Archive: 13 September 1997
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Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto asks Latief to socialize new labor law
Soeharto asks Latief to socialize new labor law JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto ordered Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief yesterday to take steps to familiarize the public with the newly endorsed manpower bill before it goes into effect next year. Soeharto also asked Latief to prepare a draft of related government regulations which would be needed to implement the bill.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Economist predicts lower growth, higher inflation
Economist predicts lower growth, higher inflation JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will see lower economic growth and higher inflation this year and the next due to the currency turmoil and the prolonged dry season, economist Mari E. Pangestu said yesterday. Speaking at a seminar hosted by financial services firm Ernst & Young, Mari said growth would drop to between 5 percent and 6 percent this year and next year, from 7.8 percent in 1996.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Diana had gracious character
Diana had gracious character On Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1997, two friends and I, out of deep respect for the late Princess of Wales, visited the British embassy to sign the condolence book made available for the public. We arrived early and managed to avoid the larger crowds that came on subsequent days that same week. Inside the building, we were met by two embassy officers, and waited in a short line along with fellow Indonesians.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rubber prices fall in KL, stable in Jakarta
Rubber prices fall in KL, stable in Jakarta KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Regional competition and a lack of foreign interest drove Malaysian rubber prices to a lower close this week, traders said yesterday. The Malaysian Rubber Exchange and Licensing Board quoted the benchmark RSS1 buyer for October at 256.50 Malaysian cents (87 U.S. cents) a kg, down one cent from Thursday. The SMR20 buyer for October was also a cent off to 257.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Two die in Bogor van crash
Two die in Bogor van crash JAKARTA (JP): A Bogor inner-city minivan driver and a passenger died when their vehicle rolled into a 15-meter-deep ravine in Buntar River near Jl. Raya Tajur on Thursday night. Two other passengers were seriously injured and remain in Ciawi General Hospital, Antara reported yesterday. Police -- who found pills containing the barbiturate nipam in the car -- believe that the driver of the Angkot (public minivan) may have been drunk.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hun Sen warns UN about Ranariddh
Hun Sen warns UN about Ranariddh PHNOM PENH (AFP): Cambodian strongman Hun Sen warned the United Nations yesterday against letting deposed co-premier Prince Norodom Ranariddh attend the UN General Assembly and defended a cabinet reshuffle which ousted the prince's supporters. "If the UN allows people who fled the country after committing crimes which killed a lot of people and in violation of the king's decision, I wouldn't understand," the second prime minister said.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Int'l women's film festival to be held
Int'l women's film festival to be held JAKARTA (JP): A four-day International Women's Film Festival will be staged in Jakarta with the first screening to be held on Sept. 20. The 34 films will be shown at several places, including the Erasmus Huis, the Australian Embassy and the Ministry of Home Affairs' new office. Among the countries expected to participate in the event are: Australia, Belgian, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the United States.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Cloud seeding to start in several provinces
Cloud seeding to start in several provinces JAKARTA (JP): The government will begin cloud seeding next week in an attempt to allay the worsening smoke haze enveloping Jambi, Riau and West Sumatra, State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said yesterday. But due to unfavorable conditions there are so far no plans to conduct cloud seeding in Kalimantan, sight of the worst forest fires causing the haze.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Van Dijk reaches semis with another upset
Van Dijk reaches semis with another upset ORANGE, California (Reuter): For the second consecutive day Dutchman Jeroen van Dijk upset one of the world's top 10 players at the U.S. Open Badminton Championships. The 24th-ranked van Dijk scored a 15-9 15-5 victory over world number 10 Hermawan Susanto of Indonesia in Thursday's quarterfinals at the Orange County Badminton Club. On Wednesday, van Dijk eliminated reigning world champion Peter Rasmussen of Denmark, who is ranked fifth in the world.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
SEA Games torch to be lit at ASEAN office
SEA Games torch to be lit at ASEAN office JAKARTA (JP): Financial problems have forced the 19th SEA Games organizing committee to move the official torch lighting ceremony from Borobudur temple in Central Java to Jakarta. Organizing committee ceremony deputy Putera Astaman announced yesterday that the torch would be lit at the ASEAN Secretariat on Jl. Sisingamangaraja, South Jakarta, on Oct. 10 at around 10.00 a.m.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ex-general places trust in civilians
Ex-general places trust in civilians JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) most senior figure, Gen. (ret) Abdul Haris Nasution, dismissed speculation yesterday that civilians lacked the necessary skills and abilities associated with becoming presidency. Speaking to reporters at his residence in Menteng area, Central Jakarta, Nasution said it would not bother him if a civilian became president. "I wouldn't be worried if a civilian led the country," he said.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
New governor told to be consistent in city planning
New governor told to be consistent in city planning JAKARTA (JP): Experts have urged Jakarta's new governor -- who is scheduled to assume office next month -- to be consistent when implementing the city plan in a bid to prevent further overlapping in developments. Noted urban planner Adhi Moersid and sociologist Sardjono Jatiman agreed yesterday that current overlapping was due to inconsistency.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Constantin Drakakis
