Archive: 9 June 1997
51 articles found
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
WTO set to create panel in car row
WTO set to create panel in car row GENEVA (Reuter): The World Trade Organization (WTO) appears set to create a dispute panel sought by the European Union and Japan on Indonesia's controversial "national car" policy, diplomats said Friday. Both trade powers have put their request on the agenda of a meeting of the WTO's Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) next Thursday for the second time, and under the trade body's rules a panel will be established automatically.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Police seize assets of Bank Arta suspect
Police seize assets of Bank Arta suspect JAKARTA (JP): Police have seized assets of Kim Johanes Mulia, a suspect in Bank Arta Prima's Rp 1.2 trillion promissory notes scandal. The chief of the city police detectives, Col. Gories Mere, said Friday police had seized Kim's assets which were worth about Rp 172.5 billion. "As much as Rp 170 billion was in the form of commercial papers, while the remaining Rp 2.5 billion was in two local banks," Gories said. Police have blocked the two accounts.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Development tax may be imposed in Riau
Development tax may be imposed in Riau JAKARTA (JP): The government may impose a 10 percent development tax on hotels and restaurants in Riau province to support tourism, a minister said yesterday. The minister of tourism, post and telecommunications, Joop Ave, said imposing the 10 percent tax in Riau would pose no problems given the province's fast growing tourism sector.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Washington should mind its own business
Washington should mind its own business A United States congressman delivered a strong message to Indonesia a few months ago. Now Indonesia has sent back an even stronger message to Washington by canceling an order for U.S. jets. President Soeharto cited Congressman Patrick Kennedy's criticism of Jakarta's human rights record on East Timor when informing U.S. President Bill Clinton of the decision. He also turned down an offer of U.S. military training. No one disputes that Mr.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Police women harassed
Police women harassed BANDUNG: Chief of the West Java military command Maj. Gen. Tayo Tarmadi deplored campaign violence suffered by many people, including female police officers who were harassed in political rallies. He said here over the weekend that a number of police officers had been injured and even hospitalized following violent campaign rallies. "Some officers sustained bruises, lost their teeth and even had their jaws broken," Tayo said.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Four suspected rebels held for burning a Dili market
Four suspected rebels held for burning a Dili market DILI, East Timor (JP): Four of six suspected separatist rebels have been arrested for allegedly setting fire to hundreds of kiosks at the Old Mercado Market here Saturday afternoon. East Timor Police Chief Col. Jusuf Mucharam told The Jakarta Post yesterday a manhunt had been mounted on the other two escaped rebels. He called on the public to help the authorities track the two down.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Austenergy Directory' useful for int'l buyers
'Austenergy Directory' useful for int'l buyers The importation of goods and technology from Australian companies over the past few years has grown dramatically. With Indonesians expecting higher standards and better quality products, Australia is gaining opportunities to enter the Indonesian services, equipment and technology sectors. More and more Australian companies are finding that doing business in Indonesia is opening new scopes for importing top- quality goods and services.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
PDI yet to decide stance on election results
PDI yet to decide stance on election results JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) maintained over the weekend its threat to reject general election results in protest of alleged violations. A leadership meeting held here Saturday issued a directive which encouraged the party's branches across the country's 305 regencies to boycott the endorsement of ballot counting results, which runs from today through to next Monday.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Senior Citizens' Day celebrated
Senior Citizens' Day celebrated JAKARTA: President Soeharto called on the community yesterday to draw up various programs to solve problems faced by senior citizens in the country. "The increase in the number of senior citizens makes us happy but, on the other hand, it poses a new challenge that should be dealt with," the head of state said in a nationwide televised address marking Senior Citizens' Day, which falls on May 29, but was only commemorated yesterday.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bali's giant statue project begins
Bali's giant statue project begins By Pandaya DENPASAR (JP): The construction of a 140-meter tall monument worth Rp 200 billion (US$83 million) has begun on the holiday island of Bali, a bold move expected to boost tourism in the coming century. The Garuda Wisnu Kencana monument, being built on a 174- hectare plot on top of Ungasan Lime hill, 12 kilometers south of here, has been dubbed the future "landmark of Indonesian tourism".
