Archive: 25 July 1997
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Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Severino elected new ASEAN secretary-general
Severino elected new ASEAN secretary-general By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (JP): Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) concluded their first day of meetings here yesterday by electing Filipino Rodolfo C. Severino as the grouping's new secretary-general replacing Dato' Ajit Singh. Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas told journalists that Severino would begin his new post on Jan. 1, 1998.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian youth picked up at brothel
Indonesian youth picked up at brothel GOLD COAST, Australia (AP): A 15-year-old illegal immigrant from Indonesia was discovered working at a brothel in far northern New South Wales, an immigration officer said yesterday. The girl was discovered on Tuesday after a routine compliance check of the legal brothel in Tweed Heads. She was taken into custody and transferred to the Villawood Detention Centre in Sydney, where she was being interviewed.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Salim's maneuvers
Salim's maneuvers Seen from the business history and stature of the politically well-connected tycoon Sudono Salim in Indonesia, the fire and, in some cases, emotionally nationalistic outbursts drawn by the latest corporate maneuver involving the publicly listed Salim Group companies -- Indocement and Indofood -- are understandable. Salim Group is nevertheless not the first Indonesian conglomerate to shuffle assets to Singapore-registered or listed entities.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina's capability to operate CPP queried
Pertamina's capability to operate CPP queried JAKARTA (JP): Oil company Medco Energy's president supported yesterday the government decision not to extend Caltex Pacific Indonesia's contract for the Coastal Plains Pakanbaru oil field after its 2001 expiry. But Medco's president, Arifin Panigoro, did question the capability of the state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina to operate the oil field. "From a nationalist point of view, why don't we operate it (the CPP oil field) by ourselves?
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 24, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 25 31,000 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,050 0 28,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,350 -25 634,000 Alumindo Perkasa 875 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,475 -25 167,500 Anwar Sierad 1,125 0 1,205,500 Apac Centertex Corp.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Regent Hotel: Jl. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, South Jakarta: - Garden Terrace: Indonesia's Top Musicians, Friday and Saturday,, 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Pool Side: Sahata Vocal Group, Saturday, 6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. * Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 2-3, South Jakarta: - Semanggi Lounge: Classic Guitar Melodies with Nelson Rumantir, daily except Sunday, 7.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m., Arol (Pianist and flutist), Monday to Saturday, 12 p.m.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Lippo Cikarang listed
Lippo Cikarang listed JAKARTA (JP): Urban developing company PT Lippo Cikarang, of the widely diversified Lippo Group, made its capital debut yesterday when listing its shares in the Jakarta Stock Exchange. The company's share price made a gain of Rp 275 to Rp 1,200 during the initial listing in the morning before it closed at Rp 1,125 in the afternoon on a total volume of 85.03 million shares in the regular market.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
House okays yearly legislation plan
House okays yearly legislation plan JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives approved yesterday an annual legislation program to be delivered by the President during the State Budget plan. Syamsul Mu'arif, who chairs a special committee considering an amendment to the House internal rule, said approval would be sought from the government. "A clear plan will allow both House legislators and the government to make better preparation and enable the government to set the budget," Syamsul said.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bira's profit up 67%
Bira's profit up 67% JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Bira reported yesterday a 51 percent increase in its net profit for the first half of this year to Rp 40.8 billion (US$15.7 million) over the same period of last year. The bank said net interest income rose by 67 percent to Rp 87.4 billion from Rp 52.3 billion. Fees and commission from nonrelated loans were up 23 percent to Rp 19.9 billion from 16.1 billion.
