Archive: 5 June 1997
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Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
San Miguel, Coca-Cola Amatil finalize 2.7-b stock swap
San Miguel, Coca-Cola Amatil finalize 2.7-b stock swap MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' San Miguel Corp. and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd. of Australia said yesterday they had agreed on US$2.7 billion deal to integrate their soft drinks operations through a stock swap. San Miguel, a diversified beer-based consumer company with operations in China, Indonesia, Vietnam and Hong Kong, said in a statement here that the two firms had signed "definitive agreements" for the merger.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
IBCA rates RI's long-term foreign currency BBB minus
IBCA rates RI's long-term foreign currency BBB minus LONDON (Reuter): IBCA, the European credit rating agency, yesterday assigned a long-term foreign currency rating of BBB- (BBB minus) to all senior, unsecured debt issues of the Republic of Indonesia. This investment grade rating applies to over US$50 billion of public and publicly guaranteed foreign currency debt and will set a ceiling for IBCA rated banks and corporates in Indonesia.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Environment expo opens in Jakarta
Environment expo opens in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): An international exhibition on the environment was opened yesterday at the Jakarta Convention Center by State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja. Featuring 124 local and foreign participants, Environment Expo '97 will end June 8. Latest technology and the provinces' environmental achievements are on show. Dubbed "an environmental campaign," the exhibition is one of the government's programs to celebrate today's World Environment Day.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Asia refineries will stay competitive
Asia refineries will stay competitive SINGAPORE (Reuter): Asia's oil refineries will remain competitive in the long run despite rising capacity as demand for environmentally-friendly oil products outstrips supplies, the Honolulu-based think tank East-West Center said. "Limited refining complexity, together with rising demand for middle distillates, contributes to continuing product imbalances in the region," Sara Banaszak and Fereidun Fesharaki said in the center's report on Asian refining.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Central Kalimantan slashes poverty rate
Central Kalimantan slashes poverty rate PALANGKA RAYA, C. Kalimantan: Central Kalimantan has had the third most successful antipoverty campaign after Bali and Jakarta. Governor Warsito Rasman said yesterday the province's number of families in poverty had fallen from 321,600 in 1993 to 189,400 last year. Therefore, the percentage of poor people among the province's population of 1.63 million in 1995 had fallen from 20.85 percent to 11.21 percent.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Golkar wins in Sampang revote
Golkar wins in Sampang revote By Ainur R. Sophiaan SAMPANG, East Java (JP): Thousands of United Development Party (PPP) supporters in Madura carried out their threat to boycott an election rerun here yesterday. There was a poor turnout at most of the 65 polling stations where the vote was repeated under the watchful eyes of security forces led by East Java police chief Maj. Gen. Sumarsono.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 4, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,375 50 194,500 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,150 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,150 25 429,500 Alumindo Perkasa 800 0 25,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,200 0 1,375,500 Anwar Sierad 950 -25 3,582,500 Apac Centertex Corp.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
GT to make Pirelli tires
GT to make Pirelli tires JAKARTA (JP): PT Gajah Tunggal (GT), the publicly listed tire producer, announced yesterday that it had signed an agreement with Pirelli Tire's North American subsidiary to manufacture Pirelli car radial tires. Under the agreement, signed Monday, Gajah Tunggal would initially supply 500,000 tires per year, which would be sold by Pirelli in the United States and Canada. The two companies are exploring further areas of cooperation, said Gajah Tunggal's notice. (hen)
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Unhealthy aroma in Bogor
Unhealthy aroma in Bogor From Republika I have often traveled along the Pajajaran highway in Bogor. It is one of my favorite routes because of its cleanliness and small, neat gardens. The road is also overshadowed by large, dense foliage on both sides. This creates a quiet and serene atmosphere. It is therefore regretted that a disgusting odor wafting from the gutters near the Bogor Botanical Gardens is ruining this picturesque environment. The smell starts around the bend of Jl.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Heroin dealers arrested
