Archive: 16 May 1997
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Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Communist flag at PPP rally
Communist flag at PPP rally SURABAYA: Police seized a red banner portraying a hammer and sickle, the symbol of communism, at a United Development Party (PPP) rally Wednesday in Gresik. Police said yesterday that displaying banners with communist symbols in the well guarded campaign was like waving a red flag in front of a bull. East Java military chief Maj. Gen. Imam Utomo said the authorities had initially thought it was an ordinary banner unfurled by an Indonesian Democratic Party supporter.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Pronouncement of death sentence sparks controversy
Pronouncement of death sentence sparks controversy JAKARTA (JP): The recent pronouncement of another death sentence has revived the controversy of the sentence, especially among human rights advocates. A former director general of correctional institutions at the Ministry of Justice, Baharuddin Lopa, now the secretary-general of the National Commission on Human Rights, is a known advocate of preserving the death sentence.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
National Museum employees tried over painting theft
National Museum employees tried over painting theft JAKARTA (JP): Two employees of the National Museum were indicted in the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday for allegedly stealing 25 priceless paintings, including five works of the late Basoeki Abdullah and one by Raden Saleh. State prosecutor Y.W.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan invited to HK handover with conditios
Taiwan invited to HK handover with conditios BEIJING (Reuter): China issued a conditional invitation yesterday to representatives from island arch-rival Taiwan to attend a glittering ceremony for the return of the British colony of Hong Kong to Beijing rule on June 30.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sudjana replaces secretary-general
Sudjana replaces secretary-general JAKARTA (JP): Darmoko Slamet, the president of state-owned mining company PT Aneka Tambang, will replace Umar Said as the Ministry of Mines and Energy's secretary-general next week. Minister of Mines and Energy, I.B. Sudjana, confirmed the replacement yesterday saying President Soeharto had approved it.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tjokrosaputro denies market cornering, accepts penalty
Tjokrosaputro denies market cornering, accepts penalty JAKARTA (JP): Benny Tjokrosaputro, who owns 51 percent of Multi Prakarsa Investama Securities, denied yesterday that he was involved in engineering the 207 percent rise in Bank Pikko shares last month. But he said he would pay the penalty, a Rp 1 billion fine, as required by the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) on Wednesday. "I did not take part in any cornering practice," he said.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
House not consulted over SEAG fund-raising drive
House not consulted over SEAG fund-raising drive JAKARTA (JP): Several legislators were outraged yesterday at a government-sanctioned practice to force people to buy stickers to finance the Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Jakarta in October. The House of Representatives was never consulted by the government about the fund-raising activity as required by the 1945 Constitution for every official attempt to raise money from the public, they said.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
More campaign violence hits Java
More campaign violence hits Java YOGYAKARTA (JP): Campaign violence continued across Java yesterday with sporadic clashes between supporters of the dominant Golkar and their United Development Party (PPP) rivals. Golkar supporter Kusbiantoro Cahyo was stabbed in the stomach when PPP supporters raided a Golkar convoy in Ngampilan subdistrict, a renowned PPP stronghold, here. He was taken, while unconscious, to Sardjito General Hospital.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Orderly campaigns and fair elections
Orderly campaigns and fair elections As the campaigning period for the general election draws to a close, various interesting developments are taking place. Sympathizers of the ousted Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) leader Megawati have taken to the streets to join United Development Party (PPP) campaigns. From a legal point of view, the display of "Mega-bintang" banners is inappropriate. But there is no reason to react to their campaigning enthusiasm by taking unwise measures.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
S. Asian media hail Indo-Pakistani talks
S. Asian media hail Indo-Pakistani talks MALE, Maldives (Reuter): South Asian newspapers praised India and Pakistan yesterday for taking a step toward normalizing strained relations, saying the whole region would benefit. The papers highlighted progress at talks between Indian Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral and his Pakistani counterpart, Nawaz Sharif, held on the margins of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit in the Maldives capital, Male.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Medan to get four-star Sahid hotel