Fri, 25 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 * Downsizing has cut like the Angel of Death through management in Western firms, as fat, seemingly impregnable corporations are forced to cut costs to stay competitive in the traumatic '90s. It used to be "blue-collar" types, manning production lines and hauling goods to and fro, who were the first to get the ax.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
National soccer league semifinals start today
National soccer league semifinals start today JAKARTA (JP): The 110,000-seat Senayan Stadium will again be the focus of soccer fans when four teams -- two from East Java, one each from West Java and South Sulawesi -- play the national soccer league semifinals today. Managers of the four best teams in Indonesian soccer have vowed that their teams will play fairly. In today's semifinals, Mitra Surabaya will play Bandung Raya at 3.30 p.m, while Persibaya will meet PSM Ujungpandang at 6 p.m.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
BII to enter Manila
BII to enter Manila MANILA (AFP): Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) has received permission to set up a representative office in the Philippines, the Central Bank of the Philippines said here yesterday. Bank Internasional, the third largest private bank in Indonesia, will become the 29th foreign bank to set up a representative office in the Philippines. It will be the third Indonesian bank after Bank Dagang Nasional Indonesia and PT LippoBank to set up an office here, the central bank said.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian health insurers face soaring costs
SE Asian health insurers face soaring costs KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): A booming demand for health care services in Southeast Asia is threatening the long term stability of insurers who face soaring costs and rising claims, Industry executives said on Thursday.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Soldier elected council chief
Soldier elected council chief UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Burhanuddin Ali from the Armed Forces faction was elected chief of the provincial legislative council yesterday amid students protest. Burhanuddin won 37 votes while his only rival, Hasan Saleh, from the dominant Golkar faction, received only five votes. Three councilors were absent.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia franchise boosts Delifrance earning prospects
Indonesia franchise boosts Delifrance earning prospects SINGAPORE (Reuter): Delifrance Asia Ltd's expansion of its French-style cafes to Indonesia prompted analysts yesterday to revise upwards the company's earnings prospects. "The impact is definitely going to be positive. At least in the next two to three years, we will see Delifrance realizing franchising fees," Soc-Gen Crosby analyst Michael Ong told Reuters.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN and its future challenges
ASEAN and its future challenges By Jusuf Wanandi PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (JP): On July 20 to July 23, 1997, ASEAN-Institutes of Strategic and International Studies (ASEAN- ISIS) held its second ASEAN congress in conjunction with ASEAN's 30th anniversary in Kuala Lumpur. The congress was meant not only to celebrate ASEAN's 30th anniversary but also to get more people from ASEAN countries to participate and be involved in ASEAN'S activities in the future.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian buyers seek 350,000 tons of corn
SE Asian buyers seek 350,000 tons of corn SINGAPORE (Reuter): Southeast Asian buyers are believed to be seeking 350,000 tons of corn with Indonesia inquiring for 200,000 tons and Thai buyers awaiting government approval to purchase 150,000 tons, traders said yesterday. The Indonesians are worried that a severe drought, which some believe is linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon, may sharply trim the October/December corn harvest in Java.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
GoldCorp-Antam deal
GoldCorp-Antam deal PERTH (Reuter): Australia's largest gold refiner, Gold Corporation, said on Thursday it concluded an equipment supply and technical consultancy agreement to upgrade PT Aneka Tambang's (Antam) Logam Mulia precious metals refinery in Jakarta. The contract will enable the state-owned Aneka Tambang to upgrade the technical and production capabilities of the Logam Mulia gold and silver refinery, GoldCorp said.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Police prohibit planned celebration of July 27 riot
Police prohibit planned celebration of July 27 riot JAKARTA (JP): The National Police have prohibited Megawati Soekarnoputri loyalists from commemorating the first anniversary of the July 27 political riot in which five people were killed. Spokesman for the National Police Col. Bambang Haryoko, said yesterday that the planned event would likely pose security problems because a large number of people would be involved. "The commemoration is likely to create a security problem.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
36 Games athletes in Sicily for tryouts
36 Games athletes in Sicily for tryouts JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games athletes will compete in five of the 10 events at the Universiade (Student Games) in Sicily, Italy, from Aug. 19 to Aug. 31. Indonesia is sending 36 SEA Games athletes, all university students, to compete in gymnastics, swimming, volleyball, track and field and fencing. Their participation in the Universaide will be their final tryout for athletes being groomed for the 19th SEA Games here in October.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Search for scapegoats as hot money flees Asia
Search for scapegoats as hot money flees Asia By Nick Cumming-Bruce BANGKOK: Another bad day for the Thai baht Wednesday threatened more turbulence for the currencies of its Southeast Asian neighbors, just as their club of tiger nations is celebrating its 30th anniversary by admitting two new members -- including the military-run Myanmar.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Policeman jailed for torture
Policeman jailed for torture BANDUNG: A military court here Wednesday sentenced First Lt. Daniel Tifaona, 28, to nine months and 10 days in prison for the fatal torture of a robbery suspect. Tjetje Tadjudin, 42, had been named both a witness and a suspect in the armed robbery in which one person was shot dead at Jagorawi toll in Bogor in October last year. Prosecutors had sought a jail term of 17 months for Tifaona, Antara reported.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
House passes bill on narcotics with leniency on users
House passes bill on narcotics with leniency on users JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives endorsed yesterday a bill on narcotics which introduces lenient and heavy penalties. The bill, which will replace the 1976 narcotics law if it is enacted, retains a maximum sentence of death for traffickers and dealers who also face a maximum fine of Rp 1 billion (US$390,000).
