Archive: 24 May 1997
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Sat, 24 May 1997
Uncorrupt food for glad-handing
Uncorrupt food for glad-handing BANYUMAS, Central Java: Local women who support the United Development Party are staunchly against corruption.They held a glad-handing campaign in the town's main streets yesterday, offering passers-by tea, water and refreshments.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Habibie rules out engine failure in CN-235 crash
Habibie rules out engine failure in CN-235 crash BANDUNG (JP): President of state-owned PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) B.J. Habibie ruled out yesterday engine failure as causing a CN-235 plane to crash on Thursday.
Sat, 24 May 1997
American held for smuggling marijuana
American held for smuggling marijuana JAKARTA (JP): An American was arrested Wednesday in Nusa Dua, Bali, for involvement in smuggling marijuana from Thailand to America for more than 10 years, police said. He was scheduled to be deported last night.Head of National Police Detective Department Brig.
Sat, 24 May 1997
S'pore judge issues warrant for self-exiled politician
S'pore judge issues warrant for self-exiled politician SINGAPORE (AFP): A Singapore judge issued an arrest warrant yesterday for self-exiled opposition politician Tang Liang Hong, after he failed to turn up in court to answer 33 charges of tax evasion.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Samsung tests production facility
Samsung tests production facility SEOUL: South Korean industrial giant, Samsung moved one step closer to realizing its goal to enter the automotive industry with the official opening of its production facility at Pusan.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Dialog the key to building regional trust
Dialog the key to building regional trustBy Rizal Sukma JAKARTA (JP): Last month's joint military exercises conducted by the Five Power Defense Arrangements (FPDA) -- comprising Britain, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and Australia -- mean that military alliances are still crucial.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Drassindo gets loan
Drassindo gets loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Mustika Ratu Adji, a joint venture between PT Mustika Ratu Investama and PT Kusuma Propertindo of the Drassindo Group, secured here yesterday a syndicated loan of about Rp 70 billion (US$29.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Malaysian climbers conquer Everest
Malaysian climbers conquer Everest KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Two Malaysian climbers planted their nation's flag at the summit of Mount Everest yesterday, an act televised live back in Malaysia.The two climbers, M. Magendran and N.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Sweden's Lindskog wins first major golf title
Sweden's Lindskog wins first major golf titleBy Robert Soelistyo NUSADUA, Bali (JP): Nigerian-born Swede Stephen Atako Lindskog won the Bali Open Golf Championship by three shots yesterday despite carding the worst score of his career at the Bali Golf and Country Club here.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Lyonnaise des Eaux wins Medan's water plant contract
Lyonnaise des Eaux wins Medan's water plant contract JAKARTA (JP): A consortium led by French firm Lyonnaise des Eaux has signed a 25-year contract to build and operate a new drinking water treatment plant in Medan, North Sumatra.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Expensive habits
Expensive habitsFrom Pikiran RakyatMomon Syum's writing on expensive habits is interesting; it is worthy of contemplation, of undertaking and is a contribution to mankind.Expensive habits could drive people to corruption or collusion.The President has appealed for people be frugal.
Sat, 24 May 1997
PPP promises to pioneer political change
PPP promises to pioneer political change JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) ended its 27- day campaign yesterday by reiterating its determination to help the public by pioneering change in the political system.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Budi Kemuliaan 3 closed two years
Budi Kemuliaan 3 closed two years JAKARTA (JP): The municipality is closing Jl. Budi Kemuliaan 3 in Central Jakarta for two years for the construction of the Merdeka Tower in the area.The head of Jakarta's Land Transport Agency, J.P.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Armed Force is the dominant political player
Armed Force is the dominant political player YOGYAKARTA (JP): One could easily be misled into thinking that the country's most powerful group will win next week's election.But a quick evaluation of the political system reveals that none of the three parties hold the most power.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Don't consider changes in land use taboo: Rais
Don't consider changes in land use taboo: Rais JAKARTA (JP): City development, guided by its urban spatial plans, must now consider the need to attract investment to raise development funds, Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Affairs Tb. Rais said.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Zarina asks Roy to come clean
Zarina asks Roy to come clean JAKARTA (JP): Zarina, the actress on trial for owning 29,677 ecstasy pills, said Wednesday in her rebuttal that she had asked Roy, a friend she had claimed was the owner of the pills, to return home and take responsibility for his actions.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Extra jobs for PDI guards
Extra jobs for PDI guards JAKARTA: Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) security guards are not only responsible for maintaining order at rallies, but also to stop people leaving them.After yelling throughout a one-hour speech delivered by PDI secretary-general Buttu Hutapea Thursday, most of the...
