Archive: 10 June 1997
62 articles found
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Foreign mining firms applying for jobs
Foreign mining firms applying for jobs JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana said yesterday 120 foreign mining companies had applied for coal mining contracts in Indonesia. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Third Coaltrans Asia in Nusa Dua, Bali, Sudjana said he hoped their participation would increase the country's coal production. He said 19 foreign companies had been mining coal in the country.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Importers complain of uncertainty at port
Importers complain of uncertainty at port JAKARTA (JP): Importers yesterday complained about increased costs and uncertainty at Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port following a critical container pile-up there since late April. They complained, at a meeting with Minister of Transportations Haryanto Dhanutirto, that their containers were often moved arbitrarily by customs and port officials to private storage depots, resulting in high additional costs.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mustika Ratu targets Rp 25.2b profit this year
Mustika Ratu targets Rp 25.2b profit this year JAKARTA (JP): PT Mustika Ratu, a maker of herbal medicine and cosmetics, said yesterday its annual net profit was expected to rise 27.3 percent to Rp 25.2 billion (US$10.5 million) this year. Its annual net profit rose 18.7 percent to Rp 19 billion last year from Rp 16 billion in 1995.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mid East, Pacific forum proposed
Mid East, Pacific forum proposed KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Acting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim proposed yesterday establishing a forum between Middle East and Asia-Pacific nations to discuss mutual interests. "Considering the importance of the Middle East as our supplier of energy and considering our historical links, it is surprising that ties between our two regions have not been stronger," Anwar said at the opening of a two-day Asia Oil and Gas Conference.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Maharani set to allot Rp 226b for financing
Maharani set to allot Rp 226b for financing JAKARTA (JP): Multifinance firm PT Maharani Intifinance will allocate about Rp 226 billion (US$94.16 million) by the end of the year to its consumer financing, factoring and leasing sections, its director said yesterday. Stefanus Ginting said that consumer financing was expected to account for a large percentage of the company's business operations this year. "Our consumer financing is expected to increase 40 percent this year," he said yesterday.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Cup players dominate selection
Cup players dominate selection JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Davis and Federation cup players dominated the first day of national selection at the Senayan tennis complex yesterday. Indonesia's top men's player, Andrian Raturandang, beat junior Marco Sitepu 6-1, 6-2, in a group B match. Surya Wijaya was in second place after beating Edo Bawono 6-2, 6-1. Suwandi beat Mulyadi 6-1, 6-1 to lead group C. Another match between Samsudin Pare and Djanuar Radjab will be continued today after a 1-1 tie.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Big suppliers dominate state projects
Big suppliers dominate state projects JAKARTA (JP): Some large suppliers have capped large government projects, leaving small suppliers deprived, the Indonesian Suppliers and Distributors Association said yesterday. The association's chairman, A. Pawennei, told the minister of industry and trade yesterday that most of its members did not have direct access to large state projects.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Defendant in Jagorawi toll case withdraws testimony
Defendant in Jagorawi toll case withdraws testimony BOGOR (JP): One of two defendants in the Jagorawi robbery and murder case, Erling Doly Wijaya, alias Mikel, withdrew his police testimony at yesterday's hearing. He said he had "made it up" under police pressure, fearing he would end up like another police suspect -- Cece Tajudin, 41 -- who died Oct. 21, 1996, in police custody.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN officials in Cambodia
ASEAN officials in Cambodia PHNOM PENH (Reuter): Senior Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) representatives arrived in Phnom Penh yesterday to formally notify Cambodia of its acceptance into the regional group in July along with Myanmar and Laos, officials said. ASEAN Secretary-General Ajit Singh and Malaysian Foreign Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi were also expected to discuss preparations for Cambodia's entry into the club, officials and diplomats said.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hayono wants Games sticker sales to go on
Hayono wants Games sticker sales to go on JAKARTA (JP): The state minister for youth affairs and sports, Hayono Isman, said yesterday he hoped the Ministry of Social Services would extend the permit for the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games consortium to raise funds. "The consortium has guaranteed today that it will improve its management of selling stickers. It will also be responsible to the public for its management in an open and transparent way," Hayono said.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Action against illegal house maid agencies urged
