Archive: 3 April 1997
59 articles found
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ministries to take steps to save parks
Ministries to take steps to save parks BONTANG, East Kalimantan (JP): The government will revise the 1989 joint ministerial decree on mining exploration inside national parks, an effort to strengthen their legal status. Indonesia has 35 national parks, 10 of which will get higher legal status under special park management.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Forest concession closed
Forest concession closed JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry has closed North Sulawesi to new forest concessionaires because of forests' poor conditions and limited forest areas. The ministry's provincial office chairman, Bambang Hendriyo, said in Manado yesterday that forest conditions in the province were worsening because of shifting cultivation and illegal logging. "More than 300,000 hectares of forest is already in critical condition. We're very concerned," he was quoted by Antara.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Asia Inti Selera to sell 45 percent of its shares
Asia Inti Selera to sell 45 percent of its shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Asia Inti Selera plans to offer 45 million shares or 35 percent of its capital to the public to raise Rp 50 billion (US$21 million) in fresh funds. The company plans to list its shares, each with a par value of Rp 500, on the Jakarta and Surabaya Stock exchanges on May 15.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Palm Oil group backs govt's decision
Palm Oil group backs govt's decision JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Palm Oil Producers fully backs the government's decision to ban new foreign investment in oil palm plantations, the association's chairman said. Derom Bangun said the freeze on new foreign investment would give the government a chance to re-evaluate and consolidate some of the permits which have been issued.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
MAS expects 15% hike in load factor growth
MAS expects 15% hike in load factor growth JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia Airlines (MAS) expects a 15 percent increase in its Jakarta-Kuala Lumpur load factor this year because of an improvement in trade relations, an airline executive said yesterday. The airline's area manager in Indonesia, Adrian Sen, said there were favorable load factors on its Indonesia routes. Besides Jakarta MAS flies to six other Indonesian cities. They are Medan, Pontianak, Tarakan, Denpasar, Surabaya and Unjungpandang.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tempo and NatMut join forces
Tempo and NatMut join forces JP/afs Indonesia's Tempo Group and Australia's National Mutual Group announced yesterday the operation of their joint life insurance venture, PT Tempo National Mutual Life (TNML), with an authorized capital of Rp 30 billion (US$12.48 million). "The joint venture, with a paid up capital Rp 15.7 billion, is 80 percent owned by National Mutual Group and 20 percent by Tempo Group," TNML's president, Chee Cheong, said yesterday.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto 'should accept renomination'
Soeharto 'should accept renomination' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto should accept his renomination for another term of office to help ensure a safe and smooth national leadership succession, according to a political observer. "For the sake of a smooth succession, it would be better if President Soeharto agree to being renominated," former home affairs minister Rudini said here yesterday. "We are hoping that he accepts.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Foundation builds 800 mosques
Foundation builds 800 mosques LOMBOK, West Nusa Tenggara: The Yayasan Amal Bhakti Muslim Pancasila Foundation, chaired by President Soeharto, has built 807 mosques across the country, Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo said here Monday evening. Each mosque cost between Rp 200 million and Rp 250 million, he said, adding that 12 of the 807 mosques were built in the province of West Nusa Tenggara.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Surjadi reminds city officials not to abuse power
Surjadi reminds city officials not to abuse power JAKARTA (JP): The new head of the public order office was given a special welcome at his installation ceremony as Governor Surjadi Soedirdja quoted reports of public order officials asking for money and sex. In yesterday's ceremony to install the new head, Hadi Utomo, and three other officials, Surjadi quoted the reports to reinforce his warnings to officials who abuse their power.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto warns the public of communist remnants
Soeharto warns the public of communist remnants JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto told Indonesians yesterday to maintain their vigilance against remnants of the outlawed Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) which were lurking in the dark. "When there is an opportunity, they will try to create unrest even among religious people," Maj. Gen. (ret) Putu Soekreta Soeranta quoted Soeharto as saying.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Canadian firms aims to reveal Busang gold
Canadian firms aims to reveal Busang gold TORONTO (Reuter): While the Busang gold controversy panics investors and crashes trading computers, a tiny Canadian consulting firm is quietly working to answer a crucial question -- Is the gold there? Strathcona Mineral Services Ltd. is maintaining a strict silence as it performs a critical audit of Bre-X Minerals Ltd's gold project in the jungles of Indonesia.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fresh talks urged on Marcos money