Sat, 24 May 1997
Singapore's DBS Bank to acquire 85% of MBB
Singapore's DBS Bank to acquire 85% of MBB JAKARTA (JP): Singapore's DBS Bank has entered into a conditional agreement with the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi to buy its 85 percent stake in PT Mitsubishi Buana Bank (MBB).
Sat, 24 May 1997
New storm lashes Bangladesh
New storm lashes Bangladesh COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh (Reuter): A storm lashed coastal Bangladesh yesterday, hampering disaster relief efforts just days after a cyclone killed at least 105 people and made more than one million homeless, officials said.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 23, 1997: --------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,100 0 35,000 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0...
Sat, 24 May 1997
PowerGen to enter RI
PowerGen to enter RI LONDON (Reuter): British electricity generator PowerGen Plc [PWG.L] said on Thursday it agreed to take significant stakes in two independent power projects planned in Indonesia and Thailand.The projects, which will cost 1.27 billion pounds ($2.
Sat, 24 May 1997
City forms team to evaluate alcohol laws
City forms team to evaluate alcohol laws JAKARTA (JP): The municipality has set up a team to work out the city's response to the presidential decree and related ministerial instructions on the supervision and control of alcoholic beverages.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Dywidag wins Asian deals
Dywidag wins Asian deals MUNICH, Germany (Reuter): German construction group Dyckerhoff & Widmann AG said yesterday it won two Asian contracts with a total value of 280 million marks (US$165.7 million).
Sat, 24 May 1997
Mitsubishi's Asian wagon
Mitsubishi's Asian wagon TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said yesterday it would produce and sell a family wagon model in Taiwan towards the end of this year, with successive launches in Indonesia and the Philippines.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Art for social criticism benaficial, not destructive
Art for social criticism benaficial, not destructive YOGYAKARTA (JP): When most people are unable to speak their mind about the sociopolitical situation, artists express their feelings through their work.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Plea for peace
Plea for peace On the night of Sunday, May 18, my friend got an urgent message from her mother telling her "Don't go anywhere". She said it was very dangerous as there was a "war" in Kebayoran Lama near their house.But, thank God, on Monday it was calm, and we all knew the reason.
Sat, 24 May 1997
AT&T secures $26.9m contract form PT Tekom
AT&T secures $26.9m contract form PT Tekom JAKARTA (JP): United States communication services firm AT&T has won a US$26.9 million contract from state-owned PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) to provide operation management assistance.
Sat, 24 May 1997
PT Excelcomindo expands cellular networks in Bali
PT Excelcomindo expands cellular networks in Bali NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): PT Excelcomindo Pratama which operates the GSM-XL has expanded its cellular networks in Bali in a nationwide expansion move.Company president Y.W.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Petronas in talks for Texaxo's Myanmar stake
Petronas in talks for Texaxo's Myanmar stake KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Malaysia's state oil firm, Petronas, is holding talks with U.S.-based Texaco on the possibility of buying its stake in Myanmar's Yetagun gas field, a company official said yesterday.