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI minister urges S. Korea to help Kia
RI minister urges S. Korea to help Kia SEOUL (AFP): Indonesian Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo Thursday asked South Korea to take a special interest in the ailing Kia Group, taking into account his country's national auto program.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Paribas names Jakarta boss
Paribas names Jakarta boss HONG KONG (Reuter): Paribas Asia Equity said yesterday it has appointed James Spence as president director in Indonesia and Justin Tooth as head of Philippines sales. Niall Shiner joins the firm's Hong Kong research team to cover smaller companies and Walter Lo has been appointed research manager in Malaysia, Paribas said in a statement.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian teachers want more allowances
Indonesian teachers want more allowances JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Teachers Union urged the government yesterday to do more toward improving the welfare of its more than one million members. Union chairman Basyuni Suriamiharja said the government should offer more allowances to elementary and high school teachers. The level of government allowances offered to elementary and high school teachers was "very low" compared to that extended to university lecturers, Basyuni said.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Danamon's extra charge
Danamon's extra charge As a customer, my relationship with Bank Danamon only began about 50 days ago but the experience has been disgusting. On July 11, 1997, I transferred a small amount of Australian dollars from my AUD primadollar account to Australia. For that transfer, besides a fixed transfer fee of Rp 15,000, the Danamon JSX Branch charged an additional US$3.00 fee because the amount transferred was below the equivalent of $3,000.00. I was disturbed by this additional fee because: a.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Plan for five-star pet hotel in Malaysia
Plan for five-star pet hotel in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Wealthy pet owners in Malaysia will soon be able to go on their holidays with peace of mind, as a five- star hotel for animals is in the offing soon. University Putra Malaysia is looking for a private sector partner to invest in the six million ringgit (US$2.4 million) project.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Over 500 fires occured over last 7 months in the city
Over 500 fires occured over last 7 months in the city JAKARTA (JP): Over 500 fires took place in the capital over the first seven months of the year, City Fire Agency head Suharso said yesterday. Suharso said fires killed 18 people and injured 35 others, burned down 2,978 houses and left 19,390 people homeless. Most of the fires were caused by electric short circuits, he said. Other causes included kerosene stove explosions and unextinguished cigarettes, he said.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Construction of subway project delayed by financial problems
Construction of subway project delayed by financial problems JAKARTA (JP): The construction of the long-awaited subway project will be delayed indefinitely because of new problems, mainly from its financial scheme, an official said yesterday. The head of the city's Development Planning Board, Budihardjo Sukmadi, said besides the financial problem, the project also needed government approval, which has not been officially issued yet.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
No end to turmoil for SE Asian money
No end to turmoil for SE Asian money SINGAPORE (AFP): Speculators mounted a fresh attack against Southeast Asian currencies yesterday, inspired by bad news out of Thailand which took regional financial markets into a fourth week of turmoil. "Thailand has renewed its role as a catalyst for regional currency instability," said Desmond Supple, head of Asian currency research at Barclays (BZW) Global Foreign Exchange. The Singapore dollar hit a 32-month low against the U.S.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
PSN to build rural telecoms networks
PSN to build rural telecoms networks JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) is to develop telecommunications networks in West Java using its satellite services in cooperation with PT Telekomunikasi Nusantara Prima (Telnus) and PT Ariawest International. Under an agreement signed here yesterday, PSN and its partners will develop telecommunications facilities in 500 rural areas in the province.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Volleyball World C'ships delayed over debt problems
Volleyball World C'ships delayed over debt problems JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Volleyball Association will delay the Ultrajaya Cup Women's Volleyball World Championships scheduled for here next month because of financial problems with promoter Spectrum. The association's executive director, Rita Soebowo, said yesterday the championship would be delayed until further notice.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Local shipbuilders get contracts
Local shipbuilders get contracts JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina signed contracts yesterday with two local shipbuilders to build four 6,500 dead weight ton (DWT) tankers worth US$60 million for the oil company's domestic operation. The two shipbuilders, state-owned PT Dok & Perkapalan Surabaya and PT Jasa Marina Indah of Semarang, would build the tankers with the financing from a Japanese company.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Japan makes strides in China oil quests
Japan makes strides in China oil quests TOKYO (Reuter): Japan's long-term quest to secure oil and gas reserves in Asia has gained considerable ground in recent weeks, analysts say. On Wednesday, it pocketed rights to a 7,400 square km (2,860 square mile) chunk of remote but potentially lucrative terrain in China's Tarim Basin, to be surveyed by the state-run Japan National Oil Corp (JNOC).