Fresh talks urged on Marcos money MANILA (Reuter): A high ranking Swiss official yesterday urged fresh negotiations among rival claimants to the estimated $500 million kept by late Philippine ruler Ferdinand Marcos in Swiss banks to determine who the money should go to. Federal Councillor Jean-Pascal Delamuraz said Switzerland was not interested in the money and was eager to hand it over to the rightful claimants.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Humorist Jaya Suprana releases book on notorious errors
Humorist Jaya Suprana releases book on notorious errors By K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Jaya Suprana, a humorist with a bulk of titles and ideas, has recorded another debut. The 48-year-old pianist, cartoonist, columnist and businessman released the first volume of his new book featuring 117 short stories of notorious man-made errors, blunders and mistakes, compiled from his own experiences as well as local and foreign sources.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 2, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 16,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,075 25 229,500 Alumindo Perkasa 700 0 19,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,200 0 275,500 Anwar Sierad 925 -25 177,000 Apac Centertex Corp.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Minister Sarwono urges Yayuk to make up her mind
Minister Sarwono urges Yayuk to make up her mind JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Tennis Association's chairman Sarwono Kusumaatmadja urged the country's top female player Yayuk Basuki to decide whether she will join the SEA Games squad or play in WTA tournaments. "It's Yayuk that must decide what's the best for her. It doesn't depend on us, the association's officials," he said. The National Sports Council expects Yayuk to join the Games squad but Yayuk aims to reach the WTA top 20 this year.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Governor takes blame for permit abuse in Kemang
Governor takes blame for permit abuse in Kemang JAKARTA (JP): The irresponsibility of city officials has led to cafes and restaurants in Kemang being operated with housing permits, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said. He said yesterday the city was starting to put building permits in order, but assured the public that existing establishments would be allowed to operate until their permits expired.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Lafarge expands to RI
Lafarge expands to RI PARIS (Reuter): French building materials group Lafarge said on Tuesday that it planned to build a cement plant with a capacity of 1.4 million tons in Indonesia. Lafarge said in a statement that its PT Semen Andalas unit would build the plant near the city of Medan in the north Sumatra province. The project, whose cost was not disclosed, must be approved by local authorities. Lafarge controls 56 percent of Semen Andalas, which operates a cement plant in the Aceh province.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Astra aims to export 1,370 new Kijang vans
Astra aims to export 1,370 new Kijang vans JAKARTA (JP): PT Toyota Astra Motor, a subsidiary of Indonesia's largest automaker PT Astra International, expects to export 1,370 units of its new Kijang van this year. The company announced yesterday the vans would be exported to Brunei Darussalam, Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific Islands. "We'll soon export the new Kijang van to Brunei. The launching will mark our first export of the new Kijang version," the announcement said.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Thirty jailed for Pekalongan riots
Thirty jailed for Pekalongan riots PEKALONGAN, Central Java (JP): The Pekalongan district court sentenced 30 people yesterday to between three days and three months imprisonment for their involvement in riots here last week. The rioters also received probations of three to four months for disrupting public order.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rights commission recommends circus halt work abuses
Rights commission recommends circus halt work abuses JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights has recommended the Oriental Circus Indonesia's management stop abusing the rights of its child workers. The recommendation signed by rights body chairman, Munawir Sjadzali, and secretary-general, Baharuddin Lopa, also said that training children with discipline should not mean torturing them, physically or mentally.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Seminar on Sukarno delayed
Seminar on Sukarno delayed JAKARTA (JP): After a week of polemics, the government decided yesterday to postpone a controversial seminar on a speech by the late president Sukarno until after the May 29 election. Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman told reporters after a meeting with House of Representatives Speaker Wahono that the seminar's organizers would have to wait until after the political climate had cooled.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Adi Sasono blames unrest on disparity
Adi Sasono blames unrest on disparity By Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): A topic that Adi Sasono, the secretary-general of the Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI), always talks about passionately is the economic disparity between the ethnic Chinese and the have-nots, many of whom are Moslems, and how this can lead to hostility. But he hardly suspects that violence between the two groups would erupt in his hometown, Pekalongan.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung: Music and Entertainments * 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, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Four gold miners die
Four gold miners die SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Four miners died in a landslide Saturday while working in a prohibited gold mining area in Kelian Dalam Long Iram, Kutai regency. The chief of Kutai District Police, Lt. Col. Iwan Ismed, said the bodies of Sukruk, Azis, Amran and Udin had been dug out from under a pile of earth that they had been spraying with water to extract gold.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fisherman dies in border incident
