Archive: 21 May 1997
60 articles found
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Family-controlled firms in Asia likely to prevail
Family-controlled firms in Asia likely to prevail MANILA (Reuter): Family-controlled businesses in Asia are likely to prevail despite competition from multinational and publicly-held conglomerates, prominent Asian businessmen said yesterday. "I believe that the family business is a dominant form of private enterprise...and will continue to grow and prosper in the future," Azman Hashim, chairman of the Arab-Malaysian group, said at a forum of Asian and Pacific businessmen.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Libraries widely misperceived in Indonesia
Libraries widely misperceived in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Libraries are still widely misperceived institutions in Indonesia, even among school teachers, a leading librarian said yesterday. Many people think a library is a costly place, or they are simply ignorant about the facilities which are available, Soekarman Kartosedono, a chief librarian at the National Library, said. To make matters worse, teachers in primary schools also misperceive the role of libraries in education, Soekarman said.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
New hotel
New hotel From Merdeka Reports published in several newspapers on May 16, 1997 said the hotel in construction on Jl. Asia Afrika was Hotel Atlet. As far as I know, this hotel will not be called "Atlet", because there is already one hotel located on Jl. Pintu Satu, Senayan, called Hotel Atlet Century Park which is different from the hotel that is being built on Jl. Asia Afrika.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Clearer vision is a must for ASEAN-10
Clearer vision is a must for ASEAN-10 By A.K.P. Mochtan JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has pledged to accept Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar in toto as new members. The upcoming 30th anniversary of the regional grouping is deemed a momentous and auspicious occasion to welcome the three into the ASEAN fold and bring total membership to 10 states.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Signs of political immaturity
Signs of political immaturity The campaigns of the 1997 general election have grown increasingly violent. Regretfully, reports of vandalized public facilities, human casualties, clashes between supporters of rival election contestants and between campaigners and security officers, terror on the roads and other acts of mayhem fill the pages of our newspapers every day. Meanwhile, we also know that the costs involved in holding the elections are immense.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
A Korean experience in a Little Korea
A Korean experience in a Little Korea JAKARTA (JP): The Korea Tower restaurant -- a Little Korea on the 30th floor of the BBD building on Jl. Imam Bonjol, Central Jakarta -- holds the same set of lofty promises as all top-floor restaurants in highrise buildings. Breathtaking views. Luxurious ambience. Elegant service. Food fit for an emperor. Prices that often don't show on the menu.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mulia's profit down
Mulia's profit down JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed ceramics producer PT Mulia Industrindo posted a Rp 16 billion (US$6.66 million) net profit in the first quarter of 1997, down 36 percent from Rp 24.8 billion in the corresponding period last year. The company's statement said yesterday the decline was caused by a drop in its flat glass gross profit due to a price decline in the second half of 1996.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Solid waste used for reclamation
Solid waste used for reclamation JAKARTA (JP): The head of the City Sanitation Office, Subasir, welcomed yesterday a suggestion from the North Jakarta Reclamation Board to use solid waste in its Jakarta Bay project. He said his agency would conduct a feasibility study as soon as Governor Surjadi Soedirdja approved the proposal. "The use of solid waste in reclamation projects has already been tested in other countries. We conducted a study in 1990 with good results," Subasir said yesterday.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
More investors sought for TIM renovation
More investors sought for TIM renovation JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is seeking the help of private companies to accelerate the renovation of the Central Jakarta's Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) art center. Azhari Baedlawi, head of the city's agency for art development, said recently the renovation would be based on build operation and transfer cooperation.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
SEA Games stickers: Poor creativity