Action against illegal house maid agencies urged JAKARTA (JP): The City Manpower Agency was urged to take stern action against illegal agencies supplying domestic help, a city official said yesterday. The city's assistant secretary for social welfare, Soenarjudardji, said that the large number of illegal agencies operating would affect municipality revenue. "Their illegal operations will affect the amount of revenue we expect from them," Soenarjudardji said at City Hall.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sudomo tries to put lid on talk on vice-predidency
Sudomo tries to put lid on talk on vice-predidency JAKARTA (JP): Two military observers tried yesterday to put a lid on discussion of the country's next vice president by suggesting that it wait until next year. Lt. Gen. (ret) Achmad Tirtosudiro and retired Admiral Sudomo said yesterday that the appropriate venue for the discussion would be the general session of the People's Consultative Assembly in March next year.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Wildlife conservation
Wildlife conservation According to various newspaper reports, many singers and TV personalities keep wildlife such as orangutans, gibbons etc. as pets. Some Indonesian families also like to keep wildlife -- mammals, reptiles, and birds (alive or stuffed). But it should be noted that many of these animals are endangered species. Forest development activities and forestry in the form of forest concessionaires have directly or indirectly contributed to the damage of wildlife's habitat.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Four die in road accident
Four die in road accident SEMARANG: Four people died and five others were seriously injured when the Suzuki minivan they were traveling in collided with a truck on the Semarang-Bawean highway in the vicinity of Harjosari village Friday. Antara reported that the victims were all residents of Gandekan village. Police said driver Jumbuh Pujiono was speeding, and lost control of the vehicle when the truck suddenly appeared from the opposite direction.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Foreign tourists on cruises
Foreign tourists on cruises MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Cruise ships carried 20,442 foreign tourists to West Nusa Tenggara in 1996, a sharp increase on the 12,253 foreigners that cruised to the province in 1995, a provincial official said yesterday. "The tourists arrived here aboard nine cruise ships, including the Panamanian Renaissance, the MV Italia Prima and Germany's Brehment," the provincial tourist office's head, Rachmad, was quoted by Antara as saying.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Special justice councils set up before free trade
Special justice councils set up before free trade JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court has set up two special councils of justices, on intellectual property rights and banking, Chief Justice Sarwata said yesterday. "It was decided in a leadership meting last month. The move is taken in anticipation of 21st century global free trade," Sarwata said.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Three soldiers get posthumous promotion
Three soldiers get posthumous promotion JAKARTA (JP): Greater Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso promoted posthumously yesterday three soldiers by one grade who died on duty during the election campaigns in the city from April 27 to May 23. Sutiyoso said the three promoted soldiers were Sgt. Maj. Margiono, First Pvt. Mansur and Second Pvt. Supriyanto. "The three soldiers had dedicated their lives to safeguarding the campaigns, and were beneficial in their duties.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mayora gets an 'A' rating
Mayora gets an 'A' rating JAKARTA (JP): PT Mayora Indah, the largest biscuit, candy, chocolate and coffee producer in the country, was given an "A" credit rating from Indonesian rating agency Pefindo. The publicly listed company said here yesterday that the "A" rating was the highest given by Pefindo to Indonesian private companies. Only two other companies -- state-owned Bank Tabungan Negara, and state-owned electricity firm PLN -- had been given "A" ratings before.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Asians use mobile phones more than Americans
Asians use mobile phones more than Americans SINGAPORE (AFP): Asian cellular phone users could soon outnumber those in North America due to an explosive growth in new subscribers, officials of Swedish telecommunications group Ericsson said here Monday. Figures released by Ericsson during the Asia Telecom '97 trade show here placed the number of cellular phones in the world at 137 million as of January this year, with 47 million in North America and 43 million in Asia.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
PNG may turn to Somare in election
PNG may turn to Somare in election PORT MORESBY (AFP): Papua New Guineans, disgusted with politicians they see as corrupt and ineffective, may turn to their first leader, Sir Michael Somare, in an election this week, observers say. Five men, three of whom have been prime minister before, are front runners for the top job, which will be decided in a parliamentary vote a fortnight after the two-week ballot which begins Saturday.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Berlian gets $68m loan
