Archive: 2 August 1997
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Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Alatas to depart for Phnom Penh
Alatas to depart for Phnom Penh JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian foreign minister Ali Alatas will leave for Phnom Penh this morning as a first step in ASEAN's renewed efforts to help resolve the turmoil in Cambodia.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Southeast Asia braces for floods
Southeast Asia braces for floods BANGKOK (DPA): Farmers and other potential victims throughout Southeast Asia were working feverishly yesterday to shore up dikes, dig canals and fill sand bags as the first of the season's deadly typhoons began lashing the region.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Thirty finalists selected for 'Abang' and 'None' contest
Thirty finalists selected for 'Abang' and 'None' contest JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Tourism Office announced yesterday the names of 30 finalists for the Abang dan None Jakarta (Mr. and Miss Jakarta) contest.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
S'pore rubber market quiet, Indonesia stable, KL firmer
S'pore rubber market quiet, Indonesia stable, KL firmer SINGAPORE (Reuter): Trading in the Singapore rubber market was quiet by midday yesterday in light dealings with most of the trade poised to leave for an industry meeting in Indonesia, dealers said."I've not seen a whole lot of offers.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Hun Sen moves to reassure Taiwan
Hun Sen moves to reassure Taiwan PHNOM PENH (AFP): Cambodian leader Hun Sen has made fresh attempts to reassure shaken Taiwanese investors that their interests are safe following a sharp decline in relations between here and Taipei, reports said yesterday.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Several Thai firms' ratings could be downgraded: Agency
Several Thai firms' ratings could be downgraded: Agency BANGKOK (AFP): New York-based credit rating agency Standard and Poor's yesterday issued a statement warning that its ratings of several Thai financial institutions could be downgraded.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Police officer gunned down by crime suspect
Police officer gunned down by crime suspect JAKARTA (JP): A Mobile Brigade Police officer was killed on duty yesterday after two alleged criminals slashed his left hand with a machete and shot him twice in the waist and stomach.The officer, First Sgt.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Texmaco wants 100 outlets
Texmaco wants 100 outlets JAKARTA (JP): PT Texmaco Graha Busana (TGB) plans to open about 100 textile outlets in Indonesia and Asian countries by the end of the year, its general manager, Parikshit Sharma said yesterday.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
The musical journey of The Stage Bus
The musical journey of The Stage Bus JAKARTA (JP): Soul music was suspended in air as the evening's lingering afterthought and jazz never seemed so eminently unforgettable. Luluk Purwanto and the Helsdingen Trio made one thing clear -- impassioned suggestions of the jazz note could not condone the...
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Water crisis is back
Water crisis is back In the first half of this year many Jakartans believed they were blessed because the rain kept falling. On many occasions in the past, heavy rains stopped at the beginning of the year. This year, people were convinced there would be no serious water crisis.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Lintasarta selects Nortel
Lintasarta selects Nortel JAKARTA (JP): Private data communications service provider PT Aplikanusa Lintasarta will upgrade its equipment with Magellan asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) data switches from Canadian firm Nortel.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Pekanbaru airport temporarily closed
Pekanbaru airport temporarily closed PEKANBARU, Riau: Simpang Tiga International Airport has been temporarily closed since yesterday morning to all landing aircraft because of thick smoke, believed to be from smoldering forest fires, Antara reported.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Tradition meets modernity
Tradition meets modernityFrom SinarThe practice of traditional medicine has been on the increase lately. Many people -- from the lower class to the higher class -- believe in this business. Now you do not necessarily have to rove through the mountains, forests and valleys to get the service of a...
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Gov't delays use of nuclear power
Gov't delays use of nuclear power JAKARTA (JP): The government chose natural gas over nuclear energy yesterday when it indefinitely delayed plans to build a nuclear power plant.The growing need for electricity in Java would be supplied by gas from the huge reserves in the Natuna Islands, State...
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Rupiah to settle at 2,550-2,600: Lehman
Rupiah to settle at 2,550-2,600: Lehman JAKARTA (JP): Lehman Brothers' chief economist on Southeast Asia, Arup Raha, predicted here yesterday that the rupiah would eventually stabilize below 2,600 against the U.S. dollar on the back of sound economic fundamentals.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Soeharto receives Mandela's letter
Soeharto receives Mandela's letter JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has finally received the much publicized letter from South African President Nelson Mandela urging the release of jailed East Timorese rebel leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
104-member rowing team selected for Games
104-member rowing team selected for Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Rowing Association named yesterday the team for the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here in October.The 104-member rowing team is aiming to win 25 gold medals in the 31 events at the Games.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Dauzan, war veteran-turned mobile librarian
Dauzan, war veteran-turned mobile librarianBy Israr Ardiansyah YOGYAKARTA (JP): At a flea market behind the Beringharjo market, Dauzan Farook sat and glanced at a student going through a magazine with a model in a swimming suit on the cover.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on August 1, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,050 0 17,000 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,100 0 107,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,350 -25...
