Archive: 1 May 1997
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Thu, 01 May 1997
Abstaining 'shows political awareness'
Abstaining 'shows political awareness'By Sirikit Syah JAKARTA (JP): Political observer M. Budyatna defended yesterday students who decided to abstain from voting, saying the stance reflects political awareness rather than apathy."The students are just critical.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Furukawa strengthens SUCACO
Furukawa strengthens SUCACO TOKYO (Reuter): Furukawa Electric Co Ltd said yesterday that it would increase its stake in Indonesia's Supreme Cable Manufacturing Corp (SUCACO) and that two of its executives would join the company's board.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Surjadi reprimands poll contenders
Surjadi reprimands poll contenders JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja, in his capacity as chairman of the Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Elections Committee, reprimanded yesterday the three political groups for breaking the rules.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Samsung's investment in RI
Samsung's investment in RI SEOUL (Reuter): Samsung Corp, the trading unit of South Korea's Samsung Group, said yesterday it and its two partners would invest US$500 million to develop a residential and commercial complex in Indonesia.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Domestic airline to use endorsable ticket system
Domestic airline to use endorsable ticket system JAKARTA (JP): After two years preparation, six domestic airlines will introduce today endorsable tickets allowing passengers to use tickets from one airline on other carriers.
Thu, 01 May 1997
RI team told to ignore East Timor protests
RI team told to ignore East Timor protests JAKARTA (JP): Athletes representing Indonesia at the Arafura Games in Darwin, Australia, in two weeks must ignore protests on East Timor's integration, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs official said yesterday.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Many pilgrims arrive home without luggage
Many pilgrims arrive home without luggage JAKARTA (JP): Many haj pilgrims returned home from Saudi Arabia yesterday only to learn that their luggage was missing.Similar incidents also marred the return of the first Indonesian pilgrims at Halim Perdana Kusumah airport and five other airports in the...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Second Indonesia team tries to conquer Everest
Second Indonesia team tries to conquer Everest JAKARTA (JP): After an Indonesian team reached the summit of Mt. Everest (8,848 meters) Saturday, a second Indonesian team is planning to do the same by May 6.Lt. Col.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Megawati T-shirts sell like hot cakes
Megawati T-shirts sell like hot cakes SEMARANG: Megawati T-shirts calling on people to boycott this month's election are selling like hot cakes here and in Salatiga.Customers include mothers and children, who can buy the T- shirts for between Rp 5,000 (US$2) and Rp 10,000.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Sealing of Kemang establishments halted for election
Sealing of Kemang establishments halted for election JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta mayorality is to suspend closing business establishments on Jl. Kemang Raya for the next two months because of the election.
Thu, 01 May 1997
S'pore buys Natuna gas
S'pore buys Natuna gas LONDON (Reuter): U.K. oil and gas company Premier Oil Plc said yesterday it had signed a letter of agreement (LOA) with Sembawang Engineering and Construction Pt Ltd for the sale of 2.5 trillion cubic feet of West Natuna Sea natural gas.