SEA Games stickers: Poor creativity I think most Indonesians understand the importance of funds for maintaining and increasing achievement in sports. We don't need to argue about it. However, we'll get mad if sports' funds are collected by "force". For example, the SEA Games stickers obligatorily purchased by citizens. Collecting funds for SEA Games by attaching stickers to customers' electricity bills, airport taxes, etc., shows poor creativity of the businessmen who run this project.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 20, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,125 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,150 0 7,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,075 0 71,000 Alumindo Perkasa 775 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,250 25 7,913,500 Anwar Sierad 825 25 170,500 Apac Centertex Corp.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
On SEA Games stickers
On SEA Games stickers I am writing in response to a letter from Zumrotin, a member of the executive board of the Indonesian Consumers Organization, dated April 28, 1997 concerning the sale of SEA Games stickers. I would like to clarify as follows: 1. In compliance with the Agreement of Cooperation between the State Electricity Company (PLN) and the Private Consortium as a partner of the SEA Games Organizer, the fund-raising drive is through sale of stickers.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Education is expensive
Education is expensive From Merdeka Minister of Education Wardiman Djojonegoro's explanation of a number of collections at Ebtanas (national examinations) time, broadcast on RCTI's Buletin Malam program, was quite interesting. His explanation boiled down to the fact that education is expensive and requires a lot of money. He also said if collections are made at school for advanced education, students are obliged to settle these fees because they form a part of the total payment package.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Matahari's profits up 89%
Matahari's profits up 89% JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed retailer PT Matahari Putra Prima reported a net profit of Rp 41.3 billion (US$17 million) during the first semester of this year, an 89 percent increase over the same period of last year. The company said yesterday that sales increased by 7 percent during the period. The increase was mostly from sales in new stores. (rid)
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 21, 1997:
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 21, 1997: Party Campaign area Important campaigners --------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Sumatra, Bali, East and Ismail Hasan Metareum, Aisyah Amini, West Nusa Tenggara, Hamzah Haz, Ali Hardi Kiaidemak, East Timor Muhammad Buang Golkar Java, Maluku, Irian Jaya Harmoko, Abdul Gafur, Agung Laksono, Siti Hardijanti Rukmana, Ary Mardjono, Bambang Trihatmodjo PDI Kalimantan, Sulawesi Soerjadi, Panangian Siregar, Yahya Theo, Louis...
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Military suspects PRD role in unrest
Military suspects PRD role in unrest JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) suspects the outlawed Democratic People's Party (PRD) of orchestrating some of the election campaign violence. Various parties, including PRD, are using the campaign period to further their political ends, including to foil the election, ABRI Sociopolitical Affairs Chief Lt. Gen. Syarwan Hamid told reporters yesterday.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Capital increase no problem for insurance firms
Capital increase no problem for insurance firms JAKARTA (JP): An increase in paid-up capital in the insurance industry will not pose problems for local insurance firms, an insurance executive said yesterday. Life insurance firm Dharmala Manulife's vice president, Adi Purnomo, said he was optimistic that local insurance firms would be able to meet the planned rise in capital requirement.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
BPS to launch mortgage-backed securities
BPS to launch mortgage-backed securities JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Papan Sejahtera (BPS) plans to launch Indonesia's first ever mortgage-backed securities of about US$100 million through the Jakarta Stock Exchange. Bank Papan president Al Njoo said here yesterday that issuing mortgage-backed securities would help minimize financial risks in the property sector.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Knife-wielder nabbed near Ramos
Knife-wielder nabbed near Ramos MANILA (AFP): Police in the southern Philippine city of Iligan yesterday arrested a man carrying a knife who attempted to approach President Fidel Ramos, the presidential palace said, denying he had tried to stab the Philippine leader. Press undersecretary Marcelo Lagmay said the suspect, identified as Eufemio Mahusay and armed with a six-inch kitchen knife, was subdued by the police after a scuffle at a slaughterhouse which Ramos was inaugurating.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Unggul plans acquisition
