Archive: 18 July 1997
66 articles found
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Dede's painting success came as a big surprise
Dede's painting success came as a big surprise JAKARTA (JP): When he was a little boy, Dede Erie Supria wanted to be a teacher like his father. But in one of life's ironic detours from the planned path, he became a painter, a profession he had never considered seriously. Originally from Jakarta, Dede left his hometown in 1974 to enter the High School of Fine Arts, also known as SESRI, in Yogyakarta. "My goal was simple," he says. "I just wanted to learn to draw and be a teacher or whatever.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
The Listening Post
The Listening Post "Building English Skills Through Newspaper + Radio" Produced by American Language Center in cooperation with The Jakarta Post and Radio Sonora FM 100.9 Mhz * "Turkey in Turmoil," a cause for concern throughout both NATO and the European Union, as Turkey has long been a member of the former, and fervently wishes to join the latter.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sihanouk supports ASEAN's peace efforts
Sihanouk supports ASEAN's peace efforts BEIJING (Agencies): Three southeast Asian foreign ministers won support from Cambodia's King Sihanouk yesterday for their bid to seek ways to ease the crisis in Cambodia after a bloody coup this month. Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas, Thai Foreign Minister Prachuab Chaiyasarn and Domingo Siazon of the Philippines met Sihanouk to discuss how the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) could help Cambodia, Alatas said.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Police confiscate illegal medicines
Police confiscate illegal medicines JAKARTA (JP): City police have confiscated hundreds of boxes of unregistered Chinese medicine and food supplements in raids on 18 drug stores in West Jakarta, a police officer said Wednesday. Chief of Detectives for Economic Affairs Lt. Col. Saud Usman Nasution said Wednesday that unregistered medicine had been confiscated from 16 of the 18 stores. City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
IMF to discuss US$1b aid to RP
IMF to discuss US$1b aid to RP WASHINGTON (Reuter): The International Monetary Fund, using emergency procedures introduced after Mexico's financial crisis, will discuss support to the Philippines today, international monetary sources said on Wednesday. One source said an aid package of around $1 billion was possible. This would include $600 million already offered to the Philippines under an existing loan arrangement, but not yet disbursed.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
33 arrested in red-light districts
33 arrested in red-light districts BOGOR (JP): The Bogor administration's public order unit arrested 33 people Tuesday in raids in the town's red-light districts. Regency spokesman Hari Harsono said 18 prostitutes, 14 transsexuals and a male customer had been arrested. "We hope these raids can wake them up, make them change their lives and start living normal lives," Hair said. He said the arrests had occurred at popular nightspots on Jl. Raya Pajajaran, Jl. Juanda and Jl. Kapten Muslihat.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Siemens invests in Malaysia
Siemens invests in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Germany electronic and engineering giant Siemens AG is to invest an initial 30 million ringgit (US$12 million) to set up operations in Malaysia's newly created high- technology zone. The group will form a subsidiary, Siemens Multimedia Sdn. Bhd., to tap the "multi-purposed smartcard" and electronic government projects, said Christian Urbanke, managing director of Siemens Electrical Engineering here.
Fri, 18 Jul 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: Kelley 3:10 Children's Dance: Aneka Tari Timor Timur 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Film: Home Green Home 5:25 Variety Show: Country Tracks 5:30 Music: Paket 27 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: Dinamika 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita 8:05...