Medan to get four-star Sahid hotel JAKARTA (JP): PT Putrimega Asriindah is building a four-star hotel in Medan, North Sumatra, with investment of about Rp 45 billion (US$18.75 million). Putrimega's president, Yansen Susanto, said here yesterday that the hotel would be built on 7,400 square meters and would have 12 floors and 292 rooms. Yansen said the hotel would be operated and managed by Sahid Group's PT Sahid International Hotel Management and Consultants. It will open in October this year.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Golkar finds PPP untasteful
Golkar finds PPP untasteful MEDAN: Golkar is not amused by the United Development Party (PPP) supporter who, at a rally, made fun of the shaman who has admitted killing 42 women. Golkar's local campaign manager, Marzuki, called the PPP supporter's stunt "unethical". The supporter wore a large cap Monday with the inscription that shaman Datuk was not a PPP member.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie warns, settle Australian land titles
Bakrie warns, settle Australian land titles SYDNEY (AFP): Indonesian businessman Aburizal Bakrie warned here yesterday that investors could be frightened off if uncertainty over land rights for Aboriginals persisted. "If that continues to be an issue, a big issue, everybody will be afraid to own land on Australia or invest, even in manufacturing industries or property or agriculture," he told The Sydney Morning Herald.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
PPP reveals Golkar plot to cheat
PPP reveals Golkar plot to cheat JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) said it has discovered more poll rigging attempts by the dominant political party, Golkar. PPP's deputy secretary-general, Bachtiar Chamsyah, said he had uncovered an inter-office memo issued by the secretary-general of the Ministry of Information, Tonny Soekaton, instructing employees to obtain extra voting tickets for polling day.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie will decide on steel plant in September
Bakrie will decide on steel plant in September TOKYO (Reuter): PT Bakrie & Brothers president Tanri Abeng said yesterday that he expected to finalize a possible Indonesian steel plant project, likely to involve British Steel Plc, by September. "I think we have to make some decision later, I would say towards the end of the third quarter. By September we should make a decision," he told Reuters.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Music and Entertainment * Tunjungan Crystal Hotel, Jl. Tunjungan 102-104: - Lounge Bar: Stief's Band, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, open at 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. * Mirama Hotel, Jl. Raya Darmo 58-76: - Mirama Bar: Desire Band, Monday. Cigma Band, Tuesday. Abouwhim VG and Bubi Chen Virtuoso Band, Wednesday. Abouwhim Band, Thursday. HI Beat Band and Zombhie Group, Friday. The Player's and Surabaya VG, Saturday. Hazztoria, Sunday. - Kendedes Restaurant: Zombhie VG, Friday.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
S. Korea, Qatar to sign gas deal in June
S. Korea, Qatar to sign gas deal in June DOHA (Reuter): South Korea, a major buyer of Indonesia's liquefied naturals gas (LNG), will finalize a deal with Doha next month to increase LNG supplies from Qatar to 4.8 million tons a year by the turn of the century, a South Korean official said on Wednesday.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Death of Peter puzzles embassy
Death of Peter puzzles embassy JAKARTA: The British Embassy has called on the public to help police uncover the how Briton, Peter Norton, 21, died in Denpasar, Bali, on Feb. 9, 1997. Peter Norton was found unconscious in an enclosed yard of an elementary school near the Peanuts discotheque at 10 a.m. with serious head injuries. He was in a coma for a week before dying, the embassy said yesterday. Peter arrived in Bali from Britain on Feb.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
2,462 pirated tapes seized
2,462 pirated tapes seized PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Local police have confiscated a total of 2,462 pirated cassette tapes during the last three months, a police source said. Palembang township police detective chief, Maj. Ike Edwin, said yesterday that 1,462 of the tapes were confiscated Monday night. "We have destroyed 1000 of the tapes already," he said. The cassette tapes were confiscated from 12 illegal shops, whose owners said that they got them from Jakarta, Antara reported.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Choice's airport hotel
