Archive: 12 June 1997
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Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Man detained for killing friend
Man detained for killing friend JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police arrested two unemployed men yesterday for killing a friend on Jl. Pinang Kali Jati, in Cilandak, Sunday. Cilandak Police Chief Capt. Nurhayati said Tutuk Raharjo, 37, and Rahmat Saleh, 23, beat and stabbed Suwarso to death because the victim had often stolen their clothes. Tutuk was arrested in a house in the area while Rahmat was arrested in South Banten, West Java, Nurhayati said.
Thu, 12 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.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Delta opens new plant
Delta opens new plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Delta Djakarta, which produces Anker Beer, Anker Stout, San Miguel, Carlsberg and Shanta Shandy, opened its new factory and headquarters with an investment of US$68.2 million, in Bekasi, West Java, yesterday. The company's president, Rubian Harahap, said the brewery could make 90 million liters a year, 50 percent more than its former plant in North Jakarta. Rubian said the brewery started production last October.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI 'must maximize' bargaining power with Washington
RI 'must maximize' bargaining power with Washington JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must maximize its bargaining power with the Clinton administration to help water down an amendment passed yesterday by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning alleged human rights abuses in East Timor, an observer said yesterday.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Alatas and Moerdiono to attend Hong Kong handover ceremony
Alatas and Moerdiono to attend Hong Kong handover ceremony JAKARTA (JP): China has invited Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas and Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono to attend the hand over of Hong Kong to China the end of the month. Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas was invited as Indonesia's representative to a midnight extravaganza, to be attended by 4,000 VIPs, including China's President Jiang Zemin, to bid farewell to 156 years of British colonial rule.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Setyawati launches book on 'Wayang'
Setyawati launches book on 'Wayang' JAKARTA (JP): Leather Gods and Wooden Heroes is the book launched by Dr. Edi Setyawati, Director General, Culture, from the Department of Education and Culture, and David Irvine, Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea here yesterday. Written by David Irvine, and described as an important event in cultural relations between Australia and Indonesia, the book is about the traditional Javanese theater or Wayang Purwa, an important Indonesian art form.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Drug abuse found in primary schools'
'Drug abuse found in primary schools' JAKARTA (JP): Drug abuse has become so widespread in most big Indonesian cities that it is found among primary school pupils, a leading antidrug campaigner said yesterday. "Various surveys have found that in big cities, particularly metropolitan Jakarta, hardly any high schools are free from drug abuse," said Putera Astaman, who heads Bersama, an umbrella organization for non-governmental organizations striving to prevent drug abuse.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Meteorological agency can't rule out El Nino
Meteorological agency can't rule out El Nino JAKARTA (JP): The national weather agency discounted yesterday the likelihood of a long dry spell this year but warned that Indonesia could still be in for a spell of freak weather known as El Nino. There had been indications of an El Nino formation in recent weeks, the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency said.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
A message worth heeding
A message worth heeding Retired Army General A.H. Nasution, who belongs to the Indonesian Armed Forces's (ABRI) founding generation, has conveyed a special message to ABRI's present generation. He asked that the bond between ABRI and the people be preserved. It was under the protection of the people, he said, that ABRI had been able to grow strong. Without the people's support, ABRI would mean nothing.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Local athletes to compete in Taiwan and Vietnam
Local athletes to compete in Taiwan and Vietnam JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Athletics Association will send 10 athletes to the Chinese Taipei Open and four athletes to the Ho Chi Minh Open next week as preparation for the 19th Southeast Asian Games here in October. The Athletics training director, Tigor M.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
PT Astra expects to book Rp 627 billion net profit
PT Astra expects to book Rp 627 billion net profit JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's biggest carmaker PT Astra International has targeted a net profit of Rp 627 billion (US$257 million) this year, a 34 percent increase over last year. Astra's Finance Director Rini M. Soewandi said here yesterday that an expected robust growth in automotive sales would enable her company to meet the profit target.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Man dies when mistaken for ghost
Man dies when mistaken for ghost KEBUMEN, Central Java: A mentally ill man has been killed by his neighbors who mistook him for the ghost of a white-shrouded corpse that drinks baby's blood. Agus, 32, was bathing in a river at dusk Monday when neighbors from Bumiayu village attacked him. He died Tuesday in Muhammadiyah hospital in Gombong. The incident occurred amid reports that thieves in white shrouds were scaring away people to rob them.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Semen Cibinong to build cement plant in Tuban
Semen Cibinong to build cement plant in Tuban JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cement maker PT Semen Cibinong will set up a US$400 million cement plant in Tuban, East Java early next year with an annual capacity of 2.6 million tons. Semen Cibinong's President Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo said the new project was due to come on stream in 2000.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tri Polyta posts Rp 24.9b net loss in first quarter
Tri Polyta posts Rp 24.9b net loss in first quarter JAKARTA (JP): PT Tri Polyta Indonesia posted a net loss of Rp 24.9 billion (US$10.4 million) during the first quarter this year, blaming it on the rising price of propylene, its raw material. The company said here yesterday that while the propylene price continued to rise, the price of polypropylene, which was made from propylene, was unchanged. The net loss, using U.S.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's best golfers to join Asian Omega Tour
Indonesia's best golfers to join Asian Omega Tour JAKARTA (JP): Two of Indonesia's leading golfers, Maan Naasim from Sawangan Golf Club and Kasiyadi from Surabaya's Yani Club, will join the Asian Omega Tour thanks to sponsorship from telecommunications company Satelindo. Maan and Kasiyadi will compete in five of the 25 legs of the Asian Omega PGA Tour which carries US$8.5 million in prize money.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Dengue cases decrease
Dengue cases decrease JAKARTA (JP): The number of people contracting dengue fever in Jakarta during the first five months of this year decreased to 2,149 from 2,922 in the same period last year, the city health agency said yesterday. The number of deaths caused by dengue during that period was 13, down from 40 in 1996, agency head Aslan Lasman said. He also said there were 2 percent fewer cases than the Ministry of Health had anticipated.