Heroin dealers arrested JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested four heroin dealers, two of them university students, yesterday for locking up a woman in a house on Jl. Raya Karang Tengah, in Cilandak, South Jakarta. South Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Sisno Adiwinoto said Sofia Anissa, 21, had been locked up by suspects Hardianto Sihombing alias Anto, Popon Yunifah, Nandang alias Katel, and Riva Sihombing for five days.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Argha Karya sells asset
Argha Karya sells asset JAKARTA (JP): PT Argha Karya Prima Industry, manufacturer of flexible packaging, announced yesterday it signed an agreement to sell its converting division to Germany's VAW Europack GmbH. The publicly listed company said the sale included the major portion of the converting division's fixed assets. The transaction is subject to customary conditions, including satisfactory due diligence investigation.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
One dies, 18 go missing at sea
One dies, 18 go missing at sea PEKANBARU, Riau: One person died and 18 others went missing Monday evening after their boat capsized in the sea near Pulau Muda village, Kampar regency, Riau. "The speedboat Yani Express, which was carrying 50 passengers, was believed to have been hit by huge waves," Kampar administration secretary Azwar AS told Antara here Wednesday. The dead boy has not been identified.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Customs and importers clash on container pile-up
Customs and importers clash on container pile-up JAKARTA (JP): Importers and the customs office are again blaming each other for the container pile up at Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port. Chairman of the Indonesian Importers Association, Amirudin Saud, blames the container pile up on customs officials' slow processing of customs declarations. He said the customs office often rejected importers' customs declarations but did not notify importers until two days later.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rights body studies NZ
Rights body studies NZ JAKARTA: Two members of the National Commission on Human Rights have just completed a comparative study on New Zealand's human rights. Clementino Dos Reis Amaral and Bambang W. Suharto found that, unlike Indonesia's government-appointed commission which has 25 members, New Zealand's has six commissioners supported by 90 staff.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
BI welcomes 'InfoBank' magazine's ratings
BI welcomes 'InfoBank' magazine's ratings JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, welcomes InfoBank magazine's rating of Indonesia's 239 commercial banks, and says it hopes it will encourage banks to publish their financial records. Bank Indonesia's director of supervision of commercial banks, Hendrobudiyanto said here yesterday the ratings should give the public general information on the health of the country's commercial banks.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fraud suspects in detention
Fraud suspects in detention MEDAN, North Sumatra: Two people allegedly involved in a Rp 51 billion (US$21,250,000) banking scam are being detained at the Tanjung Gusta detention center. Antara reported yesterday that the men, identified as PB, 55, and EK, 40, were detained on May 25. Both are residents of Tangerang, West Java. They are suspected of defrauding a state bank in Jakarta, by applying for a loan to develop a plantation of thousands of hectares.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Fair to offer more quality products
Jakarta Fair to offer more quality products JAKARTA (JP): The 30th annual Jakarta Fair will host 1,435 exhibitors, including 600 large companies, with an expected 2.5 million people visiting the one-month fair. The fair's chief organizer said yesterday the fair would involve around US$50 million worth of transactions.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Inmarsat Mini-M launched
Inmarsat Mini-M launched JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Indosat will launch today its new service, the Global Express Phone-7 or the Inmarsat Mini-M, a new international call service using International Maritime Satellite's (Inmarsat) networks. Indosat's public relations manager, J.B. Basuki, said the new service would be available through Inmarsat satellite networks on the geo-stationery orbit.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutor demands 11-year sentence for PRD activist