Constantin Drakakis Correction: In our caption yesterday, we incorrectly named Greece's ambassador as Constantin Dukakis. He is Constantin Drakakis, Greece's first ambassador to Indonesia. He presented his credentials to President Soeharto at Merdeka Palace yesterday. We sincerely apologize for the error. -- Editor
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Megawati visits fire victims
Megawati visits fire victims JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri, daughter of the country's first president Sukarno and former chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party, gave donations to fire victims in western Pademangan, North Jakarta, yesterday. Antara news agency reported that during her short visit, Megawati handed out 30 sacks of rice, 50 boxes of instant noodles, 150 kilograms of salted fish and 10 boxes of clothes. The houses of 1,032 families were burned down in last week's fire.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Toyota prices set to rise
Toyota prices set to rise BANGKOK: The recent devaluation of the baht has forced Toyota to lift prices of its cars in Thailand. The company is planning a price hike of 3 percent for completely knocked-down cars and 6 percent for completely built- up cars. The price rises will come into effect from next month. The fluctuating economic situation in Thailand has also forced Toyota to lower is sales target this year from 190,000 cars to 150,000 cars.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia developing 'telemedicine'
Indonesia developing 'telemedicine' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is developing a telecommunications network to enable doctors in remote areas to conduct surgery under the guidance of specialists in Jakarta, an official said yesterday.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Honda strikes Accord with new U.S.-built car
Honda strikes Accord with new U.S.-built car By Alastair Doak HONDA importer, PT Imora Motors, is turning its back on Japan and will instead import the American version of the sixth generation Accord. The American model, which is wider and bigger-looking than the Japanese car, is seen as a more suitable car for the Indonesian market, where the Accord sells as a luxury model. Like the present Accord, the car will be shipped to Indonesia in completely knocked down packs for local assembly.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Marubeni enters Manila
Marubeni enters Manila TOKYO (AFP): Japanese trading house Marubeni Corp. is considering entering the banking business in the Philippines by setting up a savings and loan association in a joint venture with a local conglomerate next month, officials said yesterday. The Nihon Kogyo Shimbun, quoting financial sources, reported that operations would start in early 1998.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Garuda changes routes to better efficiency
Garuda changes routes to better efficiency JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has restructured its international and domestic flight routes for the winter season (October-March) in a bid to improve its efficiency and service. Garuda's commercial director Sudarso Kaderi said yesterday the restructuring would result in the reduction of flight frequencies to several destinations and the stoppage of services to several others.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Next VP civilian or military?
Next VP civilian or military? Amir Santoso JAKARTA (JP): The statement that Juwono Sudarsono, deputy governor of the National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas), made to the effect that civilians will not have the capability to serve as Indonesian's president for at least another five years has become a controversial issue.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Five people killed on Jl. Sudirman crash
Five people killed on Jl. Sudirman crash JAKARTA (JP): Five people died early yesterday morning in a car crash on Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta. Two of them were believed to be pedestrians who were hit just before the car smashed into a tree and a street lamp on the median strip. Four of the five victims died instantly while the other died in the emergency room of the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Flights stopped because of haze
Flights stopped because of haze KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia Airlines System called off yesterday more than 10 local flights within the eastern Sabah state on Borneo after heavy rain and thick haze impaired visibility. The national carrier told Bernama news agency it had also put on hold six flights late Thursday when visibility dropped to below two kilometers. It apologized to about 900 passengers who were affected, saying the cancellations were unavoidable to ensure their safety.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Finnish UPM and Indonesia's RGM set up alliance
Finnish UPM and Indonesia's RGM set up alliance HELSINKI (Reuter): Finnish UPM-Kymmene said yesterday it was creating a strategic alliance with Singapore-based APRIL Fine Paper, a subsidiary of Indonesia's RGM International, for fine paper production in Europe and Asia. It said in a statement the two were swapping 30 percent of fine paper operations in a non-cash deal.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
University graduates find it hard to get by
University graduates find it hard to get by By Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): By training, Marco (not his real name) is a social scientist who graduated from Gadjah Mada University's School of Social Sciences. By trade, he is a newspaper vendor and has been one for over five years. The resident of Bantul, some 15 kilometers south of here, has gradually worked his way up and now has five other newspaper vendors working for him, but he still sees himself as a failure.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Jayapura Bishop becomes expert in balancing roles