Berlian gets $68m loan JAKARTA (JP): Shipping company PT Berlian Laju Tanker has secured a US$68 million syndicated loan arranged by Mees Pierson from five European banks, an executive said yesterday. The company's corporate secretary, Kevin Wong, said after its extraordinary meeting here that the loan, and a finance package from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), would finance the purchase of 10 new chemical tankers. Kevin said the IFC finance package was secured earlier.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Harmoko receives new job description
Harmoko receives new job description JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto gave the newly appointed state minister of special assignments, Harmoko, his job description yesterday, which is to brief new members of the House of Representatives before they are inducted on Oct. 1. Harmoko is expected to help the new legislators prepare to accommodate people's rising aspirations and demands.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Race for Jakarta governor kicks off
Race for Jakarta governor kicks off JAKARTA (JP): Former Jakarta Military Commander Lt. Gen. A.M. Hendropriyono has been proposed as candidate for the next Jakarta Governor alongside current Governor Surjadi Soedirdja. The United Development Party (PPP) faction at City Council proposed both Hendropriyono and Surjadi for the next governor, while the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) and the Armed Forces (ABRI) factions proposed Surjadi's reelection. Golkar has not yet named its candidate.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's cocoa production expected to rise
Indonesia's cocoa production expected to rise CIANJUR, West Java (JP): Indonesia's cocoa production is projected to increase to 450,000 tons this year from 300,000 tons in 1996, says an Indonesian Cocoa Association (Askindo) representative. Yoppie Saragih, head of the association's foreign affairs section said over the weekend that cocoa yields would come from 400,000 hectare to 500,000 hectare cocoa estates.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Thai, Malaysian firms ink $260m telecoms deal
Thai, Malaysian firms ink $260m telecoms deal BANGKOK (AFP): Thai mobile phone company, Samart Corp. plc. yesterday signed a US$260 million strategic telecommunications tie-up deal with Telekom Malaysia Bhd. at a ceremony here. Under the agreement, Telekom Malaysia -- which as recently waged an aggressive expansion campaign in several markets in Asia and Africa -- takes a 20 percent -- or $71 million -- stake in Samart.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Garuda Indonesia freed from non-profit routes
Garuda Indonesia freed from non-profit routes JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Air Transportation Zainuddin Sikado yesterday ordered all scheduled airlines, except national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, to ply the country's low-profit "pioneer routes". Zainuddin said flight schedules for the domestic routes, including pioneer routes to the country's remotest points, would be restructured gradually because it required air carriers to adjust their respective fleet plans.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Protest at RP Singapore mission
Protest at RP Singapore mission MANILA (AFP): Ten left-wing activists staged a 30-minute sit- down protest outside the Singapore embassy in the Philippines yesterday, hours ahead of the arrival of Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, witnesses said. The pickets distributed leaflets accusing Goh and President Fidel Ramos of having been the "ones who murdered Flor Contemplacion," the Filipina maid whose 1995 hanging soured bilateral ties.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Terror in East Timor
Terror in East Timor Saturday's fire which razed the main market in Dili, as the police have claimed, seems to be the latest in a series of despicable acts of terrorism by the Fretilin separatist rebels in East Timor.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Thieves make away with 1.2-kg gold
Thieves make away with 1.2-kg gold JAKARTA (JP): Police are looking for thieves who stole 1.2 kilograms of gold, some jewelry and Rp 8 million (US$3,278) in cash from a house in Central Jakarta. City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said yesterday the thieves used a crowbar to break into the home of an electronics businessman on Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya on Sunday. He said the owner of the house, Junaedi Halim, his wife Yenni and their housekeeper left the house at about 11:30 a.m.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
S'pore extends levy deadline
S'pore extends levy deadline SINGAPORE (Reuter): A marriage stampede prompted by a measure to curb speculation in Singapore's housing market has persuaded the government to give young couples more time to tie the knot, the New Paper reported yesterday. Couples in the city-state have been rushing to the altar to avoid paying a Singapore $5,000 (US$3,500) deposit introduced to curb speculation in the housing market.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Asian states must focus more on oil security
