Archive: 23 May 1997
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Fri, 23 May 1997
Six killed in CN-235 accident in Serang
Six killed in CN-235 accident in Serang JAKARTA (JP): All six people aboard an Indonesian-made CN-235 aircraft were killed yesterday afternoon when it crashed in a freak accident at the Gorda airbase in Serang, West Java.
Fri, 23 May 1997
No gathering, rallies in Jakarta: PPP
No gathering, rallies in Jakarta: PPP JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of the United Development Party (PPP) has called off plans for public gatherings on today's final day of campaigning in the wake of recent violent clashes.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Donation on poverty alleviation to be reported
Donation on poverty alleviation to be reported JAKARTA (JP): An accountability report on donations to a poverty alleviation program will be released Monday at President Soeharto's residence on Jl. Cendana, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Copy-cat 'Mideast heroes' flock Yogyakarta streets
Copy-cat 'Mideast heroes' flock Yogyakarta streetsBy Muhamad Achadi YOGYAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of white-robed people, only their eyes showing through their hoods, process down Yogyakarta streets with a peculiar dance-like gait, one hand revving their motorbike throttles and the other rhythmically...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Unfair treatment
Unfair treatment It is expected that all people who work in a foreign country abide by the employment laws of that country, whatever their nationality. Therefore when something goes wrong between employer and employee, the problem is viewed through the host country's rules and regulations.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Lippo Bank's profit up 44% in 1st quarter
Lippo Bank's profit up 44% in 1st quarter JAKARTA (JP): The Lippo Group's Lippo Bank posted a 44 percent increase in net profit to Rp 39.6 billion (US$16.50 million) for the first quarter, up from Rp 27.46 billion in the corresponding period last year.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Art Agenda
Art AgendaDrawing exhibition: Satya Graha at Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta; Until June 4.The experimental Galeri Lontar presents the compelling drawings of artist Satya Graha. Most of his drawings depict the human figure as he attempts to express the psychology of his subject...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Police kitchen serves up meals during election campaign
Police kitchen serves up meals during election campaign JAKARTA (JP): Police officers can find some solace from the heat and grime of rowdy rallies in a nutritious "homemade" meal during the campaign.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Rare flyby startles VIPs
Rare flyby startles VIPs BANDUNG: A rare maneuver by an old military transport Hercules airplane startled attendants at the ceremony of the anniversary of the West Java Military Command here Wednesday.The U.S.-made Hercules C-130, piloted by Capt.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Pilgrims protest levy
Pilgrims protest levy BANYUMAS, Central Java: As many as 720 people who have just returned from a haj pilgrimage lodged a protest Wednesday against the regent and the head of the Prosecutors' Office over a levy of Rp 200,000 that each had to pay before leaving for Mecca.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Malaysia, RI to discuss oil investment freeze
Malaysia, RI to discuss oil investment freeze KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysia wants to discuss with Indonesia its freeze late last year on new foreign investments in palm oil cultivation which has affected 19 Malaysian companies, news reports said yesterday.
Fri, 23 May 1997
NAM wants veto eliminated at UN
NAM wants veto eliminated at UN BANDUNG (JP): The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) will keep up its efforts to ensure that the use of veto rights at the United Nations is not used too often or inappropriately, the chairman of the NAM's executive committee and ambassador-at-large, Nana Sutresna, said...
Fri, 23 May 1997
German body seeks end to import duty on RI electronics
German body seeks end to import duty on RI electronics JAKARTA (JP): The German Association for Entertainment and Communications Electronic (GFU) is working to persuade the European Union to abolish the import duty on Indonesian electronic goods, an association executive says.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Golkar promises employment, education in East Timor
Golkar promises employment, education in East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Golkar rallies went relatively smoothly over the past two days in various parts of the country.In Dili, the capital of East Timor, Golkar appeased local people's concerns yesterday over the shortage of business and job opportunities...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Lessons from the campaign
Lessons from the campaignBy Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): Few people foresaw the formation of a coalition between the United Development Party (PPP) and Megawati, the deposed Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) leader, before this year's election campaign began.
Fri, 23 May 1997
More vendors stand trial
More vendors stand trial JAKARTA (JP): Four more Tanah Abang Market traders faced the Central Jakarta District Court Wednesday charged with inflicting violence on people and property in the Jan. 27, Tanah Abang riot.