Sat, 24 May 1997
PDI wants clean team of legislators
PDI wants clean team of legislators JAKARTA (JP): The government-recognized faction of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) wants its future legislators to be clean and hard-working.Campaigner Dimmy Haryanto told a PDI rally in Banda Aceh, Aceh, yesterday that "PDI legislators should not be...
Sat, 24 May 1997
Bully for Banyumas regent
Bully for Banyumas regent BANYUMAS, Central Java: Regent Djoko Sudantoko knows how to win the hearts of local Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) supporters.Djoko appeared at the party's rally at a soccer field here on Thursday.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Don't follow Megawati, says Abdurrahman
Don't follow Megawati, says Abdurrahman JAKARTA (JP): Moslem leader Abdurrahman Wahid has called on members of the split Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) to disregard the stance of ousted chief Megawati Soekarnoputri to abstain from voting.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Why PDI rallies are violence-free
Why PDI rallies are violence-free YOGYAKARTA: Bantul Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) officials were not flattered when the election supervision committee declared it the most orderly in campaigning.PDI's rivals, Golkar and the United Development Party (PPP), were reprimanded for frequently...
Sat, 24 May 1997
China underlines superiority but Indonesia loses
China underlines superiority but Indonesia loses GLASGOW (Agencies): China kept a firm grip on the Sudirman Cup mixed team badminton championship with a convincing win over former winner South Korea in the final round of group matches Thursday.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Regent nominated as minister
Regent nominated as minister YOGYAKARTA: United Development Party (PPP) supporters have nominated Sleman regent Arifin Ilyas as the next minister of home affairs because he is democratic.At a rally over the weekend in Lumbungrejo field, Sleman, they said the regent had allowed all three parties to...
Sat, 24 May 1997
Satelindo snags
Satelindo snags It is nice to have Satelindo Direct outlets in Jakarta since their prices of cellular phones are very cheap compared to other retail hand phone outlets in Jakarta. But I wish to comment on a few drawbacks of your retail outlets.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Poland wants Aceh coffee
Poland wants Aceh coffee BANDA ACEH: Poland has expressed interest in establishing direct business cooperation with the province, particularly in mining.Polish Ambassador to Indonesia Ksawery Bursky said Wednesday that Aceh's coal mining was one potential sector where the two countries could have...
Sat, 24 May 1997
Vietnam welcomes Albright visit
Vietnam welcomes Albright visit HANOI (AFP): Vietnam welcomed a visit by American Secretary of State Madeleine Albright due to take place in late June, a foreign ministry spokesman said yesterday.Vietnam hoped "this event will spur Vietnam-U.S.
Sat, 24 May 1997
500 events for city's anniversary
500 events for city's anniversary JAKARTA (JP): To celebrate the city's 470th anniversary on June 22 and the country's 52th anniversary, the city will hold 500 events, Deputy Governor of Administrative Affairs Idroes said.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Street brawls mar Golkar rally in Sout Sulawesi
Street brawls mar Golkar rally in Sout Sulawesi UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Street brawls marred Golkar party chief Harmoko's visit here yesterday for the last day of campaigning.The unrest occurred in Ujung Tanah subdistrict, known to be a United Development Party (PPP) stronghold, when...
Sat, 24 May 1997
RP looking for U.S. help if threatened
RP looking for U.S. help if threatened MANILA (Agencies): The head of the Philippines' armed forces said yesterday he had held informal discussions on possible U.S. military help if the country comes under threat.The comments by Gen.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Argentine ship calls on Tanjung Priok
Argentine ship calls on Tanjung Priok JAKARTA (JP): The Argentine Navy frigate training ship A.R.A. Libertad arrived yesterday on port call as part of a goodwill mission, the ship's commander Capt. Edgardo Campiantico told journalists, moments after the ship berthed in Tanjung Priok harbor.
