Archive: 12 May 1997
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Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fires damage office, factory and house
Fires damage office, factory and house JAKARTA (JP): Fires damaged part of a four-story office building in South Jakarta, a leather processing factory in North Jakarta and an empty house in West Jakarta on Saturday. No fatalities were reported. The first fire started at about 5:30 a.m and damaged the fourth floor of the oil and gas contractor PT Perfiniki Engineering office on Jl. Mampang Prapatan Raya.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Moslems will never again 'be neglected'
Moslems will never again 'be neglected' YOGYAKARTA (JP): Political observer Riswandha Imawan from Gadjah Mada University has been closely following the government's effort to win Moslems' hearts. He discussed the issue with The Jakarta Post. Question: Why is the government working hard to win Moslems' hearts? Answer: There's a paradox to this situation. On the one hand, Moslem politicians now have a strong bargaining position.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Reforestation for Kaliurang resort
Reforestation for Kaliurang resort YOGYAKARTA: Reforestation efforts will get underway soon on 200 hectares of land in the Kaliurang tourist area destroyed by eruptions of the Merapi volcano. The eruptions began three years ago, head of the provincial forestry office Slamet Djumantoro told a group of provincial council members visiting the location Saturday. "We had proposed replanting 58 hectares of the forest but the project failed when the mountain erupted again," Slamet told Antara.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
U.S. agrees to stall on national car policy issue
U.S. agrees to stall on national car policy issue By Riyadi MONTREAL (JP): The United States has agreed to continue bilateral talks with Indonesia concerning the latter's controversial national car policy. But the U.S. government would probably abolish the generalized system of preference (GSP) facilities. "We have agreed to continue bilateral talks on our auto policy," Tunky told Indonesian journalists, following a meeting with U.S.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Branded or nonbranded PCs: An increasingly tough choice
Branded or nonbranded PCs: An increasingly tough choice By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Another friend from The Jakarta Post recently asked for my help in putting together a PC for his family. I checked the latest prices of components in Glodok, West Jakarta, and did some arithmetic. Of course, a small fee for the job that I'd have to do and the support I'd have to provide -- which would be long-term support -- was also included in my calculations.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Toll road monster
Toll road monster From Kompas We experienced a devastating accident on Sunday, March 30, 1997, when we had just entered onto the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road through the East Bekasi toll gate on our way to Jakarta. We were traveling in a Toyota Kijang van (B 8898 DM) in the left lane when a brown Feroza look-alike, traveling at high speeds on our right side, hit us in the rear. Because of the crushing impact, our car, already in bad shape, flipped over and rolled off the toll road.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Road Show 1997' to begin today
'Road Show 1997' to begin today JAKARTA (JP): Fifteen private companies will hold a four-day workshop for graduates and final year students of Atma Jaya Catholic University beginning today. The workshop, called "Road Show 1997", will include presentations and recruitment tests. It is the result of close links between the companies and the university. Many of the university's graduates fill executive positions at banks, insurance and automotive companies.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Pickup becomes campaign platform
Pickup becomes campaign platform RANGKASBITUNG, West Java: Broke and riddled with internal conflict, the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) cannot afford to build a platform to stage a campaign. When its turn to campaign came on Saturday, local PDI leaders turned a pickup into an emergency platform on which they tried to boost supporters' spirit. "Turning this van into a platform is more economical and faster than making a stage," a party official told Antara.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Puncakjaya's donation
Puncakjaya's donation JAKARTA (JP): PT Puncakjaya Power, which owns and operates a 194 megawatt electric system supporting PT Freeport Indonesia's mining operation in Irian Jaya, has donated US$15,000 to Indokids, a nonprofit organization that gives Indonesian children an opportunity to a U.S. education.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI to host corn expo
RI to host corn expo JAKARTA (JP): About 100 companies from China, Argentina, the United States, South Korea and Ukraine are to participate in an international corn exhibition here from Sept. 25 to Sept. 28, focusing on agricultural equipment, the showcase's organizer said Saturday.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Chequers: Freakwincey Band from New Jersey (USA), playing 70's music up to modern Hop Hop and Funk, daily (except Sunday), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. * Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 2-3, South Jakarta: - Semanggi Lounge: Classic Guitar Melodies with Nelson Rumantir, daily except Sunday, 7.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.; Pauli Yahya (Pianist), Monday to Saturday, 12 p.m.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Kids' participation in campaign criticized
Kids' participation in campaign criticized JAKARTA (JP): The participation of minors in political campaigns has drawn criticism from observers. Psychologist S.C. Utami Munandar from the University of Indonesia's School of Psychology, former lecturer of the same faculty Sartono Mukadis, and education expert Djohar M.S. said separately that taking children to campaign rallies was of no benefit to the children involved or to the political parties. "The children are seeking revelry.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Singapore feels vulnerable
Singapore feels vulnerable SINGAPORE (Reuter): A survey published in the Straits Times newspaper yesterday showed that Singaporeans had grown more aware of the city-state's vulnerability after a recent row with Malaysia. The survey, which was based on a poll of 531 Singaporeans, followed a row between the two neighbors in March over disparaging remarks made by former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew about Johor state in Malaysia.