Fisherman dies in border incident JAKARTA: One Indonesian fisherman was killed and two were wounded when Papua New Guinea (PNG) soldiers attacked their Taiwanese fishing boat in the Solomon Islands waters, Antara reported Wednesday. The Shin Shyang, owned by Global Industries of Taiwan, was hit by machine gun fire and a grenade near the war-torn island of Bougainville, which borders the Solomons.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Moscow's arms sales to New Delhi to continue
Moscow's arms sales to New Delhi to continue By Sergei Strokan MOSCOW: India is and will remain Moscow's principal strategic partner in the Asia-Pacific region -- and its principal business partner in the regional arms trade. In Moscow for meetings with Russian president Boris Yeltsin and his premier Viktor Chernomyrdin, Tuesday, Indian prime minister HD Deve Gowda underlined the mutual advantages to be found in deals that made New Delhi the world's biggest buyer of Russian weaponry.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Boat people stranded
Boat people stranded GRESIK, East Java: Engine trouble forced 44 Vietnamese boat people to land on Sembilangan island, near the East Java coastal town of Gresik, Monday while en route to Australia, an official said yesterday. Thirty-one men and 13 women were stranded, the Gresik port authority's spokesman, Suratno said. Seven were less than six years old.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Defendant says they arrested the wrong man
Defendant says they arrested the wrong man JAKARTA (JP): A man on trial for defaming President Soeharto by printing an unlicensed magazine told the court yesterday that the court was trying the wrong person. Defendant Andi Syahputra told the South Jakarta District Court that the prosecutor was not serious about doing his job and this resulted in his arrest.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bad timing
Bad timing All of president Sukarno's speeches were named. Nawaksara was the name given to the president's policy account before a general session of the Provisional People's Consultative Assembly in 1966. Specifically, it contained his account of the aborted coup d'etat of Sept. 30, 1965 and the upheavals that occurred in its aftermath. From the beginning there have been disparate views and interpretations on the 1965 communist coup.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's risk rating ugraded to BBB-
Indonesia's risk rating ugraded to BBB- KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The U.S. rating firm Thomson BankWatch announced it has upgraded Indonesia's country risk rating to BBB- from BB+. "Indonesia has continued to demonstrated strong economic resilience against a backdrop of slower regional trade and weaker global demand for Asian exports," the rating agency said in a statement.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
KL rubber prices fall on competition
KL rubber prices fall on competition KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian rubber prices fell at the close as market adjusted to competition from Indonesia, traders said. At the close, the Malaysian Rubber Exchange and Licensing Board quoted April RSS1 buyer at 296.50 cents ($1.20) a kg, down one cent from Tuesday. April SMR20 buyer was also a cent lower at 283.50. Traders quoted the SMR 20 at 284/285 cents a kg, SMR CV at 351, SMR L at 331, SMR 10 at 286 and drum latex FOB at 235.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt seeks environment audit power
Govt seeks environment audit power JAKARTA (JP): The government has drafted a bill which seeks to empower it to order companies to carry out environmental audits, State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said yesterday. Under the bill containing amendments to the 1982 Environmental Law, auditing can become compulsory instead of voluntary.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
BI will probably limit majority bank shareholdings
BI will probably limit majority bank shareholdings JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, will probably limit the ownership of institutions and individuals in banks to prevent the dominance of single majority shareholders, a senior official said yesterday. The central bank's managing director for legal issues and supervision, Heru Soepraptomo, said a ruling on ownership limits was being formulated.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian robusta beans come out, business slow
Indonesian robusta beans come out, business slow SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesian robusta coffee beans are beginning to come out but regional business has slowed sharply as exporters were sidelined by volatile markets in New York and London, regional traders said yesterday. "The Indonesians are starting to offer more regularly. Two or three weeks ago, you couldn't get an offer. Now, regular offers are coming out of Indonesia," a senior trader for a European commodity house told Reuters.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Try to dedicate 11 N. Sulawesi projects
Try to dedicate 11 N. Sulawesi projects MANADO, N Sulawesi (Antara): Vice President Try Soetrisno is scheduled to dedicate 11 projects in North Sulawesi worth Rp 897 billion (US$378.4 million) on April 12. North Sulawesi Governor EE Mangindaan said here yesterday that a ceremony to dedicate the projects would be held at Lilupang beach resort, Minahasa regency.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Foreigner arrested for cheating
Foreigner arrested for cheating JAKARTA (JP): A Cameroon man was arrested after cheating two people by promising to double their money, police spokesman said yesterday. Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said Fomenteu Nguefack Berlain Erick, 24, was arrested last Thursday for stealing Rp 10 million and US$10,000 from two victims who believed he could double their banknotes. "The man conned his victims into believing he could reproduce rupiah and dollar notes with his equipment," Aritonang said.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