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Outspoken justice changes career
Outspoken justice changes career JP/leo JAKARTA (JP): Adi Andojo Sutjipto (left, picture above), a former whistle-blower and deputy chief justice, was installed as a dean at Trisakti University yesterday. He plans to share his knowledge with his students. Adi, who is a member of the Asian Crime Prevention Foundation's board of directors, said he saw his new profession in teaching as an "interesting challenge".
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN watches Cambodia
ASEAN watches Cambodia By Santi WE Soekanto PETALING JAYA (JP): ASEAN signaled yesterday that Monday's meeting of the Cambodian National Assembly in Phnom Penh could be a benchmark for reconsidering the timing of Cambodia's entry into the grouping. Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said after the opening of yesterday's ASEAN Ministerial Meeting that the grouping would watch Monday's development closely. "We are watching to see the credibility of the process...
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bank Indonesia calls for vigilance over rupiah's falls
Bank Indonesia calls for vigilance over rupiah's falls JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian rupiah weakened against the U.S. dollar yesterday, and the monetary authorities were tightening rupiah liquidity to ease speculation on the currency, dealers said. The rupiah closed on the spot market at 2,610/2,6120 yesterday from the day's opening of 2,575/2,585 and Wednesday's close of 2,585/2,595 following a currency slump in the region.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rising military stars leads RI to democracy
Rising military stars leads RI to democracy YOGYAKARTA (JP): The rise of the younger generation to senior positions in the Armed Forces will help boost democratization in Indonesia, a retired general said yesterday. Former Kalimantan military commander Maj. Gen. (ret) ZA Maulani said in a discussion held by the Center for Security and Peace Studies here that Indonesian people could lay their demands for democracy on the rising stars thanks to their progressive vision.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
EEC unveils its Singa-1 gas flow
EEC unveils its Singa-1 gas flow SYDNEY (Reuter): Energy Equity Corp Ltd (EEC) said yesterday the Singa-1 exploration well in South Sumatera, Indonesia, flowed gas at the rate of 30.7 million standard cubic feet per day during a production test.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rebels wants Ramos to hold second term
Rebels wants Ramos to hold second term Cotabato City, Philippines (DPA): The Philippines' largest remaining Moslem rebel group said yesterday it wants to see President Fidel Ramos hold a second term after 1998 despite constitutional restrictions to his reelection.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Political motive could be behind currency flurries
Political motive could be behind currency flurries PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (JP): ASEAN countries expressed concern here yesterday over the currency flurry hitting several member states, with some suggesting that the crisis might be politically, not economically, motivated.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Though time for small-scale businesses
Though time for small-scale businesses By Joko Sarwono BOGOR, West Java (JP): M. Soleh, 74, a small-scale entrepreneur and horticulturist dealing in plant seedlings from Bojong Gede subdistrict, complains that since 1990 his business has been quite sluggish. "My business is not only suffering, it's on the verge of collapse," he said at the Bogor Regency Development Exhibition.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Debate on Salim Group's move continues
Debate on Salim Group's move continues JAKARTA (JP): The government sees the Salim Group's plans to sell Indocement's 50.1 percent stake in the world's largest noodle-maker to a Singapore-based bread-maker, QAF Ltd., as beneficial to the shareholders, a senior official said yesterday. "The government foresees an added shareholder value from the proposed divestment," said Bacelius Ruru, the director general for the supervision of state-owned enterprises at the Ministry of Finance yesterday.