Mon, 12 May 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 Welfare 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show: Country Tracks 5:30 Sports 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 Campaign Program 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita 8:05 Music: Mozaik 9:00 World News 9:30 Music: Dimensi...
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
A radical's rise
A radical's rise Rumors have been rife for the last couple of years that Malaysia's premier was preparing to announce his retirement in 1997 and hand over the reigns of power to his anointed successor the following year. Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamed's decision to take a two- month break this summer, leaving deputy Anwar Ibrahim in charge, makes that scenario now appear likely.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Singapore Interpol fugitive arrested in Ujungpandang
Singapore Interpol fugitive arrested in Ujungpandang JAKARTA (JP): A man wanted for fraud by Singapore Interpol was arrested mid last week by Ujungpandang immigration officials, an official said Saturday. The Directorate General of Immigration's head of the supervision and monitoring office, Zaiman Nurmatias, said that Yeung Fu Yee, 47, holder of the Hong Kong Certificate of Identity No. E.289450, was arrested last Wednesday upon the request of the National Police Headquarters.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Texmaco gets $100m loan
Texmaco gets $100m loan JAKARTA (JP): The Texmaco Group, a major textile company in Indonesia, has placed a US$100 million floating rate note issue with a consortium of major international banks led by Hong Kong- based Sumitomo Finance.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt inconsistent on 'steril' campus policy
Govt inconsistent on 'steril' campus policy By Ariefuddin Saeni and Hasanuddin Hamid UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Months before the election campaign started, the government was firm that university campuses would be barred from political activities. Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro's statement that campuses should not be turned into an arena of "practical politics" immediately gained support from a number of university rectors.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Walsh says gold hoax was a 'horrendous blow'
Walsh says gold hoax was a 'horrendous blow' MONTREAL (AFP): Bre-X Minerals chief David Walsh said Friday that a police investigation into the Busang gold strike hoax in Indonesia was "moving rapidly." In an interview with Canadian Press, Walsh also said he had hoped right up to the last minute that an independent audit conducted by Strathcona Minerals Ltd.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Harmoko almost loses his comb
Harmoko almost loses his comb BAUCAU, East Timor: Golkar chief Harmoko forgot to take his comb, speech text and cash from his yellow party jacket before he gave it to a girl during a campaign here Saturday. "Excuse me, Sir, but do you mean to give me the comb as well?" asked Virginia, 18, after she put the jacket on and found the comb in a pocket. "Ah, that's the (Golkar) boss' comb," Harmoko, who is renowned for his sleek hair, said blushing.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Phone disruptions in Penggilingan
Phone disruptions in Penggilingan JAKARTA (JP): State telecommunications company PT Telkom announced Wednesday that its excavations in Penggilingan, East Jakarta, had disrupted 200 telephone lines with prefix numbers 460, 461 and 4682. Damages would be fixed by next Monday, a spokesman said. Telkom said the disruptions, which began Monday, happened when excavation work damaged telephone cables. Disruptions also occurred in Bekasi, particularly to telephone lines with 880, 881 and 882 prefixes.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Singapore said to have drug cartel
Singapore said to have drug cartel SINGAPORE (DPA): Syndicates in Singapore -- a nation known for its strict intolerance of illegal drugs -- are believed to be playing a key role in the international marketing of the drug Ecstasy, reports in the island republic said yesterday. Some 26 Singapore nationals have been held in other countries for Ecstasy trafficking to date. Most had "secret society" connections, the Straits Times newspaper reported.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI woes Canadian firms despite Busang case
RI woes Canadian firms despite Busang case MONTREAL (JP): Indonesian and Canadian trade ministers agreed here over the weekend that the Busang debacle in East Kalimantan should not disturb trade and investment relations between the two countries. Indonesian Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo and his Canadian counterpart Arthur Eggleton agreed at a sideline meeting to the APEC conference to treat the Bre-X Minerals Ltd. fiasco as an isolated case.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Medan Police stop digging
Medan Police stop digging MEDAN: Police say they have suspended their search in Sei Semayang for the bodies of women which they suspect were killed by a shaman in Medan, North Sumatra. The head of Medan Police information office, Lt. Col. Amrim Karim, said Saturday police were trying to locate other probable sites. "If we dig all over the place it would be a waste of time, energy and money," Amrim said.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Manila to examine Spratly complaint
