Archive: 13 June 1997
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Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Banker suggests new project financing scheme
Banker suggests new project financing scheme JAKARTA (JP): A noted banker suggested yesterday that the government create new instruments and mechanisms to enable temporary foreign and domestic equity investors to participate in financing investment projects.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Jaya to build satellite town
Jaya to build satellite town JAKARTA (JP): PT Jaya Land, a wholly owned subsidiary of property firm PT Pembangunan Jaya, plans to build a satellite town called Puri Surya in Sidoardjo, East Java. The company's corporate secretary, Andy Wijaya Teguh, said recently that the town, to be developed in stages over 25 years, would cost around Rp 3 trillion (US$1.25 billion). He said stage one, on 90 hectares, would cost Rp 120 billion.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Dangerous drink
Dangerous drink From Republika I am a student of a prestigious university in Indonesia. Before election day I traveled to Purbalingga -- my home town -- to vote. I had to make a special effort to get a seat on the Anggrek Cempaka bus at the crowded Pulogadung terminal at 7:30 p.m. Two women, who were to get off at Cirebon, were seated on my left. One of them, who said she worked at a textile factory in the Podomoro area, had a child.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Games consortium seeks more sponsors
Games consortium seeks more sponsors JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council and the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games consortium, known as PT Tata Insanimukti, held a presentation on the benefits of sponsoring the Games yesterday for 30 national and international companies. The presentation was to invite more private firms to finance the biennial event, which will run from Oct. 11 to Oct. 19.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt Studies plans to merge state banks
Govt Studies plans to merge state banks JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday the government was studying the possibility of merging the seven state banks into a smaller number, in a bid to strengthen their international competitiveness. "We know that among the state banks, there are good and not so good banks, just like among private banks. Therefore, we are looking at the possibility of pooling their resources," Mar'ie said.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Try Sutrisno to open Jakarta Fair tomorrow
Try Sutrisno to open Jakarta Fair tomorrow JAKARTA (JP): The 30th annual Jakarta Fair, which is located at the Jakarta Fairground in Central Jakarta, will be opened tomorrow by Vice President Try Sutrisno, accompanied by Governor Surjadi Soedirdja. Hundreds of teenagers will energetically perform the Acehnese religious dance, Sujud Syukur, for the opening ceremony of the month-long event tomorrow.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto and entourage head for Turkey summit
Soeharto and entourage head for Turkey summit JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto and his entourage leave today for Istanbul to attend the first summit of eight predominantly Islamic developing countries, known as the D-8. The entourage includes Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas, ambassador-at-large Nana Sutresna and senior economist Widjojo Nitisastro. The President's second daughter, Siti Hediyati Prabowo, is also expected to accompany him.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Former English players to train local youths
Former English players to train local youths JAKARTA (JP): Four former England soccer players will train young Indonesian players at the Coca Cola International Football School, an official said yesterday. The players are Alan Kennedy, Clive Walker, David Johnson and David Fairclough. They have played for English premier soccer clubs Newcastle United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Sunderland, Queens Park Rangers, Ipswich and Manchester United.
Fri, 13 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: Kelly 3:10 Educational Program: Tunas 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Students' Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Science World 5:30 Music: The 27th Package 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 TVRI News 7:00 Evening News 7:35 Development Program: Dynamic 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita 8:05 Music: Ragam Irama 9:00 World News 9:30 Appreciation...