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Pertamina-Caltex clash causes ripples: Analysts
Pertamina-Caltex clash causes ripples: Analysts SINGAPORE (Reuter): A decision by state oil company Pertamina to take over a crude field operated by Caltex -- Indonesia's most prolific producer -- is unlikely to represent a major policy change, industry sources said yesterday.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
High court backs Mega's lawsuit
High court backs Mega's lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): The ousted chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), Megawati Soekarnoputri, was given an opportunity to continue her legal battle after a high court yesterday backed her lawsuit contesting the validity of her rival's leadership.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Es Teler 77 staff run outlet
Es Teler 77 staff run outlet JAKARTA (JP): Employees of Es Teler 77, an Indonesian food chain with 189 outlets across the country, opened their first self-run outlet at Cinere Mal shopping center in South Jakarta yesterday.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Border villages lack legal status
Border villages lack legal status JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Nine villages on the border of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea still lack legal status, although both countries have agreed to make further inquiries.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Center to help victims of domestic violence
Center to help victims of domestic violence JAKARTA (JP): Women who are victims of domestic abuse should not hesitate to bring their cases to crisis centers, anthropologist Sally Nasution said yesterday.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Seven students face jail terms for murder
Seven students face jail terms for murder JAKARTA (JP): A state prosecutor asked the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday to send seven high school students to jail for their alleged roles in a brawl on December that resulted in the death of one student.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Evert favorite in 250cc world race
Evert favorite in 250cc world race JAKARTA (JP): Belgium's Stevan Evert is favorite to win the 12th leg of the 250cc World Motorcross championships starting today at the Jatinangor circuit near Bandung.But Evert will face tough competition from France's Frederic Bolley and Sebastian Tortelli.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Brunch talk on world music
Brunch talk on world music JAKARTA (JP): Renowned ethnomusicologist and curator of the Center for Folklife Programs and Cultural Studies at the Smithsonian Institute, Anthony Seeger, is scheduled to speak tomorrow on the importance of different people listening to each others' music.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Two museum employees jailed for painting theft
Two museum employees jailed for painting theft JAKARTA (JP): Two National Museum employees received jail terms yesterday for their part in the theft of 25 priceless paintings last year.A Central Jakarta District Court judge sentenced Bambang Widoyono, 38, to three years imprisonment and Supandi,...
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
'Geofinancial' shift in power balance
'Geofinancial' shift in power balance Conventional analyses of international relations often refer to the geopolitical power balance. Our Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin examines a subdivision of the overall balance of power -- the fast-changing "geofinancial" distribution of foreign exchange...
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Put nation's interest first
Put nation's interest first The fuss over our national car policy has once again gained in intensity on the international forum. The United States has filed a second complaint over the issue with the World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Body. This means that the U.S.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Jasindo issues $50m notes
Jasindo issues $50m notes HONG KONG (Reuter): Rekasaran BI Ltd, a unit of state-owned PT Asuransi Jasa Indonesia (Jasindo), has completed a US$50 million floating rate notes issue due July 16, 1999, lead manager Credit Agricole Indosuez Hong Kong said yesterday.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Japan funds RI copper mine
Japan funds RI copper mine TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Export-Import Bank said yesterday it would join nine Japanese commercial banks in financing a copper mine project in Indonesia with loans totalling US$500 million.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Weak diplomacy
Weak diplomacyFrom Forum KeadilanEveryone knows about the cancellation of the purchase of U.S. F-16 fighter planes as a result of human rights issues in East Timor. In my opinion, the case is proof of the fragility of Indonesian diplomacy concerning human rights in East Timor.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
750 vendors to be relocated
750 vendors to be relocated JAKARTA (JP): The municipality will relocate some 750 vendors in Tanah Abang market to a 4,000-square-meter area in Kebon Jati, Central Jakarta, a city official said yesterday."The decision was made according to the governor's instruction.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Police study insider roles in ticket scam
Police study insider roles in ticket scam JAKARTA (JP): City Police are trying to determine how a recent ticket scam at Merpati Nusantara Airlines, which has inflicted Rp 15.6 million (US$6,000) in losses to the state-run airline, developed.Spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
RI business invited to invest in Namibia
RI business invited to invest in Namibia JAKARTA (JP): Visiting Namibian President Sam Nujoma invited yesterday Indonesian investors to his country and Southern Africa.Nujoma told a business luncheon hosted by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) that Indonesian investors were...
