Archive: 13 August 1997
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Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Two phone fraudsters face jail
Two phone fraudsters face jail JAKARTA (JP): A state-prosecutor asked the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday to sentence two foreigners to 10 months imprisonment for allegedly abusing cellular phone numbers belonging to seven Indonesians.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Yunus to replace Syarwan next month
Yunus to replace Syarwan next month JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Chief of Sociopolitical Affairs Lt. Gen. Syarwan Hamid, who becomes a legislator with the House of Representatives on Oct. 1, will transfer his current duties next month to his successor, Maj. Gen. M. Yunus Yosfiah.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
ICMI accepts Golkar's decision on MPR
ICMI accepts Golkar's decision on MPR JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the influential Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) B.J. Habibie accepted yesterday Golkar's decision to remove five senior ICMI members from the faction's nomination list for the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
ASEAN flexibility
ASEAN flexibility ASEAN's foreign ministers have taken a decision that will compel the organization to stay busy with Cambodia. In their meeting in Singapore on Monday, the foreign ministers agreed to continue their efforts to try to find a solution to the Cambodian problem.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Subic sets sights on becoming another HK
Subic sets sights on becoming another HKBy Claire Wallerstein SUBIC BAY, Philippines: Five years after the eviction of U.S. troops from their largest base in Asia, Subic Bay has set its sights on the ambitious goal of becoming the region's next Hong Kong.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Rupiah falls again but stock prices gain ground
Rupiah falls again but stock prices gain ground JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah remained weak against the U.S. dollar yesterday, but Jakarta share prices increased slightly in a technical rebound, analysts said.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Graphics Exhibition: A European View (of Indonesia), old lithographs, engravings, and other graphics from Europe revealing the old way of life in Indonesia, at the Lagoon Tower, Jakarta Hilton International, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Redesign of educational systems needed: Expert
Redesign of educational systems needed: Expert JAKARTA (JP): An expert suggested that Asia-Pacific countries redesign their educational systems so that they give more attention toward the element of emotion in the learning process.Henry S.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Astra credit companies
Astra credit companies Our foundation, Yayasan Pijit Berdiploma Indonesia, purchased two Isuzu Panthers from PT Dunia Baru with a two-year financing arrangement. The vendor arranged the finance with two different Astra Credit Companies.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Get the know-how, not just the factories: Soeharto
Get the know-how, not just the factories: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto urged Indonesians yesterday to acquire technological know-how, arguing that building factories alone would not be enough to secure the country's survival in the era of technology.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Analysts warns about loans for Timor car
Analysts warns about loans for Timor car JAKARTA (JP): The US$690 million in syndicated loans to be provided by domestic banks to PT Timor Putra Nasional to carry out the national car project could turn sour and become bad debts, analysts warned yesterday.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 12, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 -25 154,500 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,075 25 104,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,250 0...
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Thailand to get $1.2b in bailout from ADB
Thailand to get $1.2b in bailout from ADB MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said yesterday it would provide US$1.2 billion over the next three years as part of a multilateral effort to stabilize the Thai economy.The $1.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Lippo Bank's profit up
Lippo Bank's profit up JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Lippo Bank of the widely diversified Lippo Group posted a 58.8 percent rise in net profit to Rp 87.2 billion (US$36 million) in the first half this year.The bank said yesterday that income from operations rose 60 percent to Rp 121.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Trade surplus reached $970.7m in May: Tunky
Trade surplus reached $970.7m in May: Tunky JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo yesterday reported a steep rise in trade surplus for May, which reached US$970.7 million, compared with $134.1 million at the same time last year.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Last trump traps Wolff
Last trump traps WolffBy Djanwar Madjolelo JAKARTA (JP): The 5th Forbo-Kromenie International Bridge Tournament was held in the Hague from Feb. 21 to Feb. 23, 1997 with an Open Team Event.This interesting hand from the Open Team Event was played by Nickell of the USA team -- which won the World...
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Uncertain promise
Uncertain promise On behalf of my father, who is a member of Veteran corps, I would like to inform you that after about three years since we got the Veteran's certificate, we haven't received the compensation money yet, that has been promised to us.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Comparative corruption: Asia doesn't shine
Comparative corruption: Asia doesn't shine Recent news stories reported that Denmark was the least corrupt nation while Nigeria was the most corrupt. Our Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin delves into the surveys behind the corruption index, which attempts to measure the extent to which nations...