Unggul plans acquisition JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed chemical firm PT Unggul Indah Corp said yesterday it planned to buy Singapore-based Salim Oleochemicals Pty Ltd for US$20 million. The company said it planned to ask shareholders' for their approval at a meeting on June 25. It said Salim Oleochemicals (SOC) was a producer and distributor of chemicals products. SOC and Unggul Indah are members of the Salim Group conglomerate.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Experts differ on sentence on pedophile
Experts differ on sentence on pedophile JAKARTA (JP): Experts said yesterday they basically agreed on the death sentence, but differed on the verdict handed down yesterday to Siswanto, alias Robot Gedek. He was found guilty of the sexual abuse and premeditated murders of 12 boys. Criminologist Purnianti said the sentence was progress in the protection of children. "It was the final say in the interest of the victims," she said yesterday.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
PPP chief Ismail promises political reforms if party wins
PPP chief Ismail promises political reforms if party wins JAKARTA (JP): The Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) promised political reforms yesterday if it won the May 29 general election. Party chief Ismail Hasan Metareum said in a message to party members nationwide that the party would seek to make laws that politically and economically benefited the people.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
BI changes rules on bank ratings
BI changes rules on bank ratings JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, has modified bank rating rules to improve the soundness of the country's 139 commercial banks. The new rules, issued on April 30, 1997, focus on capital, assets quality, management, earning and liquidity -- better known as CAMEL ratios -- as well as legal lending limits and net open position on foreign exchange. But the rules no longer list credit to small businesses or export credit as bank health indicators.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
WTO chief wants early resolution of RI auto dispute
WTO chief wants early resolution of RI auto dispute MANILA (AFP): World Trade Organization (WTO) director-general Renato Ruggiero said yesterday he hoped for an early resolution of an auto complaint lodged before its dispute settlement mechanism against Indonesia.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
New apartment topped off in Kelapa Gading
New apartment topped off in Kelapa Gading JAKARTA (JP): A new apartment building featuring small size apartments targeted at middle income residents will be ready for occupancy in December in Kelapa Gading Permai, North Jakarta, the developer said yesterday. The Wisma Gading Permai apartment will consist of three towers, Soetjipto Nagaria, director of PT Summarecon Agung, said after a topping-off ceremony for the 21-story Tower A.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Cigarette vendor killed in Monas
Cigarette vendor killed in Monas JAKARTA (JP): A cigarette vendor was found dead with a stab wound to the stomach at National Monument Park, Central Jakarta early yesterday morning. Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. M. Ibrahim confirmed that Idi, 18, was stabbed by one of six robbers at around 3 a.m. after trying to help an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver who was being robbed. One robber was arrested and police were still hunting for the other five, Ibrahim said.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Students protest local poll violence
Students protest local poll violence YOGYAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of Gadjah Mada University students staged a protest yesterday against violent election campaigning in this Javanese sultanate. "The detention of 40 students of the Sunan Kalijaga State Institute of Islamic Studies (IAIN) was an arbitrary act," Nining, one of the protesters, said.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie to buy Bumi Modern
Bakrie to buy Bumi Modern JAKARTA (JP): Bakrie Capital Indonesia (BCI), a subsidiary of Bakrie and Brothers Group, plans to buy 25 percent of property developer PT Bumi Modern for Rp 27.84 billion (US$11.60 million) from its major shareholder, PT Asuransi Jiwa Bersama. Bumi Modern's president, Sri Hoedoyo Sontokusumo, said the entry of BCI was expected to strengthen Bumi Modern's business performance.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Canada's Bre-X to settle problems with workers
Canada's Bre-X to settle problems with workers JAKARTA (JP): Canada's Bre-X Minerals Ltd has assured the Indonesian government that it will honor its obligations to its 549 dismissed workers, including 15 expatriates, by the end of the month, Antara reported yesterday.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Licenses needed to run satellite service telephone
Licenses needed to run satellite service telephone JAKARTA (JP): The government will require any private firms linked with overseas satellite-based telephone operators to cooperate with the state-owned telecommunications firms if they want to offer the services in Indonesia.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