Manila to examine Spratly complaint MANILA (DPA): President Fidel Ramos promised China that Manila would look into its diplomatic protest over an incident on a reef off the disputed Spratly Islands, in which Philippine navy patrols forced Chinese vessels to leave the area, a palace statement said yesterday. Ramos made the assurance while in Acapulco, Mexico, on the second leg of his 10-day tour that began in the United States.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Political parties view to claim Moslem vote
Political parties view to claim Moslem vote YOGYAKARTA (JP): Under the hot March sun, about 20,000 members of Indonesia's largest Moslem organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) gathered at Simpang Lima Plaza in Semarang, Central Java, to see their leader Abdurrahman Wahid and his new ally Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana. The Istigoshah Qubro (grand prayer service) was attended by Army Chief of Staff Gen. R.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Soldiers teach in Irian Jaya schools
Soldiers teach in Irian Jaya schools JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Armed Forces (ABRI) serving in Irian Jaya have been called up to teach at rural elementary schools due to a severe shortage of teachers. The recruitment was based on an instruction from the Trikora Military Command chief, according to Ismu Handono, the acting head of Irian Jaya's Ministry of Education and Culture office. "They will get their honorarium soon this year," Ismu said on Saturday.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Kartu Halo
Kartu Halo After thirteen years of reading The Jakarta Post and deriving much pleasure from "This Odd World" and "Your Letters" columns, I have finally been inspired to share a story with my fellow readers. In November 1996 I purchased a Kartu Halo for use with a handphone which I already possessed. All relevant forms were filled out and sent to the appropriate address.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Cahaya Kalbar to acquire PT Mintawi for Rp 62b
Cahaya Kalbar to acquire PT Mintawi for Rp 62b JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cocoa and edible oil producer PT Cahaya Kalbar will take over PT Mintawi, another edible oil producer, as part of its expansion program. Corporate secretary Robertus Sampara Lie said here Saturday that funds of around Rp 62 billion (US$25.83 million) would be needed for the takeover of PT Mintawi, which produces illipe oil, cooking oils, palm kernel oil and coconut oil.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Golkar campaign focuses on Busang, corruption issues
Golkar campaign focuses on Busang, corruption issues JAKARTA (JP): Corruption issues and other scandals were a focal point at Golkar campaign rallies yesterday in Sulawesi and Kalimantan. In Manado, Golkar functionary Ginandjar Kartasasmita commented on the Busang gold hoax and the controversial Timor national car project.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta retail sector stays attractive
Jakarta retail sector stays attractive By Nada Muljadi and Stephen Doe JAKARTA (Reuter): As instructed by President Soeharto on April 23, the government is to issue a regulation after the election banning big retailers from opening new stores in towns classified as Dati II, the term for the next biggest residential area after a city and/or provincial capital. Existing stores already opened in Dati II can still operate, but with a requirement to cooperate closely with the local merchants.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Top racers to take part in Mesran rally
Top racers to take part in Mesran rally JAKARTA (JP): Top national racers have confirmed participation in the Gudang Garam-Mesran rally in Palembang, South Sumatra, on June 14. So far 18 racers have registered for the one-day rally, the organizers announced yesterday. The 12 route special stages speed rally will start at 7 a.m. from Bumi Sriwijaya parking lot in Palembang. The racers will compete inside the Gembala Sriwijaya plantation.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
APEC determined to lead sectoral liberalization
APEC determined to lead sectoral liberalization By Riyadi MONTREAL (JP): Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministers reaffirmed their commitment here over the weekend to leading trade and investment liberalization globally and to working toward free trade in financial services.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Astra helps small business with Rp 912b
Astra helps small business with Rp 912b JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra International will allocate Rp 912.99 billion (US$375.56 million) this year to help small businesses and cooperatives in the country, the company's executive said. The head of Astra's Dharma Bhakti Foundation, Krisni Murti, said Saturday Astra would give the money to 34,452 small businesses and 92 cooperatives as support for the nationwide business partnership program.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
President's aides 'misunderstand their position'
President's aides 'misunderstand their position' YOGYAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's half brother and noted businessman Probosutedjo said Saturday that many high-ranking officials did not fully understand their position as the President's aides. Speaking after the groundbreaking ceremony of the Gadjah Mada University's mosque, Probosutedjo was commenting on whether high- ranking officials would resign over the Busang scandal. "They (high-ranking officials) won't (resign).
