Archive: 17 June 1997
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Tue, 17 Jun 1997
BDNI eyes Rp 350b profit this year
BDNI eyes Rp 350b profit this year JAKARTA (JP): Bank Dagang Nasional Indonesia (BDNI) of the widely diversified Gajah Tunggal group expects an 80 percent net profit increase this year to Rp 350 billion (US$145.83 million), from Rp 190.4 billion in 1996.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
20 nations to join cooperatives expo
20 nations to join cooperatives expo JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of 20 nations will join 500 cooperatives and small enterprises in an exhibition in Jakarta next month marking the half century of Indonesian cooperatives.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Thailand, S'pore sign $700 million joint venture deal
Thailand, S'pore sign $700 million joint venture deal BANGKOK (AFP): Thai and Singaporean firms agreed yesterday to develop a US$700 million industrial estate which Bangkok hopes will help turn its eastern coast into Southeast Asia's top industrial hub.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Aussie navy chief gets S'pore medal
Aussie navy chief gets S'pore medal SINGAPORE (DPA): Singapore has awarded its Meritorious Service (Military) Medal to the chief of Australia's navy, Vice Admiral Rod Taylor, officials in the island republic said yesterday.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Power sharing could be a key to stability
Power sharing could be a key to stabilityBy Makmur Keliat SURABAYA (JP): The outcome of the election has conveyed disturbing signals. On the one hand, there is continuity. This has been shown by Golkar's incontestable position.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Subagyo gets historic mansion
Subagyo gets historic mansion YOGYAKARTA: Indonesian tycoon Probosutedjo has bought the mansion of the late General Soedirman, the Armed Forces' founding father, for the Army's new deputy chief, Lt. Gen. Subagyo Hadisiswoyo.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
RI wants to continue bilateral car row talks
RI wants to continue bilateral car row talks JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will continue bilateral talks on its national car policy with Japan, the European Union and the United States, if the World Trade Organization's (WTO) dispute panel can be stopped if the talks end in an agreement.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
No policy changes in Army under Wiranto: Spokesman
No policy changes in Army under Wiranto: Spokesman JAKARTA (JP): The new chief of staff, Gen. Wiranto, will not change the Army's strategies, Army spokesman Brig. Gen. Robik Mukav said yesterday."The Army's short, medium and long-term strategies have been periodically established by the Army...
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Aberson pleads freedom of opinion
Aberson pleads freedom of opinion JAKARTA (JP): The Constitution guarantees legislators the right to criticize and express different opinions to the president's and other supreme state institutions', says a legislator accused of defaming President Soeharto.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Laksamana not Admiral
Laksamana not Admiral In my article titled Soerjadi vs political scientists, published by The Jakarta Post (Monday, June 9), there were a few translation errors.The most disturbing one was the name of Laksamana Sukardi which was inadvertently translated into Admiral Sukardi.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Writing contest winner reads comics
Writing contest winner reads comics JAKARTA (JP): First prize winner of a writing competition on reading said yesterday that she liked reading comic strips best.Yulista Juviani Jane, 17, said she liked reading comic strips, because they were amusing, even though they were unchallenging to read.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
UAE to buy IPTN aircraft: Tarmizi
UAE to buy IPTN aircraft: Tarmizi JAKARTA (JP): United Arab Emirates (UAE) will buy seven aircraft from state-owned airplane manufacturer IPTN but has yet to announce which types, Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher said here yesterday.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Singapore's Lee to visit Indonesia
Singapore's Lee to visit Indonesia SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore elder statesman Lee Kuan Yew will start a four-day visit to Indonesia today, the Singapore government said in a statement yesterday.It said Lee, prime minister from 1959 to 1990, would be in Jakarta to attend a meeting of the JP...
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 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 Music: Pop Songs 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Science and Technology 5:00 English Lessons 5:25 Variety Show: Science World 5:30...