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Imelda Marcos claims poverty
Imelda Marcos claims poverty MANILA (AFP): The Philippine congress will investigate Imelda Marcos' claim to be the poorest member of parliament after doubts over her stated finances, legislators said yesterday. House of Representatives ethics committee members said it was the widow of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos herself who requested the investigation.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
In memory of Michael J. de Guzman
In memory of Michael J. de Guzman All odds are against former Busang chief Michael J. de Guzman, as the preliminary investigation results on the Busang scam focus on the presumed "salting". Mike's subordinates during the cross- examinations have focused on De Guzman's responsibilities. "A dead man tells no tales," an old adage says. De Guzman had a reputation of being a competent professional.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Environment
Environment Along with all the mutual backslapping and self congratulating on International Environment Day it is sobering to note that according to the World Watch Institute (Vol 10/2/March, April 1997), the amount received in 1990 for timber concessions sold to wealthy timber tycoons close to the political elite, was US$416 million while the market value exceeded this by $2.1 billion leaving Indonesian taxpayers to subsidize the magnates windfall.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Daily humor
Daily humor Do you want to start the day with a smile? I strongly urge you to read the Jakarta Post every morning. Where else can you find the news that a person is "the mother of two sons, one daughter, and 100 orangutans?" (June 6, 1997, page 1). We understand what this statement means but one can't miss the humor. I thought the shareholders of a company are its owners and would be duly invited to attend a general meeting, and not summoned.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Iki Indah Kabel profits
Iki Indah Kabel profits JAKARTA (JP): Cable producer PT Iki Indah Kabel Indonesia made a Rp 1.98 billion (US$811,220) profit in 1996 after suffering a Rp 5.8 billion loss in 1995. Kenji Murata said Friday after the company's extraordinary shareholders' meeting here that the firm's sales declined to Rp 193 billion last year, from Rp 204.1 billion in 1995.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
No trial by the press in Indonesia, says expert
No trial by the press in Indonesia, says expert JAKARTA (JP): Judges' verdicts are often influenced by economics or pressure from authorities but not by the press, legal experts said yesterday. Luhut M.P Pangaribuan, director of the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute, said the term, "trial by press," only existed in the Anglo-Saxon judicial system. "We have not adopted that system, so the terminology is unknown here," he said.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Urban agriculture needs more attention: Expert
Urban agriculture needs more attention: Expert BOGOR (JP): Rector of the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) Soleh Solahuddin said here Saturday it is time to pay more attention to the development of urban agriculture in big cities. "Urban agricultural development is needed in addition to the further development of land-based agriculture in villages," Soleh said at a ceremony marking the graduation of 324 students of the institute.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Singaporean Goh visits Philippines
Singaporean Goh visits Philippines MANILA (DPA): Singaporean Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong is set to arrive in the Philippines today for a three-day state visit aimed at reinvigorating bilateral ties which had been strained in 1995 due to the hanging of a Filipino overseas worker for murder.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Soerjadi vs political scientists
Soerjadi vs political scientists By Ikrar Nusa Bhakti JAKARTA (JP): When Megawati Soekarnoputri was elected as leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) at the Extraordinary Congress in Surabaya in December 1993, and her election was recognized by the government in January 1994, many Indonesian political scientists expected the party to provide stiff opposition for Golkar.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
IABC represents private sector interests
IABC represents private sector interests The Indonesia-Australia Business Council (IABC), established in 1989, is recognized as the body which represents private- sector interests in commercial relations between Indonesia and Australia.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Placer Domer committed to strengthening ties
Placer Domer committed to strengthening ties Placer Dome Inc. is an eminent gold mining company with worldwide interests that encompass significant commercial links with Indonesia. The company has proven its long-term commitment to investment in the area through continued exploration and business development carried out since the 1960s. Its decision in 1994 to establish a regional office in Jakarta further strengthened its ties with the country.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Environmental expo a success
Environmental expo a success JAKARTA (JP): Participants and visitors to the Environment Expo 1997, which concluded yesterday, agreed the event was beneficial and should be held again soon. Opened last Thursday by the State Minister for Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja and coinciding with Environment Day, the exhibition featured 120 non-governmental organizations, government agencies, and state and private industries.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
ICMI to set up team to study riots
ICMI to set up team to study riots SURABAYA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals, under President Soeharto's instruction, is setting up a team to study campaign-related riots. The association's secretary-general, Adi Sasono, said here over the weekend the organization is still discussing details but believes that it will be able to complete the tasks it set out to do within two months.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
CN-235, N-250 in Paris show
CN-235, N-250 in Paris show JAKARTA (JP): State-owned airplane maker PT IPTN will again take part in the prestigious Paris Air Show, which will be held in Le Bourget, Paris, France, from June 14 to June 22. IPTN's marketing vice president, Pudji Sulaksono, said over the weekend the company would display Gatotkoco, the first prototype N-250, and CN-235 MPA (Maritime Patrol Aircraft). IPTN will have an indoor exhibition booth and five chalet units at the air show.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ads spending may reach Rp 5 trillion
Ads spending may reach Rp 5 trillion JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's growing consumer trend is expected to boost advertisement spending to almost Rp 5 trillion (US$ 2.05 billion) this year, up 20 percent from Rp 4.14 trillion last year, an advertising executive has predicted.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
City simplifies tax collection system
City simplifies tax collection system JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has simplified procedures for tax collection by giving authority to mayoralties and districts to collect taxes. The hand over of collection authority from city offices to mayoralties and districts was intended to make tax collection more effective, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Telstra is your Asia-Pacific telecommunications partner
Telstra is your Asia-Pacific telecommunications partner Telecommunications costs are one of the most significant expenses in many companies' income statements. Through its wholly owned Indonesian subsidiary PT Telstra Nusantara, Telstra wants to help companies slash their telecommunications costs and turn telecommunications into a powerful competitive advantage. The resources represented by AUS$15.2 billion in 1995/1996 revenue and 60,000 employees worldwide are behind this aim.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Pentium II Processors breaks the 200 MHz barrier
Pentium II Processors breaks the 200 MHz barrier By Zatni Arbi PENANG, Malaysia (JP): When I first heard about Intel Corp.'s assembly and testing plant in Penang, Malaysia, I couldn't help feeling a little bit disappointed. Why in Penang? Why not in Batam or Cikarang or Tangerang in Indonesia?