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Developer vows to make Ancol project green
Developer vows to make Ancol project green JAKARTA (JP): A developer has promised that its 500-hectare reclamation project in Ancol, North Jakarta, will not cause environmental damage and flooding in surrounding areas. Arissetyanto Nugroho, president of PT Manggala Krida Yudha (MKY), told a hearing of the House of Representatives' Commission X on Tuesday night that his company had taken measures to ensure the sustainability of the coastal environment.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
U.S. diplomat visits Dili
U.S. diplomat visits Dili DILI, East Timor: Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares briefed a visiting official from the U.S. State Department on Wednesday about the circumstances surrounding this month's death of a prominent East Timor separatist rebel leader, Antara said. The visitor, Douglas Hartwick, raised the issue during a meeting with the governor. David Freitas, alias David Alex, was shot when he attempted to escape after his arrest in Baucau district. He later died in hospital.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sempati crashes in Bandung killing at least 26 people
Sempati crashes in Bandung killing at least 26 people BANDUNG (JP): Twenty-six people were killed and 26 others injured when a Trigana Air Service airplane, leased by Sempati Air, crashed five minutes after taking off from Husein Sastranegara airport yesterday morning. The Fokker-27 aircraft, flight number SG 394, was bound for Jakarta when it crashed after attempting to make an emergency landing at Sulaeman airbase, about five kilometers south of the airport.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ringgit and rupiah pushed to new lows
Ringgit and rupiah pushed to new lows SINGAPORE (AFP): The Malaysian ringgit and the Indonesian rupiah slumped to new lows against the U.S. dollar in overnight European trading after they came under attack from hedge funds pouncing on Southeast Asian currency weakness, dealers said yesterday. In early Asian trading yesterday, the U.S. dollar was fetching 2.5885 ringgit and 2,479 rupiah.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Utut ready to repeat success at Biel Master
Utut ready to repeat success at Biel Master JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Grandmaster Utut Adianto said that he was determined to recapture the Biel Masters chess tournament title at Biel, Switzerland, from July 21 to Aug. 1. "My determination for success at the Biel Masters is to improve my elo rating which dropped by five points in the open tournament in Argentina last month," Utut said before departing for Switzerland Wednesday.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
W. Java administration takes steps to conserve water
W. Java administration takes steps to conserve water JAKARTA (JP): The West Java administration has taken steps to conserve water because of fears that the supply from the Jatiluhur reservoir will not be enough to irrigate all rice fields in the area. The current drought has threatened many paddies along the northern coast of West Java, said H.E. Djaelani, a senior official of the administration, as quoted by Antara.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
ID card operation comes under fire from councilors
ID card operation comes under fire from councilors JAKARTA (JP): City councilors, whose term of office ends today, city officials and the public have criticized the City Population Agency's identification (ID) card inspection operation launched Monday. Strong objections have been expressed about the operation in which population office staff fine people not carrying Jakarta ID cards. People from outside Jakarta must have travel documents while in Jakarta or they are liable to be fined.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
CEPA quits Tanjung Jati power project
CEPA quits Tanjung Jati power project HONG KONG (Reuter): Southern Co Inc's Consolidated Electric Power Asia Ltd (CEPA) decided to quit the Tanjung Jati power station project in Indonesia because of uncertainty over the contract terms, CEPA said on Wednesday. Southern Co and Hopewell Holdings Ltd said earlier that Hopewell, CEPA's former parent, would sell its remaining 20 percent stake in CEPA in return for CEPA's 80 percent interest in the central Java power project and US$150 million in cash.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
History lesson
History lesson From Merdeka Sutan Ali Asli's article '5 Juli, 38 tahun yang lalu' (July 5, 38 years ago) published in Merdeka on July 5, 1997 serves as a reminder and enriches our perception. In historical terms, July 5, 1959 is always an interesting topic of discussion in academic circles. More so when we compare the 1945 Constitution with the 1950 Provisional Constitution. Each has their positive and negative aspects.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mobile Brigade back in Madura
Mobile Brigade back in Madura PAMEKASAN, East Java: The East Java Police Command plans to station an elite Mobile Brigade unit in Pamekasan regency on Madura island, Antara said. Madura Police Chief Col. Adna Isa said the move was part of an overall reorganization by the National Police to beef up the force's strength in the regions. He denied that it was prompted by the unrest in Madura during the May general election.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
PT Maharani makes capital market debut
PT Maharani makes capital market debut JAKARTA (JP): Multifinance firm PT Maharani Intifinance made its capital market debut Wednesday and announced plans to open at least five more branches this year. A company director, Stefanus Ginting, said the new branches would be opened in Surabaya in East Java, Semarang in Central Java, Bandung in West Java, Denpasar on Bali, and Balik Papan in Kalimantan as part of the company's expansion program.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fire guts Kupang market