No Davis Cuppers expected to play in all matches
No Davis Cuppers expected to play in all matches JAKARTA (JP): Team manager Atet Wijono has predicted Indonesia's Davis Cuppers will not have to play in both the singles and doubles in the tie against New Zealand here from April 4 to April 6. "We hope none of our players will have to play both the singles and doubles," he said. Indonesia will keep the winning team of Suwandi, Andrian Raturandang, Bonit Wiryawan and Sulistyo Wibowo. The same team beat the Philippines 3-2 in Manila last month.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bank Lippo expects more growth despite LBC woes
Bank Lippo expects more growth despite LBC woes JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Lippo projects further profit growth this year amid reports its independent counterpart, Lippo Bank of California (LBC), was suffering financial problems. Lippo's president, Markus Parmadi, said Bank Lippo would continue to improve this year and had already shown significant improvements so far this year.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Nestle plans Asian base
Nestle plans Asian base MANILA (AFP): Swiss food giant Nestle S.A. plans to make the Philippines its base for launching chocolate products into southeast Asia, a senior official of the company said yesterday. Michael Garrett, Nestle S.A. executive vice president, said the company plans to use newly-acquired Philippine Cocoa Corp. for this purpose by listing it under the ASEAN Industrial Cooperation (AICO) agreement to take advantage of tariff incentives.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI confident of beating Cambodia
RI confident of beating Cambodia JAKARTA (JP): National coach Danurwindo said he was confident Indonesia could beat Cambodia in the World Cup Asian zone qualifier here on April 6. Danurwindo, head coach of the national team PSSI, said Tuesday he was confident of success after observing the results of a series of intensive training by the players.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
PLN and power shortages
PLN and power shortages We have read many letters written by expats complaining about the service of the local companies. This time I would like to complain about service of foreign companies in Indonesia. If my understanding is correct, foreign companies working with the state-owned electricity company, PLN, charge millions of dollars, offering not only know-how, but expensive machinery, equipment and all kinds of services.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 a.m News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film 3:10 Science Film 3:35 TV Series: Jendela Dunia 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Tour and Travel: Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:25 Koran Recital 5:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 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 Report: Pengumuman Daftar Calon Tetap Anggota DPR/MPR 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita 8:05...
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Man beaten to death over ID
Man beaten to death over ID SURABAYA (JP): Relatives of Teguh Soenarto, who allegedly died of injuries caused by police, asked the Jakarta-based National Commission on Human Rights yesterday to follow-up the allegations. Lawyer Trimoelja D. Soerjadi speaking for Teguh's parents said the Surabaya dockyard worker's family was worried that the alleged murder, reportedly because Teguh failed to produce his identity card during a police raid, would be put on the back burner by the police.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Asia's major markets crawl back
Asia's major markets crawl back HONG KONG (AFP): Asian markets performed a slight rebound yesterday after plummeting on Wall Street's lead the previous day, brokers said. Investors in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore pushed up the markets but remained cautious on fears of Wall Street further "losing steam," a broker said. Markets in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines ended lower yesterday on poor market sentiment, while Shanghai was also lower on thin trading.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Art events
Art events Exhibition: Nyoman Erawan -- Eddie Hara at Galeri Santi, Jl. Benda 4, South Jakarta, Ph. 7806079 April 3 - April 17 Nyoman Erawan and Eddie Hara are both up-and-coming contemporary Indonesian artists. Although they are contemporaries, their works are very distinct from each other. Nyoman Erawan has been experimenting with textural composition and has used three-dimensional planes projecting from the canvas. Eddie continues to produce his funny animated figures.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Brazil to import RI cocoa beans
Brazil to import RI cocoa beans RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuter): Brazil's Minister of Agriculture has given the go-ahead to three companies to import 4,000 tons of Indonesian cocoa beans, the president of one of the companies said. "We received a fax today from the Ministry of Agriculture authorizing the imports...Between today and tomorrow we hope to finish negotiating prices," said Wady Jasmin of Joanes Industria, a subsidiary of the UK's E.D. and F. Man.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Sahid Jaya Hotel, Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta: - Shah Jahan Restaurant; Sham - E - Mehfil, daily except Sunday, 7 p.m. to 12 p.m. - Bengawan Solo Restaurant; Siteran Music, daily, 6.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. - Lobby Tower; Gamelan, Traditional Indonesian Music by Tina's Group, Wednesday and Saturday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. * Dusit Mangga Dua, Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, Jakarta: - Equinox; Chorus Gold Band, Monday to Thursday, at 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday to Saturday, at 9 p.m.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bre-X shares resume trading in Canada, U.S.