Asian states must focus more on oil security KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Asian countries, where demand for energy is soaring, need to pay more attention to the security of their supplies, a senior International Energy Agency (IEA) official said yesterday.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI concerned about cut in Japanese aid
RI concerned about cut in Japanese aid TOKYO (AFP): Indonesia yesterday expressed concern about a Japanese plan to slash its foreign aid due to tight budget conditions, Japanese foreign ministry officials said. Ginandjar Kartasasmita, Indonesia's state minister for national development planning and chairman of the National Development Planning Board, showed the concern during a meeting with Foreign Minister Yukihiko Ikeda in Tokyo, the ministry officials said.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Choice Hotels to open three new hotels soon
Choice Hotels to open three new hotels soon JAKARTA (JP): Choice Hotels, an international hotel chain, will open three new hotels in the country this year in an aggressive expansion plan. Karl Waelti, the Chief Operating Officer in Indonesia of the Washington D.C. company, said yesterday that two of the hotels were in Jakarta and one in Solo, Central Jakarta.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Punish Dili market arsonists: Governor
Punish Dili market arsonists: Governor DILI, East Timor (JP): The governor urged law enforcers yesterday to take stiff action against the suspected separatist rebels who allegedly torched the Old Mercado market on Saturday. Abilio Jose Osorio Soares said the culprits deserved hefty punishment because their crime had stopped hundreds of innocent people making a living. "Not only that, their act has also inflicted a great loss on the state," Abilio said.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Media short of women's issues
Media short of women's issues JAKARTA: Local female journalists have to work harder for recognition than their overseas counterparts, a Fullbright scholar said yesterday. Alice M. Klement told a discussion that local female journalists were challenged by the traditional belief that women should stay at home or stop working after having children.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Siti Aminah wins honor for environmental work
Siti Aminah wins honor for environmental work By Renata Arianingtyas JAKARTA (JP): Siti Aminah, the 27-year-old who won a Global 500 Roll of Honor award for the environment, had considered joining the millions of Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia in search of higher wages and instead she stayed at home. She planted mangroves in Semangat Baru, a hamlet in Labuan Mapin village, Alas, on Sumbawa island, West Nusa Tenggara.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Wahono laments political parties empty promises
Wahono laments political parties empty promises JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Wahono said yesterday political parties had exploited the public during the election campaign. Wahono said in a speech which marked the opening of the House of Representatives' final sessions for the 1992-1997 term, that rampant exploitation of the public was "the most tragic defiance of democracy" because the election campaign was not a forum for empty talk.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ericsson wins RI deal
Ericsson wins RI deal STOCKHOLM (Reuter): Swedish telecoms group LM Ericsson AB said yesterday it had won a contract from Indonesian wireless data operator, PT Massinfo Nusantara, to supply and install a Mobitex communications network. No financial details were released. Ericsson said in a statement that in the first phase of the contract the network would cover the greater Jakarta metropolitan area with a total capacity of 25,000 subscribers.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Poppy to design Games outfits
Poppy to design Games outfits JAKARTA (JP): Designer Poppy Dharsono will design the official wardrobe for the Indonesian contingent at the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games which will be held in Jakarta in October. Poppy beat Danny Dahlan, Valentino Napitulu and Studio 17 in a contest at the National Sports Council office yesterday which featured training, casual and defile clothes for the biennial event.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
HB Jassin still in hospital
HB Jassin still in hospital JAKARTA (JP): Writer and literary critic Hans Bague Jassin entered his 10th day of hospital treatment yesterday. He was admitted Friday to Cipto Mangun Kusumo General Hospital after being transferred from Saint Carolus Hospital for stroke. At Cipto, a team of doctors specializing in stroke treatment were watching over Jassin, who will be 80 years old next month. "Doctors said they would study results of tests done at Carolus Hospital," his wife Yulico said.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Mooncat 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:10 Teenagers' Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:35 Education Program: Open University 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Teenagers' Drama: Salah Sasaran 5:00 English Lessons 5:25 Variety Show: Science World 5:30 Documentary Film 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 TVRI News 6:53 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Development Program:...