Thu, 01 May 1997
W. Java to host 250cc motorcross meet
W. Java to host 250cc motorcross meet JAKARTA (JP): Preparations are underway at the Jatinangor circuit, West Java, for the 12th leg of the world 250cc motorcross championship from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3.Organizer Helmy Sungkar said Tuesday: "We are still working on the circuit and hopefully it will be...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Property oversupply weighs on Asian stocks
Property oversupply weighs on Asian stocks HONG KONG (Reuter): Property oversupply in Southeast Asia and Thailand's economic woes are weighing on the region's stock markets, preventing them benefiting much from strong U.S. markets, experts said yesterday.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Patent protection system application
Patent protection system application Indonesia revised last month its copyright, trademark and patent laws to conform with the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of the Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) of the Geneva-based World Trade Organization.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Malaysia's power giant secures tariffs, subsidy
Malaysia's power giant secures tariffs, subsidy KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's power giant Tenaga Nasional Bhd. yesterday secured an earnings boost when the government approved an eight-percent rise in electricity tariffs despite consumer opposition.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Horison Hotel, Jl. Pelajar Pejuang 45 No. 121, Maskumambang 8 Buah Batu: - Spec's Music Lounge and Karaoke, at 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., P&P Band and Flower Power Band, Wednesday, Saturday. Organist and Singer, daily.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Political parties told to quit convoy of vehicles
Political parties told to quit convoy of vehicles JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) said yesterday it was holding the three general election contestants' leaders accountable for the illegal, massive street rallies that have congested traffic and caused one fatality.ABRI spokesman Brig. Gen.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Golkar supporters rally in the streets
Golkar supporters rally in the streets JAKARTA (JP): Golkar supporters could not fail the temptation to rally in the streets of the capital and elsewhere in Java yesterday in an obvious breach of the election campaigning rules.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Five arrested for drug possession
Five arrested for drug possession JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives arrested five men in different incidents for possessing a gun, 12 kilograms of marijuana, and 28 grams of heroin worth around Rp 38.7 million (US$16,133).Chief detective for general affairs at the City Police, Lt. Col.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Ciputra's profit up 41% last year
Ciputra's profit up 41% last year JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed property developer PT Ciputra Development reported yesterday a 41 percent increase in net profit to Rp 131.4 billion (US$54.3 million) last year from Rp 93.1 billion in 1995.The company's spokesperson, Nanik J.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Golkar supporters attack PPP offices
Golkar supporters attack PPP offices YOGYAKARTA (JP): Two groups participating in a Golkar rally vandalized two United development Party (PPP) offices and injured one person here yesterday, a local party official said.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Naval officers get promotion
Naval officers get promotion SURABAYA: A total of 176 members of the eastern fleet (Armatim) of the Indonesian Navy have been promoted.The base commander, Lt. Col. JW. Kainawa, led the ceremony here yesterday."Promotion is not a gift," he said.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Iranian involved in court debate
Iranian involved in court debate JAKARTA (JP): An Iranian on trial here for allegedly possessing 155 heroin pills, was involved in a lengthy debate with the judge and a security guard when he denied the charges against him.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 30, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 98,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,125 25 1,007,000...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * President Hotel, Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Sky Garden Grill and Supper Club; Sky Riders Band, daily except Wednesday at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Abadi Soesman Band, Wednesday at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Rainbow Lounge; open daily, at 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Thu, 01 May 1997
NTB chosen for fishing project
NTB chosen for fishing project MATARAM: West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) is among four provinces selected for a pilot project for intensification of fishing operations, a local official says.The head of the fishery products office, Bambang Kartiko, said Tuesday that the project, involving 50 fishermen and...
Thu, 01 May 1997
RI coffee sales steady as roasters mark time
RI coffee sales steady as roasters mark time SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesian coffee sales are steady, although roasters had slowed down the pace of their buying, dealers said yesterday."The Western roasters are holding off a bit.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Geologist's autopsy report completed
Geologist's autopsy report completed JAKARTA (JP): An autopsy report confirming the suicide of Filipino Bre-X geologist Michael de Guzman will be given to the Philippines government soon, police said.Head of National Police Detective Department, Brig. Gen.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Setyanto elected as Sahid hotel chain's president
Setyanto elected as Sahid hotel chain's president JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Hotel Sahid Jaya International elected PT Telkom's former president, Setyanto Prawira Santosa, as its new president yesterday.Sahid's outgoing president, Sukamdani S.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 1, 1997:
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 1, 1997: Party Campaign area Important campaigners ----------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Kalimantan, Sulawesi Hamzah Haz, Zain Badjeber, Sulawesi Tosari Widjaya, Ali Hardi Kiaidemak Golkar Sumatra, Bali, West Harmoko, Abdul...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Teenager jailed for beating
Teenager jailed for beating DILI: The Dili District Court sentenced a 15-year-old youth to four months in prison and one year's probation on Tuesday in the beating of a magazine reporter.Liban Cavin Soares was one of five men charged with attacking Gaudensius Mau, the Dili-based correspondent for...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Customs director vows to improve service
Customs director vows to improve service JAKARTA (JP): Customs director Permana Agung has again pledged to facilitate smooth flows of goods through Tanjung Priok port by forging closer coordination with banks and customs brokers.