Fri, 25 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, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Liberalization of ASEAN trade, markets sought
Liberalization of ASEAN trade, markets sought LOS ANGELES (AFP): Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said yesterday she will press Southeast Asian nations to liberalize their trade and financial markets.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Regional bankers prepare to tackle currency crisis
Regional bankers prepare to tackle currency crisis SHANGHAI (AFP): East Asian and Pacific central bankers began arriving here yesterday on the eve of a key annual meeting as Southeast Asian currencies faced further selling pressure. Bank of Japan governor Yasuo Matsushita, Bank of Korea governor Lee Kyung-Shik, Hong Kong Monetary Authority chief executive Joseph Yam and Central Bank of the Philippines governor Gabriel Singson were the first to arrive. Malaysia's Bank Negara governor Ahmad Mohd.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
AG office questios author over book criticisms
AG office questios author over book criticisms JAKARTA (JP): Author Wimanjaya Liotohe, a known government critic, was questioned at the Attorney General's Office yesterday over his book's criticism of the Soeharto administration. Wimanjaya said a team of three, led by the chief of the center for intelligence operations, Gatot Hendrarto, questioned him for about nine hours.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI lost to South Korea in ABC championship
RI lost to South Korea in ABC championship JAKARTA (JP): South Korea's KIA Timor shattered local team Aspac's hopes of reaching the final after beating them 86-65 in the semifinals of the 8th Asian Basketball Confederation (ABC) championship yesterday. The competition features Asia's ten best clubs in a week-long tournament that ends today. KIA Timor, led by its foreign player Clifford Aaron Reed, proved too strong for Aspac throughout the game.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Haze disrupts flights
Haze disrupts flights PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Thick haze from forest burning has disrupted river and air traffic in the hinterland. Over the past two days, haze has covered much of the North Barito regency, about 350 kilometers from here, virtually blocking-out the sunrise, Antara reported. The smoke has affected air traffic between Palangkaraya and Muara Teweh. Yesterday, a DAS aircraft had to circle Muara Teweh five times before it could land at Beringin airport.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
City gardens
City gardens From Merdeka The results of the Jakarta Administration's program to provide the capital with more gardens are becoming more and more visible. In many areas of the city we can now see trees and other vegetation. In Cililitan, East Jakarta, opposite the bus terminal for example, many trees dominate the area, reducing the heat and the impact of the sun's glaring rays. As a Jakarta citizen I feel much indebted to the administration for its concern with regard to the city's amenities.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Minor on trial for drug abuse
Minor on trial for drug abuse JAKARTA (JP): A 17-year-old woman is being tried at the Jakarta Central District Court for possession of 0.0348 grams of third grade heroin with intent to use. Prosecutor Shinta Sasanti said LM was caught in a police operation on May 14 of this year. "She was arrested inside a car in the Menteng area, Central Jakarta, where the police found the drug. She admitted it belonged to her," Shinta said. The heroin is locally called putaw.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Unseeded irawati upsets Benjamas
Unseeded irawati upsets Benjamas JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Irawati Moerid Iskandar upset third seeded Thai Benjamas Sangaram 6-3, 6-0 at the US$10,000 Governor Cup Women's Tennis Satellite tournament at the Kemayoran tennis complex yesterday. Irawati, who is making her comeback after giving birth, repeated her success of six years ago at the SEA Games in Manila when she beat Benjamas 7-5, 6-2. "I played all out and I can overcame her. The win was not very surprising because I knew her style.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Couple face jail terms for fraud
Couple face jail terms for fraud JAKARTA (JP): A state prosecutor asked the Central Jakarta District Court in two separate sessions yesterday to sentence a husband and wife to one year and two years of imprisonment, respectively for fraud. Prosecutor Baskara said Kwee Sumarlin, 49, and The Diana, 49, of Mampang Prapatan, East Jakarta, violated Article 378 of the Criminal Code on deception.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto tells banks to reduce problem loans
Soeharto tells banks to reduce problem loans JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has called on the country's banking industry to cut down problem loans, strengthen capital and minimize banking crimes. Soeharto told the opening session of an Indonesian National Private Banks Association meeting here yesterday that failure to tackle bad loans could threaten the banking industry and national interests. "Problem loans and other costs are making the economy inefficient.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ramayana opens new store