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Texmaco's store in Bali
Texmaco's store in Bali JAKARTA (JP): PT Texmaco Graha Busana (TGB) opened its 50th store, in Galleria Nusa Dua Bali yesterday. TGB's general manager Parikshit Sharma said the new store was part of its aggressive expansion plan to open more outlets in the country and the region. "The Bali store is a strategic point at which to enter the domestic and international market, because of the large number of tourist arrivals to the island," Sharma said.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Concessionaires barely help locals: Seminar
Concessionaires barely help locals: Seminar JAKARTA (JP): The national system of forest management should be revised to let locals enjoy the benefits of logging, a seminar urged yesterday. "The current system of forest management has not yet strictly integrated and accommodated small business and locals," said Adi Sasono, president director of the Center for Information and Development Studies, which sponsored the one-day seminar.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Music and entertainment * Bali Cliff, Pecatu: Frog Dance, Saturday; Balinese Theater, Ramayana Ballet, Monday; Kecak Dance, Tuesday and Saturday; Legong Dance, Wednesday; Mask Dance, Thursday; Jegog Orchestra, Friday; Tektekan Calonarang, Sunday, from 8.30 p.m. * The Ritz Carlton Bali, Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran: - Sami Sami Restaurant: Batak Folk Songs, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Padi Restaurant: Keroncong, nightly, 6 p.m.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Agenda 21's current state criticized
Agenda 21's current state criticized JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) criticized the government's Agenda 21 yesterday for being too narrow in scope and vision, and warned that the document, in its current state, would receive little public support. "Agenda 21 is not solely about environmental matters, but about development. It's a matter of how to sustain development while preserving the environment," Walhi executive director Emmy Hafild said.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah as a commodity
Rupiah as a commodity The Bank for International Settlements' 67th annual report concerning the rupiah, merely reasserts a reality that has existed in the financial market for quite some time. The rupiah has become a profit-yielding, tradable currency. Several prestigious financial establishments have even opened an Indonesian desk to keep a close eye on this country. The fact that the rupiah is now an exotic currency finds its origin in the government's consistent monetary policy.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Colorful Karua Boys wow crowds
Colorful Karua Boys wow crowds By Jodie Munro JAKARTA (JP): Their enthusiasm and passion for entertaining and enjoying themselves is overwhelming. When the Karua Boys perform, they really have fun -- and it shows. The Karua Boys, nine clean-cut Indonesian college students who were individually selected and brought together as a group, have become popular entertainers and are in demand throughout Jakarta in a few short months.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
WTO to create panel on national car policy
WTO to create panel on national car policy GENEVA (Reuter): The World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreed yesterday to create a panel to look into complaints from Japan and the European Union that Indonesia's national car policy violates open trading rules. Approval of a panel at a meeting of the WTO's Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) was automatic as earlier requests by both Japan and the EU were blocked by Indonesia -- an action only permitted once under DSB procedures.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Man admits killing wife
Man admits killing wife BREBES, Central Java: A man has admitted killing his wife last year for repeatedly demanding a divorce, police said here yesterday. The police said Rohadi, 50, had planned the murder of his wife, Junah, in June last year. He buried her body under a banana tree in his yard. He kept the murder secret for a year before telling Junah's sister, Caswati. Rohadi had told his neighbors and relatives that his wife had left him for Jakarta.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Fatahillah': A must see film for Jakartans
'Fatahillah': A must see film for Jakartans JAKARTA (JP): Another Brave Heart? No, but the gala premiere of Fatahillah, The Battle of Jayakarta, was as good as the Hollywood Oscar-winning film which starred Mel Gibson, according to some local people. Fatahillah depicts a heroic Islamic figure in the 16th century who recaptures Batavia, then the name of Jakarta, during a bloody war against Portuguese colonial troops.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt to help pay for Jassin's treatment
Govt to help pay for Jassin's treatment JAKARTA (JP): The government promised yesterday to help pay for the medical treatment of Hans Bague Jassin, one of the country's leading writers. "The government will do its best to help finance Jassin," said Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono while visiting the 80-year-old in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital. Jassin, born in the North Sulawesi regency of Gorontalo on July 31, 1917, was admitted to the hospital on June 6 after lengthy treatment at St.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Telkom checks out potential partners
Telkom checks out potential partners SINGAPORE (JP): PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT Telkom) has received applications from private companies wanting to cooperate with it to run the Digital Cordless System (DCS-1800) and Personal Handy-phone Service (PHS). The state-owned telecommunications company's president, Asman A. Nasution, said here yesterday that Telkom would soon begin sifting applications to find the right partners.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bank Indonesia to sell its 13.11% stake in BPS
Bank Indonesia to sell its 13.11% stake in BPS JAKARTA (JP): The central bank, Bank Indonesia, plans to sell its 13.11 percent stake in publicly listed Bank Papan Sejahtera (BPS). BPS's president, Al Njoo, said yesterday that the central bank had given BPS' other shareholders the option of buying its stake. "The existing majority shareholders will proportionally acquire BI's stake in BPS," he said.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Asian trade sees London robusta down $60 to $80