Thu, 01 May 1997
City to rebuild Tjitjih playhouse
City to rebuild Tjitjih playhouse JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said the city would rebuild the Miss Tjitjih playhouse that was gutted in a fire Saturday in Cempaka Baru, Central Jakarta."It's no problem.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Ericsson eyes lucrative Asian market
Ericsson eyes lucrative Asian market SINGAPORE (Reuter): Swedish telecommunications group Ericsson expects good growth of its phone systems and mobile handphones in Asia over the next few years, senior vice president for Asia Pacific Bo Landin said yesterday.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Cultural diversity must be maintained: Expert
Cultural diversity must be maintained: Expert JAKARTA (JP): The government must preserve cultural diversity and give greater recognition to the achievements of Indonesia's indigenous people in sustainable development, a law professor said.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Airport chief killed in accident
Airport chief killed in accident DILI: Dili's airport commander, Lt. Col. Daniel Parinding, was killed yesterday when his motorized hang glider crashed.Airport officials said the accident happened at about 9 a.m. when the glider was about 60 meters up in the air.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Criminal shot dead
Criminal shot dead JAKARTA (JP): The number of alleged criminals shot dead by police increased when an unemployed man was shot yesterday in Ciracas area, East Jakarta, when he resisted arrest.A police sergeant at the East Jakarta Police precinct said the man, M.S.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Lippo triples profit
Lippo triples profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed insurance firm Lippo Life reported a huge increase in pre-tax profit yesterday from Rp 20.1 billion in 1995 to Rp 66 billion (US$27.2 million) last year.Net earnings jumped from Rp 20.1 billion to almost Rp 60 billion last year.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Chopper makes forced landing
Chopper makes forced landing JAKARTA (JP): Rain and strong winds forced a police helicopter to make an emergency landing on a racecourse in Pamulang, Tangerang, on Monday, police said yesterday.The helicopter was returning from securing first day campaign activities in Jakarta. Pilot Capt.
Thu, 01 May 1997
PPP cancels public gathering in Medan
PPP cancels public gathering in Medan JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) canceled its campaign in Medan, North Sumatra yesterday, fearing possible further clashes with supporters of rival political groups.
Thu, 01 May 1997
RI soybean imports up
RI soybean imports up WASHINGTON (Reuter): A U.S. agricultural attache pegged Indonesia 1996/97 soybean imports at 800,000 tonnes, up from a previous estimate of 770,000 tonnes, due to reduced domestic soybean output and higher consumption.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Children are our future
Children are our future An article tucked in the inside page of yesterday's Kompas daily newspaper was hardly surprising, yet it was disturbing nevertheless because it begs us to do something urgent. "Indonesia rated second from bottom in reading and writing scores of primary school pupils", reads...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Ometraco's profit up 22%
Ometraco's profit up 22% JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed conglomerate PT Ometraco Corporation's 1996 net rose 22 percent from Rp 54.4 billion in 1995 to Rp 66.3 billion (US$27.3 million) last year.The company's financial services division contributed most of the profit growth with a 77 percent...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Hundreds of people leave PDI campaign
Hundreds of people leave PDI campaign UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): An indoor election campaign organized by the government-recognized Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) faction was abandoned by hundreds of the party's supporters here yesterday.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Lippo eyes RP bank
Lippo eyes RP bank MANILA (AFP): Lippo Group of Indonesia has offered to buy a majority stake in ailing Philippine thrift bank Monte de Piedad and Savings Bank, authorities said yesterday.The group would inject capital of one billion pesos (US$38.
Thu, 01 May 1997
RP scrambles jets over Chinese Spratly intrusion
RP scrambles jets over Chinese Spratly intrusion MANILA (Agencies): The Philippines scrambled its aging jets for patrol missions to the disputed Spratlys and demanded an explanation from Beijing yesterday after armed Chinese ships were seen near two Filipino-held islands, officials said.
Thu, 01 May 1997
An ASEAN quandary
An ASEAN quandary Within the next 100 days, the seven foreign ministers of the ASEAN members will decide whether to enlarge their group to 10. The current belief is that they will vote in late July to admit Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Government urges insurance mergers
Government urges insurance mergers JAKARTA (JP): The government has called on domestic insurance firms to merge to increase their capital and strengthen their international competitiveness.The Ministry of Finance's insurance director, Suyoto, said yesterday Indonesian insurance companies should win...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Sunkyong-Tamara finance
Sunkyong-Tamara finance SEOUL (Reuter): South Korea's Sunkyong Ltd said yesterday it has agreed with its sister firm Sunkyong Industry Co. Ltd and two Indonesian banks on a joint venture to set up a multi-finance company in the country.