Ramayana opens new store JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa, the owner and operator of Ramayana department stores, opened yesterday its 58th outlet. The company said the new Denpasar (Bali ) store occupies 13,000 square meters of floor space in a mall, and is the second Ramayana outlet in Bali. The company said the store would help the company reach its targeted sales amount of Rp 1.12 trillion (US$459.18 million) this year from Rp 856.5 billion last year.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hun Sen warns SE Asian nations over entry deferral
Hun Sen warns SE Asian nations over entry deferral PHNOM PENH (AFP): Cambodian leader Hun Sen sent a veiled warning to his Southeast Asian neighbors yesterday saying they had made a big mistake in rejecting his country's bid to join the group. "I told them that the ball is at their feet," Hun Sen said, referring to the recent visit here of three foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN and Cambodia
ASEAN and Cambodia It appears that ASEAN has lost its patience with (Cambodian co-Premier) Hun Sen. By unanimous vote, the association delayed Cambodia's admission until the ongoing conflict is resolved. ASEAN delivered yet another snub to Hun Sen by continuing to recognize Ranariddh as that country's first co-prime minister. This position taken by ASEAN is of course diametrically opposed to Hun Sen's wish to have the world stop treating Ranariddh as his co-premier.
Fri, 25 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 Program: Tunas 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: Serba-Serbi 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 Music: Pamor Dangdut...
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Police detain 630 soccer fans from Surabaya
Police detain 630 soccer fans from Surabaya JAKARTA (JP): City Police were holding about 630 soccer fans from Surabaya, East Java, for causing trouble, ranging from robbery and extortion to stealing food, a City Police official said. The soccer hooligans, locally called bonek, a name given to people who go to Jakarta to watch soccer matches even though they do not have money, were arrested in Jatinegara, Senen and Gambir railway stations and the Senayan stadium. City Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Military police chief installed
Military police chief installed JAKARTA (JP): Greater Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso installed Lt. Col. Subagya Jiwapraja, a former Bogor Military Police detachment commander, as the new detachment commander of the Jakarta Military Garrison yesterday. Subagya replaced Lt. Col. Otte Ruchiyat, who will be promoted to deputy commander of Presidential Security Squad's Group C.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Colonizers owe colonized
Colonizers owe colonized I refer to the letter Colonizers that bad? (July 22). Colonialism is definitely a bad dream for Indonesians. Mr. Budi Setiawan must have read the same books I have. These books recount the pains our people endured a long time ago, about forced labor in Java introduced by the British and the Dutch some 300 years ago. And they that tell stories of our women being raped or forced to act as sexual playthings for the Japanese.
Fri, 25 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, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
National horse racing start
National horse racing start JAKARTA (JP): East Java and North Sulawesi will be battling hard to win the first leg of the 31st Soeharto Cup horse racing national championship at Pulo Mas track Sunday. Last year's champion North Sulawesi, which will host the second series of the Cup in September, has vowed to retain the prestigious title and is keen to ruin East Java's dream of winning the race's first series. The one-day event with Rp 51 million in cash prizes will feature 11 races.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Intellect wins RI contract
Intellect wins RI contract PERTH (Reuter): Electronic commerce firm Intellect Holdings Ltd said it had signed a A$13 million contract to install 17,000 terminals in Indonesia. The company, which makes payment systems and smart card readers among other things, did not identify the other parties in the contract. It said the installation was expected to begin in the calendar 1997 third quarter and completed during the first half of 1998.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Polysindo secured notes priced at 9.37 percent
Polysindo secured notes priced at 9.37 percent JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's largest polyester producer, PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa, has announced the pricing of its guaranteed secured notes at a coupon of 9.37 percent. The spread of the US$250 million notes, rated Ba2/BB+, to the U.S. treasuries is 325 basis points, the tightest pricing for an Indonesian corporate in the noninvestment grade.