Fire guts Kupang market KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: At least 100 kiosks at the Oebobo market were destroyed by fire on Wednesday, Antara said. Financial losses are still being assessed. Police are still investigating the cause of the fire, which many people believe began with an electrical short circuit. Witnesses told Antara that the first sign of fire was on one of the market's electricity poles. Fire fighters managed to contain the blaze from spreading to outer kiosks.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Forest fires
Forest fires From Media Indonesia On July 8, Media Indonesia quoted a statement by the director of forest protection of the Ministry of Forestry that the state suffers losses up to Rp 240 trillion a year due to forest fires. It is very tragic indeed that the disaster has been going on for the past five years. The money lost could be used for government programs such as aid to poverty stricken villages and the foster parent movement. The biggest loss is the devastation of the ecosystem.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Asian currency turmoil to settle soon: BOJ
Asian currency turmoil to settle soon: BOJ TOKYO (Reuter): Bank of Japan (BOJ) Executive Director Takeshi Anzai said on Wednesday that he sees Asian currency turmoil settling down soon. He said Asian currencies should reflect economic fundamentals.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indocement splits from Indofood to better position
Indocement splits from Indofood to better position JAKARTA (JP): Anthony Salim, chief executive officer of Indocement, said Wednesday the company had sold its 50.1 percent share in Indofood so that the cement giant could concentrate on its core business. Anthony said the separation of Indofood from Indocement would also improve the ability of the investing public to better understand the business of the two separate entities.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rumanian president arrives in Indonesia
Rumanian president arrives in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Rumanian President Emil Constantinescu and his entourage arrived here yesterday for a three-day state visit to boost economic relations with Indonesia.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
'Kompas' to be official paper for SEA Games
'Kompas' to be official paper for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The SEA Games consortium has appointed the Kompas daily the official newspaper for the 19th SEA Games to be held here in October. Under an agreement signed by Kompas corporate head A Roesilah K. and consortium official Enggartiasto Lukito Wednesday, the paper will have four more pages on the event every Friday from today until Oct. 31.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hotel Melia gets $14.75m loan
Hotel Melia gets $14.75m loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Purosani Sri Persada, which owns the Hotel Melia Purosani, Yogyakarta, secured Wednesday a syndicated loan worth US$14.75 million from five local and overseas banks. Tang Beng Lim, Purosani's president, said the loan would be used to finance its existing debts. The loan was arranged by Bank Tamara with participants including the Bank of China, DBS Buana Tat Lee Bank, Bank Duta and Bank Indovest.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Donors pledge $5.3b in fresh aid to RI
Donors pledge $5.3b in fresh aid to RI JAKARTA (JP): Donor governments and international lending agencies led by Japan and the World Bank pledged in Tokyo yesterday to give Indonesia $5.3 billion in aid this year, Antara reported. The pledges were made at the conclusion of a two-day meeting of the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI). The amount is higher than the $5.26 billion pledged by Indonesia's creditor group at its meeting in Paris last year.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
U.S.-led body in S. Korea protests North's attack
U.S.-led body in S. Korea protests North's attack SEOUL (Reuter): The U.S.-led United Nations Command in South Korea protested to the North yesterday over a border clash that has raised tensions at a time when Pyongyang is grappling with a food crisis. The U.S. Senate voted yesterday to cut extra funding for a landmark nuclear project in North Korea if Pyongyang repeated Wednesday's violation of an armistice accord that ended the 1950- 1953 Korean War.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Inten chips in for housing project
Inten chips in for housing project DILI, East Timor: The minister of social services, Inten Soeweno, has donated Rp 750 million (US$312,500) to a project to build houses for the poor in Comoro village, West Dili district, Antara said. The head of East Timor Social Services Department, Rela Bakti Karokaro, told Antara Wednesday that the donation was in response to a request by priest Manuel Fraille.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
20 ambassadors inaugurated
20 ambassadors inaugurated JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto inaugurated 20 ambassadors Wednesday, including former Armed Forces chief of sociopolitical affairs Lt. Gen. Mohammad Ma'ruf as ambassador to Vietnam and Makarim Wibisono as Indonesia's permanent representative to the United Nations in New York. Of the 20 new ambassadors, only three hailed from the military. The other two being former chief of the Army's special forces Lt. Gen. (ret.) Kuntara who became ambassador to China, and Brig.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Summarecon to build new high-rise building