Thu, 12 Jun 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, open 24 hours: New Name Vocal Group, Tarambo Vocal Group, Rotama Vocal Group. - 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.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Serious planning 'must back up development'
Serious planning 'must back up development' JAKARTA (JP): Noted urban planner Adhi Moersid expressed concern over Jakarta's rapid development progress, which according to him was not backed up by serious planning. He warned that the lack of good planning in development programs would make both the city and its people victims of progress in the future.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bank Tiara projects more profit
Bank Tiara projects more profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Tiara expects to book a net profit of Rp 53 billion (US$22.08 million) in 1997, up 28 percent from Rp 41.1 billion in 1996. The bank's president Hendrick Kolonas said yesterday interest income was expected to contribute about 70 percent and fee based income 30 percent to the bank's projected net profit in 1997. "The composition is relatively similar to that in 1996," he said.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fraud defendants face imprisonment and fines
Fraud defendants face imprisonment and fines JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor demanded the Central Jakarta District Court to sentence two men to six years' and three years' imprisonment respectively for forging transfer documents worth Rp 7 billion (U$2.9 million). Defendants Nasran Amar and Ayub Sutarya were both former employees of Bank Indonesia (the central bank) who were accused of violating Article 34 of the 1971 Corruption Law.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ramayana plans to open eight new stores this year
Ramayana plans to open eight new stores this year JAKARTA (JP): The owner and operator of Ramayana department stores, PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa, plans to open eight new retail outlets this year as part of its expansion program. Company public relations director Setyadi Surya said yesterday the publicly listed retail chain would invest around Rp 80 billion (US$32.78 million) in the new outlets.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Independent team needed to assess election: Lopa
Independent team needed to assess election: Lopa YOGYAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights proposed yesterday that an independent team be set up to assess the May 29 general election. Commission Secretary-General Baharuddin Lopa said in a seminar on Elections, Human Rights and Laws that results of the study could be used to improve electoral laws.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Trains for everyone!
Trains for everyone! From Kompas In relation to the underground transit system to connect Blok M and Kota downtown in Jakarta I would like to ask a question. Who is this system for? If it is meant for wholesale traders and buyers, these people are not living on this line. Trains are meant to be affordable transportation, although an executive carriage is often attached which is more expensive.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and Queensland -- Strong partners in a global era
Indonesia and Queensland -- Strong partners in a global era The official openings of the Queensland Trade and Investment Office in Jakarta on June 12 and the Queensland Representative Office in Semarang on June 14 mark important steps forward in the rapidly growing relationship between Indonesia and Queensland, Australia.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hartono stresses cooperation
Hartono stresses cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Army General Hartono, in his new civilian post as information minister, stressed yesterday that the government and the media needed to work closely together. Speaking after being sworn-in by President Soeharto, Hartono said the two must work in a "familial" spirit. "We must improve our shortcomings together," he said. Hartono, Army chief of staff for the last two years, arrived for the ceremony at State Palace in a dark double-breasted civilian suit.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Eight arrested for fish bombing
Eight arrested for fish bombing KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Navy caught red-handed eight fishermen last week while they were bombing fish in the Kaledupa waters off Buton island, the Navy said yesterday. The Kendari naval chief, Col. Gito Oetomo, said the suspects and evidence had been transferred to the police for prosecution. Kaledupa is one of the sprawling Tukangbesi islands, a mecca for divers.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Economy expected to reach sustainable growth in 1998
Economy expected to reach sustainable growth in 1998 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's economy will start recovering this year and reach a sustainable growth in 1998 -- about a year behind most developed countries in the Asia-Pacific region, noted economists predict.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Trial of students begins over plot for Islamic state
Trial of students begins over plot for Islamic state JAKARTA (JP): The trial began yesterday of two university students charged with involvement in a plot to turn Indonesia into an Islamic state. Prosecutor D. Siswadi told the South Jakarta District Court that, in pursuing their cause, Junaedi Prakoso and Ronny Dwi Argaputera had "publicly expressed hostility, hatred, and insults towards the Indonesian government".
