Archive: 11 September 1997
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Anwar announces steps to cut Malaysian deficit
Anwar announces steps to cut Malaysian deficit KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim outlined steps yesterday to slash the country's current account deficit to four percent of gross national product (GNP) by the end of next year.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Garuda to stop Jakarta-Jeddah flight via Batam
Garuda to stop Jakarta-Jeddah flight via Batam JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will discontinue its Jakarta-Batam-Jeddah-London flights in October due to the lack of passengers.The airline's general manager for Batam Iskandar Basro said yesterday there had been a poor response...
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Hockey field problems delay Games turf installation
Hockey field problems delay Games turf installation JAKARTA (JP): The SEA Games hockey field turf installation has been delayed because of a communication problem between the Indonesian Hockey Association and the Games Organizing Committee.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
More confusion in Ramos row
More confusion in Ramos row MANILA (Reuter): The Philippine presidential palace issued yesterday apparently conflicting statements on whether President Fidel Ramos would step down at the end of his term next June, adding confusion to a controversy that has divided the nation.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Presidential prerogative?
Presidential prerogative?From RepublikaRecent events are a cause for heightened concern. Crime, depreciation of the rupiah and the foolish requirement of uniform shoes for high school students are just a few.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Rupiah, stocks follow on regional weakness
Rupiah, stocks follow on regional weakness JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah and stock prices weakened yesterday following general weakness in the region, dealers and stock brokers said.The rupiah was moving in tandem with the region, with spot rupiah closing at 2,935/38 against the U.S.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Lunar eclipse in E. Timor
Lunar eclipse in E. Timor DILI, East Timor: Locals beat on electricity poles and created deafening noise to greet the lunar eclipse that appeared over East Timor on Tuesday.The noise, which started at 9 p.m.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Talented Aditya unravels the feminine mystique
Talented Aditya unravels the feminine mystiqueBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): Aditya Novali's paintings could easily be mistaken for a foray by flamboyant fashion designer John Galliano into the finer fine arts.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Economic laws must be updated: Lawyer
Economic laws must be updated: Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): Noted corporate lawyer T. Mulya Lubis called on the government yesterday to update all laws related to economic activities to enable Indonesia to compete in the free market era.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Trakindo wins $175m order
Trakindo wins $175m order PEORIA, Ill.(Reuter): Caterpillar Inc said Tuesday its Indonesia dealer, P.T. Trakindo Utama, secured a mining equipment contract worth more than US$175 million with P.T. Newmont Nusa Tenggara.P.T.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Govt to study reported famine
Govt to study reported famine JAKARTA (JP): The Kutai administration in East Kalimantan promised yesterday to investigate reports that villagers were starving in Long Pahangai district after crop failure because of this year's extended dry season, Antara reported.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Holiday Inn, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda 33, Bandung: - Kebun Bambu Restaurant: Guitar performance, Saturday, 7:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. - Braga Bar and Lounge: Jazz live entertainment at 7:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Manpower bill will be passed today
Manpower bill will be passed today JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives is scheduled to pass the manpower bill today, claiming that the controversial document has undergone radical changes after two months of deliberation.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Riau residents wake up to a blue sky after rain
Riau residents wake up to a blue sky after rain JAKARTA (JP): People in Pekanbaru, the provincial capital of Riau, celebrated a haze-free, sunny day yesterday after overnight heavy rain.Smoke continued to hang over the town, but it did not affect morning visibility and flights at Simpang Tiga...
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Student arrested for theft
Student arrested for theft JAKARTA (JP): A high school student has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the theft of an ojek (motorcycle taxi) in Ciputat, South Jakarta.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
World palm oil output may rise
World palm oil output may rise HAMBURG (Reuter): Global palm oil production in 1998 may reach 17.9 million tons, 500,000 tons more than estimated for 1997, the independent newsletter Oil World said.This year would see the peak of the current four-year production cycle, which would be followed by...