Summarecon to build new high-rise building JAKARTA (JP): A business and entertainment center will highlight Kelapa Gading Permai's 20-hectare town center, scheduled for completion by 1999. The six-story building, the Sentral Promenad, will soon be developed by PT Sentral Summarecon Sukses, a joint venture of the Summarecon Group and businessman Sudwikatmono.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stickers for public vans
Stickers for public vans BOGOR (JP): The transport authority has started issuing stickers for public transport vans in an attempt to stamp out unlicensed operators. The campaign began Tuesday, with stickers issued to 30 vehicles that were undergoing roadworthy tests at the Bogor Land Transportation Agency, said head of the agency Endang Tabroni. Each van will be issued with two stickers to be placed on the front and rear windshields.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Red Cross Youth having fun at camp
Red Cross Youth having fun at camp JAKARTA (JP): Around 3,500 members of Indonesian Red Cross Youth wound up a camping activity at Ibu Tien Soeharto Scouts Camping Ground in Cibubur, East Jakarta, on Wednesday. The Jumpa Bakti Gembira (Gather, Work and Have Fun) was opened on Saturday by Indonesian Red Cross chairperson Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians eat less rice: Minister
Indonesians eat less rice: Minister JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Food Ibrahim Hasan has dismissed concerns about the drought's impact on the national rice supply, citing huge government stocks and the fact that Indonesians are eating less rice than they used to. "There has been a massive transformation in rice consumption in Indonesia that it (the drought) doesn't really bother me as the man most responsible for Indonesia's food supply," Ibrahim was quoted by Antara as saying.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Taman Ria begins 2nd stage of trial operation
Taman Ria begins 2nd stage of trial operation JAKARTA (JP): Taman Ria Senayan, a new recreation center in Central Jakarta, began a second stage of its trial operation yesterday, Taman Ria spokeswoman Monika Irayati said. "The second stage will be held until the end of September before the grand opening, which is scheduled for November," she said on Tuesday. Irayati said the trial operation opened to the public from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. with tickets ranging from Rp 1,500 (U.S.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ticket scalpers
Ticket scalpers From Republika I recently traveled by Garuda on a return ticket from Jakarta to Pontianak. Due to an emergency, I wanted to fly one day earlier. The flight was fully booked, but the Garuda office on Jl. Rahadi Usman told me to go straight to the airport because there are usually several empty seats before the plane's departure. I met with an employee on the second floor of Supadio airport, Pontianak. He said he would try to help me get a seat on the plane.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Countering speculators
Countering speculators Speculators' actions have caused Asian monetary authorities to be extremely busy in the past few days. They have coordinated their efforts and tried to find effective ways to counter purely profit motivated actions which know no national boundaries.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * Planet Hollywood, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 16, South Jakarta, Music Hours, Wednesday to Sunday, 9.30 p.m. onwards: Tricia Tahara, an American Singer. Top Classic Rock Music, every Thursday. Flashback night features old time favorite songs, every Friday. * Jamz, Jl. Panglima Polim Raya. No. LMN 11, South Jakarta, at 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Harvey M, Benny L & Co, Monday. Benny L & Co, Dixie Night, Tuesday. Indra, Jamz Session, Wednesday. Wachdach Band, Thursday.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Germany honors Habibie
Germany honors Habibie JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie has been awarded a state honorary medal by German Chancellor Helmut Kohl. The medal was conferred in Bonn Tuesday in recognition of Habibie's efforts in forging the excellent ties enjoyed between Indonesia and Germany. The award took the minister by surprise as he was apparently not informed about it.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Art Agenda
Art Agenda Modern Dance Performance: Incident by Teater Tari Bimo Wiwohatmo at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Gedung Kesenian Jakarta No. 1, Central Jakarta, Ph. 3808283, 3441882; July 19, 8 p.m. The staging of nine dances -- Bunga Malam, Sangkakala, Lotus, Lover, Mr. Pardal and Mrs. Delima, Studio F, Three Faces, Duet and Dream -- which are works of incidents from heart to heart from Yogyakarta, Japan and Singapore.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 16, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 -25 130,500 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,025 25 187,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,400 75 7,579,500 Alumindo Perkasa 900 0 24,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,500 -25 177,000 Anwar Sierad 1,150 50 2,001,000 Apac Centertex Corp.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Our aid diplomacy
Our aid diplomacy Indonesia's aid diplomacy excelled once again when it secured $5.3 billion in fresh commitments from major donor countries and international lending agencies yesterday. The pledges were made by representatives of 28 donors at a meeting of the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) in Tokyo. It represents a slight increase from the $5.26 billion pledged at the CGI meeting in Paris last year.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Reality of the new Cambodia