Choice's airport hotel JAKARTA (JP): The Soekarno-Hatta airport will have a new hotel called Quality Hotel Aspac at the international Terminal II. The 81-room hotel, managed by U.S. hotel chain Choice Hotels International, will open on June 2. Choice said here yesterday that the new hotel would offer six- hour and overnight stays and was close to the check-in counters. Choice operates in Indonesia through its franchisee PT Qualita Indah Hotel.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Du Pont joins Branta
Du Pont joins Branta JAKARTA (JP): The United States' Du Pont de Nemours plans to buy 19.91 percent of PT Branta Mulia's listed shares, or 44.8 million shares, from the latter's main shareholders. Tire cord producer Branta Mulia said Du Pont had agreed to buy the shares at US$1.45 each. Du Pont will also establish a strategic alliance with Branta Mulia to vertically extend business activities and broaden its international reach. (rid)
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Pintu Air stickup zone
Pintu Air stickup zone From Bisnis Indonesia When my wife and I were being driven home after a hard day's work, we were jolted out of lethargy. When we slowly passed Pintu Air on Pasar Baru during a traffic jam, we witnessed a saddening incident. Readers who pass the area around 5 p.m. know that this is the time when traffic is at its worst.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
PDI opposes govt ban on Mega-bintang banners
PDI opposes govt ban on Mega-bintang banners UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): The government-recognized faction of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) opposed yesterday the government ban on campaign material on the alliance between ousted PDI chief Megawati Soekarnoputri and the United Development Party (PPP). PDI deputy chairman Ismunandar said the "temporary" alliance had emerged because some members were disappointed by the party's split.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Health center reported to police
Health center reported to police JAKARTA (JP): A man reported a community health center in the Cilincing district, North Jakarta, to the police, for administering a drug which he said caused the death of his wife. City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said yesterday the man, Herlan, 37, said the health center was responsible for the death of Helmi, who was nine months pregnant. She died Tuesday. Aritonang said Helmi, 35, went to the health center Tuesday morning for her routine checkup.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie joins Iridium
Bakrie joins Iridium JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie Communications Corporations, a joint venture between the widely diversified Bakrie Group and PTT Telecom Netherlands, has invested US$100 million in an Iridium project. Bakrie said yesterday that with the involvement, the company was entitled to operate and deliver mobile satellite services in Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific countries. Bakrie will collaborate with Nippon Iridium Corp of Japan, a consortium of 17 Japanese firms led by DDI.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
LIA English course clarifies
LIA English course clarifies From Kompas With reference to the article in Kompas (April 6) titled Uang kursus siswa LIA (The course fee of LIA students) we would like to clarify as follows. The LIA foundation, an English course organizer, would like to wholeheartedly thank course students for their valuable input. The increase of course fees has also been a concern for the LIA foundation in its efforts to keep operational costs down as low as possible.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Metro' travels same old stops on same old line
'Metro' travels same old stops on same old line By Bret Galloway JAKARTA (JP): Imagine a Hollywood film that doesn't mechanically seek to recreate former successes, that has genuine spirit, three-dimensional characters and that certain "qua", as Cuba Gooding Jr. put it. Got it? Well, it's not Metro. In Thomas Carter's film, Scott Roper (Eddie Murphy) is a hip, savvy police hostage negotiator whose personal life is crumbling around him.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Nike to hold International Premier Cup
Nike to hold International Premier Cup JAKARTA (JP): Sports shoe company Nike will again hold an under-14 Asia-Pacific soccer tournament at South Jakarta's Kuningan stadium June 7 to June 12. The tournament, called the Nike International Premier Cup, will feature South Korea, China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Indonesia. Nike's Asia-Pacific marketing director, Thomas Fox, said in Hong Kong the tournament was to show Nike's concern for young soccer players.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Special prizes await Sudirman Cup winners
Special prizes await Sudirman Cup winners JAKARTA (JP): An abundance of awards and praise from seven private companies await national shuttlers if they win the Sudirman Cup, the symbol of supremacy in mixed badminton. The Badminton Association of Indonesia's (PBSI) chairman, Soerjadi, said yesterday Lippo, Djarum, Nyonya Meneer, PT Sampoerna and Penta were among the seven companies.