Prosecutor demands 11-year sentence for PRD activist JAKARTA (JP): An eleven-year jail term was sought yesterday for Democratic People's Party (PRD) activist, Wilson bin Nurtiyas, who is accused of undermining the state ideology Pancasila.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Poll promises put Golkar's credibility to test: Analysts
Poll promises put Golkar's credibility to test: Analysts SEMARANG (JP): Political analysts have credited functionaries' hard work for Golkar's landslide win but have warned that the party would lose credibility if it fails to fulfill its election promises. They also attributed Golkar's victory to the nose-diving performance of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), which has its share of votes drop from 15 percent in 1992 to 3 percent.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Haunted by history
Haunted by history Slowly the ugly genocidal history of White Australia is being revealed to the world. A history unparalleled in savagery and misery inflicted on its indigenous people, beginning in 1788 and lasting till this very day. Indonesian people beware! The deep racist persona of White Australia has resurfaced, unleashed by Pauline Hansen and a horde of Anglo supporters, possibly exposing non-whites to racist attack and violence. FRANCESCO Jakarta
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Oxen for officials who aided Golkar
Oxen for officials who aided Golkar BANYUMAS, Central Java (JP): Regent Djoko Sudantoko is busy counting the oxen he will have to give to officials who helped Golkar win at least 90 percent of votes at their polling stations. The regent had promised to give one ox to each polling station where Golkar won at least 95 percent of votes and two oxen for ones where it snatched 100 percent of votes.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Public urged to reject SEA Games stickers
Public urged to reject SEA Games stickers JAKARTA (JP): The public should reject the collection of fees for the 19th Southeast Asian Games stickers at City Police Headquarters for the issuance of new or extended vehicle tax documents, a deputy governor and police officer said. The city had limited sticker fund collections for various services until May 26. Continued collection of these funds "was against rules", Deputy Governor of Social Welfare R.S. Museno said yesterday.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
PT Royal Sentul expects to raise $83.3m from IPO
PT Royal Sentul expects to raise $83.3m from IPO JAKARTA (JP): PT Royal Sentul Highlands, an urban development company, expects to raise Rp 200 billion (US$83.33 million) from its initial public offering (IPO) in July this year. James Riyadi, one of the company's shareholders, said here yesterday that Royal Sentul would sell 400 million new shares during the IPO or around 27.97 percent of its capital. He said the shares would be sold at par value of Rp 500.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
FIM approves Jatinangor track
FIM approves Jatinangor track JAKARTA (JP): The International Motor Federation's (FIM) top official, Tonny Skillington, has found the West Java's Jatinangor circuit suitable for the World 250cc Motor Cross Championships' 12th leg in August. "I am satisfied and impressed with the circuit. The circuit is suitable for the world motor cross championships," Skillington said after a thorough inspection on Sunday. Skillington left for England on Monday to report on his visit to the circuit.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
PT Monfori to make fast-growing trees
PT Monfori to make fast-growing trees JAKARTA (JP): PT Monfori Nusantara, a joint venture of U.S. firm Monsanto and Australia's ForBio Limited, will start producing genetically engineered tree seedlings next year to supply the country's industrial forest plantations. Monsanto's market development manager Lewi Pohar Cuaca said yesterday his company would start growing fast-growing trees next January at its Parung, West Java, factory.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Don't blame government for poor poll results: Yogie
Don't blame government for poor poll results: Yogie JAKARTA (JP): The General Elections Committee called on the three parties yesterday to gracefully accept the poll results and refrain from blaming the government for poor showings. "The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) should not blame other people for its massive failure in the general election," committee chairman Moch. Yogie S.M. told reporters before a monthly cabinet meeting at the Bina Graha Presidential Office.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN expands due to worries over China
ASEAN expands due to worries over China By Rene Pastor SINGAPORE (Reuter): Southeast Asia has embraced international pariah Myanmar despite strenuous Western objections partly due to rising apprehension over the growth of China's economic and military might, security experts said on Wednesday.