Reality of the new Cambodia After a week of crisis over the Phnom Penh violence, Cambodia, its neighbors and the world now come to the hard part. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) proved last week it remains able to react quickly in the face of regional emergency. Its decision to delay full membership for the new Cambodian regime headed by Second Prime Minister Hun Sen was decisive and correct. Now the diplomacy begins.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia denies entangling visas to Chinese shuttlers
Indonesia denies entangling visas to Chinese shuttlers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian embassy in Beijing has denied reports that it complicated the visa issuance to Chinese shuttlers wanting to attend the Indonesian Open in Solo, Central Java. Embassy staffer Bunyai Saptomo said yesterday that the processing of the shuttlers' visas was finalized on July 10.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
31 youngsters netted for loitering in Blok M
31 youngsters netted for loitering in Blok M JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested 31 youths in Blok M, South Jakarta, for loitering Wednesday night. A South Jakarta Police precinct sergeant said yesterday the juveniles, mostly senior high school students, were arrested on Jl. Melawai, Jl. Panglima Polim and Jl. Sampit between 11:30 p.m and 3 a.m. "It's a routine operation intended to prevent the youths from causing any trouble in the area," he said.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Two foreigners charged with telephone pulse theft
Two foreigners charged with telephone pulse theft JAKARTA (JP): Two foreigners were arraigned in the West Jakarta District Court on Wednesday on charges of stealing pulses from cellular phones belonging to seven Indonesians. Prosecutor Ohoi Ulun told the court that Ng Chee Leong, 28, of Malaysia and Hasnat Ahmad Varya, 25, of Pakistan had gained access to the seven cellular phone numbers using sophisticated tools.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Caretaker named for Muna regency
Caretaker named for Muna regency RAHA, Southeast Sulawesi: Southeast Sulawesi Governor La Ode Kaimoeddin has appointed one of his assistants as caretaker to run the Muna regency administration to fill in the post vacated by Col. M. Saleh Lasata, Antara reported. Saleh was recently appointed as a member of the provincial legislative council for the 1997/2002 period.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Future hurdles in development
Future hurdles in development By Rizal Ramli JAKARTA: The New Order has been successful in the economic field. But most political criticism touches on public welfare or democracy. But in the economy too, something is happening which I refer to as the diminishing benefit. What was an early economic success has became a problem which further decreases the benefits of the present status quo.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Painter Dede Eri Supria gets down to business
Painter Dede Eri Supria gets down to business By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Small is beautiful may now have entered the realm of cliche, but it seems a fitting summary of Dede Erie Supria's exhibition at the Jakarta Stock Exchange. Unlike his previous grand shows, this one is comparatively smaller with 15 paintings on loan from several collectors. The exhibition, being held to mark the institution's fifth anniversary, also includes a painting commissioned by the Jakarta Stock Exchange.
Fri, 18 Jul 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. Haztoria Band, Tuesday. Abouwhim VG and Bubi Chen Virtuoso Band, Wednesday. Abouwhim Band, Thursday. HI Beat Band and Singer, Friday. The Player's and Surabaya VG, Saturday. Electone Player, Sunday. * The Patra Surabaya Hilton International Jl.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
International workers union criticizes manpower bill
International workers union criticizes manpower bill JAKARTA (JP): An international labor union has criticized Indonesia's manpower bill for stipulations which it says contradict international labor principles. International Metalworkers Federation (IMF) president Klaus Zwickel criticized the bill in a press conference at the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute, which is campaigning to improve workers' welfare. The bill is now being deliberated at the House of Representatives.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto calls for religious harmony
Soeharto calls for religious harmony JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has stressed that religious differences should not provoke societal divisions and that Islam, as a religion which advocates tolerance, does not recognize compulsion. "Religious differences should not divide us or make us enemies of each other," Soeharto said during a solemn ceremony held at the State Palace Wednesday evening to commemorate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Entertainment spots warned
Entertainment spots warned JAKARTA (JP): The deputy governor of administrative affairs, Idroes, has threatened to punish nightspots involved in drug trafficking. Idroes was speaking Tuesday in response to the rising number of alleged drug dealers and illegally workers arrested in recent police raids on Jakarta nightspots. "The municipality will closely coordinate with related offices to monitor nightspots," Idroes said.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
N-250 plane flies in Hanoi
N-250 plane flies in Hanoi HANOI (AFP): An Indonesian-designed commuter aircraft flew a demonstration flight for Vietnamese aviation officials in Hanoi on Wednesday, an embassy official said. The N-250 turboprop aircraft took to the skies at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport before a crowd of officials from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, she said. The N-250 is a home grown product designed by the Indonesian state-owned PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI has 'unhealthy' people: Sujudi