Sat, 24 May 1997
RI blocks EU bid for WTO panel on national car
RI blocks EU bid for WTO panel on national car GENEVA (Reuter): Indonesia blocked yesterday a request by the European Union to set up a dispute settlement panel to look into whether Jakarta's "national car" project breaks World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, trade envoys said.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Amien's name used illegally
Amien's name used illegally YOGYAKARTA: Portraits of Amien Rais, chairman of the 28- million-strong Muhammadiyah, were prominent in a United Development Party campaign in Sleman Tuesday.Party supporters carried banners with Amien's portrait. Under the picture was his message, "Vote for PPP.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Rallies encourage consumerism
Rallies encourage consumerism SEMARANG: The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) and Golkar vie with one another for support in a consumptive way.PDI has tried to win people's support through the stomach. In a glad-handing campaign at Pedurungan Tengah soccer field Monday, party activists served mung...
Sat, 24 May 1997
Plane crash
Plane crash Correction: The story headlined Six killed in CN-235 accident in Serang on this page yesterday reported remarks, attributed to an unnamed source, about a fire breaking out and a propeller breaking before the crash.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Asahimas net profit plunges to Rp 420m
Asahimas net profit plunges to Rp 420m JAKARTA (JP): Glass maker PT Asahimas Flat Glass' net profit plunged to Rp 420 million (US$175,000) in the first quarter this year from about Rp 18.4 billion in January to March 1996.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Campaign closes in violence
Campaign closes in violence JAKARTA (JP): The curtain to the violence-ridden election campaign came down yesterday with riots in several towns.Greater Jakarta, still licking its wounds from a week of unrest, was hit by more clashes as thousands of campaigning United Development Party (PPP)...
Sat, 24 May 1997
TV Today: Saturday, May 24, l997
TV Today: Saturday, May 24, l997TVRI 2:30 a.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Road to Avonlea 3:10 Teenagers' Program: Jenjang Vokal 3:35 Travel: Wisata Nasional 4:15 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Series: A Writer Exchange 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan...
Sat, 24 May 1997
Sidewalks in Bali
Sidewalks in Bali It's been several years now since a very oddly designed public works project appeared on the sidewalks of many towns and villages in Bali. No, it's not the badly designed statues which include a large, ugly baby that dangerously blocks views of traffic on one of the island's...
Sat, 24 May 1997
Queensland wants RI priority aid recipient
Queensland wants RI priority aid recipient BRISBANE, Australia (AP): Australia should target its aid program on Indonesia and the Philippines among countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Queensland government said Friday.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Bakrie signs $600 million oil, gas deal in Uzbekistan
Bakrie signs $600 million oil, gas deal in Uzbekistan TASHKENT (Reuter): Private Indonesian energy company Bakrie has signed a deal to spend US$600 million to develop oil and gas fields in Uzbekistan, Robert Sutrisno, Bakrie's director for Uzbekistan, said yesterday.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Unsafe housing estates
Unsafe housing estatesFrom Surabaya PostHousing estates and new residential areas have become the target of thieves and purse snatchers. This would not have happened if developers and contractors regularly reported new settlers to local village and district chiefs.
Sat, 24 May 1997
10 gymnasts leave for overseas stints
10 gymnasts leave for overseas stints JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Gymnastics Association will send its 10 athletes for overseas stints by the end of the month to prepare for the 19th Southeast Asian Games in October.
Sat, 24 May 1997
ABRI and Golkar look after each other
ABRI and Golkar look after each otherBy Tedy Novan and Gin Kurniawan YOGYAKARTA (JP): The proprietary of the Armed Forces' (ABRI) support for the dominant Golkar is often questioned, but Army Chief of Staff Hartono recently said the Armed Forces would stick behind Golkar.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Domestic automobile sales increase 20.3%
Domestic automobile sales increase 20.3% JAKARTA (JP): Despite the violence which has marked the ongoing election campaign, domestic automobile sales increased 20.3 percent during the first four months of this year over the same period in 1996.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Bus set on fire in C. Jakarta
Bus set on fire in C. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Angry residents set fire to a Metro Mini bus after it hit and killed a hotel employee on Jl. Let. Jend. Suprapto in Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta.It was the second bus burning incident after residents on Jl.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, May 24, 1997
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, May 24, 1997Music * 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.