Thu, 05 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, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Military Police Corps gets two-star general
Military Police Corps gets two-star general JAKARTA (J): Military Police Corps chief Syamsu D. was promoted from brigadier general to major general yesterday, becoming the corps' first two-star general. After the promotion, Syamsu reported to Army Chief of Staff Gen. R. Hartono at the Army headquarters. "The promotion has nothing to do with restructuring the Military Police Corps," Hartono said after a transfer of duty ceremony for Deputy Army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. F.X.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Es Teler 77 expands
Es Teler 77 expands JAKARTA (JP): Es Teler 77 plans to sell the franchise for its new product, Pasti Enak, the company's owner said here yesterday. Sukyatno Nugroho said his company would open an outlet for Pasti Enak, selling fish dishes, at Golden Truly supermarket on Jl. Gunung Sahari, Central Jakarta, in the next two weeks. Sukyatno said the planned franchise would be the third offered by his company. It has 183 Es Teler 77 outlets (fruit drinks) and 25 Tek-Tek (noodle dishes) outlets.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
PT Astra Graphia plans to launch Internet router
PT Astra Graphia plans to launch Internet router JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra Graphia, a subsidiary of PT Astra International Inc., will soon market an Internet router, making Internet access much cheaper. Company operation manager, Mangara Pangaribuan said yesterday the company had become the sole distributor of the equipment in Indonesia. The equipment, called Proxy Router, is produced by American firm Proteon Networks Pte. The product will be launched on June 26.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stiffer sanctions on book piracy urged
Stiffer sanctions on book piracy urged JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of the Association of Indonesian Publishers (IKAPI) called on authorities and courts yesterday to impose heavier sanctions against book piracy. The association's head, Bakri Junus, said that authorities should act consistently against book piracy because it has inflicted great losses to publishers. "Publishers have suffered financial losses. Courts leniently sentence those who pirate," Bakri said.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Two foreigners arrested
Two foreigners arrested JAKARTA (JP): Immigration officials have arrested a Pakistani and a Bangladeshi for illegally entering Indonesia. Immigration's director of supervision and operations Zaiman Nurmatias said yesterday that the Pakistani man, Muhammad Khan, was deported on April 15 because he had overstayed his visa. Khan, who held passport No. A 897678, was a journalist of the Karachi-based Daily Anjam, Zaiman said.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fire at 'Kompas' printing house
Fire at 'Kompas' printing house JAKARTA (JP): A fire broke out at a section of the Kompas daily's printing house yesterday morning. At least nine fire engines were sent to the site on Jl. Palmerah Selatan, Central Jakarta, but employees and firefighters managed to contain the fire. Two rolls of newspaper sheets were damaged by water and one dust suction machine was destroyed. Only six square meters of floor space was gutted, a source at the city's Fire Department said.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Canadians have mixed reactions to Dadang's show
Canadians have mixed reactions to Dadang's show VANCOUVER, CANADA (JP): After the performance and while Dadang Christanto was bathing and dressing, Warren Arcan announced that the artist wished to hear the audience's reactions to his performance. This feedback session is in the tradition of grassroots theater in Indonesia and many places around the world.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
5-second siren on Environmental Day
5-second siren on Environmental Day JAKARTA (JP): The city will turn on a siren for five seconds at 9 a.m. in the Glodok area of West Jakarta to commemorate Environmental Day today, an official said. The city's spokesman, Kamaludin S., said that at the same time city officials would also examine air quality in the business area. In his press release Kamaludin did not say why Glodok was chosen for the occasion. Other activities include disseminating environmental information to the public.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Honesty is the best policy
Honesty is the best policy From Merdeka An article in Merdeka (May 25) and in Gatra (May 31), quoted businessman Probosutedjo as saying that a minister or official who makes a mistake should resign, because their act would result in the suffering of the people and the nation. He also said President Soeharto would never dismiss his ministers, so the minister concerned must introspect and submit a letter of resignation. The President would certainly not object.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Timor car 'becomes official govt sedan'
Timor car 'becomes official govt sedan' JAKARTA (JP): The Timor car has been the government's official sedan for officials and state company executives since April, State Minister for National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita confirmed yesterday. Ginandjar told reporters before the monthly limited cabinet meeting on economic affairs, that the ruling was stipulated in a directive issued by the finance ministry's Director General of Budget and the National Development Planning Agency.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Art Agenda
Art Agenda Film: Der Papagei at Goethe Institut, Jl. Matraman Raya 23, East Jakarta; June 5, 7:30 p.m.; June 6, 4 & 6:30 p.m. Famous German television personality and entertainer Harold Juhnke stars as Papagei. He is merely a mouthpiece for the agenda of his superiors, the activists of a right-wing party. With the motto "politics is a show", this party features a candidate who places importance on appearance to attract people's votes.