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Region needs solid Sino-U.S. ties
Region needs solid Sino-U.S. tiesBy Rizal Sukma JAKARTA (JP): The question of a "China threat" once again came to the fore when President Fidel Ramos of the Philippines called for reinforcing defense ties in the region, as reported by South China Morning Post, Aug. 1.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
BHP, Timor partner lock horns over Timor project
BHP, Timor partner lock horns over Timor project SYDNEY, Australia (AP): A rift between BHP and U.S.-based Phillips Petroleum is delaying their joint development of the massive Bayu-Undan gas fields in the Timor Sea off Darwin.The US$2.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
All sports events to go ahead at SEA Games
All sports events to go ahead at SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The 19th SEA Games training director Djoko Pramono said here yesterday that contrary to news reports no events were due to be canceled."No sports will be scratched from the Games. Unless some countries withdraw from events," he said.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Pakpahan's case won't be reviewed
Pakpahan's case won't be reviewed JAKARTA (JP): Chief Justice Sarwata said the Supreme Court will not issue a ruling on the review of a guilty verdict against labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan currently being examined by the East Jakarta District Court.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Govt decides to stop cutting clove trees
Govt decides to stop cutting clove trees JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to stop the conversion of clove trees into other crops as cigarette makers' demand for the spice is on the rise.Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Subiakto Tjakrawerdaya said here yesterday after meeting...
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Slaughterhouses blight residents' lives
Slaughterhouses blight residents' lives JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Pondok Rumput village in the Kebon Pedes subdistrict, Tanah Sereal, are calling on the local authorities to immediately relocate the dozens of chicken slaughterhouses which have blighted their lives for more than 10 years.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Hazy problem
Hazy problem It's that time of the year again. Haze, due to billowing smoke from forest fires, has clouded many parts of the archipelago, particularly in Sumatra and Kalimantan. The haze is wreaking havoc with people's daily activities and becoming a health hazard.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Hartono vows to punish erring radio stations
Hartono vows to punish erring radio stations SURABAYA (JP): The government has placed several municipal government-run and private radio stations under scrutiny for alleged fraud.Minister of Information R.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Megawati's actions constitutional: ABRI
Megawati's actions constitutional: ABRI JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) said ousted Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) chief Megawati Soekarnoputri has not committed any unconstitutional acts in her battle to regain her position.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Thieves on the airplane?
Thieves on the airplane?From RepublikaOn July 4 I flew with Sempati Air to Medan. The flight number was SG 500 and the plane was scheduled to leave at 9:30 a.m. but it was delayed until 10:30 a.m. The flight number was changed to SG 622 and the itinerary was altered to include a diversion to Batam.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Captive audiences
Captive audiencesFrom Surabaya PostAs there are plans to revise the Law on Relays as it pertains to radio and television, I would like to make a few suggestions.It is now compulsory for all radio and television stations to relay particular live programs in addition to the Laporan Khusus, or special...
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Presidential decree on private refineries issued
Presidential decree on private refineries issued JAKARTA (JP): The government has issued a presidential decree to encourage the development of privately owned refineries in order to fulfill the country's increasing demand for fuel.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
INACA wants government to hike domestic airfares
INACA wants government to hike domestic airfares JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) wants the government to raise domestic economy airfares gradually, and in real terms, not just to adjust fares to the rupiah's depreciation against the U.S. dollar.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Jl. Jaksa fair goes global
Jl. Jaksa fair goes global JAKARTA (JP): The Jl. Jaksa Fair is firmly establishing itself as one cultural event in the city's annual agenda by going global in its fourth year.Besides presenting Betawi (native Jakarta) cultures and art performances, this year's festival on Aug. 26 to Aug.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
N. Jakarta mayor berates negligent factory owners
N. Jakarta mayor berates negligent factory owners JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta Mayor Suprawito has threatened to take stern action against factories which recklessly dump their waste into rivers.The owners would have their factories' waste treatment facilities closed if they ignored notification...
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Riau Pulp secures $300m loan
Riau Pulp secures $300m loan NEW YORK (Reuter): P.T. Riau Andalan Pulp & Paper, a subsidiary of Asia Pacific Resources International Holdings Ltd, said Monday it had secured US$300 million in financing for tender offers for certain bonds it began in mid-July.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Oil faking gang uncovered
Oil faking gang uncovered JAKARTA (JP): Forty-two members of the Armed Forces (ABRI) and nine civilians have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a gang specializing in making counterfeit oil fuel.The commander of the Military Police, Maj. Gen. Syamsu D.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: AwardJP/baySAY IT WITH FLOWERS: General Manager of PT Unilever Indonesia Hanafiah Djajawinata (left) hands over a bouquet to Dolorosa Sinaga, a sculptor and dean of the School of Fine Arts, Jakarta Institute of Art.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
No special ruling is required on vice president's role: Muladi
No special ruling is required on vice president's role: Muladi SEMARANG (JP): Political scientists protracted the debate over an increased role for the vice president, arguing yesterday whether or not such a role should be arranged through a legislative ruling.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Computer expo to open soon
Computer expo to open soon JAKARTA (JP): An exhibition scheduled for later this month is expected to showcase the local computer industry, organizers said yesterday.The Indonesian Computer Technology Exhibition (Indocomtech'97), to be held at the Jakarta Convention Center from Aug. 21 to Aug.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
MMI takes stake in RI venture
MMI takes stake in RI venture SYDNEY (AFP): Australian insurance group MMI Ltd. said yesterday it had taken a 20 percent stake in German general insurer Allianz AG's Indonesian joint venture for A$6 million (US$4.4 million).