Asian trade sees London robusta down $60 to $80 SINGAPORE (Reuter): London robusta futures are seen dropping by up to US$180 later yesterday, but most Asian coffee traders canvassed said they expect it to fall by only $60-$80 and feel the market is already near its bottom. "It's due $180 down, but I'm calling it $60 down. I don't feel it will collapse much further from here," a dealer for a commodity trading house said.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
PPP's final stand
PPP's final stand After days of suspenseful waiting, the United Development Party's (PPP) final stand concerning the recent general election must have come as an anticlimax to many observers. Until the announcement was made Wednesday by the party's deputy secretary- general, Bachtiar Chamsyah, they could at least toy with the interesting speculation of what would happen if the party should refuse to endorse the election results.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Domestic issues will have regional impact on ASEAN-10
Domestic issues will have regional impact on ASEAN-10 The following is an interview with the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Jakarta-based Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jusuf Wanandi, on ASEAN's recent decision to accept Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia into its embrace in July. The interview was held during the Asia Pacific Roundtable meeting in Kuala Lumpur last week.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mayora Indah to issue Rp 300b bonds
Mayora Indah to issue Rp 300b bonds JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Mayora Indah, a cookie, confectionery and coffee products maker, will offer Rp 300 billion (US$122.95 million) in bonds next month, to refinance debts and expand. Mayora's president Halim Atmadja said yesterday the bonds would mature in seven years, and carry a fixed interest rate of between 14.25 percent and 14.75 percent.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Lippo Cikarang's new shares
Lippo Cikarang's new shares JAKARTA (JP): Urban developing company PT Lippo Cikarang will offer 108.5 million new shares or 15.6 percent of its enlarged capital to the public later this month. The company's chief executive officer, Eddy Sundoro, said yesterday that the shares, each with a par value of Rp 500, would be sold at between Rp 925 and Rp 1,050 (43 U.S. cents) during the offering period from June 25 to June 27.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Susi and Joko aim to win Sony Open
Susi and Joko aim to win Sony Open JAKARTA (JP): Defending champions Susi Susanti and Joko Suprianto are keen to retain their national titles at the 1997 Sony Badminton Indonesia Open next month in Surakarta, Central Java. "I haven't won any championships this year. I hope I can win the title and win the championship for the fifth time," Susi said yesterday.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Nokia markets Asian phones
Nokia markets Asian phones SINGAPORE (AFP): Finnish telecommunications group Nokia Corp. is to start selling this month a new cellular phone specifically designed for, and sold only, in the booming Asia-Pacific market, company officials said yesterday. The compact Nokia 3810, offering display texts in simplified or traditional Chinese, Thai, Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia, was designed with the preferences of Asian users in mind -- including very loud ringing tones.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Share markets volatile in Asia-Pacific
Share markets volatile in Asia-Pacific TOKYO (AFP): Volatile trade marked the day for major Asia- Pacific bourses yesterday with Tokyo surging on the stronger yen, Hong Kong plunging and Australia posting a record high finish. In Tokyo, the dollar's surge against the yen drove Japanese share prices higher, as export-oriented blue chips enjoyed fresh buying, brokers said.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Many infants suffer heart desease: Expert
Many infants suffer heart desease: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Up to 10 out of every 1,000 Indonesian infants suffer congenital heart disease which develops in the first three months of pregnancy, a medical expert says. Speaking at his inauguration Wednesday as a professor at University of Indonesia's medical school, Bambang Mardiyono said it was wrong to think that coronary heart disease was only prevalent among adults.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fire guts Surabaya's high security prison
Fire guts Surabaya's high security prison JAKARTA (JP): A high-security prison, packed with 610 inmates, in Surabaya's southern suburb of Sidoarjo caught fire late Wednesday and continued to burn until yesterday morning, police said. Twenty-five staff of the Medaeng prison had been detained for questioning on how the fire started because arson was suspected, East Java police spokesman Lt. Col. Sofwat Hadi said. "I assure you that none of the prisoners escaped.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Decree on press 'may be reviewed'
Decree on press 'may be reviewed' JAKARTA (JP): The new minister of information, Gen. R. Hartono, said yesterday that he would consider reviewing the 1984 ministerial decree that empowers him to revoke the publishing licenses of newspapers and magazines. "Several issues in the 1984 Minister of Information Decree are substantial enough for discussion," Hartono said after receiving the ministerial portfolio from his predecessor Harmoko.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest 9 for market fire
Police arrest 9 for market fire DILI, East Timor: Police have arrested nine people for allegedly burning down a market Saturday night, Antara reported yesterday. East Timor police chief Col. Jusuf Mucharam said the nine were being questioned. He said the police had questioned 15 witnesses. Jusuf said the suspects came from Dili, Baucau and Viqueque. Witnesses testified that they saw the suspects buy gasoline and rent a car before leaving for Dili.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
And now for the cricket...