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Kemang area
Kemang areaFrom RepublikaSustainable development requires skillful human resources who are physically and mentally healthy. This is in line with the country's development objectives.It is deplorable that a handful of men -- consciously or not -- impede and even destroy the pillars of development.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Help, Telkomsel
Help, TelkomselFrom Suara PembaruanAbout a week ago I found could no longer use my mobile phone to make outgoing calls, although I could still receive incoming calls. Apparently, outgoing calls were being blocked by Telkomsel.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Currencies fall in tandem with stock markets
Currencies fall in tandem with stock markets SINGAPORE (AFP): Southeast Asian currencies tumbled yesterday in tandem with stock markets, triggering fears of a fresh slide as Thailand faced a new credit risk review and political uncertainty gripped the Philippines.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
IPB activities halted after student clash
IPB activities halted after student clash JAKARTA (JP): The rector of Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB), Professor Soleh Solahuddin, temporarily stopped lessons at the campus yesterday following a clash involving hundreds of students on Tuesday.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Aneka Tambang not affected by rupiah depreciation
Aneka Tambang not affected by rupiah depreciation JAKARTA (JP): State-owned nickel and gold producer PT Aneka Tambang is not adversely affected by the rupiah depreciation because most of the company's products are destined for export, a senior official said.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
SE Asian cocoa prices mixed over El-Nino concern
SE Asian cocoa prices mixed over El-Nino concern KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian and Indonesian cocoa prices were mixed this week and concern was growing in both countries about the recent weather extremes thought to be the effect of the El-Nino phenomenon, traders said.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
City vows to go ahead with Blok P cemetery relocation
City vows to go ahead with Blok P cemetery relocation JAKARTA (JP): Despite objections from city councilors, the municipality will continue the relocation of Blok P cemetery in South Jakarta to make way for the mayoralty's new office.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
When haze becomes hazier
When haze becomes hazier The Indonesian government and those of neighboring countries have been extremely worried by the serious impact of the haze coming from burning forests in Kalimantan and Sumatra. But those involved in the making of the "environmental apocalypse" apparently remain unrepentant.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Asian tigers fade, U.S. investors wise up
Asian tigers fade, U.S. investors wise upBy Nailene Chou Wiest NEW YORK (Reuter): U.S. investors have woken up to new realities in Southeast Asia, where currencies swing, stock markets slump, recession threatens and economic nationalism may be rearing its head.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Ung Hoat invited to SEA Games opening
Ung Hoat invited to SEA Games opening JAKARTA (JP): Cambodian First Prime Minister Ung Huot has been invited to attend the SEA Games opening ceremony here on Oct. 11.SEA Games organizing committee secretary Ekodjatmiko said Tuesday: "Ung is invited not in his capacity as Cambodian first prime...
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
World class runners take part in BHIM
World class runners take part in BHIM JAKARTA (JP): American Maurice Green heads a list of thirty world ranked runners in the Bob Hasan Invitational Meet (BHIM) at Senayan Madya stadium on Sept. 19 and Sept. 20.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Six die of diarrhea
Six die of diarrhea TENGGARONG, East Kalimantan: Six residents of Kutai regency died of diarrhea in an outbreak which started in May, Antara reported yesterday.Head of the Kutai health office Said Suharmani said the six died because they failed to receive treatment in time.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Australian mining giant declares 'force majeure'
Australian mining giant declares 'force majeure' MELBOURNE (Reuter): Australian mining giant BHP said yesterday it had declared 'force majeure' on customers of its idle Ok Tedi copper mine in Papua New Guinea because of a drought in the South Pacific nation.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Journey into the spirit of the times of the Asmat
Journey into the spirit of the times of the AsmatBy Teguh Ostenrik JAKARTA (JP): Perhaps it would be interesting to look at the problem facing Asmat art in the context of a worldwide phenomenon.May I cite the example of Montmartre, Paris, where Picasso once lived and created many of his...
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Asian forex, stocks to take center stage at IMF talks
Asian forex, stocks to take center stage at IMF talks WASHINGTON (Reuter): U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin on Tuesday said Southeast Asian currency and stock markets would take center stage at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings in Hong Kong later this month.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Plan replacement of medium-size buses hailed
Plan replacement of medium-size buses hailed JAKARTA (JP): The Organization of City Land Transportation Owners has welcomed the municipality's plan to replace medium- size buses -- Metromini, Kopaja and Mikrolet -- with larger vehicles.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Teravainen targets Ericsson Masters
Teravainen targets Ericsson MastersBy Bobby Allen Wilson BINTAN, Riau (JP): Peter Teravainen is tired after an exciting run, but is planning to muster enough energy to make the US$500,000 Asia Pacific Ericsson Masters here his sixth tournament in six weeks.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
'Pakpahan's critical remark is neutral'
'Pakpahan's critical remark is neutral' JAKARTA (JP): An expert witness testified yesterday that comments made by labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan, being tried for subversion, should be regarded as neutral personal statements.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
ASEAN holds essay, photo contest
ASEAN holds essay, photo contest JAKARTA (JP): To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), an essay, poster and photo competition is being held.All three categories are open to nationals of the nine ASEAN member states -- Brunei, Indonesia, Laos,...