Fri, 23 May 1997
1945 Constitution is amendable: Law expert
1945 Constitution is amendable: Law expert JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has come under fire for its reluctance to amend the 1945 Constitution to accommodate 50 years of change.
Fri, 23 May 1997
NATO's eastward expansion is thorny issue
NATO's eastward expansion is thorny issueBy Anak Agung Banyu Perwita BANDUNG (JP): Among the Atlantic community and European countries, the discussion on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's eastward expansion has become very interesting.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Three-tier transit design needs modifying
Three-tier transit design needs modifying JAKARTA (JP): City authorities have urged the company earmarked to develop a proposed three-tier transit system to modify the design to make more efficient use of the available land.
Fri, 23 May 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Animated Classic 3:10 Children's Program: Tunas 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Film: Dream of Flight 5:30 Music: Paket 27 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita...
Fri, 23 May 1997
119 workers go on strike
119 workers go on strike UJUNGPANDANG: One-hundred-and-nineteen workers from PT Pyramid Megah Sakti at the Makasar Industrial Estate went on strike over wages Tuesday.A spokesman for the workers said he was paid Rp 3,750 (US$1.56) for ten-hour work a day with no food or health allowance.
Fri, 23 May 1997
EU buries a plan to impose cotton duties
EU buries a plan to impose cotton duties BRUSSELS (Reuter): The EU has buried a plan to impose anti- dumping duties on unbleached cotton imports from China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Turkey and Pakistan, after France failed in a last-ditch effort to revive the package.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 23, 1997:
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 23, 1997: Party Campaign area Important campaigners --------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Java, Maluku, Irian Jaya Ismail Hasan Metareum, Hamzah Haz, Yudo Paripurno, Jusuf Syakir, Tosari Widjaja, Rusjdi Hamka, Alawy Muhammad...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Excelcomindo secures $400m for expansion
Excelcomindo secures $400m for expansion JAKARTA (JP): PT Excelcomindo Pratama, which operates the GSM- XL cellular system, will sign an agreement in Bali today for a US$400 million syndicated loan from 22 overseas banks.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Ban on political forums muzzles campuses
Ban on political forums muzzles campusesBy Israr Ardiansyah YOGYAKARTA (JP): With open political discussions declared off- limits at university campuses, the question remains whether students need to be involved in politics.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Cement firm raises output
Cement firm raises output JAKARTA (JP): Construction began Wednesday to expand PT Semen Andalas Indonesia's cement factory in Lhoknga, Aceh, to increase its annual production capacity from 1.3 million to 1.6 million tons, Antara reported.The company's president, Martin R.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Wismoyo urges people not to exaggerate sticker issue
Wismoyo urges people not to exaggerate sticker issue JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council's chairman, Wismoyo Arismunandar, has urged people not to exaggerate the controversy over the sale of stickers promoting the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Five foreigners held for fraud
Five foreigners held for fraud JAKARTA (JP): Five Cameroonian and Congolese nationals, including a soccer player hired by a local club, were arrested this week for alleged fraud.The head of the immigration's control and supervision department, Zaiman Nurmatias, said two of the five men had also...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Yellow forces hit the road
Yellow forces hit the road BANDUNG: For many people here, the election means a smoother road in their neighborhood.On a one-kilometer strip between Sukagalih and Pelesiran, dozens of people in yellow Golkar T-shirts are racing against the clock to lay asphalt.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Top Danish shuttler says match against RI the key
Top Danish shuttler says match against RI the key JAKARTA (JP): Denmark's number one shuttler Poul-Erik Hoyer- Larsen said the match between Denmark and Indonesia would be the match which decided whether Denmark made it through to the Sudirman Cup finals.