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Vietnamese bankers held in scandal
Vietnamese bankers held in scandal HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (Reuter): Banking officials in Ho Chi Minh City said yesterday that police had detained seven senior banking executives in the latest twist to a debt scandal surrounding two of Vietnam's largest conglomerates.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Pohang Iron forms venture to make stainless steel
Pohang Iron forms venture to make stainless steel JAKARTA (JP): PT Metro Dwiwidjaja and South Korea's Pohang Iron and Steel Co Ltd (Posco) signed an agreement yesterday to establish a joint venture company to produce cold rolled stainless steel.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Nationalism 'must not restrict' foreign investors
Nationalism 'must not restrict' foreign investorsBy Riyadi NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): The recent rise in nationalistic sentiment would not drive the government to impose a restrictive foreign investment policy, economist Mari E. Pangestu said yesterday.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Thai, S'pore leaders agree to boost regional investment
Thai, S'pore leaders agree to boost regional investment BANGKOK (Agencies): Thailand and Singapore agreed yesterday to boost cooperation to gain a better foothold in Southeast Asia's lucrative markets and to help Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos integrate into ASEAN, officials said.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Tauziat beats Yayuk to win Classic title
Tauziat beats Yayuk to win Classic title BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuter): France's Nathalie Tauziat beat Indonesia's Yayuk Basuki 2-6 6-2 6-2 to win the DFS Classic at Edgbaston on Sunday, a year after she was beaten in the 1996 final.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Contemporary theater
Contemporary theater On a four-month trip from England around the world studying contemporary theater in India, Indonesia, Canada and the U.S., I was interested to read in The Jakarta Post, (Sunday, June 15) about the struggle for survival of traditional forms of theater here.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
RI aims to win 150 golds at 19th SEA Games
RI aims to win 150 golds at 19th SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) predicted yesterday Indonesia could win nearly 150 gold medals at the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here in October.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Fresh call for govt to drop Soerjadi
Fresh call for govt to drop Soerjadi JAKARTA (JP): Supporters of Megawati Soekarnoputri asked the government yesterday to dissolve the Indonesian Democratic Party's (PDI) leadership under Soerjadi after the party's poor showing in last month's general election.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Law and land sales in Palestine debated
Law and land sales in Palestine debated RAMALLAH, West Bank (AFP): The Palestinian legislature began debating yesterday a radical law which would declare all sales of land in "Palestine" to Israelis as "national treason.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Bait and switch advertising
Bait and switch advertising In April this year, Indovision distributed a brochure offering existing customers of their cable service the opportunity to upgrade their existing decoders to digital reception.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Australia, RI to boost trade
Australia, RI to boost trade NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Australia and Indonesia agreed here yesterday to seek a mutual recognition agreement on standards and to remove non-trade barriers to improve their two-way trade.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Microsoft sets alliance with Indonesia's Indosat
Microsoft sets alliance with Indonesia's Indosat JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Indosat telecommunications company has set up a strategic alliance with multi-billion-dollar U.S. software company Microsoft to provide Indonesia Interactive, a new interactive Internet service.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Don't politicize manpower bill, says Abdul Latief
Don't politicize manpower bill, says Abdul Latief JAKARTA (JP): The government ushered in the House of Representatives' first reading of the manpower bill yesterday with a call for workers and the public not to turn the controversial document into a "political issue".
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
KL pays $400m for eight Hornets
KL pays $400m for eight Hornets KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia is to fork out slightly more than one billion ringgit (US$400 million) for eight U.S.-made FA-18D Hornet fighter jets and training flight simulators, a minister was quoted as saying yesterday.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Biotechnology meeting to focus on legal issues
Biotechnology meeting to focus on legal issues JAKARTA (JP): Legal issues affecting biotechnology are among topics to be discussed at the first Indonesian Biotechnology Conference, a representative of its organizing committee said yesterday.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
More promises
More promisesFrom Pikiran RakyatThe election is over. Now, people are waiting for deliverance of the promises the campaigners have made. I remember how officials used slogans like Berseri-Bersinar (smile and glow), or something of that kind.The above method is very appealing to the people.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Aromatic plant in C. Java
Aromatic plant in C. Java JAKARTA (JP): PT Kresna Aromatic Persada in cooperation with a Japanese investor will build an aromatics plant in Cilacap, Central Java, with a Rp 1.7 trillion (US$708.3 million) investment, a government official said.The C.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Goodyear's new director
Goodyear's new director JAKARTA (JP): PT Goodyear Indonesia shareholders approved yesterday the appointment of Gary Lee Gustafson as a finance director, replacing B. Anantharaman.The publicly listed tire company's public relations manager, Agung Laksamana, said the Nebraska (U.S.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
E. Timor students demand referendum
E. Timor students demand referendum JAKARTA (JP): East Timorese students pressed for a referendum yesterday to determine the future of the former Portuguese colony.Four students, representing East Timorese students in Java, met with members of the National Commission on Human Rights to discuss...
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
SE Asian rubber prices seen steady to easier
SE Asian rubber prices seen steady to easier SINGAPORE (Reuter): Southeast Asian rubber prices are seen steady to easier this week with the trade shrugging off news the International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) is ready to intervene in the market, dealers said yesterday.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Guide to Aussie firms in RI released
Guide to Aussie firms in RI released NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer launched here yesterday the Directory of Australian Businesses in Indonesia, a verified listing of some 400 firms.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Trisakti and foundation to create law program
Trisakti and foundation to create law program JAKARTA (JP): Trisakti University and Winaya Dharma Foundation/Institute of Business Law Studies agreed yesterday to cooperate to improve education in economic and international business law.The agreement was signed by the foundation's chairperson, C.F.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Thailand delays LNG plan
Thailand delays LNG plan BANGKOK (Reuter): Thailand delayed its earlier plan to buy 1.7-2.2 million tons a year of liquefied natural gas from Oman due to its reservation about prices quoted, a senior industry ministry official said yesterday.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 16, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,575 25 116,000 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,000 0 29,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,125 0 52,500...