Jayapura Bishop becomes expert in balancing roles By Lela E. Madjiah He was just like any other young man. A fine house, a beautiful wife, children and a good place in society was all he ever wanted. Yet, fate landed him in a strange land, half way across the world from home. But Jayapura's Bishop H.F.M. Munninghoff OFM has never regretted his choice. He loves Irian Jaya and deeply cares about its people. "When I retire, I want to stay here for a while.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Currency turmoil hits Australian cattle trade
Currency turmoil hits Australian cattle trade SYDNEY (Reuter): Australia's big live cattle trade has been hit by the sharp fall of currencies in Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia, the Cattle Council of Australia said yesterday. Orders had been badly disrupted and ships held up or diverted until the Southeast Asian currency turmoil stabilized, the Cattle Council said in a national cattle market bulletin.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Nurture understanding
Nurture understanding Mr. Al Workman, unfortunately, you tend to make a sweeping generalization (Sept. 12) that relatively few Indonesians exercise personal discretion or initiative. You also brush all Indonesians with a single stroke saying that they lack compassion. No doubt your distressing experience at the airport could make anybody feel upset and angry. I have experienced slightly different problems at the airport.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Official queried over election funds
Official queried over election funds KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: A government official here was detained by the local prosecutor's office for allegedly embezzling Rp 186 million (US$65,000) from the May general election fund. Head of Kendari Prosecutor's Office Kamaruddin said that the 35-year-old official, identified only as AM, was liable under the 1971 Corruption Law which carries a maximum penalty of lifetime imprisonment or a maximum fine of Rp 30 million.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Champ Els tips aid Nico's return in Ericsson Masters
Champ Els tips aid Nico's return in Ericsson Masters By Bobby Allen Wilson BINTAN, Riau (JP): South African Nico van Rensburg left scorch marks on the back nine at Bintan Lagoon Golf and Beach Resort yesterday after taking the second round lead in the US$500,000 Asia-Pacific Ericsson Masters.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: by Nahfud, at the Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, at 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Sept. 17. * 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.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Maersk, Bonauli tie up
Maersk, Bonauli tie up JAKARTA (JP): Maersk, the Lee Gardens International group of Hong Kong and Bonauli Real Estate will sign a joint venture agreement to set up a new management company, PT Bonalee Maersk Corporation. The new company will supervise the operations of Cilegon Lee Gardens Hotel and Country Club, in Cilegon, West Java. The agreement will be signed on Sept. 16, Bonauli said in a statement yesterday.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Alatas to visit Cuba and Venezuela
Alatas to visit Cuba and Venezuela JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas will visit Venezuela and Cuba en route to New York to attend the 52nd United Nations General Assembly meeting. Alatas is scheduled to arrive in Caracas on Sept. 15. There he will sign a cooperation agreement between the national news agency Antara and the Venezuelan news agency Venpres. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Burelli Rivas visited Indonesia on Feb. 27.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI karateka wins bronze at world championships
RI karateka wins bronze at world championships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian karateka Lia Nurliati won a bronze medal at the world championships in the Philippines Thursday. Lia took the bronze in the women's 48-kilogram individual kumite event after defeating Ami Yap of the Philippines and Uljarevie of Yugoslavia. Lia lost to Sasaki of Japan in the semifinal. Sasaki then grabbed the gold medal.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Deliberation of bills at hotels under fire
Deliberation of bills at hotels under fire JAKARTA (JP): The deliberation of bills at hotels came under fire yesterday, with two House of Representatives legislators demanding an end to such practices. Oka Mahendra of the Golkar faction and Hamzah Haz of the United Development Party (PPP) expressed worries that the House's reputation might be weakened if it continued to accept the government's invitation to deliberate at plush hotels.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
RP to send 782 athletes to Games
RP to send 782 athletes to Games JAKARTA (JP): The Philippines will send 782 athletes to the coming 19th SEA Games here, the second largest group after Indonesia. There will be 476 men and 306 women in the Philippine team which will be led by Christina M. Ramos Jalasco, president of the Philippine National Olympic Committee. Christina's father is President Fidel Ramos. Indonesia will field 916 athletes, 530 men and 386 women.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Entrants in national TV festival announced
Entrants in national TV festival announced JAKARTA (JP): A special committee for the Indonesian Sinetron Festival announced yesterday its selection of television dramas, comedies, documentaries and short films to be included in the December awards.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Balikpapan haze halts flights
Balikpapan haze halts flights BALIKPAPAN, E. Kalimantan: The thick, smoky haze caused by forest fires prompted yesterday the delay of several flights at Sepinggan Airport, an official here said. Sepinggan Airport head Kuntadi said yesterday that two flights from Surabaya and one from the province's town of Tarakan did not land at the airport due to lowered visibility caused by the haze that has lasted for more than a month.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: The Crystal Maze 3:10 Culture Program: Lingkar Budaya 3:35 Travel: Wisata Nasional 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Series 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 TV Drama: Losmen Pak Jono 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita 8:05 Saturday Night Music 9:00 World News 9:30 Quiz: Berpacu dalam Melodi 10:30 Late News 10:40 TV Drama...