More new trains for commuters
More new trains for commuters JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Greater Jakarta will have seven new sets of electric trains, an official from state-owned railway company Perumka said yesterday. Eddy Sasongko, Perumka's head of operations, told Antara yesterday that from November last year to this month the company had received seven sets of trains, or 28 cars. The new electric trains would increase total carrying capacity in Greater Jakarta from 268,000 passengers to 275,000, per day.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Albacos buys Aceh coffee
Albacos buys Aceh coffee JAKARTA (JP): Albacos Coffee California of the U.S. is to buy 1,000 tons of arabica coffee beans per month from Central Aceh, a local official said. The head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade's Aceh provincial office, Djamil Usman, said in Banda Aceh yesterday that the purchase commitment was part its trade and investment agreement with local company Genap Mupakat. Djamil said the American company would also invest in the regency to develop the arabica coffee.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto warns of threat to national unity
Soeharto warns of threat to national unity JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto warned yesterday of any disruptive conflicts which could tear down national unity. Speaking at the commemoration of National Awakening Day at the State Palace, Soeharto told the nation to be vigilant in anticipating the disintegration of the nation caused by the conflicts triggered by social and economic gaps, as well as religious and ethnic sentiments.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Nuclear nadir
Nuclear nadir From Merdeka The Indonesian government has agreed to and legalized the ongoing Muria nuclear project in Central Java. This is despite its awareness of the high risk of explosion and the danger any contamination would pose to humans. An example is Chernobyl, in which the victims still face an uncertain future today. A more recent case is Japan's nuclear project. A newspaper report said it nearly exploded because of a leak during its installation. The U.S.
Wed, 21 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.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Golkar to continue campaigning in capital
Golkar to continue campaigning in capital JAKARTA (JP): Golkar's Jakarta chapter will proceed with localized indoor rallies today, despite yesterday's clashes in many parts of the capital. Chapter chairman Tadjus Sobirin said campaigning would proceed as planned but supporters would be advised not to use motor vehicles to get to venues. He said campaigning would be localized within subdistricts so people could walk to venues rather than use public transportation or private vehicles.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Police admit firing rubber bullets
Police admit firing rubber bullets JAKARTA (JP): Police in the Irian Jaya capital of Jayapura admitted yesterday to firing rubber bullets into a crowd which refused to disperse during an Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) rally Monday, injuring four. The four, who were among an estimated 1,000 PDI supporters taking part in the rally from Abepura to Jayapura, are being treated at the Aryoko Army Hospital in Jayapura. Irian Jaya police chief Brig. Gen.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
PPP threatens to mobilize genies
PPP threatens to mobilize genies PURBALINGGA, Central Java: Convinced that victory is nigh, United Development Party (PPP) activists threatened yesterday to summon genies to guard polling booths if poll rigging became apparent on May 29. Purbalingga PPP chief Muzny Tawir said the genies would be mobilized if necessary to force the government to run the general election fairly. "The genies will be asked to stop poll rigging," Muzny said.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
LL&E stablizes at flow rate of 4,500 bpd
LL&E stablizes at flow rate of 4,500 bpd NEW ORLEANS (Reuter): Louisiana Land and Exploration Co said Monday production from the Nelayan-1 discovery well in the KAKAP Production Sharing Contract, offshore Indonesia, has stabilized at a flow rate of about 4,500 barrels of oil per day. LL&E owns a 15 percent working interest in the KAKAP contract, which is operated by Gulf Canada Resources Ltd.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
A lesson from Abilio
A lesson from Abilio DILI: Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares threatened to dismiss a staff member from the Ministry of Industry and Trade office for his insincerity in participating in a ceremony to commemorate National Awakening Day yesterday. "Before I leave the podium, I want the civil servant standing in the back, corner row to come up here," Abilio said in a high voice.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Numerous fire victims see doctors for stress