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Thousands flunk elementary grades
Thousands flunk elementary grades PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: More than 33,600 students in state and Islamic elementary schools will have to repeat the grade this year. This is from 299,422 students studying at 814 elementary schools in the area, according to head of the Central Kalimantan office of the Ministry of Education and Culture Karno Suryatma. Karno attributed the high number of failures to a lack of qualified teachers and the low economic level of the parents.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir reminds of Malay struggle
Mahathir reminds of Malay struggle KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad reminded members of his ruling party, which marked its 51st anniversary yesterday, to uphold the struggle of the Malay race. Mahathir said the spirit and struggle of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) for the Malay race to be on par with other progressive races have not changed since the party was founded in 1946. "Our struggles have not changed but our focus has.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tri Polyta reviews supply
Tri Polyta reviews supply JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Tri Polyta Indonesia announced over the weekend that it had reopened negotiations on its long-term propylene supply with PT Chandra Asri. Chief Executive Officer of Tri Polyta, Markus Hartanto said that the negotiations would focus on the price and volume of the commodity. The company said in a statement that the negotiations were done in light of the significant changes in regional market conditions and medium-term outlook.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Pest plagues coconut plantations
Pest plagues coconut plantations TERNATE, Maluku: Coconut farmers are on the alert after an outbreak of the sexava pest destroyed acres of plantations in Halmahera during the past five months. North Maluku Regent Abdullah Assagaf said here Saturday that the outbreak began in October of last year and had continued through March.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Alliance for change
Alliance for change The emergence of a new political alliance, albeit unofficially, between supporters of the ousted Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) chief Megawati Soekarnoputri and the United Development Party (PPP) is probably about the only surprise anyone can expect from this year's general election. It defies the predictability of an election system that was designed in such a way as to make major surprises unlikely.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Police investigate Megawati's role in disturbances
Police investigate Megawati's role in disturbances JAKARTA (JP): The police are investigating the possible involvement of Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) ousted leader Megawati Soekarnoputri in recent election campaign disturbances. Police spokesman Lt. Col. Edward Aritonang said Saturday that four Megawati supporters were being held at North Jakarta police precinct for disrupting a rally last week.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia wins four golds at Arafura Games
Indonesia wins four golds at Arafura Games By Primastuti Handayani DARWIN, Australia (JP): Indonesia's second string athletes successfully won four gold, six silver and six bronze medals in the second day of the Arafura Games yesterday. Silvy Triana clocked 2:28.55 to win the gold in the 200 meters women's individual medley and compatriot Kevin Rose Nasution took the bronze with 2:32.38. The silver went to host swimmer Kerry Lee Taylor with 2:30.10.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Economist cites red tape in fishery
Economist cites red tape in fishery BOGOR, West Java (JP): A mountain of bureaucratic procedures is obstructing development of the fishery sector, an economist said yesterday. Didik J. Rachbini of the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef) said red tape was so prevalent in the sector that a fishery company had to get 38 permits from different government offices before it could start operations.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie embarks on resort project in Lampung
Bakrie embarks on resort project in Lampung JAKARTA (JP): The Bakrie Group will join with the government in developing a resort area geared to adventure tourism in Kalianda, Lampung. They have established PT Krakatau Lampung Tourism Development Corporation (KLTDC) to develop the 340-hectare resort with an investment of US$50 million. KLTDC, 90 percent owned by Bakrie and 10 percent by the Lampung administration, began construction of the project last Wednesday.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Foreign presence on JSX expected to remain strong
Foreign presence on JSX expected to remain strong JAKARTA (JP): Trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) is expected to remain strong this week, with foreign investors likely to further dominate trading activities. Securities analysts said over the weekend that the presence of foreign investors would remain strong and that there was no reason for them to pull out at this time. "Many prices are undervalued. So it is time to buy," one analyst said.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Al-Falah cooperates with renowned U.S. partner
Al-Falah cooperates with renowned U.S. partner JAKARTA (JP): An Islamic preschool, which combines Islamic teachings with an international education standard, was introduced in Cibubur, East Jakarta, on Friday. It is the first of its kind in Indonesia. In this program, the Al-Falah preschool is cooperating with the renowned Creative Preschool in Tallahassee, Florida, which is a national model preschool in the United States.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Pudjiadi's net profit up
Pudjiadi's net profit up JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Pudjiadi & Sons Estate posted a net profit of Rp 2.38 billion (US$1.01 million) last year, an increase of 3.8 percent over the previous year. The company said in a statement Saturday that the firm's total sales surged by 6.6 percent to Rp 35.5 billion. According to the statement, the company will pay a dividend of Rp 40 per share.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 12, 1997:
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 12, 1997: Party Campaign areas Important campaigners ---------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Aisyah Aminy, Ali Hardi Kiaidemak, Bali, East and West Nusa Tosari Widjaya, Rusjdi Hamka, Tenggara, East Timor Hamzah Haz Golkar Java, Maluku, Irian Jaya Harmoko, Hartarto, Siswono Yudhohusodo, Suhardiman, Emil Salim PDI Kalimantan, Sulawesi Soerjadi, Dimmy Haryanto, Romulus Sihombing Campaign schedule for Golkar...