Thu, 05 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 Performances: Pelangi Budaya 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 Music: Seriosa 8:30 Promotion...
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Australia wants ostrich farm investors
Australia wants ostrich farm investors JAKARTA (JP): PT Prima Unggas Investama is offering local investors special incentives to invest in ostrich farming in Australia. Prima's president Andi M. Ichran said yesterday his company had been appointed by Australia's Circle C International (CCI)/Global Ostrich Group to market their investment package. Andi said investors did not have to own or start a new farm under the incentive package.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Vendors at Monas to be regulated, park agency says
Vendors at Monas to be regulated, park agency says JAKARTA (JP): Vendors at the National Monument Park (or Monas Park) will be regulated as part of the park's renovation. The head of the city's park agency, Syamsir Alam, said yesterday a team consisting of personnel from various agencies, including public order and park agencies, had been set up to make the operation of vendors more orderly and sanitary.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Call for community leaders to stop unrest
Call for community leaders to stop unrest JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights recommended yesterday that the authorities recruit community leaders to nip unrest in the bud. Commission secretary-general Baharuddin Lopa, who read yesterday the body's statement on the May 23 riot in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, said that security officers should cooperate with community leaders to anticipate and prevent riots.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Learning from the poll results
Learning from the poll results By J. Soedjati Djiwandono JAKARTA (JP): Barely 48 hours after election day on May 29, Golkar had received more than 74 percent, PPP almost 24 percent, and PDI just slightly above 3 percent of the votes cast. So far there has been no report on the exact voter turnout, nor the number of invalid votes.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
25 Indonesian cyclists to compete in Iran, Japan
25 Indonesian cyclists to compete in Iran, Japan JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Cycling Association will send 15 track cyclists and 10 mountain bikers to two international championships in Japan and Iran next week in preparation for October's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. The new training director, Soebronto Laras, said yesterday that two national records were set at Tuesday's test at the Rawamangun velodrome, East Jakarta.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
PDI threatens to boycott further election stages
PDI threatens to boycott further election stages JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), disappointed by its poor showing, threatened yesterday to shun the remaining stages of the general election unless voting was held again and election violators punished. The PDI released a statement of protest yesterday signed by its chairman Soerjadi and secretary-general Buttu Hutapea.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
S'pore faces ban threat from FIFA
S'pore faces ban threat from FIFA SINGAPORE (AFP): Football's governing body FIFA has threatened to ban Singapore over compensation for two overseas players, a report said yesterday. "If the players aren't compensated in 30 days, it is our standard procedure to set another deadline and suspend the affiliate in the meantime," the evening daily New Paper quoted a FIFA spokesman as saying.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Dadang's performance mesmerizes Vancouver's art lovers
Dadang's performance mesmerizes Vancouver's art lovers By Astri Wright VANCOUVER, CANADA (JP): It was a long time coming but Vancouver artists and art lovers witnessed for the first time recently a live performance by Dadang Christanto, one of Indonesia's foremost contemporary artists.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI forex earnings from tourists drop
RI forex earnings from tourists drop JAKARTA (JP): The country's foreign exchange earnings from foreign tourists dropped 5.3 percent in April to US$398.8 million, down from April 1996, Minister of Information Harmoko said here yesterday. The drop was the first this year. The total foreign exchange receipts increased 1.8 percent to $1.6 billion in the Jan-April period, up from Jan-April 1996, the minister said. But the minister did not disclose the number of foreign tourist arrivals in April.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Objective reporting