Numerous fire victims see doctors for stress JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of residents in the Tanah Abang district, Central Jakarta, whose houses were ravaged by a fire Monday flocked to doctors yesterday for stress. Astri Handayani from the Central Jakarta Health Office said dozens of residents have visited a health clinic set up in front of the Baitul Muslimin mosque on Jl. Karet Pasar Baru, in the Karet Tengsin subdistrict. "Most of them suffer from stress.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Humpuss internal acquisition
Humpuss internal acquisition JAKARTA (JP): A tanker company, PT Humpuss Sea Transport, plans to buy a majority stake in its sister company PT Humpuss Terminal Peti Kemas, which operates a container terminal at Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port, an executive said.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sweden's Lindskog takes early lead in Bali Open
Sweden's Lindskog takes early lead in Bali Open By Robert Soelistyo NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Nigerian-born Swede Stephen Atako Lindskog and Jakarta's Ilyasaak shared the early lead in the Bali Open Golf Championship by two strokes after each carded 3-under- par 69s at the Bali Golf and Country Club yesterday. The Rp 60 million (US$23,000) four-day event was organized by the Udayana Military Command to commemorate its 40th anniversary. Brigidaire General Syahrir W.S.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta rocked by more riots
Jakarta rocked by more riots JAKARTA (JP): More violence erupted in Jakarta yesterday when United Development Party (PPP) supporters staged street convoys despite the party's leaders' overnight decision to halt campaigning. Clashes involving supporters of the Moslem-based party and security forces broke out around the party's strongholds of Mampang and Kebayoran Baru in South Jakarta, and Kampung Melayu and Klender in East Jakarta.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Golkar cannot make people vote: Habibie
Golkar cannot make people vote: Habibie UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Golkar cannot stop people abstaining from voting although it strongly disapproves of it, Golkar functionary B.J. Habibie said here yesterday. The state minister of research and technology frowned before admitting that everybody had the right to choose Golput (not to vote). "Don't think that Golkar will bother them. That's your right," Habibie said in response to a question from the 1000-strong audience at a Golkar rally.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
PDI admirer climbs pylon
PDI admirer climbs pylon SEMARANG: Frustrated by Golkar's domination, a man has risked his life by climbing to the top of a 25-meter, high-voltage electricity pylon to fly an Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) flag. Sungkono, 30, of Ngesrep district said yesterday he could not stand seeing Golkar flags flying unchallenged in his neighborhood. His was the first opposition party flag to fly there. "A true PDI cadre like me is not afraid to die," he said.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
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. - Malabar Coffee Shop: New Name Vocal Group, Tarambo Vocal Group, Rotama Vocal Group, open 24 hours. - Lobby: Jaipongan Dance, Saturday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. * Chedi Hotel, Jl. Rancabentang 56-58: Job (Pianist), Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mobile phone users object to SEA Games 'donation'
Mobile phone users object to SEA Games 'donation' JAKARTA (JP): A poll of mobile phone owners has found that almost all of them object to paying the South East Asian (SEA) Games "donation". The poll, conducted by the Indonesian Consumers Foundation, found that only two percent of mobile phone owners questioned by the foundation did not object to paying the Rp 2,500 (US$1.06) donation every three months. The foundation's executive director, Zumrotin K.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Artha acquires local bank
Artha acquires local bank JAKARTA (JP): Artha Graha Group has acquired a majority share in Bank Arta Prima (BAP), Bisnis Indonesia daily reported yesterday. A banking source told the paper that the bank had underwritten commercial papers for two companies bearing the initials PT TGA and PT AF, which had defaulted. With the proceeds from the business group, owned by noted businessman Tommy Winata, the bank will be able to meet its obligations.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Toll road in Semarang
Toll road in Semarang JAKARTA (JP): A state-owned company will build a 9.56- kilometer toll road to connect southern and eastern Semarang, in Central Java, with an investment of Rp 156 billion (US$63.88 million), Antara reported yesterday. Head of the Central Java administration's public works affairs, Sri Winarni, said in Semarang that PT Adhi Karya would build the toll road with four lanes each way.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
S'pore to take on 'millennium bug'
