Archive: 28 May 1997
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Wed, 28 May 1997
Indonesia to resume car talks with Japan, EU and U.S.
Indonesia to resume car talks with Japan, EU and U.S. JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will continue to seek bilateral solutions to the dispute over its national car policy, but has no intention of offering compensation to any of the parties protesting the policy.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Cheapening the campaign
Cheapening the campaignFrom Media IndonesiaThe three political parties and all their branches over the country have completed their campaigning.All contenders have presented their programs to their supporters through the media, or have conducted the campaigns in the open at auditoriums and the like.
Wed, 28 May 1997
People refuse to pay polling booth funds
People refuse to pay polling booth funds JAKARTA (JP): Residents in a number of subdistricts yesterday expressed objections to the imposition of payments to make polling booths for voting day tomorrow.Andrie, a father of three, said he and his neighbors in Kawi- Kawi, Johar Baru subdistrict in...
Wed, 28 May 1997
Registration for contractors
Registration for contractors JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has invited contractors intending to participate in project tenders in the capital to register themselves for prequalifications.Harun Al Rasyid, chairman of the prequalification team, was quoted by Antara as saying that the...
Wed, 28 May 1997
Rights body calls for just and fair election
Rights body calls for just and fair election JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights urged the three parties and the government yesterday to stop "unjust and unfair practices" and assure a fair election."The public has every right to demand a fair election.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Indosat denies second public offer plan
Indosat denies second public offer plan JAKARTA (JP): PT Indosat, the state-owned international telecommunications provider, denied yesterday it would launch a second public offering later this year.Its investor relations manager, Budi Prasetyo, said here that Indosat, which launched an initial...
Wed, 28 May 1997
Body of Malaysian neglected in morgue
Body of Malaysian neglected in morgue JAKARTA (JP): A corpse of a Malaysian man who died Thursday was still in Cipto Mangukusumo General Hospital's morgue yesterday.The body of Chin Chong King, which had begun to decompose, has yet to be claimed or be picked up by relatives.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Ethnic violence victims wait for new housing
Ethnic violence victims wait for new housing JAKARTA (JP): Three months after ethnic conflict ravaged West Kalimantan, 5,000 people whose homes were destroyed are still waiting for the government to provide shelters.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Uzbekistan soccer team to arrive in Jakarta on Friday
Uzbekistan soccer team to arrive in Jakarta on Friday JAKARTA (JP): The Uzbekistan soccer team arrives Friday for its Asian Zone World Cup match against Indonesia on June 1.The Indonesian Soccer Association's secretary, Nugraha Besoes, said Monday the Uzbekistan team would be on a chartered flight...
Wed, 28 May 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 27, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,350 100 591,500 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,125 -25 5,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,075 25...
Wed, 28 May 1997
RI to join property expo
RI to join property expo JAKARTA (JP): Four Indonesian developers -- PT Bumi Serpong Damai, Ciputra Group, PT Artha Graha Sentral and Pura Group -- will participate in an international property exhibition in Singapore, the organizer said yesterday.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Gunung Agung to sue Jagata over bank scam
Gunung Agung to sue Jagata over bank scam JAKARTA (JP): PT Gunung Agung and Group will sue PT Jagata Primabumi over a Bank Arta Prima debacle which has resulted in the arrest of five executives from the former and one from the latter, lawyers said yesterday.
Wed, 28 May 1997
South Africa optimistic on 2004 Olympic bid
South Africa optimistic on 2004 Olympic bid JAKARTA (JP): The Republic of South Africa is optimistic Cape Town can win the 2004 Olympic Games despite competition from Athens, Buenos Aires, Rome and Stockholm.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Money may hamper Thamrin Cup tennis
Money may hamper Thamrin Cup tennis JAKARTA (JP): Organizers of the 23rd Thamrin Cup junior tennis championship are facing financial problems, tournament director August Ferry Raturandang said yesterday.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Non-voting is no problem for govt: Analysts
Non-voting is no problem for govt: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): The government need not worry about people abstaining from voting tomorrow because it is common in democracies, two political analysts said yesterday.J.