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
New chief calls for professionalism
New chief calls for professionalism SUKABUMI, West Java (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Dibyo Widodo called for greater police professionalism in the face of increasingly complex crimes and social problems.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
RI must take lead in Cambodian crisis: Observers
RI must take lead in Cambodian crisis: Observers JAKARTA (JP): Observers said yesterday Indonesia had to play a lead role in helping resolve the Cambodian crisis if ASEAN's mission to Phnom Penh is to be successful.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Toyota makes parts in China
Toyota makes parts in China TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. said yesterday it had established a joint venture in southern China to make steering parts and propeller shafts.Toyota has a 30 percent stake in the venture, Tianjin Jinfeng Auto Parts Co. Ltd.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 a.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Road to Avonlea 3:10 Teenagers' Program: Jenjang Vokalia 3:35 Travel: Wisata Nasional 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:25 Variety Show: Country Tracks 5:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 5:55 Music 6:00 News:...
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Ethnomusicologist sings praises of local tunes
Ethnomusicologist sings praises of local tunesBy Achmad Nurhoeri JAKARTA (JP): An intent speaker spontaneously uttered "Aduh," at a press conference last week. The presenter was asked a question by a local reporter who mustered his question with a very thick, strong Javanese accent.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Govt reshuffles state banks' chiefs
Govt reshuffles state banks' chiefs JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad yesterday installed 24 directors, including two president directors, at five state banks in preparation for planned state bank mergers.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Teenager arrested with drugs
Teenager arrested with drugs SAMARINDA, E. Kalimantan: Police have arrested a teenager for possessing more than 1,700 Nipam and Arthane pills, Antara reported yesterday.The suspect, identified as 19-year-old IW, was arrested on Thursday when the drugs were seized during a police anti-drug operation.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Fewer foreign tourists visit Jakarta
Fewer foreign tourists visit Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The number of foreign tourists to Jakarta fell to 712,022 in the first six months of the year from 815,881 in the same period last year, the Jakarta Tourism Office said yesterday.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Espinosa to defend title
Espinosa to defend title TOKYO (AFP): World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight champion Luisito Espinosa of the Philippines will take on Arentinean Carlos Rios in his fifth defense of the title on Oct. 11, his manager said yesterday.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Illegal kiosks torn down
Illegal kiosks torn down JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of illegal kiosks in Gaplok market, along a railroad in Senen district, Central Jakarta, were torn down by Central Jakarta public order officers on Thursday.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
City may have 4 deputy governors
City may have 4 deputy governors JAKARTA (JP): City councilors supported yesterday the municipality's proposal to the central government to raise the number of deputy governors from the current three to four.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Namibia gateway for Indonesian exports
Namibia gateway for Indonesian exports JAKARTA (JP): Visiting Namibian President Sam Nujoma has suggested his country be used as a gateway for Indonesian exports to Africa.Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono, who revealed the content of talks between President Soeharto and Nujoma at Merdeka Palace...
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Coetzer beats Yayuk Basuki in Toshiba Classic
Coetzer beats Yayuk Basuki in Toshiba Classic CARLSBAD, California (Agencies): Amanda Coetzer, the compact South African with the potent forehand, posted a straight-sets win over erratic Indonesian Yayuk Basuki at the Toshiba Tennis Classic on Thursday to reach her ninth semifinal this year.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
R. Hartono tipped as next vice president
R. Hartono tipped as next vice president JAKARTA (JP): Discourses on Indonesia's next vice presidency resurfaced yesterday when Suhardiman, a political observer and one of President Soeharto's aides, said the second top position would go to someone with a military background.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
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. * The Acacia Jakarta, Jl.
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Habibie backs military's plan to buy Russian planes
Habibie backs military's plan to buy Russian planes JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie has backed the government's plan to buy the Russian-made jetfighter Su-30 Sukhoi.The aircraft was among the world's best and cheapest and Russia was well-known for its high military...
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
New CDs play traditional Indonesian music for all
New CDs play traditional Indonesian music for allBy Achmad Nurhoeri JAKARTA (JP): Stroll into any music store in Jakarta and take in the eclectic categories. Pop. Rock. Classic. Hiphop. Any traditional Indonesian music CDs, other than from Bali or Java, with the same recording quality of albums...
Sat, 02 Aug 1997
Traditional values often cause inefficiency: Cacuk
Traditional values often cause inefficiency: Cacuk JAKARTA (JP): Deeply rooted traditional values often cause inefficiency in Indonesia's business practices, a noted businessman said here yesterday.Bank Mega's president Cacuk Sudarijanto told members of the Indonesian chapter of the International...