And now for the cricket... As The Jakarta Post rarely carries stories on the game of cricket in its sports pages, I shall contribute some -- but for the letters page: * It is said the late American comedian Groucho Marx was taken to a cricket match and after 30 minutes of watching players in white clothes moving with ballet-like movements over the green, was asked how he was enjoying the game. "Fine," he said. "But when does it begin?" * It is the year 2007.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Music and Entertainment * Tunjungan Crystal Hotel, Jl. Tunjungan 102-104: - Lounge Bar: Stief's Band, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, open at 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. * Mirama Hotel, Jl. Raya Darmo 58-76: - Mirama Bar: Desire Band, Monday. Cigma Band, Tuesday. Abouwhim VG and Bubi Chen Virtuoso Band, Wednesday. Abouwhim Band, Thursday. HI Beat Band and Zombhie Group, Friday. The Player's and Surabaya VG, Saturday. Hazztoria, Sunday. - Kendedes Restaurant: Zombhie VG, Friday.
Fri, 13 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.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
The Listening Post
The Listening Post * An esteemed colleague from Surabaya wrote my column for me today. She didn't realize she was doing it, actually: but the FAX letter I received from her, in response to my "Listening Post" of fering of Friday, May 30, was so impassioned, timely and thoughtful that I decided to share it with you here today.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Growth triangle project expected to fortify ASEAN
Growth triangle project expected to fortify ASEAN KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The development of an area of economic cooperation between Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore is expected to strengthen links within Southeast Asia, officials said yesterday. The Indonesia-Malaysia-Singapore growth triangle (IMS-GT) will act as a conduit to bolster economic ties in the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN), they said.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Eng San gets 17 years for his role in murder
Eng San gets 17 years for his role in murder JAKARTA (JP): Hasan, alias Eng San, a businessman, was sentenced to 17 years' imprisonment by the North Jakarta District Court yesterday for persuading other people to kill Nyo Beng Seng, his rival, two years ago. Presiding Judge Bhaedowie said Eng San, 40, was found guilty of violating Article 55 of the Criminal Code, which carries a maximum life sentence.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
More used paper collectors needed
More used paper collectors needed JAKARTA (JP): Aikon magazine, which specializes in advertising events and programs in the country's big cities, is inviting used paper collectors to cooperate in the used paper collection business. The magazine's spokeswoman, Ukke Kosasih, said Wednesday that cooperation of partners was needed in order to collect the increasing volume of used paper from both offices and households in the city.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Gamelan' festival in Semarang
'Gamelan' festival in Semarang SEMARANG: At least 17 countries are expected to join an international gamelan (Javanese orchestra) festival here in mid- 1998. Organizing committee chief Suka Hardjana told reporters after meeting the local mayor, Sutrisno Suharto, Wednesday that teams from the United States, Canada, Germany, France, New Zealand, Australia and Great Britain were among the participants expected at the week-long festival.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt rules fund raising to continue for SEA Games
Govt rules fund raising to continue for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday that the fund raising program to finance the Southeast Asia Games (SEA Games) here in October would continue. But State Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Hayono Isman promised that the government would tighten the collection method, which has been a source of complaint since fund-raising began in March.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Safety on buses
Safety on buses From Republika I always travel by bus on the Senen/Cililitan-Depok route. Almost every day on my way to work, brawling students throw stones at the bus as it passes Pasar Genjing on Jl. Pramuka, East Jakarta. No doubt, the passengers, particularly women, scream hysterically. Very often the passengers are hit by stranded stones. I have experienced such a mishap. Therefore, I appeal to the police to guard the area and its surroundings.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Trias' dividends Rp 40
