
A profile of the three political parties
A profile of the three political parties JAKARTA (JP): With the election campaign in full swing and the May 29 general election approaching, the following is a profile of the three political groups. * The United Development Party (PPP) is a Moslem-oriented group, set up in 1973 after the merger of four Islamic parties. It first bore the symbol of the Kaaba, and reportedly lost a great deal of its attraction after it changed it with a five- point star in 1987.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mina, not Muzdalifa
Mina, not Muzdalifa In the article Haj climax starts after tragic fire (April 17, 1997) it was mentioned that pilgrims would stone three pillars symbolizing the devil at Muzdalifa. This is not correct. The said pillars are at Mina, not Muzdalifa. M.A. MOHAMED SHAFI Jakarta
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Quest for suitable campaign rules
Quest for suitable campaign rules YOGYAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) and the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) behaved in a predictable manner to the official-set election campaign guidelines -- they made muffled sounds of protest but accepted them. Golkar dismissed the protests and accepted the regulations completely. The PPP and PDI have aired basically similar grievances.
Mon, 28 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, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ariane-5 rocket to be relaunched in September
Ariane-5 rocket to be relaunched in September JAKARTA (JP): The European aerospace company Arianespace will launch in September the qualification flight of the second Ariane-5, the latest generation of rocket which exploded seconds after its maiden launch last June. If the launch is successful, a third launch would take place four or five months after the second one, Arianespace's president, Charles Bigot, told The Jakarta Post during his visit here last week.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
New Swedish-made trucks
New Swedish-made trucks JAKARTA (JP): PT Harapan Mandiri Utama has launched the latest series of Swedish-made Scania trucks on the domestic market. Company commercial director Sjahrial Ong said yesterday that some of the new series of Scania trucks were displayed during a three-day truck exhibition at the Jakarta Fairground last week.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
PM Goh to visit China, Hong Kong
PM Goh to visit China, Hong Kong SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong began a working visit to China and Hong Kong yesterday, a government statement said yesterday. Goh last visited China in May 1995 but will make his first visit to Hong Kong in his present capacity, the statement from his office said. While in China, Goh will meet with President Jiang Zemin, Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Chairman Li Ruihuan and Vice Premier Li Lanqing in Beijing.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
World palm oil output up
World palm oil output up KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): World palm oil output is expected to reach 17.03 million tons in 1997, Thomas Mielke, editor of Oil World, said over the weekend. "While this will set a new record, it will represent a rise of only 0.96 million tons or 6 percent," Mielke said at a palm and lauric oils conference. "In 1996, there was an increase of 1.07 million tons or 7.2 percent," he said.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Legal aid for poll 'victims'
Legal aid for poll 'victims' YOGYAKARTA: Lawyers of the local branch of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute have set up a committee offering legal aid for people "falling victim" of the general election. The committee, KUHAP 97, aims to defend citizens deprived of their basic rights due to the election activities, Yogyakarta legal institute director Budi Santoso said over the weekend. "We are offering legal aid and advocacy to people who fall victim of the campaigns and the election," he said.
Mon, 28 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 Belief in God The Almighty 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Family's Program: Kesehatan Keluarga 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show 5:30 Sports: Sepak Takraw 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Science Film 6:15 Village Program 6:30 TVRI News 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Campaign Program 7:45 Education Program: Dunia Mahasiswa 8:00 News: Lintasan...
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Chrysler to move some of its staff to Asia
Chrysler to move some of its staff to Asia WASHINGTON (AFP): Chrysler Corp. said Friday it would transfer some employees from its U.S. headquarters to Singapore and Tokyo as a "first step" toward further expansion of the automaker into Asia. But company spokesman Mike Aberlich declined to characterize the move as a "major expansion" into Asia, a phrase used by the Wall Street Journal.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Brawl in Bacau, one killed
Brawl in Bacau, one killed DILI, East Timor: One person was killed and two cars were burned in a fierce brawl in the village of Bucoli, Bacau Kota district, 150 kilometers east of here, Friday. Alsino da Costa, 29, was killed in the brawl which erupted when the local Golkar group held a musical show in the village. The death of Alsino angered hundreds of youths, who then set light to official cars belonging to the chairman of the Bacau legislative council and the head of the agriculture office.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Anonymous leaflet in Ujungpandang
Anonymous leaflet in Ujungpandang UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Maj. Gen. Agum Gumelar, chief of Wirabuana military command overseeing Sulawesi, called on the public over the weekend to ignore anonymous leaflets that urged people to boycott next month's election. The authorities had tracked down people they suspected of printing and distributing the leaflets, he told journalists at a "coffee morning" session he hosted.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
An outline of campaign guidelines
An outline of campaign guidelines JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) and the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) have grudgingly accepted the government-set rules on campaigning, while Golkar wholeheartedly embraced the rules. It was decided, for instance, that street rallies and motorcades, which were the highlight of previous election campaigns, would be banned.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bandung police on alert
Bandung police on alert BANDUNG: The City Police have mobilized about 3,000 people to secure 139 sites to be used during the election campaign which ends on May 23. The 3,000 people comprise police officers and civilian members of various organizations' security task-forces, City Police chief Col. Erwin MAP said Saturday. "Although Bandung is politically stable ahead of the campaigning season, we are watchful of any efforts to create unrest," he said as quoted by Antara.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Congratulations!
Congratulations! I would like to congratulate The Jakarta Post on its fourteenth anniversary. The editorial on April 25 was moving and brave. The Post provides a shining light in a sometimes dark and mad world. The Jakarta Post, keep holding your torch of truth high! Name and address known to the editor
Mon, 28 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Burned playhouse artists seek quick employment
Burned playhouse artists seek quick employment JAKARTA (JP): Miss Tjitjih playhouse artists, who have been left jobless after fire razed the building Saturday, have called on the municipality to help them find jobs. Deploring the fire, they said they had been left unemployed after most of their belongings and the playhouse, which has been their livelihood for more than 15 years, were destroyed.