Wed, 28 May 1997
RI's investment climate promising
RI's investment climate promising JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's commercial and investment environment is moving in the right direction, a senior executive of U.S. firm General Electric has said.Speaking at a recent hearing with the House Committee of the United States Congress, R.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: TelecomsTelkomselHELLO SINGAPORE: Secretary-general of the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Jonathan Limbong Parapak (center) calls from Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi to the Indonesian Ambassador in Singapore, H.B.L.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Belo due to vote in Washington
Belo due to vote in Washington JAKARTA (JP): Dili Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo is expected to vote at the embassy in Washington D.C. in tomorrow's general election.Belo will be in Washington D.C. for several days from May 29, Antara quoted an embassy source as saying yesterday.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Consumers should refuse SEA Games donation stickers
Consumers should refuse SEA Games donation stickers JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta consumers should refuse to pay for SEA Games donation stickers now that the decree authorizing sticker sales in the municipality has expired, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Two women arrested for Ecstasy pills
Two women arrested for Ecstasy pills JAKARTA (JP): Two women were arrested in North Jakarta for purportedly possessing and dealing more than 600 Ecstasy pills, police said.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Govt calls for no-smoking public places
Govt calls for no-smoking public places JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Health appealed to government agencies yesterday to declare more public places no-smoking areas.The ministry's director general of drugs and food, Wisnu Katim, said he would raise the issue with the Ministry of Tourism, Post and...
Wed, 28 May 1997
Greater Jakarta needs integrated transport plan
Greater Jakarta needs integrated transport plan JAKARTA (JP): A plan for Greater Jakarta's transportation system is urgently needed to ensure the integration of various transportation modes, an expert said yesterday.Budhy Tjahjati S.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Banjarmasin residents ready for poll amid tight security
Banjarmasin residents ready for poll amid tight securityBy Johannes Simbolon BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Residents, recovering from the shock of Friday's riot and arson that claimed 123 lives, are preparing for tomorrow's general election amid rumors of more unrest.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Serial rapist blows his freedom
Serial rapist blows his freedom KEBUMEN, Central Java (JP): A man who has just started his three-year probation for rape has been convicted of another rape and sentenced to 11 years in jail.Gani, 25, pleaded guilty Monday in the district court to raping a 19-year-old neighbor earlier this year.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Bahana launched two mutual funds
Bahana launched two mutual funds JAKARTA (JP): Bahana TCW Investment Management launched two open-end mutual funds --- Bahana Dana Selaras (BDS) and Bahana Dana Infrastruktur (BDI) --- yesterday on the domestic market.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Latest Thai economic projections too optimistic
Latest Thai economic projections too optimisticBy Anchalee Koetsawang BANGKOK (Reuter): The latest economic indicators issued by the Bank of Thailand on Monday were seen by analysts as a bit too optimistic given the prevailing host of domestic problems facing the nation's slowing economy.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Garuda to operate DC-10s on HK route
Garuda to operate DC-10s on HK route JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia yesterday replaced its Airbus A330-300s with McDonnell's DC-10s on its service to Hong Kong because they have been temporarily banned there, the airline's spokesman said.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Convenience for commuters
Convenience for commutersFrom NeracaIn the name of thousands of users of the Jakarta-Bogor electric train, I thank the railway company for their efforts to improve services, including through providing additional coaches and increasing the frequency of departures.They now schedule a 9:30 p.m.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Crocodile threatens Kutai villagers
Crocodile threatens Kutai villagers SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A giant yellow crocodile is terrorizing villagers in Sanga Sanga, Kutai regency.The three-meter-long, 50-centimeter-wide beast mauled a 12- year-old girl last week, who was washing dishes in a river at about 6:30 p.m.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Bangkok approves banking tax cuts
Bangkok approves banking tax cuts BANGKOK (AFP): The Thai cabinet yesterday approved cuts in banking taxes in a move it hopes will help transform Thailand into a regional capital market hub by boosting its offshore foreign currency loans.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Kim backs down on spending furor
Kim backs down on spending furor SEOUL (Reuter): South Korea's beleaguered President, Kim Young-sam, bowed to public pressure yesterday and agreed to make a national address on the explosive issue of his 1992 election spending.
Wed, 28 May 1997
New township to be built in Lebak
New township to be built in Lebak JAKARTA (JP): The government will coordinate the development of a 9,000-hectare town in Maja, West Java, to cater for the growing need for housing in Greater Jakarta, Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung said.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Bapepam to get investigation training
Bapepam to get investigation training JAKARTA (JP): Officials investigating capital market crimes are to get special training from the Supreme Court.The training will be provided under a memorandum of understanding which was signed yesterday by the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) and...
Wed, 28 May 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Family's Film: Road to Avonlea 3:10 Children's Program: Anak-Anak Indonesia 3:35 Talk Show: Kotak Pos 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:10 TV Series: Topacio 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Wed, 28 May 1997
Mandela, Museveni defend Kabila
Mandela, Museveni defend Kabila CAPE TOWN (AFP): President Nelson Mandela and his visiting Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Museveni, came to the defense of Laurent Kabila's new regime in the former Zaire yesterday, despite a ban there on all political parties.