Trias' dividends Rp 40 JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of publicly listed PT Trias Sentosa, approved yesterday the distribution of Rp 11.52 billion (US$4.72 million) or Rp 40 a share as dividends. Trias' finance director Yamin Candra said PT Trias' sales of biaxially oriented poly propylene film and packaging paper, produced in East Java's Sidoarjo, rose last year to Rp 160.91 billion, from Rp 14.80 billion in 1995.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Police question drivers over three-day strike
Police question drivers over three-day strike JAKARTA (JP): Police are still conducting preliminary investigations of a three-day strike of M09 bus drivers in the Tanah Abang, Kebayoran Lama and Kebun Jeruk areas in Central, South and West Jakarta. Several drivers have been questioned for their alleged involvement. Governor Surjadi Soedirdja expressed concern yesterday over the strikers who tended to destroy public facilities.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Voksel to start producing optical fiber
Voksel to start producing optical fiber JAKARTA (JP): Cable producer PT Voksel Electric will begin operating its optical fiber plant later this year with an annual capacity of 100,000 core kilometers. Total investment for the expansion is about US$30 million, corporate secretary Hendru Widjaja said here yesterday. "Most of the optical fiber will be sold on the domestic market," he said following an annual shareholders meeting.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Jaya Pari's profits fall
Jaya Pari's profits fall JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Jaya Pari Steel will pay its shareholders a dividend of Rp 50 (US$0.02) a share even though its net profit plunged last year, the company said yesterday. Jaya Pari, which operates a steel plant near Surabaya in East Java, said its net profit plunged 98 percent last year because of a 14 percent drop in its steel plate sales prices and a rise in raw material prices.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt, House told to react over U.S. amendment
Govt, House told to react over U.S. amendment SEMARANG (JP): Members of the National Commission on Human Rights urged the government and the House of Representatives yesterday to hit back at a U.S. House amendment that condemns alleged human rights abuses in East Timor. The commission's deputy chairman, Marzuki Darusman, suggested that Indonesia's government and House counter the amendment approved unanimously Tuesday. "A Jakarta counterargument or answer is expected to affect U.S.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hungry tiger mauls woman
Hungry tiger mauls woman BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Environmental destruction caused a tiger to leave the Sumberjaya forest here and maul a woman to death early this week, a forestry official said yesterday. The provincial natural resources conservation office's head, Harjanto, said wild boar and other tigers' prey had been forced out of the forest by its exploitation, which was increasing despite a government ban.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Condet must be preserved
Condet must be preserved From Merdeka As Jakarta's anniversary approaches, I would like to propose the Jakarta Administration and other related bodies preserve the Condet area in South Jakarta. I am particularly happy to learn that the Jakarta Administration will buy the area to preserve it as one of Jakarta's assets. This is definitely a good idea. But the Condet community is worried about what is really on the government's mind.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Micro-credits require no subsidy, say Mar'ie
Micro-credits require no subsidy, say Mar'ie JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday the government would never subsidize credit to very small businesses, usually called micro-credit, as it could backlash. Mar'ie said here yesterday that other countries' experiences had taught Indonesia not to subsidize micro-credit.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ironbark, Atma Jaya to help small firms
Ironbark, Atma Jaya to help small firms JAKARTA (JP): Australia's Ironbark Software System and Management PTY Ltd signed yesterday a memorandum of understanding with Inkubator Bisnis Atma Jaya to help small information technology businesses in Indonesia. "We'll set up a partnership with small businesses here to research and develop software services that can meet the local demand," Ironbark's managing director Chris Findlater said here yesterday after the signing ceremony.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Teater Koma's 20th anniversary
Teater Koma's 20th anniversary JAKARTA (JP): Teater Koma will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year by holding a 10-day performance of a play, titled Sampek-Engtay, in Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki starting Sunday. Screenwriter-director N. Riantiarno has adapted Sampek-Engtay, originally a classical Chinese love tragedy, into a local setting, around Banten and Batavia (Jakarta's former name).