Fri, 23 May 1997
S. Korea, Denmark early winners in Sudirman Cup
S. Korea, Denmark early winners in Sudirman Cup GLASGOW (AFP): South Korea and Denmark, playing their first matches in the Sudirman Cup, the team event of the World Badminton Championships, beat England and Sweden by identical margins, 4-1 here on Wednesday.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Riots across Jakarta orchestrated: Governor
Riots across Jakarta orchestrated: Governor JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said Wednesday evidence had been found that the recent riots in the city, including the unrest that claimed the life of a 17-year-old Tuesday, were premeditated.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Banner war outside palace
Banner war outside palace YOGYAKARTA: The United Development Party (PPP) and Golkar are embroiled in a war of banners outside Sultan Hamengku Buwono X's palace.PPP fired the first shot last week when it erected a large poster, reading "The beloved Sultan is for PPP" in a refined Javanese language.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Bre-X seeks govt advise on its operations
Bre-X seeks govt advise on its operations JAKARTA (Antara): Bre-X Minerals Ltd said Tuesday it would seek the Indonesian government's advise on how to go about its operations in the country.Bre-X manager for Indonesia, Greg McDonald, said the company and its local subsidiaries in the meantime would...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Rats galore at Golden Truly
Rats galore at Golden Truly On May 19, 1997, I visited Golden Truly in Blok M, South Jakarta. On the second floor the odor of rat waste was overwhelming to the point of nauseating customers.An inquiry made to one of the attendants about the obnoxious smell received the reply that rats are rampant...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Perumka speeds up cargo service
Perumka speeds up cargo service JAKARTA (JP): State-owned railway company Perumka is planning to slash travel time on its Jakarta-Surabaya cargo route with the operation of a faster train.Perumka's general manager in Jakarta, Eddy Sasongko, said here Wednesday that the company began trial...
Fri, 23 May 1997
CCF's activities traced in photographic essay
CCF's activities traced in photographic essayBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): The existence of Centre Culturel Francais, or the French Cultural Center, means a guaranteed art event in Jakarta every month. Hardly a month goes by without an interesting activity at the center.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Consumer Dreams
Consumer Dreams I read with great interest the article Consumer rights remain a dream in The Jakarta Post, May 11. It came just when I was letting off steam about a typical "Indonesian" case of service with no service, where customers are completely ignored by the provider.
Fri, 23 May 1997
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.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Try denounces use of ethnic divisions
Try denounces use of ethnic divisions JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno has called on people to stop raising the Chinese-versus-indigenous Indonesian issue as it could weaken the country's economic strength in the world market.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Lindskog extends lead at Bali Open by six strokes
Lindskog extends lead at Bali Open by six strokesBy Robert Soelistyo NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Sweden's Stephen Atako Lindskog took the lead at the Bali Open Golf Championship by six strokes yesterday with an 8-under par-208.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Busang troubles stop Bre-X releasing year-end results
Busang troubles stop Bre-X releasing year-end results TORONTO (Reuter): Bre-X Minerals Ltd said on Tuesday its recent troubles have delayed the release of year-end financial results for the gold prospector and its sister companies.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 20, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,100 -25 7,500 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,150 0 2,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,050 -25...
Fri, 23 May 1997
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.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Businessman denies mastermind role in robbery
Businessman denies mastermind role in robbery BOGOR (JP): A businessman has denied any involvement in a robbery last Oct. 11 on the Jagorawi toll road in which one of his associates was shot.The police detained Idfiel Jaya Anwar, 36, in December for being the mastermind behind the theft of Rp 312...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Govt pledges election totals for May 30
Govt pledges election totals for May 30 JAKARTA (JP): Provisional election results will be made public less than 24 hours after polling stations close at 2 p.m. on May 29, the government said Wednesday.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Govt reiterates call to vote
Govt reiterates call to vote JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia concludes its 27-day campaigning period today with the government reiterating its call to people not to abstain from voting on May 29.Secretary-general of the General Elections Institute Suryatna Subrata told a press conference at the agency's...
Fri, 23 May 1997
KIA to spend Rp 125.5b to lift stake in 2 firms
KIA to spend Rp 125.5b to lift stake in 2 firms JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed ceramic maker PT Keramika Indonesia Assosiasi (KIA) is set to spend Rp 125.5 billion (US$52.3 million) to buy all the outstanding stock in two ceramic firms, PT KIA Keramik Mas (KKM) and PT KIA Serpih Mas (KSM).