Fri, 16 May 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: Animated Classic 3:10 Children's Stage: Sendratari Dewi Sawitri 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Students' Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Film 5:30 Music: Paket 27 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: Kenangan Masa 9:00 World News 9:30 Talk Show:...
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
12 oil contracts awarded to local and foreign firms
12 oil contracts awarded to local and foreign firms JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina signed yesterday eight production-sharing contracts and four technical assistance contracts for oil and gas exploration and production with local and foreign companies. The company's junior director of exploration and production F.X.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto denounces critics on economy
Soeharto denounces critics on economy JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto denounced yesterday campaigners who criticized the government development policies without having adequate knowledge of the economy. As the mandatory of the People's Consultative Assembly, Soeharto said he was assigned to carry out development programs based on the trilogy of development: national stability, growth and equality.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
China Trust-Tamara bank
China Trust-Tamara bank JAKARTA (JP): China Trust Bank of Taiwan and Bank Tamara of Indonesia plan a joint-venture bank here. Bank Tamara's president Pek Tek Beng was quoted by Antara as saying yesterday that China Trust had obtained approval from the Ministry of Finance to operate here through the joint venture. The joint venture bank will open offices in three cities, Jakarta, Surabaya in East Java and Bandung in West Java, to cater for Taiwanese investors.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Two shot dead by police
Two shot dead by police JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead two men Wednesday in Central Jakarta and Bogor, bringing the number of alleged criminals shot in the city and surrounding areas to 65 this year. Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. M. Ibrahim said Johan Malik, 32, was shot dead in a house on Jl. Suprapto, in Cempaka Putih in the early morning. "Malik was shot because he tried to attack a police officer with a sickle. He died with two shot wounds to the head and chest," Ibrahim said.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Military chiefs invited to Manila
Military chiefs invited to Manila MANILA (AFP): Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member nations' military chiefs-of-staff have been invited to a joint meeting in the Philippine capital next week, organizers said here yesterday. The "collegial meeting" of the military chiefs, scheduled for May 21, will take place as part of a conference of the ASEAN Defense and Technology Exchange (ADTEX), a private group of defense specialists.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
SIA's B-777 lands here
SIA's B-777 lands here JAKARTA (JP): The first Singapore Airlines (SIA) Boeing B-777, called Jubilee, landed at Soekarno-Hatta airport here yesterday. The jet was one of the 77 bought for US$12.7 billion from Boeing. SIA Jakarta's general manager, Tan Chik Quee, said yesterday that the inaugural B-777 flight to Jakarta was a part of the airlines' 50th anniversary celebrated from May to October this year.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tight rules reduce campaign to slogans
Tight rules reduce campaign to slogans The banning of banners and posters showing an alliance between supporters of the ousted Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri and the United Development Party (PPP) has drawn criticism. Political scientist Syamsuddin Haris from the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) shares his views with The Jakarta Post. Question: What do you think of the government move? Do these banners and posters violate campaign rules?