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 12, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,575 0 16,500 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,000 -25 23,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,100 0 102,000 Alumindo Perkasa 800 -25 2,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,200 -25 740,500 Anwar Sierad 875 -25 364,000 Apac Centertex Corp.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sticker sales need to be managed better, says YLKI
Sticker sales need to be managed better, says YLKI JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Agency (YLKI) urged the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games consortium yesterday to improve the way it was selling stickers to raise money for the Games. The agency's executive director, Zumrotin K. Susilo, said the public wanted a transparent report about the sticker sales and the selling of stickers to be controlled. "Tell the public how many stickers have been sold and where they were sold," Zumrotin said.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
INRO ready to resume rubber market intervention
INRO ready to resume rubber market intervention LIVERPOOL, England (Reuter): The head of the International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) said the group is now set to resume rubber market intervention to stabilize prices following the launch of a new global accord. INRO executive director Ahmad Zubeir Noordin told a industry gathering here that all matters relating to the coming into force of the new International Natural Rubber Agreement (INRA) had been finalized.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bank fraud suspect upset with prosecutor
Bank fraud suspect upset with prosecutor JAKARTA (JP): A former bank employee, who had returned a good part of the money he allegedly embezzled, became upset during a hearing yesterday when the prosecutor demanded a nine-year jail term. Naman Kawi, who was dismissed from his position as head of Bank Indonesia's cashier section, was charged with embezzling Rp 7 billion (US$2.9 million) in February together with four accomplices.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Queensland opens trade offices in Indonesia
Queensland opens trade offices in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The Australian state of Queensland is opening trade and investment offices in Jakarta and Semarang, Central Java, in a bid to boost bilateral ties. Queensland premier Rob Borbidge officially opened the Jakarta office yesterday and is slated to open the Semarang office today.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
U.S. university in Surabaya
U.S. university in Surabaya SURABAYA: The California State University, Northridge (CSUN), has introduced a two-year international business program at the Surabaya International School at the Citra Raya housing complex. The program comprises a two year course, meeting the needs of first and second year university students oriented toward business and liberal arts. Taught by native English speaking and licensed professors, students who enroll in the program will earn credit toward a U.S.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Siswono ordered to resettle more squatters
Siswono ordered to resettle more squatters JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has ordered Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudhohusodo to resettle more forest squatters to improve their welfare. After meeting the President at Merdeka Palace on Wednesday, Siswono said that 674,000 families were squatting in forests around the country and farming almost seven million hectares. Their number would keep rising as long as farmers' land holdings continued to dwindle, he said.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
China beats S. Korea in Nike Premier Cup
China beats S. Korea in Nike Premier Cup JAKARTA (JP): China won the under-14 Asia-Pacific Nike International Premier Cup after beating South Korea 3-1 in the final yesterday at South Jakarta's Soemantri Brodjonegoro stadium. China's three goals were scored by Li Zheng in the 16th minute, Wang Xiao Dong in the 26th minute and Hu Zhi Qiang in the 46th minute. South Korea's goal was scored by Kim Su-heung in the 13th minute.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Foreign artists shine in conducive local art scane
Foreign artists shine in conducive local art scane By Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): In a country where art and culture are not only discernibly appreciated but also revered, international artists revel in the atmosphere of credence granted to creative art. The Hilton Executive Club is presently hosting an exhibition of oil and watercolor paintings by two talented expatriate women, Barbara Evans and Lauretta Libby Agolli.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
YLBHI report criticizes rights abuse during poll
YLBHI report criticizes rights abuse during poll JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) expressed concern yesterday over "widespread human rights violations" in the May general election and its lead-up. In its report titled YLBHI's Perspective on the 1997 General Election, the foundation described this year's election as the most violent in Indonesian history.