Thu, 01 May 1997
A UN official for East Timor?
A UN official for East Timor? The International Commission on Human Rights has adopted a resolution calling for the stationing of a UN human rights official in Jakarta. The official's task will be to observe the implementation of human rights in East Timor.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Smooth succession
Smooth successionFrom JayakartaThe succession issue is drawing greater attention especially when the general election is just around the corner. The fact is that the present president is getting older, even though many believe he is still strong enough to maintain his post.
Thu, 01 May 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 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 Performance: Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:25 Variety Show: Jendela Dunia 5:55 Music 6:00 News:...
Thu, 01 May 1997
PDI runs out of money
PDI runs out of money PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: The local Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) chapter has run out of money on the third day of campaigning.Local PDI officials are uncertain if they can continue their campaign now that the party's coffers are empty.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Megaproject
Megaproject I'd like to comment on the letter Mamberamo project by Mr. Dominggus Mompioper (April 19, 1997).My attention was first aroused when Mr. Dominggus quoted Minister of Research and Technology B.J.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Raising PPP flag turns deadly
Raising PPP flag turns deadly KLATEN, Central Java: A man fell to his death from the top of a tree Monday when raising a United Development Party (PPP) flag on a bamboo pole, police said yesterday.The staunch PPP supporter, Lestari, 20, came crashing down after the wet pole he was holding touched a...
Thu, 01 May 1997
PSSI to decide fate of Danurwindo today
PSSI to decide fate of Danurwindo today JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) will meet today to decide whether to replace Danurwindo as national coach.A PSSI source said yesterday the association's technical director, Nirwan Bakrie, would issue a statement on Danurwindo and...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Fire inflicts Rp 1m in losses
Fire inflicts Rp 1m in losses CILACAP, Central Java: A fire destroyed a three-story electronic goods shop on Jl. Raya Diponegoro here, causing Rp 1 million in losses. No fatalities were reported.Eyewitnesses said the fire started about 7 p.m.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Jakarta office rentals expected to increase
Jakarta office rentals expected to increase JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta office rentals have begun to increase with A-grade prime rental space averaging US$15 a square meter a month for tenants occupying units of less than 500 square meters.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Bina Graha donates nut seeds
Bina Graha donates nut seeds PALU, Central Sulawesi: The Bina Graha presidential office in Jakarta will provide superior quality cashew nut seeds to farmers in the Banggai Islands, Central Sulawesi, in a bid to increase smallholder crop production.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Rivalry appeases around table
Rivalry appeases around table PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Arch rivalry between the three election contenders here has turned into night-long chats between friends.Faisal Urai of the United Development Party (PPP), Said Alkadrie of Golkar and Darwis Abubakar of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI)...
Thu, 01 May 1997
What's the independent poll watchdog doing now?
What's the independent poll watchdog doing now?By Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): Very often, the word "independent" means that the Independent Election Monitoring Committee (KIPP) has to work underground as if it was an outlawed organization.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Election jitters grip businesses, says Sofyan
Election jitters grip businesses, says Sofyan JAKARTA (JP): Leading businessman Sofyan Wanandi described yesterday the May 29 general election as Indonesia's "most critical", and admitted that local businesses are jittery.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Tommy marries his dream girl
Tommy marries his dream girl JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo Mandala Putra, or Tommy as he is widely known, was married yesterday in a stylish ceremony that combined traditional Javanese regalia and Islamic ritual.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Share prices gain ground
Share prices gain ground JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta stock market gained ground yesterday as the JSX composite index rose 4.82 points to 652.05.Turnover was worth Rp 444.14 billion (US$185.05 million) as 224,83 million shares were traded.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Supermarkets in regencies
Supermarkets in regencies We would like to thank you for your recent coverage of our company (April 28, 1997) under the title, Matahari to open outlets in six regencies.However, in our opinion, the article contained some misleading parts which have created a negative image of Matahari.