Bre-X shares resume trading in Canada, U.S. TORONTO (Agencies): Stock in beleaguered Bre-X Minerals Ltd. rose on Canadian and U.S. exchanges Tuesday in the first trading since a frenzied selloff last week sparked by doubts about the company's claims of a huge gold find in Indonesia. Trading in Bre-X lasted only 24 minutes on the Toronto Stock Exchange before the heavy volume swamped the market's computer system.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Con methods abound in Jakarta
Con methods abound in Jakarta From Pelita Victims of either overt or covert swinding activities are increasing every day. It has been said that the con men have practiced hypnotism on their victims. Take for instance, the incident in the Krawang, West Java, when a different method with the use of money crates in broad daylight, was put into practice. A public transport driver of the Kebayoran Lama area was another victim of deception.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bulog urged to ensure food supplies during elections
Bulog urged to ensure food supplies during elections JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto ordered the National Logistics Agency (Bulog) yesterday to ensure the country had enough food supplies for the coming general elections. Bulog chief Beddu Amang, after meeting with Soeharto, said the President asked him to pay special attention to remote regions like Irian Jaya, Maluku, East Timor, East Nusa Tenggara and Kalimantan.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Security forces quell student demonstration
Security forces quell student demonstration YOGYAKARTA (JP): Security personnel quelled another demonstration by hundreds of Gadjah Mada University students here yesterday and will charge eight of them. Yogyakarta military commander Col. A.R. Gaffar said the students would face charges of inciting people to boycott the general election. "We arrested them after careful consideration and I'm responsible for maintaining public order here," Gaffar said.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
PNG army chief knew of deal: British mercenary
PNG army chief knew of deal: British mercenary PORT MORESBY (Reuter): The British soldier who led 70 African mercenaries into Papua New Guinea said yesterday that rebel army chief Jerry Singirok was in on the mercenary plan from the start and negotiated its details.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Giant Timor Sea gas project clears major hurdle
Giant Timor Sea gas project clears major hurdle SYDNEY (Reuter): The U.S.-Australian development of the giant Bayu-Undan gas field in the Timor Sea cleared its biggest hurdle on Wednesday when BHP Petroleum and Phillips Petroleum agreed that BHP should be the sole operator.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Consumers protest over developer
Consumers protest over developer JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of people staged a protest at the state minister of public housing's office yesterday, demanding that a developer return their down payments The consumers, mostly blue-collar workers, said the developer, PT Helindo Cipta, had broken its promise to build houses for them even though they had paid down payments almost two years ago. "We want our money returned now. We are tired of waiting and wasting our time.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
S&P rates Ongko notes BB
S&P rates Ongko notes BB HONG KONG (Reuter): Standard and Poor's Corp said yesterday it has assigned a BB rating to the US$100 million 10.5 percent lease-backed notes due 2004 of Ongko International Finance Co BV. The issuer is a Netherlands special purpose company. S&P said the rating is based primarily on the issuer's interest in U.S. dollar rental payments from PT Bank Umum Nasional, an Indonesian bank in the PT Ongko Multicorpora group rated BB.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mt. Anak Krakatau erupts, people told to stay away
Mt. Anak Krakatau erupts, people told to stay away JAKARTA (JP): Mount Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait, about 300 kilometers west of here, has been spewing volcanic ash and rocks for the past few days, an official said yesterday. Gede Suantika of the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency said the 200-meter volcano's activity began to subside at 2 p.m. yesterday but advised that people should stay away.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur meets Tutut in tightly guarded gathering
Gus Dur meets Tutut in tightly guarded gathering SIDOARJO, East Java (JP): About 10,000 members of the country's largest Moslem organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), gathered here yesterday to listen to their chairman Abdurrahman Wahid and Golkar leader Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana. Hundreds of police and security personnel guarded the meeting and armored vehicles were posted around the small town, about 25 kilometers south of Surabaya.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Three over stay foreigners arrested
Three over stay foreigners arrested JAKARTA (JP): Immigration officers arrested three foreigners holding Yemen, Syrian and Moroccan passports respectively, for overstaying. The head of immigration's control and supervision department, Zaiman Nurmatias, said the three men were arrested at their rented homes on Jl. Kramat Sentiong, Central Jakarta, Tuesday.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tanjung Jati sets lowest power price
Tanjung Jati sets lowest power price JAKARTA (JP): State-owned electricity company PLN will buy power from PT Tanjung Jati Power Company at 5.74 U.S. cents per kilowatt hour (kWh), claimed to be the lowest sales price ever to be paid to a private generator in Indonesia. PLN yesterday signed a power purchasing agreement with PT Tanjung Jati which is building a US$1.66 billion power generation plant in Central Java.