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI wants to delay net oil importer status
RI wants to delay net oil importer status KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Indonesia aims to defer becoming a net crude oil importer by three years to 2007 through improved oil exploration methods and greater use of natural gas and coal, a senior official with state-owned Pertamina said yesterday. "It was predicted that in 2004 we would be a net importer...(but) presently we can maintain the level of production and can postpone the status of net importer to at least 2007," said F.X.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Hotel Horison, Jl. Pantai Indah, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta: - The Anging Mamiri Garden: Fantastic Group from Philippines, Ever Green Hawaiian Band/Orkes Keroncong, Hula-hula Dances, every Saturday Night, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Nelayan Bar: Sandra Lintang, Yully, Purwanto (electone & singers), Monday to Sunday, 9 p.m. to midnight. - Pondok Samudra: Dolimas Vocal Group, Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Youths visit Sukarno's grave
Youths visit Sukarno's grave BLITAR, East Java: A group of 300 youths from Yogyakarta visited the grave of Indonesia's first president Sukarno here Friday, Antara reported Saturday. Calling themselves members of the Megawati's Loyalists, the youths sported white T-shirts emblazoned with the picture of Megawati, Sukarno's eldest daughter and the ousted chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Election '97: Lessons for the victor
Election '97: Lessons for the victor By Irman G. Lanti JAKARTA (JP): The last general election this century has come to an end. And Golkar, as in the previous five elections held in the New Order era, emerged the winner. Procuring more than 74 percent of the votes, Golkar was unrivaled by PPP, who obtained less than 25 percent of the votes (albeit a dramatic increase from the 1992 election), and PDI, who was crushed in this election.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
ABRI's extended family meets at last
ABRI's extended family meets at last JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Armed Forces' (ABRI) extended family met for the first time yesterday after thirty-two years of New Order government. About 200 retired Armed Forces generals attended the meeting at the Armed Forces headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, to receive badges and certificates symbolizing their involvement in the establishment of ABRI's precursor, the People's Security Forces (BKR).
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Reports on famine denied
Reports on famine denied PALANGKARAYA, C. Kalimantan: Governor Warsito Rasman denied a press report yesterday that more than 5,000 people were facing a famine in remote areas of Barito Utara district. "Don't write such a sensational story. How could a famine occur in Central Kalimantan?" he was quoted by Antara as saying at the opening of a workshop on regional development.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
New polio vaccination drive in September
New polio vaccination drive in September JAKARTA (JP): The municipality will launch its third polio vaccination drive on Sept. 2 and on Oct. 7, the head of the Committee of National Immunization, Soenarjudardji, said yesterday. Soenarjudardji said that vaccinations would be carried out on 972,100 children under five years old. He said that the committee had also urged women between 15 and 39 years old to take Tetanus Toxoid (TT) vaccinations. The Oct.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Third of four towers sold at Four Seasons complex
Third of four towers sold at Four Seasons complex JAKARTA (JP): The Four Seasons Regent Residences complex has sold 45 percent of rooms in the third of its four towers currently under construction in Setia Budi district, its managing director said yesterday. David Salim said the percentage of sales occurred within the past two weeks.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Bintangs score historic win
Jakarta Bintangs score historic win JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Bintangs beat the Malaysia Tigers by 50 points Saturday in an Australian Rules Football match at the Cibubur Scout Complex. The Bintangs claimed the inaugural Indonesia/Malaysia Challenge Cup after its 15. 9. - 99 to 7. 7. - 49 win. The Tigers were hot favorites to beat the host side and after winning the toss and electing to kick with a two goal breeze they quickly went into attack.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Komatsu enters India
Komatsu enters India TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Komatsu Ltd. said yesterday it had agreed with Larsen and Toubro Ltd. of India to form a joint venture in November to produce and market construction machinery in India. L and T Komatsu Ltd., would be equally owned by Komatsu and the Indian partner, said the world second largest integrated maker of construction machinery, vying with Caterpillar of the United States. The headquarters of the new venture would be located at Mumbai with initial capital of 3.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Singapore-Malaysia row an ASEAN acid test?