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Consult dentist on teeth whiteners
Consult dentist on teeth whiteners JAKARTA: A professor at the University of Indonesia's school of dentistry said patients need to check with their dentists about the benefits and side effects of teeth whitening products. Edi Hartini Sundoro said Saturday that people must know how to use these products, many of them sold over the counter. She said teeth whiteners, which are popular in Indonesia, cannot whiten a person's teeth permanently but can return the patient's teeth to its original color.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
HK, RI sign air pact
HK, RI sign air pact HONG KONG (AFP): The Hong Kong and Indonesian governments Friday signed an air services agreement to straddle the territory's handover to Chinese rule on July 1. The agreement was signed by Hong Kong Secretary for Economic Services, Stephen Ip, and Indonesian Consul-General Lili Sobari.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Share prices expected to consolidate: Analysts
Share prices expected to consolidate: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are expected to consolidate this week as most investors would remain mixed, analysts and brokers said. "Some investors would invest on blue chips even though some others would hold," a broker with a joint-venture brokerage house said.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Symposium on information
Symposium on information JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications will hold a symposium on the 21st Century's Global Information Society on June 12 in cooperation with the Indonesian Telecommunications Society. Minister Joop Ave is scheduled to open the symposium which will feature several speakers including the secretary-general of the International Telecommunications Union, Pekka Tarjanne.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Support pours in for canceled F-16 jet deal
Support pours in for canceled F-16 jet deal JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's decision to cancel the purchase of United States F-16s and forgo the expanded International Military Education Training (IMET) program, has received resounding support from observers and politicians who see it as a snub against superpower encroachment. In the wake of Friday's shock announcement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas, disquietness was far from the minds of observers.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
ASX offers resources expertise
ASX offers resources expertise The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) will be attending the Indonesia-Australia Business Council (IABC) Annual Conference in Bali from June 15 to June 17. It will be offering its services and the services of the Australian financial services industry more generally, to assist the development of Indonesia's mineral resources.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Shoemakers lacking raw materials
Shoemakers lacking raw materials JAKARTA (JP): The minister of industry and trade, Tunky Ariwibowo, said Saturday a lack of raw materials was still a major problem for the footwear industry. "The longtime problem of the national footwear industry is the fact that there isn't any integrated upstream industry to support it," Tunky said. He said Indonesian shoe makers imported 60 percent of their leather materials, 70 percent of their accessories and 100 percent of their chemicals and shoe heels.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ciputra Adigraha gets $260m loan
Ciputra Adigraha gets $260m loan JAKARTA (JP): Ciputra Adigraha, through its wholly owned subsidiary Ciputra Adigraha Finance BV, has secured a syndicated loan of US$260 million to support its property projects. The company said the loan signed in Denpasar Saturday had been provided by 17 local and foreign banks.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Ondel-ondel' to play at Jakarta Fair
'Ondel-ondel' to play at Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): The municipality will hold an ondel-ondel and tanjidor Betawi arts festival at the Jakarta Fair, when it opens on June 14. The city cultural office's chief, Azhari Baedlawi, said Friday that 18 Betawi cultural troupes had confirmed their participation in the festival. "We hope the festival will encourage them to improve their performances," Baedlawi said.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Lawyer protests judge's remark
Lawyer protests judge's remark JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer has sent a letter of protest to the city chapter of the Indonesian Bar Association over a judge's remark in court. Henry Yosodiningrat, one of the lawyers representing Zarina, who was sentenced to jail Thursday for possession of Ecstasy, said Saturday that he was deeply offended by the presiding judge's remark.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Civil service tariff increased up to 330%
Civil service tariff increased up to 330% JAKARTA (JP): The municipality has increased the civil administration tariff between 100 and 330 percent, particularly for the service letters of expatriates and notification letters on newcomers. The decision, stipulated in the 1997 municipality decree No. 8 and based on the 1996 Civil Regulation on residential status listing procedure, was effective as of June 1 of this year.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Downer to open IABC conference in Bali