Wed, 28 May 1997
AIDA forum needs govt support
AIDA forum needs govt support The following article is an excerpt of a paper presented by the president of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Aburizal Bakrie, at a seminar on the Australia-Indonesia Development Area (AIDA) in Sydney on May 14, 1997.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Susi Susanti still teasing over retirement
Susi Susanti still teasing over retirement GLASGOW (Reuter): Susi Susanti is still playing a teasing game about when she will retire, but the Indonesian is certain that this week will be her last chance to reclaim the world championship crown that she donned in 1993.
Wed, 28 May 1997
S'pore investors eye Asia's problem hotels
S'pore investors eye Asia's problem hotels SINGAPORE (DPA): Singapore investors are shopping for bargains among hotels in Asia's big cities as an oversupply of hotel rooms hits the region, reports in the island republic said yesterday.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Promote your reading!
Promote your reading! I am writing in reference to the article Libraries widely misperceived in Indonesia (May 21). I would like to comment that people need to develop their skills by reading a lot about their own professional interest or interests.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Pupuk Kaltim plans IPO
Pupuk Kaltim plans IPO JAKARTA (JP): State-owned fertilizer producer PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur (Pupuk Kaltim) plans to sell a portion of its shares to the public to raise funds for expansion.Company President Syaiful Amir said yesterday the firm was ready for the initial public offering (IPO) plan...
Wed, 28 May 1997
Fertilizer firms certified
Fertilizer firms certifiedJP/afs JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo yesterday presented five state-owned fertilizer manufacturers ISO-9000 and ISO-14000 certificates for quality and environmental management systems.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Four detained over alleged plan to bomb mall
Four detained over alleged plan to bomb mall JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso confirmed yesterday that his officers detained four men for allegedly attempting to plant a bomb at Kelapa Gading Mall in North Jakarta.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Minor tried for stealing cigarettes
Minor tried for stealing cigarettes BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: A 14-year-old boy will be tried for stealing cigarettes, his Indonesian Legal Aid Institute lawyer said yesterday.Abi Hasan Mu'an's client had been in detention at Way Jepara police precinct since the middle of last month, Antara reported.
Wed, 28 May 1997
50 orangutans rehabilitated
50 orangutans rehabilitated SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The Wana Riset Samboja forestry research center in Kutai is seeking donations for a three-year program to rehabilitate 50 orangutans before sending them back to the wild.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Soerjadi denies deal with attackers
Soerjadi denies deal with attackers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party's (PDI) chairman, Soerjadi, denied yesterday that he had hired people to seize the party's headquarters from supporters of the ousted PDI leader Megawati Soekarnoputri."I've met a lot of people in my life.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Bintang protests his dismissal
Bintang protests his dismissal JAKARTA (JP): Rebel politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas protested yesterday his recent dismissal as a staff lecturer at the state- run University of Indonesia, saying it was illegal.
Wed, 28 May 1997
RP floods leave 53 dead, 77,000 homeless
RP floods leave 53 dead, 77,000 homeless MANILA (AFP): The Philippines was mopping up yesterday after flash floods left 53 people dead and 77,000 displaced as parts of the country were put on a disaster footing, officials said.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Sahid group plans streamlining move
Sahid group plans streamlining move JAKARTA (JP): Sahid Group, a major hotel chain in Indonesia, plans a major consolidation measure to streamline its activities, the group's chief executive said yesterday.
Wed, 28 May 1997
New bills on health and sports services introduced
New bills on health and sports services introduced JAKARTA (JP): Three new bills on improving health services, liberalizing city hospitals, and developing new sports activities were introduced yesterday during a plenary session.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Danamon Aetna Life ties global knowledge, local touch
Danamon Aetna Life ties global knowledge, local touch Aetna made a bold and strategic decision three decades ago to look farther afield than its established base in the United States.The company, already one of the leading insurance firms in the U.S.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Sixteen Irian rebels surrender
Sixteen Irian rebels surrender JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Sixteen separatist rebels came out of their jungle hideout last week to surrender to the Army in Mindiptana, which borders Papua New Guinea, the military announced yesterday.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Credit cards and SEA Games funds
Credit cards and SEA Games funds Can Satelindo please explain how it can lawfully deduct SEA Games funds from credit cards of their customers without their consent?I did not and will not give Satelindo authority to debit my card for the SEA Games.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Name cards cause trouble
Name cards cause trouble SURABAYA: A 64-year-old man has been interrogated by prosecutors for distributing his name cards bearing a picture of Indonesia's first president, Sukarno, since 1991.Sallie Roeswandi's red name cards said "Admirer and mouthpiece of Bung Karno" and included a head shot of...
Wed, 28 May 1997
Party chiefs denied access to election results database
Party chiefs denied access to election results database JAKARTA (JP): Access to the computerized election results database is being granted to five senior government officials but not to the party chiefs, the National Elections Committee said yesterday.