RI has 'unhealthy' people: Sujudi JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Sujudi has labeled Indonesians the unhealthiest people in member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Antara reported. At a ceremony to induct several high-ranking officials at this ministry Wednesday, Sujudi said that improving the health of Indonesians was the main objective of the ministry and related institutions.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Japanese grant for student dorm
Japanese grant for student dorm UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The Japanese government has agreed to give an Rp 80 million ($33,300) grant to supplement a project to build a dormitory for East Timorese students in Ujungpandang, Antara reported yesterday. A note on the grant was signed by Japanese consul general Takaichi Yoneda and Muhammad Juari, the leader of East Timor's Al-Anshar Foundation in Ujungpandang, at the consulate.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Show points up concerns of 1970s
Show points up concerns of 1970s By Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): Add the Jakarta Art Council to the list of cultural institutions getting back into the swing of the 1970s. It is featuring works of nine prominent painters from that decade in an exhibition at the Cipta II Gallery of Taman Ismail Marzuki, Central Jakarta, through Sunday. Sulebar Soekarman, one of the painters, said the group was selected to point up differences between them and their predecessors.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Kenjeran Lama beach
Kenjeran Lama beach From Surabaya Post Last weekend I decided to relax at Kenjeran Lama beach. Actually I had not intended to go to that resort because people said the beach was not properly taken care of. But I had no choice and went there to enjoy the coastal breeze. On arrival at the beach, I realized that people were not joking. The sandy area was full of trash, used plastic bags, papers etc. The ocean was dirty and no shells could be found on the sand. Who is to blame in this case?
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI women workers detained in Malaysia
RI women workers detained in Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi expressed concern Tuesday over the fate of 432 Indonesian women now detained by Malaysian immigration authorities for illegal entry. She blamed their detention on brokers who had promised the women jobs in Malaysia and taken them there without proper documents.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Lippo Cikarang's IPO big success
Lippo Cikarang's IPO big success JAKARTA (JP): PT Lippo Cikarang said Wednesday that its recent initial public offering (IPO) was a big success, with demand far exceeding available shares. Lippo Group's deputy chairman, James T. Raidy, said the IPO was oversubscribed by 150 percent, forcing the company to make an allotment to subscribers.
Fri, 18 Jul 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, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
New measures needed to boost sugar output
New measures needed to boost sugar output JAKARTA (JP): The government must change its sugarcane farming policy if it wants to stop a continued decline in sugar production, a senior official said. National Logistics Agency chairman Beddu Amang said Wednesday that the existing policy had yet to encourage sugarcane farming. "Some changes are absolutely needed if we want to become self- sufficient in sugar production," he said in a speech at the Asian Sugar Conference in Bali.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI fashion world mourns Versace's death
RI fashion world mourns Versace's death JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian fashion circle mourned the death of flamboyant Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace, who was shot dead on the steps of his Miami Beach mansion on Tuesday. Designer Poppy Dharsono said Versace's death was tragic and it would greatly affect the world of fashion. "We've lost one of the world's most talented designers, someone who was capable of creating new fashion images," said Poppy, who is also a noted businesswoman.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
National pride
National pride I am writing in reference to the article Surly secretaries, English lesson ("By the way...," June 29). I have been thinking about writing on the same subject, but couldn't find the right words to express it. You accurately and clearly expressed what I have been wanting to say. I lived in America for almost 40 years. When I returned to Indonesia, my Indonesian was rusty and I decided to relearn bahasa Indonesia. I also tried to "reconvert" myself to being an Indonesian.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
83 people survive, 83 die in Lake Toba ferry accident
83 people survive, 83 die in Lake Toba ferry accident MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The authorities called off the search for victims of Sunday's ferry accident in Lake Toba yesterday. Eighty-three bodies were found. The number of survivors from the sinking of the Peldatari wooden boat was 83. Rescue worker Dewasa Sijabat said no more bodies were found yesterday, despite earlier estimations that there were 200 passengers aboard when the boat sank.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Humpuss eyes oil palm and jute in Sulawesi
Humpuss eyes oil palm and jute in Sulawesi JAKARTA (JP): A subsidiary of Humpuss group is studying the feasibility of developing oil palm and jute plantations on a 30,000 hectare area of Southeast Sulawesi, Antara reported. If materialized, the project would involve local farmers as partners with the company, PT Perkebunan Gunung Sinaji (PGS), the news agency said, quoting the company's president, Muhamad Djaja.