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 16, 1997:
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 16, 1997: Party Campaign area Important campaigners ---------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Kalimantan, Sulawesi Zain Badjeber, Zarkasih Nur, Tosari Widjaja, Syafei Nongke, Djafar Siddiq Golkar Sumatra, Bali, West and Harmoko, Abdul Gafur, Theo Sambuaga, West Nusa Tenggara, Bambang R.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
KONI gets inversion tables
KONI gets inversion tables JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta fitness center Fitness Station has donated 35 inversion tables to the National Sports Council (KONI) to help Indonesia's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games athletes recover after heavy training. There are 35 tables because Indonesia will compete in 35 sports.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
50 acts for art festival
50 acts for art festival DENPASAR: This year's Bali Art Festival is to feature 50 performances from both Indonesia and abroad. Festival chairman, Wayan Dibya, said here yesterday the event would begin June 14 and last for one month, Antara reported. This, the 19th festival, will also feature cultural workshops and handicraft exhibitions. The head of Bali's cultural office, Ida Bagus Pangjaye, said the locals, including artists, were very much involved in the festival preparations.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Music and entertainment * Bali Cliff, Pecatu: Frog Dance, Saturday. Balinese Theater, Ramayana Ballet, Monday. Kecak Dance, Tuesday and Saturday. Legong Dance, Wednesday. Mask Dance, Thursday. Jegog Orchestra, Friday. Tektekan Calonarang, Sunday, from 8.30 p.m. * The Ritz Carlton Bali, Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran: - Sami Sami Restaurant; Batak Folk Songs, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Padi Restaurant; Keroncong, nightly, 6 p.m.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
PPP changes to white
PPP changes to white PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Election supervision officials were surprised at a United Development Party rally Monday when most supporters turned up in white T-shirts. Few wore the party's green when they packed the Odion cinema for a discussion by politicians Anwar Husein and Syarkowi Wijaya. "We don't care about the color of our attire," a campaigner told Antara. "What counts is our sympathy to the star (PPP symbol)," she said.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
PT Timor to raise public funds in '98 for national car
PT Timor to raise public funds in '98 for national car JAKARTA (JP): The government-appointed producer of Indonesia's national car, PT Timor Putra Nasional, yesterday launched its first domestically assembled sedan and promised to finish its car program by early 1999. The company's president Hutomo Mandala Putra -- President Soeharto's youngest son -- said the company would go public next year to raise funds to develop the car.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Vocal army legislator sacked from the House
Vocal army legislator sacked from the House JAKARTA (JP): Outspoken army legislator Maj. Gen. Theo Syafei has received his marching orders from the House of Representatives. Theo was notified of his dismissal last week, but it has just been made public. A fellow legislator, Rear Marshall Tjokong Tarigan, said yesterday the dismissal came as a surprise but should be considered a normal practice in the Armed Forces.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
PDI sells bike to fund campaign
PDI sells bike to fund campaign BATAM, Riau: Cash-strapped and rift-ridden, the local Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) branch has sold its only working motorcycle to fund its campaign. But party officials have not consulted the local government, which provided the motorcycle to make party members more mobile for election work. "We have canceled several rallies because of the absence of funds," branch chief Anton Syed Denar was quoted by Antara as saying yesterday.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sheraton promotes RI
Sheraton promotes RI JAKARTA (JP): U.S. International hotel chain ITT Sheraton Corporation is promoting Indonesia as a meeting and conference destination in Asia. Company manager in Indonesia, Bruce McKenzie, said here yesterday that the Sheraton recognized Indonesia's potential as a conference venue in Asia.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 15, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,200 0 41,500 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 117,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,100 -25 182,500 Alumindo Perkasa 775 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,225 -50 3,631,500 Anwar Sierad 800 0 185,500 Apac Centertex Corp.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Palm oil slightly lower in Europe
Palm oil slightly lower in Europe LONDON (Reuter): Palm oil prices drifted lower at midday yesterday in Europe with easier futures markets in Asia and the U.S. pressuring prices. However, traders said the underlying tone of the market remains fully steady. Kuala Lumpur palm oil futures closed lower following the release of the Malaysian Palm Oil Registration and Licensing Authority's (PORLA) dated for April.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Young Helda wins first gymnastic gold in Darwin