Downer to open IABC conference in Bali The Australian Federal Government confirmed last week that the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Alexander Downer is to officially open the 24th Indonesia-Australia Business Council (IABC) Conference & Exhibition in Bali. The Indonesian Government representative will most likely be Coordinating Minister for Production and Distribution Hartarto.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mitsubishi's gas project
Mitsubishi's gas project TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Mitsubishi Oil Co. Ltd. is studying a multi-billion dollar project with Chevron Corp. and Mobil Corp. of the United States to extract natural gas in Papua New Guinea, a report said over the weekend. The project is to build 3,000 kilometer (1,860 mile) pipeline between Papua New Guinea and Australia and start supplying natural gas to Australia in 2001, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun said. Investment is expected to total between 300-to-400 billion yen (US$2.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN 'should rethink interference creed'
ASEAN 'should rethink interference creed' KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): A newly enlarged ASEAN will find it challenging to keep to its fundamental creed of not interfering in the internal affairs of member states, speakers at an Asia- Pacific conference this weekend said.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fire razes houses in Manggarai
Fire razes houses in Manggarai JAKARTA (JP): Seven shanty houses on Jl. Manggarai Utara in Manggarai, South Jakarta, were destroyed by fire Friday night. Residents said Saturday they hoped the authorities would let them rebuild their homes. Udin said that he and other residents were waiting for the Manggarai district office to tell them whether they would be allowed to rebuild their houses.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Timor sedan
Timor sedan On page 1 of The Jakarta Post on June 5, 1997, I read that as of the 1997/1998 fiscal year all government institutions that plan to buy sedans must choose Timors. As an Indonesian I am very supportive of this idea even though it seems monopolistic. If the Timor becomes very popular and widely used by Indonesians I believe it will create employment and reduce the countries dependency on imports.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mashill, Brussels Lambert form alliance
Mashill, Brussels Lambert form alliance JAKARTA (JP): Bank Mashill announced Saturday that Bank Brussels Lambert (BBL) of Belgium has bought a 10 percent stake of its outstanding shares from the public. The bank said in a statement that with the purchase, the two banks would form a strategic alliance, creating a synergistic partnership in customers, network, products and technology.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Talking Japanese
Talking Japanese From Kompas I recall when Japan launched a protest against Indonesia's national car policy, the Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo explained the matter to Japan, and then Japan seemed to understand the Indonesian government's ruling. But later Japan wanted to take the case to the World Trade Organization, although it has now postponed its move. Why did this happen?
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt to hold preseminar on Sukarno soon
Govt to hold preseminar on Sukarno soon JAKARTA (JP): The government has again taken up its controversial plan to hold a seminar on the impeachment of Indonesia's first president Sukarno. State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman, who initiated the plan and later put it on hold for some time due to the growing controversy, said here Saturday that the seminar would be duly held, but preceded by a pre-seminar at the end of this month.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Jakartans lack awareness on how to keep city clean
Jakartans lack awareness on how to keep city clean JAKARTA (JP): Public participation in sanitation was the most important factor in the city's five mayoralties receiving Adipura awards, the city environment bureau's head, Aboejoewono Aboeprajitno, said Saturday. But observers said a lack of public awareness was still a problem. Aboejoewono said the role of people in making and keeping their surroundings clean was one of the most important criteria for wining an Adipura award.
Mon, 09 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.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Iedfil demands his name be cleared
Iedfil demands his name be cleared BOGOR (JP): The Bogor District Court Saturday continued the pretrial of Iedfil Jaya Anwar, who filed a law suit against the Bogor regional police office. Iedfil accused the police of illegally arresting him following his appearance in court on May 21, as a witness in the trial of Mikel and Hendrik, who were charged with being accessories to last year's toll road murder and robbery.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Threats and allegations
Threats and allegations The board conference held by the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) on Tuesday and Wednesday ended with the issuance of a political declaration and a note of protest regarding the implementation of the recent general election. In its political declaration, the PDI said election organizers and government authorities had violated the principles of a direct, open, free and secret election as well as those of honesty and fairness.