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Time to put house in order
Time to put house in orderBy Rob Goodfellow and M. Dwi Marianto YOGYAKARTA (JP): In a recent article, the Australian historian Gary Hughes examined a document which described in gruesome detail the unprovoked slaughter of old men, women and children by police.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
President will open Mustika Sheraton Hotel
President will open Mustika Sheraton Hotel JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will open Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Hotel next week, the first hotel owned by the Mustika Ratu Group.Mooryati Soedibyo, president of PT Mustika Princess which owns the hotel, said Soeharto would be accompanied by several...
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Travel: My Country 2:35 Children's Film: Family Matters 3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Orchestra Film 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 Children's Story: Hadiah 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara,...
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Dongjin expands petrochemical plants
Dongjin expands petrochemical plants JAKARTA (JP): Petrochemical producer PT Dongjin Indonesia will invest about US$25 million to expand the production capacity of its petrochemical plants in Cilegon, West Java, the company said yesterday.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
RI-U.S. relations still strong
RI-U.S. relations still strong JAKARTA (JP): Senior government officials reaffirmed that ties between the United States and Indonesia remained strong and expressed their commitment to overcome irritants which have snagged relations over the past year.Visiting U.S.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Economic growth to slow down, Ginandjar says
Economic growth to slow down, Ginandjar says JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's economic growth would slow down this year but likely recover the next as the currency crisis was only temporary, State Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita said here yesterday.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Hanoi says exports at risk from turmoil
Hanoi says exports at risk from turmoil HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam's central bank governor has called for measures to protect domestic goods from regional competition in the wake of Southeast Asia's currency turmoil, state media reported yesterday.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
More comments pour in on Juwono's statement
More comments pour in on Juwono's statement JAKARTA (JP): Government officials and observers joined yesterday a growing chorus of opposition to a recent suggestion that people with military background were better able to lead the country for at least another five years.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
RI painter gets ASEAN art award
RI painter gets ASEAN art awardBy Ati Nurbaiti MANILA (JP): Yuswantoro Adi became Indonesia's first painter to win in the ASEAN Art Awards, receiving the grand prize trophy and a cash prize of US$10,000 from Philippine First Lady Amelita M. Ramos here yesterday.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Noninterference goal fades among ASEAN members
Noninterference goal fades among ASEAN members HONG KONG (Reuter): The first political victim of Asia's economic crisis will be the region's rallying cry that countries do not interfere in each other's affairs, the head of a regional think tank said yesterday.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Ford Motor to send team to help ailing Kia Motors
Ford Motor to send team to help ailing Kia Motors SEOUL (AFP): A team from the U.S. Ford Motor Co., will arrive in Seoul this week to seek ways to help ailing Kia Motors, while the government said yesterday it was seeking a formula to save the auto maker.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Police shoot dead alleged gold robber, arrest fifth suspect
Police shoot dead alleged gold robber, arrest fifth suspect JAKARTA (JP): A suspect in last month's gold robbery in Grogol, West Jakarta -- where a police sergeant was killed in a shooting spree -- has been shot dead.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Man drowns in North Jakarta
Man drowns in North Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A man who was missing and presumed drowned, after falling into the Jakarta North Sea three days ago, was found dead yesterday, relatives said.Imam Hartono, 27, a resident of Komplek PJKA, North Jakarta, fell into the sea while scavenging among piles of iron...