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Sierad plans to issue bonds worth Rp 300b
Sierad plans to issue bonds worth Rp 300b JAKARTA (JP): PT Sierad Produce, a subsidiary of the publicly listed PT Anwar Sierad, plans to issue five year bonds worth Rp 300 billion (US$115.83 million) later this year to finance expansion, a company executive said yesterday.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
SE Asian currencies depressed
SE Asian currencies depressed SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Singapore dollar's sudden drop through a key support level yesterday weighed heavily on other Southeast Asian currencies by triggering fresh buying of the U.S. dollar across the board.The Singapore dollar fell through the psychological 1.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Satellite towns not yet self-sufficient: Expert
Satellite towns not yet self-sufficient: Expert JAKARTA (JP): They may claim to be "self-sufficient" but an urban expert says most of the new towns that have mushroomed around Jakarta are nothing but satellite cities.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
S. Korean man believed drowned
S. Korean man believed drowned DENPASAR, Bali: Kuta beach rescuers are still searching for the body of a South Korean man who was reported missing after he went swimming on Saturday."We're still combing the shore along Kuta to find the body of the tourist," Antara quoted a local lifeguard as saying.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
New chief at Air Force academy
New chief at Air Force academy YOGYAKARTA (JP): Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Sutria Tubagus installed yesterday Rear Marshal Cheppy Hakim as governor of the Air Force's Academy.Cheppy, from the academy's class of 1971, replaced Rear Marshal Gandhy Natasupadma who has been appointed to represent...
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
558-meter-high tower to 'lift Jakarta's image'
558-meter-high tower to 'lift Jakarta's image' JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono officially started the construction of the ambitious 558-meter Menara Jakarta, heralded as the world's tallest tower, at Kemayoran in Central Jakarta yesterday.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Lonsum's profit rises 43%
Lonsum's profit rises 43% JAKARTA (JP): Plantation company PT PP London Sumatra (Lonsum) increased its net profit by 43 percent to Rp 43.98 billion (US$16.98 million) for the first semester of this year, up from Rp 30.71 billion in the corresponding period of last year.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Legislator eases public worry over manpower bill
Legislator eases public worry over manpower bill JAKARTA (JP): A legislator tried yesterday to assuage public concern over the controversial manpower bill, which has been widely criticized for alleged disregard of workers' rights.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Funds from COW applicants legal, Adjat says
Funds from COW applicants legal, Adjat says JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Mining of the Ministry of Mines and Energy Adjat Sudradjat admitted yesterday to accepting money from applicants of seventh generation contracts of work (COWs).
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Norwest's float for Timor exploration
Norwest's float for Timor exploration SYDNEY (Reuter): Oil and gas hopeful Norwest Energy NL launched a float yesterday to raise A$15 million to explore five prospects in the Timor Sea and Northern Territory.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Police want severe penalties for drug users
Police want severe penalties for drug users JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata urged the courts yesterday to mete out heavy sentences to psychotropic drug users to discourage them and other people from consuming the drugs.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Tribespeople found starving
Tribespeople found starving GORONTALO, N. Sulawesi: Villagers found yesterday nine starving isolated Palahi tribespeople who came down from Boliohuto mountain, where they live, to the nearby Ilangata village in search of food.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Kahfi nominated as vice governor
Kahfi nominated as vice governor JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Mayor Abdul Kahfi has been nominated by the city council to be deputy governor of welfare affairs, replacing Museno who has just retired.The council also nominated Maj. Gen.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Bankers probed on missing Rp 83b
Bankers probed on missing Rp 83b JAKARTA (JP): Police are questioning six former executives of a private bank arrested recently for allegedly defrauding their own bank of Rp 83 billion (US$32 million).City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Travel: My Country 2:35 Family's Film: Big Brother Jake 3:10 Children's Program: Anak-Anak Indonesia 3:35 Talk Show: Kotak Pos 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:10 TV Series: Topacio 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Colombo to try to capture key highway
Colombo to try to capture key highway COLOMBO (AP): Sri Lankan government troops were beefing up their strength and preparing to wrest a key road junction from Tamil Tiger guerrillas on the main highway in northern Sri Lanka, military officials said yesterday.
Wed, 13 Aug 1997
Iwik's rebuttal 'incorrect'
Iwik's rebuttal 'incorrect' YOGYAKARTA: The prosecutor here demanded that the court disregard the rebuttal statement of Dwi Sumadji, alias Iwik, who is being tried over last year's murder of Bernas journalist Fuad M. Syafruddin.