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
PPP chapters free to decide on election results
PPP chapters free to decide on election results JAKARTA (JP): The Central Executive Board of the United Development Party (PPP) says it will not give a blanket response to last month's election results, and will let its regional chapters and branches decide for themselves. Speaking at the party's headquarters yesterday, deputy secretary-general Bachtiar Chamsyah said the decision was made after a five-day leadership meeting which ended Monday.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
One death too many
One death too many The death of Darsih -- an Indonesian female worker -- in Bandar Sri Begawan has added to the long list of deaths of Indonesian workers working abroad. The Women's Solidarity for Human Rights revealed on Dec. 10, 1996 that the Indonesian workers' deaths were mysterious and were not properly dealt with. Scores of workers were reported by the media to have died abroad, but the real number might be greater than what was reported.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Quakes hit Wamena and Bengkulu
Quakes hit Wamena and Bengkulu WAMENA, Irian Jaya: An earthquake hit Wamena in the eastern most province of Irian Jaya Tuesday, causing locals to panic. The local agency for meteorology and geophysics has not yet specified the intensity of the quake which lasted for almost five minutes, Antara reported. The Missionaries Aviation Fellowship, which has a wide communications network, said it was trying to compile damage reports. Wamena, Jayawijaya district, is earthquake prone.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI could have 2.4 million cellular phone lines in 1999
RI could have 2.4 million cellular phone lines in 1999 By I. Christianto SINGAPORE (JP): There could be 2.4 million cellular telephone lines in Indonesia at the end of the country's sixth five-year development plan in March, 1999, said a senior official. This is about 80 percent more than five-year period's target of 1.3 million lines. Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Secretary-general Jonathan L.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
KL, U.S. sign aviation deal
KL, U.S. sign aviation deal KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia is to sign an "open-skies" pact with Washington this month, paving the way for unlimited landing rights for carriers in both countries, Transport Minister Ling Liong Sik said yesterday. Ling said he would sign the landmark agreement in Washington on June 26, after attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum transport ministers' conference in Canada from June 22 to 24.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Marriage registration
Marriage registration From Kompas Whatever my belief, I am sure God has created a great variety of things on earth. I sympathize with Gumirat and Susi whose marriage was not conducted in compliance with the religions recognized by the state, so that they could not be registered at the Marriage Registration Office.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
PLN to buy power from new private firm
PLN to buy power from new private firm JAKARTA (JP): State-owned electricity company PLN will buy power from a new private power generator, PT Power Jawa Barat, at 6.04 U.S cents per kilowatt hour (KWh) starting in the year 2000. "I don't want to comment on the price. Just write the price as it is," said PLN president Djiteng Marsudi after he signed a purchase agreement with Power Jawa yesterday. Djiteng was asked by reporters as to whether the price was not too high.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
35 hospitalized by poisoned food
35 hospitalized by poisoned food BANYUMAS, Central Java: At least 35 residents of the Rancamaya and Panembangan villages were rushed to hospital on Monday after eating poisoned meals during a circumcision party. Seven of the victims are receiving intensive medical treatment. They are Ahmad Taroji, Solekhah, Sanrakim, Muntahar, Wadimin, Winoto and Subur. The victims vomited but were saved after drinking coconut water and receiving traditional medicine. Chief of the Banyumas police precinct Lt.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
FCC and UIC in property
FCC and UIC in property SINGAPORE (Reuter): Property group First Capital Corp Ltd (FCC) said yesterday it had entered into a joint venture with four Indonesian companies to develop commercial and residential complexes in central Jakarta. FCC's partners are P.T. Unggul Indah Corp (PT UIC), P.T. Unggul Indah Investama (UII), P.T. Salim Chemicals Corpora (Salim) and P.T. Ekaprana Graha Adhika (Ekaprana). FCC will acquire 40 percent in the joint venture company, called P.T. Wiranusa Grahatama.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie building cooking oil, steel plants
Bakrie building cooking oil, steel plants JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Bakrie & Brothers is determined to enter the growing cooking oil business and finalize a steel plant project. Bakrie & Brothers' president, Tanri Abeng, said after yesterday's company shareholders meeting that the company, through PT Kilang Vecolina, was building a US$30 million crude palm oil refinery plant in Serang, West Java.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Trade yes, aid no