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
IMF warned on economic vulnerability last year
IMF warned on economic vulnerability last year WASHINGTON (Agencies): The International Monetary Fund had warned the government in Jakarta as early as July, 1996 about Indonesia's vulnerability to economic crisis, a report said here.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
'Big Five' nations to redraw world economic map
'Big Five' nations to redraw world economic map WASHINGTON (Reuter): The world economy will change fundamentally over the next 25 years as Indonesia, Brazil, China, India and Russia assume more central roles in the global marketplace, the World Bank said on Tuesday.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
No special autonomy for East Timor: Alatas
No special autonomy for East Timor: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas rejected yesterday South African President Nelson Mandela's call to award special autonomy to East Timor to end prolonged conflict over the territory.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
RI's multimedia access lowest in SE Asia: ITU
RI's multimedia access lowest in SE Asia: ITUBy I Christianto GENEVA (JP): Indonesia has the lowest level of multimedia access in Southeast Asia, according to a recent report published by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
SE Asia volatility also taints India
SE Asia volatility also taints India NEW DELHI (Reuter): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said yesterday the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will not tolerate excessive volatility in the rupee's exchange rate and added that some of the turbulence in Southeast Asia's currency markets has spilled over to...
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
PT Freeport's fund should be rearranged
PT Freeport's fund should be rearranged JAKARTA (JP): The distribution of PT Freeport Indonesia's development fund should be rearranged so that it will not cause problems or conflict among Irian Jaya tribes that receive it, a human rights official says.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
City govt to rebuild Miss Tjitjih playhouse
City govt to rebuild Miss Tjitjih playhouse JAKARTA (JP): The Miss Tjitjih playhouse, which was destroyed by fire in April, will soon be rebuilt with funds from the Jakarta administration and a community of West Javanese living here.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 10, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 87,000 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 975 -25 10,500 Alumindo Light Metal 875 -50...
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
'Soldier' arrested in Tangerang
'Soldier' arrested in Tangerang JAKARTA (JP): A man claiming to be a soldier has been arrested for allegedly trying to steal a motorcycle from a parking lot in Sukasari district, Tangerang, police said.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Nuansa Decoratif by Sutopo, Djoko Maruto, Petrus Pranagung at Mon Decor Gallery, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No.1 Blok B 13-14 Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Sept. 14.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
IPB holds conference
IPB holds conference BOGOR, West Java: An expert says genetic engineering has played an important role in accelerating development of agricultural products, international trade and the global environment.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Cathay adds Jakarta flights
Cathay adds Jakarta flights JAKARTA (JP): Hong Kong-based air carrier Cathay Pacific plans to double its flights between Hong Kong and Jakarta to twice a day, starting Oct. 26.The airline's outgoing Indonesian manager, Gregory Hughes, was quoted by Antara as saying that Cathay would fly the...
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
RI delays boxers' trip to Hungary
RI delays boxers' trip to Hungary JAKARTA (JP): Lack of funds has forced Indonesia to postpone its plan to send boxers to the world championships in Hungary, from Oct. 18 to Oct. 26.National boxing coach Ferry Moniaga said Tuesday: "This has been decided by the Indonesian Boxing Association.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
ICI boosts Indonesian presence
ICI boosts Indonesian presenceJP/msa JAKARTA (JP): ICI Plc's move earlier this year to take over Unilever's chemical division will significantly boost the company's presence in Indonesia, a senior company executive said here yesterday.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Seminar on board cruiser
Seminar on board cruiser JAKARTA (JP): Gramedia, Grasindo and the Jakarta Consulting Group (JCG) will jointly hold a management seminar in four cities and onboard the Awani Dream cruiser.The seminar on actual management will be held at Hotel Borobudur Inter-Continental, Jakarta on Sept 17, Hotel...
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Youths protest leader's death
Youths protest leader's death KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Dozens of youths held a protest Monday at Kalabahi Hospital in Alor regency, accusing doctors of negligence that led to the death of a community leader, Antara reported yesterday.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
High school student killed in N. Jakarta street fight
High school student killed in N. Jakarta street fight JAKARTA (JP): Another senior high school student was killed yesterday during a street fight in North Jakarta, raising the death toll from student brawls to eight in less than two months.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
PT Indal ties up with Japan
PT Indal ties up with Japan SURABAYA (JP): Publicly listed PT Indal Aluminum Industry, through its subsidiary PT Indal Investindo, has set up two joint ventures with Japanese companies to manufacture car spare parts in Gresik, East Java, and Bekasi, West Java.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997
Little Princesses
Little Princesses Amid all the hype about Diana, I couldn't help but worry about all the little girls (mine is aged five) who live and dream in a world of princesses. Suddenly and rudely they've learned that some princesses are mortal.