Singapore-Malaysia row an ASEAN acid test? By Dean Visser SINGAPORE (DPA): The recent loud dispute between next-door neighbors Singapore and Malaysia might be disturbing to those within hearing distance -- but it is not about to lower property values in the neighborhood, regional observers say.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Singaporean arrested for immigration abuse
Singaporean arrested for immigration abuse JAKARTA (JP): A Singaporean man has been arrested for abusing his short stay visit visa by working for a securities company in West Jakarta, an Immigration official said yesterday. Head of immigration's control and supervision department, Zaiman Nurmatias, said the man, identified as Low Soen Sim, had worked for a firm called UOBB Securities for some time. Low was arrested Thursday at UOBB's office on Jl. Gajah Mada, Central Jakarta.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Security at Seibu
Security at Seibu On June 6 while shopping at Seibu and Pasaraya, I was again alerted to the lack of security at these upmarket department stores. I parked my car in the parking lot next to Seibu and paid the Rp 1,000 parking fee. Upon returning to my car about 30 minutes later I noticed that somebody had attempted to break open the door on the driver's side. Luckily he failed, but the lock was damaged.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Air pollution in cities a big problem indoors: Survey
Air pollution in cities a big problem indoors: Survey JAKARTA (JP): Air pollution in cities is worsening at such a rate that, unless it is properly addressed, people will soon have to pay for clean air, environmentalists warned yesterday.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Dharma's shares in Telagamas
Dharma's shares in Telagamas SURABAYA (JP): PT Dharma Pinastika Raharja said yesterday it has bought 10 million shares, or 10.1 percent of PT Telagamas Pertiwi, for Rp 28 billion (US$11.66 million) on the local stock market. Telagamas said yesterday it bought the shares on June 5 as part of its portfolio investment. PT Telagamas Pertiwi also said it had signed a memorandum of understanding with PT Naramitra Tara to boost its distribution network.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Washington should mind its own business
Washington should mind its own business A United States congressman delivered a strong message to Indonesia a few months ago. Now Indonesia has sent back an even stronger message to Washington by canceling an order for US jets. President Soeharto cited Congressman Patrick Kennedy's criticism of Jakarta's human rights record on East Timor when informing US President Bill Clinton of the decision. He also turned down an offer of US military training. No one disputes that Mr.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
New minister to bring hope to press, say analysts
New minister to bring hope to press, say analysts JAKARTA (JP): The local press was advised yesterday not to fear tighter rules under the new Minister of Information Gen. R. Hartono. Military analyst Salim Said said yesterday the press had had no problems under the four military officers who had led the ministry before Hartono, who retires as Army chief of staff today to become a cabinet minister tomorrow.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Changes at the top
Changes at the top Surprise is what best describes many people's reaction to recent changes in the cabinet and Armed Forces. No one had ever dared to speculate that Harmoko would end his tenure as Minister of Information mid-term, with only 11 months left for the present Sixth Development Cabinet to complete its mission. The astonishment is all the more justified since Harmoko, in sensational style, has just led Golkar to a landslide general election win.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
City evaluating parking scheme
City evaluating parking scheme JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday the city was currently evaluating a parking proposal from a private company, which includes insurance and a sports fund. He said the municipality welcomed every proposal from private companies to manage city parking. "The most important factor in managing city parking is the ability to reduce parking on streets," Surjadi said after a meeting on the city's anti-polio campaign this year.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 09, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,500 75 273,500 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,000 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,150 25 224,000 Alumindo Perkasa 875 0 1,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,200 0 490,000 Anwar Sierad 925 -25 166,000 Apac Centertex Corp.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Drivers go on strike
Drivers go on strike JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of bemo (three-wheeled public transport) and mikrolet (transportation van) drivers went on strike and held a demonstration yesterday in front of the City Land Transportation and Traffic Control Office on Jl. Taman Jati Baru, in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta. Yakob, a bemo driver, said many drivers had lost their jobs when their vehicles were impounded recently by officers from the traffic control office. "We ask that our bemo be returned.