Young Helda wins first gymnastic gold in Darwin By Primastuti Handayani DARWIN, Australia (JP): Finally, the Indonesia Raya anthem was played at the Darwin High School arena as Helda Sulistina won the first gold in gymnastic yesterday. The 12-year-old gymnast, who is the youngest in the national contingent, took first position after finishing the all round individual event with 32.465 points while senior Sherly Novitasari grabbed the bronze with 31.832.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Thai stock slump knocks other SE Asian bourses
Thai stock slump knocks other SE Asian bourses BANGKOK (AFP): Thai share prices dropped 2.4 percent yesterday on concerns about the baht and the economy, knocking down other Southeast Asian bourses but leaving major markets such as Tokyo and Sydney unscathed. Analysts said the Thai market closed off lows on late bargain- hunting.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Dai-ichi Hotel, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta: - Morgan's 1072 Classic Disco; Lemon Tea Band/Time Motion Band, Tuesday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., Smart Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., R and Co Band, Saturday, 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m., Acid Speed Band, Friday, at 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., Progress Band, Thursday, at 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. * Kartika Chandra Hotel, Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta: - Prambanan Cafe: Singers, Agape Trio, Monday, Tuesday, 12 p.m.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
PDI tries to win farmers' sympathy
PDI tries to win farmers' sympathy JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) tried to win farmers' sympathy yesterday by promising them more political representation and easy access to credit and training. PDI deputy chairman Ismunandar said that, although an estimated 38 million people, or 46 percent of the workforce, worked in the agricultural sector, farmers were underprivileged. He said development was cutting the size of their properties.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Berbak park to have crocodiles
Berbak park to have crocodiles JAMBI, Jambi: Thousands of freshwater crocodiles (Tomistoma schegeli) and estuary crocodiles (Crocodilus porosus) are thought to dwell in Jambi's Berbak National Park, the head of the provincial office for nature conservation, Romon Palete, said yesterday. "The estimate was made by Australian crocodile researcher Mark R. Bezuijen late last year," he said.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Amien calls for unification of religious communities
Amien calls for unification of religious communities YOGYAKARTA (JP): Islamic socioeducational organization Muhammadiyah chairman Amien Rais has called for unification of religious communities to help guide the government.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Holtorf's atlas best guide to Jakarta
Holtorf's atlas best guide to Jakarta Jakarta, Jabotabek (Jakarta and Greater Jakarta) Street Atlas & Index of Names By Gunther W. Holtorf 11th Edition, Falk Verlag, Hamburg, 1997, 355 pages Rp 58,000 (US$23.85) JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's skyline has changed a lot in the past 10 years as new apartment buildings, office complexes and hotels have appeared. Old hotels have been renovated, with some also undergoing name changes.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bejing, Manila to discuss Spratlys
Bejing, Manila to discuss Spratlys MANILA (AFP): Philippine foreign department officials hope to discuss with their Chinese counterparts over the weekend recent events in the disputed Spratlys island chain, a foreign official confirmed yesterday. Foreign Undersecretary Rodolfo Severino will leave for Langkawi in Malaysia tomorrow for the senior officials' meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), the official said.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
U.S. buys Timor coffee
U.S. buys Timor coffee DILI, East Timor (JP): NCBA, a United States trading company, plans to buy 4,000 tons of coffee from East Timor this year, an official has said. NCBA will buy it from the province's village cooperatives. I Wayan Suasta, head of the villages' cooperatives, said yesterday the coffee would be bought from the Ermera, Liquica, and Ainaro regencies' farmers at about Rp 800 (32 US cents) a kilogram. So far they have bought about 200 tons.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bogor farmers
Bogor farmers From Neraca I've been visiting several farmlands around Jabotabek area (Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang, Bekasi) this month. This area is known as the main supplier of fruits and vegetables to Jakarta. After having talked to farmers, I conclude that their condition is disheartening. Many farmers around Bogor can no longer be dependent on their farms alone. This is because the cost of planting crops is invariably higher than harvest sales.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sarwono warns of divisive political cliques
Sarwono warns of divisive political cliques CIREBON, West Java (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said here yesterday that some political groups would risk national unity to achieve their agendas. Sarwono, a former Golkar secretary-general, said some ambitious people had formed cliques to fight for power. They would not hesitate to politicize religion and set groups against each other, he said.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
After not voting, what's next?