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Harmoko proves his loyalty
Harmoko proves his loyalty KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Despite his busy campaigning schedule, Golkar boss Harmoko has proven his faith to his wife is not fading. When presenting a handkerchief to a would-be first time voter during a campaign here Saturday, he assured her it was no "love handkerchief". "This is just a gift. If I give you a love handkerchief, I'm afraid my wife will be jealous," he said to the laughter of several thousand Golkar supporters.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Miscalculation shapes political alliance
Miscalculation shapes political alliance The joint election campaign between supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) and those of Megawati, the ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), has gained people's attention. Sociologist Loekman Soetrisno of Gadjah Mada University shares his view on this occurrence with The Jakarta Post. Question: How do you see this new development? Answer: It shows that the government has been very wrong in judging Megawati.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Who's afraid of Nyai Roro Kidul?
Who's afraid of Nyai Roro Kidul? CILACAP, Central Java: For the sake of the general election, the local government is risking the wrath of Nyai Roro Kidul, the Queen of the Indian Ocean in Javanese mythology. The regency government has postponed this year's traditional ritual, that falls on May 20, to an unspecified date after the May 29 election. "We mean to put security of the general election above all," Cilacap tourism office chief Bambang Imam Santoso told The Jakarta Post Saturday.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
PPP has evidence of poll rigging attempts
PPP has evidence of poll rigging attempts JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) stood by its recent allegation of poll rigging attempts, but said it had faith in the government's handling of the problem. "We have evidence to back up our allegation," said PPP Secretary-General Tosari Widjaya in a press conference here Saturday.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
No air condition on Sembrani train
No air condition on Sembrani train On April 25, 1997, I traveled on the Sembrani train from Gambir Station to Pasar Turi Station in Surabaya. It was the first time that I took a trip on this particular train. I had hoped to enjoy the trip to Surabaya, after office hours, since we left Gambir at 5:40 p.m. However, instead of having a pleasant time, I was in for a heat wave, since the air conditioner in coach no. 52 EXA3, where I was seated, was out of order.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
WB provides $110m loan for Bali infrastructure
WB provides $110m loan for Bali infrastructure JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has approved a US$110 million loan to help finance an urban infrastructure development project in Bali and improve the sustainability of infrastructure services in that province. The bank said over the weekend the loan would make up most of the project (32.9 percent), which has a total cost of $334.7 million.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
PPP struggles to hold on to support of Moslems
PPP struggles to hold on to support of Moslems YOGYAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of United Development Party (PPP) supporters roaming the streets of Yogyakarta on motorcycles were a common sight even before campaigning officially began. The supporters found excuses to form convoys months before the campaign: public holidays were particularly good excuses. The supporters took to the streets yelling Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest) while wearing green PPP T-shirts and bandannas.
Mon, 12 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Police shoot 63 bandits this year
Police shoot 63 bandits this year JAKARTA (JP): City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang yesterday said the number of criminals shot by police from January to April this year was more than 60. "So far about 63 criminals have been shot by police. Most of them were shot during raids," Aritonang said. Aritonang said the police shot criminals who attacked officers during the raids or while being taken to trace the crooks' accomplices.