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
More minivan drivers go on strike over additional buses
More minivan drivers go on strike over additional buses JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of public transportation minivan drivers went on strike yesterday causing hundreds of passengers between Pasar Minggu and Kampung Melayu areas to be stranded.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Governor Surjadi satisfied with election results
Governor Surjadi satisfied with election results JAKARTA (JP): The final results of the city's general election showed that the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) managed to secure one out of the City Council's 75 seats.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Developed countries 'use rights issue for protection'
Developed countries 'use rights issue for protection' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that developed countries used human rights issues merely as a pretext to protect their own economic and political interests.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Lippo Insurance to float shares
Lippo Insurance to float shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Lippo General Insurance will float 51 million shares or 34 percent of its enlarged capital, the company announced yesterday.The company's president director, M.F.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
GTF plans to launch four mutual funds
GTF plans to launch four mutual funds JAKARTA (JP): BDNI group's GTF Indonesia Asset Management plans to launch four open-end mutual funds to raise about Rp 3 trillion (US$1.25 billion) from the public later this month.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Seven die in truck accident
Seven die in truck accident DEMAK, Central Java: Seven people died and two were injured when the truck carrying them plunged into a river here Sunday, a report said yesterday.The truck, carrying about 50 people, went out of control while going down hill and then skidded into the muddy river.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Heroin users and dealer arrested
Heroin users and dealer arrested JAKARTA (JP): Four drug users and a dealer were arrested in a hotel and in a house in Tebet, South Jakarta, for illegally possessing and dealing heroin, police said.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Cocoa prices surge on New York rally
Cocoa prices surge on New York rally KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian cocoa prices soared yesterday, boosted by a surge in New York prices on Friday to eight-year highs, traders said.They said falling domestic production and steady demand for cocoa beans were also helping prices.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Goh in Thailand to boost trade
Goh in Thailand to boost trade BANGKOK (AFP): Singaporean Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong arrived in Thailand yesterday at the head of a high-powered business delegation for a three-day visit aimed at boosting economic ties between the two 'tigers'.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Election promises
Election promises The election is over. The national political picture is clear. Although protests were heard from certain corners, this has not influenced the recent results in which the dominant Golkar won an overwhelming majority, followed by the United Development Party (PPP) leaving the...
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Improving our prisons
Improving our prisons Even under the best of circumstances, a prison is obviously not a happy place to be. But under the conditions that reportedly prevail in so many of our prisons, it is not difficult to comprehend why inmates are often so easily incited to react with violence to mistreatment or...
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
City honors two servicemen
City honors two servicemen JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja honored two servicemen Friday, Danu Sisworo and Maryono, who died on duty on April 4.Danu, a fireman from Central Jakarta Fire Department, was trapped in a fire for hours on the fourth floor of Harco Electronics Center in Mangga...
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
1,633 billboards to be torn down
1,633 billboards to be torn down JAKARTA (JP): The City Administration will tear down 1,633 advertisement billboards, mostly because their licenses have already expired, from June 23 to Aug. 8, an official said.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
EU funds volcano research
EU funds volcano research MANADO, North Sulawesi: The European Union (EU) is sponsoring a study by French experts on the chain of volcanoes which passes through the province, a local official said yesterday.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
ABRI and democratization
ABRI and democratization It is heartening to hear the affirmative remarks made by Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung concerning the Armed Forces's (ABRI) stance in support of democratization and improving people's welfare.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
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.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Cheaper cotton to boost earning: PT Argo Pantes
Cheaper cotton to boost earning: PT Argo Pantes JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed textile producer PT Argo Pantes expects its net profit to rise 84 percent to Rp 30 billion (US$12.5 million), and sales 11 percent to Rp 500 billion this year.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Employee kills boss for scolding him
Employee kills boss for scolding him JAKARTA (JP): An employee has been arrested for allegedly murdering his boss, a home industry entrepreneur in Kapuk, North Jakarta, police said.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Recent riots in E. Java blamed on communists
Recent riots in E. Java blamed on communists JAKARTA (JP): Government officials are blaming the recent riots in East Java on communist and left-wing activists.East Java Governor Basofi Soedirman told a meeting with local ulemas in Surabaya yesterday that the communist role in the series of riots in...
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Lonsum wants 1997 to be more profitable
Lonsum wants 1997 to be more profitable JAKARTA (JP): Plantation company PT PP London Sumatra Indonesia (Lonsum) wants to increase its 1997 profit by between 15 percent and 25 percent over last year's Rp 80.61 billion (US$32.97 million), an executive said here yesterday.