Objective reporting From Neraca It is fair to say that the national press has presented objective reports on the general election process. Golkar has made no comment on the reports that were supposed to have sided with the party. Obviously reports on the general election were framed carefully so that the dominant party was happy. Both Golkar and the United Development Party (PPP) were happy with the press for maintaining objectivity.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Omni Batavia Hotel, Jl. Kali Besar Barat 44-46, West Jakarta: - Brown Bar: Eksis Band, every Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Spice Market Restaurant: El Rithana Grup, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. - Lotus Court Restaurant: Yang Cing, Traditional Chinese Music, Rio (pianist), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. * Hotel Atlet Century Park, Jl. Pintu Satu Senayan, Central Jakarta: - Jasmine Lounge: Lucy and Bobby Trio Vocal, Monday, Friday, at 8 p.m.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
PT Golden Truly will open its first hotel
PT Golden Truly will open its first hotel JAKARTA (JP): PT Golden Truly, a business group controlled by businessman Sudwikatmono, will open its first hotel, Golden Hotel, here on Saturday. Company president, H.E. Dachlan, said the four-star hotel was owned and managed by the group's subsidiary PT Batara Tabaraka. "The 365-room hotel, constructed with an investment of US$30 million, will be operated with assistance from Sunroute Hotels International of Japan," he said.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Telephone lines for ojek service
Telephone lines for ojek service JAKARTA (JP): Do you urgently need becak (pedicab) or ojek (motorcycle taxi) service at residential complexes on Jakarta's outskirts? Don't worry. Just order it by phone! No kidding. The South Jakarta office of state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom has thus far installed 166 public telephone lines to help improve such transportation service.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Highland Gathering in Karawaci
Highland Gathering in Karawaci JAKARTA (JP): This year's Highland Gathering, which last year was held at Senayan Stadium, will move to a spacious new venue at Lippo Karawaci, according to the Gathering's spokesman. The new stadium would give more room for the hundreds of participants and several thousand spectators who are expected at the Gathering, scheduled on June 15, Robert Dover said in a statement.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
E-7 group initiates energy project in RI
E-7 group initiates energy project in RI TORONTO (Reuter): The E-7 group of utility companies said on Tuesday it has initiated energy development projects in Indonesia, Jordan and Zimbabwe as part of a joint implementation program aimed at encouraging sustainable energy development (SED).
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Askatindo ends Bre-X partnership
Askatindo ends Bre-X partnership JAKARTA (JP): PT Askatindo Karya Mineral is withdrawing from its partnership with Bre-X Minerals Ltd of Canada to develop the Busang gold mine in East Kalimantan. Company president Harsono said here yesterday that a formal letter announcing the end to the joint venture had been sent to Bre-X chairman David Walsh in Canada. Askatindo's decision comes in the wake of recent findings by consultant Strathcona Mineral Services Ltd.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
New postgraduate program at UI
New postgraduate program at UI JAKARTA (JP): The University of Indonesia's postgraduate department has announced the opening of a new sociology program. The new program in social development management is offered to lecturers, journalists, members of non-government organizations and other practitioners wishing to attain better knowledge in applied sociology.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Skill competition for Premier Cup players
Skill competition for Premier Cup players JAKARTA (JP): Seven teams in the under-14 Asia Pacific Nike International Premier Cup will take part in the Indonesian Soccer Association's skills competition on June 6 at the Soemantri Brodjonegoro stadium in South Jakarta. Association official Iswadi said the competition would help improve players' skills. There will be a coaching clinic at 3 p.m. the same day, run by the Netherland's Dick Advocaat, who is PSV Eindhoven's head coach.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Immoral practices
Immoral practices From Pelita As an honorable nation we should reject the perception that corruption has become a culture in Indonesia. But reality shows us that corruption prevails. The ministry of religious affairs, a state institution that is responsible for moral and mental development, is not free from corruption.