Sat, 24 May 1997
KL backs Taiwan link with ASEAN
KL backs Taiwan link with ASEAN TAIPEI (DPA): Malaysia supported Taiwan becoming a dialog partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday, becoming the first ASEAN member to voice support.
Sat, 24 May 1997
56 separatist members surrender: Military
56 separatist members surrender: Military JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (Antara): At least 56 separatist rebels (GPK) have surrendered to local military officials in Mendiptana, Merauke regency, the military said.Spokesman for the regional military command Lt. Col.
Sat, 24 May 1997
China downs Indonesia in Sudirman Cup
China downs Indonesia in Sudirman Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia crashed out of the Sudirman Cup international team badminton championship after losing 2-3 against China in Glasgow yesterday.Indonesia had pulled back the score to 2-2, but there was little chance to start with for Eliza/Zelin to stop...
Sat, 24 May 1997
Sanggau to have pulp plant
Sanggau to have pulp plant JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry is inviting private companies to help set up a US$2 billion pulp factory in Sanggau, West Kalimantan, an official said.Director General of Forest Utilization Titus Sariyanto told Antara in Senggau on Wednesday that the ministry would...
Sat, 24 May 1997
BMW tops luxury car market in Indonesia
BMW tops luxury car market in IndonesiaBy John Aglionby BMW has overtaken its German rival Mercedes-Benz as the top selling luxury carmaker in Indonesia.The general manager of sole distributor PT Tjahja Sakti Motor Corp, Bintoro Tjitrowirjo, said sales had soared 85.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Soeharto tells parties to reflect on campaign
Soeharto tells parties to reflect on campaign JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto told the three parties yesterday to look back and see whether they had played by the campaign rules."It's the contestants themselves who must evaluate whether they have obeyed all the rules during campaigning," President...
Sat, 24 May 1997
ASEAN customs to start harmonizing tariffs next year
ASEAN customs to start harmonizing tariffs next year JAKARTA (JP): Heads of customs administrations from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) pledged yesterday to facilitate smooth flows of goods and agreed to use harmonized tariff terminology by next year.
Sat, 24 May 1997
1,361 vehicles to be deployed for SEA Games
1,361 vehicles to be deployed for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games organizing committee's transportation department and the City Land Transportation Agency will provide 1,361 vehicles for the biennial event in October.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Indonesia still has chances against China: Soerjadi
Indonesia still has chances against China: Soerjadi JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is still optimistic it can win its semifinal against China in the Sudirman Cup , the Badminton Association of Indonesia's chairman, Soerjadi, said Thursday.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Fire destroys Plelen market
Fire destroys Plelen market BATANG, Central Java: Fire destroyed dozens of kiosks Wednesday at the Plelen market in Central Java's Batang regency, causing hundreds of traders to lose their business sites.No deaths were reported but the fire caused about Rp 100 million damage.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Malaysian ship in Kalimantan
Malaysian ship in Kalimantan BANJARMASIN, S. Kalimantan: A Malaysian passenger ship will soon ply the Banjarmasin-Sampit (Central Kalimantan) route on the Barito river, Antara reported yesterday.After a trial run of the ship Thursday, head of the province's sea transportation office, Ardiansyah,...
Sat, 24 May 1997
Conflicting interest behind car row
Conflicting interest behind car rowBy Makmur Keliat JAKARTA (JP): After months of silence, Indonesia's ambitious national car program has become a contentious issue again.The Indonesian government has issued a statement saying it is dissatisfied with Japan's unsympathetic filing of a complaint to...
Sat, 24 May 1997
Car sales remain steady despite election chaos
Car sales remain steady despite election chaosBy John Aglionby SALES of new vehicles have remained steady in the lead up to the general election, in contrast to earlier predictions of significant falls.