After not voting, what's next? By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): "You don't have to vote for Golkar, but you must vote!" This statement has been often repeated lately. This sounds logical, logical indeed, but is it correct? No! The expression "You must vote!" is incorrect. Voting is a right and not an obligation. There is no basis whatsoever for anyone to say that you must vote. The correct form of expression is "Please kindly vote." It should be a request or a plea, but not a command.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Yemeni deported for abusing immigration permit
Yemeni deported for abusing immigration permit JAKARTA (JP): The immigration department deported a Yemeni man Wednesday for abusing his immigration permit. The head of the city immigration office, M. Iman Santoso, said Yahya bin Ali Safwani, 30, left Soekarno-Hatta International Airport for Sanaa, Yemen, via Abu Dhabi, on a Gulf Air plane at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Squatters asked to vacate office of rights body
Squatters asked to vacate office of rights body JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights said yesterday 250 squatters who had been squatting in its office yard for more than three weeks had to leave by tomorrow afternoon. During a meeting with the Indonesian Non-governmental organization Network Habitat (INN Habitat) on city planning, Commission Secretary-General Baharuddin Lopa set a 40-hour deadline for the squatters to vacate the office on Jl. Latuharhari, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Novus confident of assets as RI reserves increase
Novus confident of assets as RI reserves increase SYDNEY, Australia (AP): Emerging oil and gas producer Novus Petroleum may be set to commercialize its Singa-1 well in Indonesia after the company expressed confidence yesterday in its potential. Novus chairman John FitzGerald said early indications from Singa-1, in which Novus is involved with Energy Equity Corp., were consistent with potential commercial production.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bank Tiara signs $20m loan
Bank Tiara signs $20m loan HONG KONG (Reuter): PT Bank Tiara Asia signed a US$20 million term loan facility with six international banks, the arrangers said. The loan has a maturity of three years and pays a margin of 90 basis points over the Singapore Interbank Offered Rate. Arrangers are AFC Merchant Bank with US$4 million, Indover Bank with US$5 million, and Sanwa Bank's Singapore branch with US$3 million.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Clashes in campaigns
Clashes in campaigns Emotions are high and tempers short among many participants in the election campaign now underway. Campaign activities have claimed many lives so far, either in traffic accidents or in clashes between political rivals. While political groups still have another week to send their supporters to the streets -- letting their supporters do the campaigning for them -- it isn't too late to evaluate the situation and find ways to prevent more victims.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Golkar supporters drown in boat mishap
Golkar supporters drown in boat mishap UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Ten residents of Selayar Island drowned yesterday when a motorized boat ferrying them home from a Golkar rally on Pasi Palampuang Island capsized in the Selayar Strait. Thirty-five people, including the skipper Dg. Maela, were saved by a rescue boat, but about half a dozen others are missing. Survivors said the Harapan Jaya capsized in heavy rain and strong winds several hours after leaving Pasi.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Only 10 taxi firms will be allowed to operate at airport
Only 10 taxi firms will be allowed to operate at airport JAKARTA (JP): The number of taxi companies operating at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport will be limited to 10 starting next month, an airport authority said yesterday. The authority, requesting anonymity, said the 10 firms have been selected, but uncertainty of what may happen during the general election led them to postpone the announcement.
Fri, 16 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
U.S. maintains plan to sell F-16s to RI
U.S. maintains plan to sell F-16s to RI By Yenni Djahidin WASHINGTON (JP): The United States administration is waiting for the right moment to notify Congress on its plan to sell nine F-16 jet fighters to Indonesia, an official said. The official, who requested anonymity, said the administration still hoped to go ahead with the sale, which has been blocked by Congress because of concerns over the human rights condition in Indonesia.