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Local airlines asked to establish alliance
Local airlines asked to establish alliance JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia Airlines yesterday invited other domestic carriers in the country to join forces in competing with their international competitors. Garuda's commercial director Sudarso Kaderi said the proposed alliance would help the six local airlines, now mostly in financial difficulties, to improve their services.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
UNDP medal
UNDP medal I am envious of Indonesians for having President Soeharto, especially at a time when the leaders of my country (India) and my neighboring country are boasting of having nuclear capabilities, while the poor village women on either side of the border walk kilometers to fetch head-loads of water. No doubt our leaders work very hard getting Nobel prizes for peace by continuously developing gutters and adding to the poorest of the poor.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Buddy, spare me a rupiah, peso, dong ...
Buddy, spare me a rupiah, peso, dong ... By Jonathan Thatcher MANILA (Reuter): Asia has, or had, the world's most dynamic group of economies. It still has most of the world's poor and the way things are going could have more. The recent Asian currency crisis, still unresolved, is likely to make life even tougher for the more than 800 million Asians who survive on at most one dollar a day, analysts said. "Now the tiger economies are looking ugly, it might have some impact.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Mandela sincere but knows less: Lopes
Mandela sincere but knows less: Lopes JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia believes South African President Nelson Mandela is sincere in his efforts on East Timor, but feels he lacks thorough knowledge on the issue, a government official said yesterday. "Like someone who arrives late to a movie and watches the film when it is almost over, he does not know the whole story," ambassador-at-large for East Timor affairs F.X. Lopes da Cruz said after meeting with President Soeharto at Merdeka Palace.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fire breaks out at Badung market
Fire breaks out at Badung market DENPASAR: A fire broke out at dawn yesterday at the traditional Badung market, destroying five shops and causing an estimated Rp 100 million (US$35,000) in losses. No human casualties were reported in the fire that started at 1:30 a.m. at the market, located at the center of the tourist city, according to Antara. Witnesses said the fire was followed by thick smoke caused by the burning of fabric, oil and plastic usually sold in the area.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ade's grave
Ade's grave Correction: The story under the headline of Mrs. Nasution opposes removal of Ade's grave, on this page yesterday, mistakenly said "Indonesian Democratic Party" instead of "Indonesian Communist Party". We deeply regret the error. -- Editor
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Thailand denies end in gas talks with RI
Thailand denies end in gas talks with RI BANGKOK (DPA): Thai Deputy Prime Minister Korn Dabaransri has denied reports that the government has ended negotiations with Indonesia for the purchase of natural gas and joint development of the Natuna gas field, Thai newspapers said yesterday. "Everything is still proceeding within the framework of the memorandum," Korn told the Bangkok Post.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Brig. Gen. Sjafrie to replace Sutiyoso as military chief
Brig. Gen. Sjafrie to replace Sutiyoso as military chief JAKARTA (JP): As predicted, Jakarta Military Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin will replace his superior, Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso, as the new Jakarta Military commander. Armed Forces (ABRI) spokesman Brig. Gen. A. Wahab Mokodongan confirmed Sjafrie's promotion yesterday. "Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung issued a decree for Sjafrie's promotion on Tuesday. The decree will be effective beginning Monday," Wahab said.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
ABRI to accept city's decision on Blok P
ABRI to accept city's decision on Blok P JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) will not interfere in the Jakarta administration's plan to relocate the Blok P public cemetery, especially the remains of Ade Irma Suryani Nasution. Spokesman Brig. Gen. A. Wahab Mokodongan said yesterday that the Armed Forces headquarters "will support the planned relocation if the Jakarta administration considers it to be the best decision".