Trade yes, aid no Indonesia's decision to cancel its purchase of F-16 fighter aircraft from the U.S. is appropriate. The same goes for Jakarta's discontinuation of aid from Washington in the form of the Extended International Military Education and Training program (E-IMET). By taking these measures, the rocks that are in the way of maintaining smooth relations between Indonesia and the United States can be removed.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Party leaders cautious on course for legislators
Party leaders cautious on course for legislators JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party's (PDI) chairman, Soerjadi, reacted cautiously yesterday to the proposed crash course for new legislators. His counterpart from the United Development Party (PPP), Ismail Hasan Metareum, said he agreed in principle to the government's plan, but with conditions. Both leaders were commenting on President Soeharto's first order to the new state minister for special assignments, Harmoko.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ometraco pays dividend
Ometraco pays dividend JAKARTA (JP): Ometraco Corporation's annual shareholders' meeting yesterday approved a cash dividend of Rp 50 (2 U.S. cents) a share for 1996. The company said its net income last year increased 22 percent to Rp 66.3 billion, from Rp 54.4 billion in 1995, with its financial services and consumer divisions contributing most of the growth.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Thousands stranded as drivers continue strike
Thousands stranded as drivers continue strike JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of passengers between Tanah Abang and Kebayoran Lama areas, and also Kebun Jeruk, were still stranded yesterday as a strike of at least 2,000 drivers entered its second day. Meanwhile the City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ) had to solve yesterday not only the problem in Kebayoran Lama, but also striking drivers in Kampung Melayu, East Jakarta, and Cilincing, North Jakarta.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 11, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,575 -50 502,000 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,025 25 3,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,100 -25 160,500 Alumindo Perkasa 825 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,225 25 620,000 Anwar Sierad 900 0 423,000 Apac Centertex Corp.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
SingTel seeks RI stake
SingTel seeks RI stake SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) is planning to take "significant equity stakes" in major telecommunications operators in Thailand and Indonesia, the Straits Times newspaper reported yesterday. It quoted unidentified sources as saying SingTel was likely to buy into Indonesia's PT Telkom as well as either the Telephone Organisations of Thailand (TOT) or the Communications Authority of Thailand (CAT).
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
PT Pacific Fibretama gets US$42m loan
PT Pacific Fibretama gets US$42m loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Pacific Fibretama Corporation, owned jointly by the Tirtamas and Panwell groups, has secured a US$42 million syndicated credit facility from local and foreign banks to produce polyester fiber and chips. Executives of Pacific Fibretama and the participating banks signed the loan agreement here yesterday.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
BBL expects to boost Mashill's operations
BBL expects to boost Mashill's operations JAKARTA (JP): Belgium's Bank Brussels Lambert (BBL) said yesterday its newly formed strategic alliance with Bank Mashill would boost the retail banking and credit card services of its Indonesian partner. BBL's chief representative in Indonesia, Erik Versavel, said his bank would help Bank Mashill compete in the fast growing retail banking and credit card market.
Thu, 12 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: Family Matters 3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Orchestra Film 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 Children's Story 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 7:35 Culture Program: Cakrawala Budaya 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita 8:05 Spectrum 9:00 World News 9:30 Koran Recital...
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
KL ready to host World Youth Cup
KL ready to host World Youth Cup KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) certified yesterday Malaysia's readiness to host the FIFA/Coca- Cola World Youth championship. "Malaysia has always shown itself to be a good organizer of major sporting events and it looks certain that the World Youth Championships will be no exception," AFC secretary-general Peter Velappan said.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
S. Korea and China in Nike Cup final
S. Korea and China in Nike Cup final JAKARTA (JP): South Korea will meet China in the final of the under-14 Asia-Pacific Nike International Premier Cup after beating Japan 2-0 in the semifinals yesterday at South Jakarta's Soemantri Brodjonegoro stadium. China qualified for the finals after beating Malaysia 2-0. The two goals were scored by Han Long in the 37th minute and Wang Hiao Dong in the 67th minute.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Year 2000 'blows winds of harmony to ASEAN-10'
Year 2000 'blows winds of harmony to ASEAN-10' The following is an interview with Dr. Michael Leifer, professor of international relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science about ASEAN-10. The interview was held during the Roundtable Asia Pacific meeting in Kuala Lumpur last week. Question: By accepting Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia ASEAN is said to have achieved its long cherished dream or vision. What is your opinion?