S'pore to take on 'millennium bug' SINGAPORE (AFP): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has told financial institutions to act against the "millennium bug" in computers to prevent major business disruptions, banking sources said yesterday. The warning was contained in a circular sent out by the de facto central bank, which fears that financial accounting -- including calculations of interest, cash flow and due dates -- and other activities could go haywire.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asian currencies to be traded on NYCE
Southeast Asian currencies to be traded on NYCE SINGAPORE (AFP): Four Southeast Asian currencies are to be traded on the New York Cotton Exchange (NYCE) next month as financial futures contracts, a senior exchange official was reported saying yesterday. The currencies to be traded against the U.S.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Lawyers comission seeks to help victims
Lawyers comission seeks to help victims YOGYAKARTA (JP): Muhajir, 55, was busily sewing a green flag with a star in the middle for the local United Development Party (PPP) branch last week when dozens of young, yellow-clad Golkar supporters entered his yard. Without warning, they began beating and kicking Muhajir and his son, David, before disappearing just as quickly as they had come.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Reflecting on real source of present day upheavals
Reflecting on real source of present day upheavals By Rusdi Rukmarata JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Buddhists join their brethren around the world tomorrow in marking the enlightenment of Buddha. Hopefully, the Buddhist faithful of this country -- one percent of a population of 200 million people -- will use the day to contemplate recent events in the country. The election campaign, which some say has been the most violent ever, is nearing conclusion.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Buddhists celebrate Waisak
Buddhists celebrate Waisak JAKARTA (JP): The annual Waisak, or Buddha's Day of Enlightment, will be commemorated nationwide at the Borobudur temple tomorrow. According to the chairman of the organizing committee of Waisak Day, Budi Setiawan, activities started yesterday with the taking of holy water from the Jumprit source in Temanggung, Central Java. The ceremony continued with the taking of holy fire from Mrapen, also in Central Java. The Trisuci Waisak ceremony will start at 7:00 a.m.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Robot gets death sentence
Robot gets death sentence JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced Siswanto, alias Robot Gedek, to death yesterday for the premeditated murder of 12 boys who he had also sodomized. Robot, 33, was found guilty of violating Article 65 of the Penal Code for the murders and sexually abusing his victims. "Robot's crimes sent shock waves through the community because he sadistically killed underage boys. What he did can never be forgiven," Presiding Judge Sartono said.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Japan blamed for Asia currency crisis
Japan blamed for Asia currency crisis HONG KONG (Reuter): Japanese monetary policy is likely to have been the main catalyst for recent speculative attacks on various Asian currencies, most notably the Thai baht, Deutsche Morgan Grenfell (DMG) said in a research report. "In the past two weeks there has been a radical re-assessment of Japanese monetary policy, perfectly coinciding with the increasing currency pressure," DMG wrote in a weekly research report.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Lesson from baht crisis
Lesson from baht crisis The fierce speculative attack on the Thai baht last week seems to have ended in a bloodbath for speculators. Most analysts have hailed the joint intervention by several Asian central banks to rescue the baht as the first successful test of their repurchase agreements signed in early 1995, soon after the Mexican financial crisis in late 1994.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Junior soccer draw announced
Junior soccer draw announced JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Soccer Association drew the ties yesterday for the under 14 Nike International Premier Cup Asia Pacific at the Kartika Chandra Hotel yesterday. South Korea, China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and host Indonesia will compete in the championship at the Sumantri Brodjonegoro stadium in South Jakarta from June 2 to June 7.
Wed, 21 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Palestinian envoy meets with Alatas
Palestinian envoy meets with Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Special envoy for the Palestinian executive committee, Asaad Abdulrahman, met with Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas yesterday for an exchange of views and garner Jakarta's support for the Palestinian cause. Abdulrahman expressed his gratitude for Indonesia's unwavering position on the Middle East crisis, including Jakarta's refusal to open diplomatic ties with Israel.