Fri, 23 May 1997
China rejects Manila's stake
China rejects Manila's stake BEIJING (AFP): China dismissed efforts yesterday by the Philippines to assert their claim over Scarborough shoal in the South China Sea as "unacceptable"."The Philippine side is redoubling its activities on the Huangyan islands (Scarborough shoal).
Fri, 23 May 1997
Colorful war at cemeteries
Colorful war at cemeteries YOGYAKARTA: People in the sultanate have accused the United Development Party (PPP) of being hypocritical over its attacks on Golkar for extending the color war to local cemeteries.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Sarwono takes Golkar message to north coast
Sarwono takes Golkar message to north coast JAKARTA (JP): Senior Golkar official Sarwono Kusumaatmadja went on the campaign trail in North Jakarta Wednesday, trumpeting the message that everyone in the area stood to gain from the government-sponsored Jakarta Waterfront Development Program.
Fri, 23 May 1997
The Listening Post
The Listening Post 'Building English Skills Through Newspaper + Radio' Produced by American Language Center in cooperation with The Jakarta Post and Radio Sonora FM 100.9 Mhz * "Desert Death Song" by famed Western author Louis L'Amour.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Architects visit Italy
Architects visit Italy JAKARTA (JP): Four Indonesian architects arrived in Italy yesterday for the 18th International Exhibition on Marble and Granite 1997 in Carrara which will end May 25, an Italian diplomat said.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Ibis Rajawali Hotel, Jl. Rajawali 11 - 9: - Arjuna Restaurant: Dinner Theme Buffet, Curry Tiffin, Wednesday. Go around Europe, Thursday. Java Sea Food, Friday. * Mercure Grand Hotel, Jl. Raya Kupang Indah: - Sphynzx Fun Pub: Karaoke, open daily.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Yogyakarta anniversary
Yogyakarta anniversary YOGYAKARTA: The launching of a book titled 50 Tahun Pemerintahan Kodya Yogyakarta will mark the 50th anniversary of the mayoralty of Yogyakarta on June 7, 1997,A mayoralty spokesman, Boedhi Prasetyo, told Antara Wednesday that the book traced the history of the mayoralty...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Buddha's Day of Enlightenment celebrate
Buddha's Day of Enlightenment celebrate MEGAMENDUNG, Bogor (JP): About 2,000,000 Buddhists gathered midnight at the Sadapaributha Buddhist Center, Wednesday, to observe Waisak, Buddha's Day of Enlightenment.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Thai central bank under pressure to cut rates
Thai central bank under pressure to cut rates BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand's central bank yesterday resisted mounting pressure from the government and banking sector for a quick interest rate cut to help kickstart the country's troubled economy.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Thailand cuts target for tourism
Thailand cuts target for tourism BANGKOK (AP): Faced with stronger competition from other exotic locations, Thailand's tourism authority is expecting only 10 million foreign tourists to visit the country in the next four years, an official said Wednesday.That would be a sharp drop from the 7.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Surya Dumai Industri to change IPO gains
Surya Dumai Industri to change IPO gains JAKARTA (JP): PT Surya Dumai Industri, a publicly listed timber company, announced Wednesday it would divert the use of 20 percent of its initial public offering (IPO) proceeds.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Enjoy the music, forget the talk
Enjoy the music, forget the talk SEMARANG: Campaigner Supriyadi proved it is hard to entertain sympathizers of the Indonesian Democratic Party under the unpopular leadership of Soerjadi.Only several dozen people attended the party's rally here Monday.
Fri, 23 May 1997
PPP leadership warns of 'people power' group
PPP leadership warns of 'people power' group JAKARTA (JP): United Development Party (PPP) leaders say there are groups seeking to use the Moslem-based party as a source of "people power" to force sociopolitical change.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Technical error behind failure, says Satelindo
Technical error behind failure, says Satelindo JAKARTA (JP): PT Satelindo announced here Wednesday that a technical error caused its 12-hour network crash on Tuesday.Company cellular operations director Saleh Gunawan said the failure occurred during Satelindo's network expansion project.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Quickest route to cemetery
Quickest route to cemetery YOGYAKARTA: Street rallies are not only a nightmare for the living they can also cause problems for the dead.A man's body was ready to be taken for burial Saturday in Sentolo, about 15 kilometers west of here, when a seemingly endless United Development Party (PPP)...