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Teenager jailed for robbery
Teenager jailed for robbery JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Court sentenced yesterday a 16- year-old boy to six months in jail for stealing Rp 23,000 (US$7.90) from a woman. Presiding judge A.G. Dewata said Supri robbed Desi Bruri after threatening her with a knife while she was in a bajaj (three- wheeled vehicle) on Jl. Pintu Besi, Central Jakarta, on June 19. "I hope you return to your job as a shoe polisher after serving your sentence," Dewata said.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
A new labor law
A new labor law Despite persisting controversy, the labor law which the House of Representatives unanimously approved on Thursday after months of public debate, unquestionably contains some significant improvements over the draft as it was initially presented by the government. To mention a few examples, the new labor law recognizes the right for workers to go on strike, albeit with certain provisions.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
State-owned fertilizer firms consolidated
State-owned fertilizer firms consolidated JAKARTA (JP): The government consolidated the country's five state-owned fertilizer companies into a single business group yesterday and appointed South Sumatra-based PT Pusri as the holding company. The minister of industry and trade, Tunky Ariwibowo, said the consolidation was part of the government's strategy to improve the companies' competitiveness.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie raises capital
Bakrie raises capital JAKARTA (JP): An extraordinary meeting of shareholders from listed PT Bakrie & Brothers approved yesterday the company's plan to more than double its authorized capital to Rp 3.87 trillion (US$1.33 billion) from 1.5 trillion. However, the paid up capital remained at Rp 968 billion. The firm's president, Tanrie Abeng, said yesterday that the rise in authorized capital was aimed at anticipating and accommodating the company's future expansion plan.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Yokogawa hopes to double turnover in SE Asia
Yokogawa hopes to double turnover in SE Asia SINGAPORE (Reuter): Yokogawa Electric Corp said yesterday it expected to double its turnover in Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries over the next two years to Singapore S$400 million. T.N. Somasundaram, senior director of Yokogawa Engineering Asia Pte Ltd, a division of Yokogawa Electric Corp, told a news conference the company would increase the value of its manufacturing output to around S$220 million in Singapore.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 12 , 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,100 100 696,000 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,000 25 7,500 Alumindo Light Metal 800 -50 1,538,500 Alumindo Perkasa 675 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,025 0 264,500 Anwar Sierad 950 -25 14,500 Apac Centertex Corp.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Daiwabo halts RI expansion
Daiwabo halts RI expansion TOKYO (Reuter): Daiwabo Co Ltd said yesterday that it has temporarily halted the transfer of spinning and weaving facilities in Japan to its Indonesian factory due to the economic turmoil there. A spokesman for Daiwabo said the company had been moving the facilities at its Izumo factory in western Japan to Indonesia since 1995 in order to improve the quality of textile products at its overseas plants.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Again, student brawls
Again, student brawls Student fighting has once again broken out. It was reported that on Tuesday fighting broke out among hundreds of students from the Bogor Agricultural University (IPB). Six students were reported injured and a number of lecture rooms and cars parked nearby were damaged. Studies are reported to have resumed on Thursday. Nevertheless, we are still incredulous that IPB, which stands out for its scientific achievements, has suddenly come into the news in such a different light.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Collect impounded vehicles: DLLAJ
Collect impounded vehicles: DLLAJ JAKARTA (JP): The owners of vehicles impounded more than 10 year ago by the City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ) were urged yesterday to collect them. Saidin Murkana, the head of DLLAJ's equipment bureau, said there were 14 oplet minivans, three pickups, nine trucks, two box cars, one minibus and one trailer truck. To reclaim the vehicles, the owners must have the appropriate registration documents and come to the DLLAJ office on Jl.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Heat, high humidity big obstacles in rally championship
Heat, high humidity big obstacles in rally championship JAKARTA (JP): Scorching heat and high humidity over Sumatra's rubber and palm oil plantations will challenge the men and machines trying to conquer the 11th round of the Gudang Garam World Rally Championships next week in Medan. Most of the world rated rally drivers from European countries agree that Indonesian rallies are the toughest in the world.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Cheap apartments in Petamburan
Cheap apartments in Petamburan JAKARTA (JP): Construction will begin soon on a six-story building with 100 apartments in the flood-prone Petamburan area in Central Jakarta, according to Mayor Abdul Kahfi. The Rp 3.71 billion (US$1.29 million) project will be erected on a 2.48 hectare plot of land, the mayor said yesterday.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and Chile form business council
Indonesia and Chile form business council JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Chile opened yesterday a business council as part of their long-term plan to boost bilateral trade. Chile's ambassador to Indonesia, Hernan Tassara, said he hoped the newly formed Indonesia-Chile Business Council would help the two countries minimize trade barriers. Tassara said his country, which practiced an open economy, would continue to improve its economic policy to facilitate international trade.