Archive: 26 September 1997
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Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Reformer appointed new Vietnamese PM
Reformer appointed new Vietnamese PM HANOI (Agencies): Vietnam's National Assembly appointed a popular southern reformer as prime minister yesterday, completing the second leg of a long-awaited leadership reshuffle. Assembly sources said Phan Van Khai, who stood unopposed for the post, won a 98-percent approval rating from the newly elected legislature in a vote behind closed doors.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Guse/Hiraki advance to Wismilak quarterfinals
Guse/Hiraki advance to Wismilak quarterfinals SURABAYA (JP): Australian Kerry-Anne Guse and Japanese partner Rika Hiraki cruised into the quarterfinals of the Wismilak International women's tennis tournament at the Embong Sawo tennis complex yesterday after beating Thailand's Tamarine Tanasugarn and Australian Catharine Barclay 6-4, 6-2.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
No more bartering on city properties
No more bartering on city properties JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will no longer allow private developers to do barter deals for city properties, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has said. Surjadi made the remarks Wednesday in response to questions about the city's plans for the site of the current South Jakarta Mayoralty office on Jl. Trunojoyo, which is adjacent to the ASEAN Secretariat and National Police Headquarters.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Depositors fear bank will sink
Depositors fear bank will sink KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Hundreds of people lined up at branches of one of Malaysia's largest savings banks for the second day yesterday, heeding rumors that its president was ill and the company was about to go under. Bank Negara, Malaysia's central bank, issued a statement saying Malaysia Borneo Finance Ltd., which has two million customers and a solid record of 28 years, was sound and would meet any depositor demands.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tirtamas Group plans to merge its 3 banks
Tirtamas Group plans to merge its 3 banks JAKARTA (JP): Tirtamas Group will consolidate its banking business by merging its three banks -- Bank Pelita, Bank Papan Sejahtera and Bank Kredit Asia -- into a single bank. Tirtamas Group will retain the newly acquired Bank Niaga, currently the seventh largest private bank in terms of assets, as a separate bank, the business group said.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian long-term forex rating downgraded
Malaysian long-term forex rating downgraded KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Credit rating agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) yesterday downgraded Malaysia's long-term foreign currency rating outlook from "stable" to "negative," dealing a fresh blow to confidence in the economy.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 25, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,100 100 141,500 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 800 25 5,000 Alumindo Light Metal 775 0 320,000 Alumindo Perkasa 550 -50 5,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 950 0 133,000 Anwar Sierad 1,225 75 1,834,000 Apac Centertex Corp.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Dealing with corruption
Dealing with corruption Without wanting to blame anyone, it must be said that, for Indonesia, corruption is one of the society's most pervasive evils. Though it is not quite clear when and how it all began, Indonesia is often said to be among the most corrupt countries in the world. This is attested by reports from studies on corruption that have been made by several international institutions.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
ASEM accords to boost business
ASEM accords to boost business TOKYO (AFP): Economics ministers from 25 European and Asian nations are set to adopt two agreements to promote investment and trade at a meeting near here Sunday, official sources said. The adoption is expected to be the focus of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) of ministers.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Examination shows 'Mummy' not human being, doctors say
Examination shows 'Mummy' not human being, doctors say JAKARTA (JP): Jenglot, a 15-centimeter "mummy" that has stirred public curiosity this past week, was not a human being, doctors at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital pronounced yesterday. Jenglot's body and skull bore little resemblance to human bones, radiologist Muhammad Ilyas said, discussing an X-ray examination result. "It is impossible for a living creature to live without bones that suspend the flesh," he told reporters.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Pianists serenade German-RI unity
Pianists serenade German-RI unity By Emilie Sueur JAKARTA (JP): The banner of German-Indonesian friendship was flying high at last Thursday's piano concert at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta. In a show of unity, Michael Leuschner performed together twice with his student Conny C. Mulawarma. Michael Leuschner was born in 1948 in Wernigerode, Germany. He started playing the piano at 10, according to his father's wish.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Water crisis hits Boyolali
Water crisis hits Boyolali BOYOLALI, Central Java: Seventeen thousand villagers here are now suffering a water shortage due to the intense dry season. The shortage affects 17,895 people from 32 villages in five districts. Regent Makgalantung, however, told Antara yesterday that no food shortage has yet been reported. "People here need water right away to meet their daily needs," he said. The five districts hit by the water shortage are Musuk, Juwangi, Wonosegoro, Jepogo and Ampel. (aan)
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
New vice governor vows to slash irrelevant red tape
New vice governor vows to slash irrelevant red tape JAKARTA (JP): Former Central Jakarta mayor Abdul Kahfi moved into his new deputy governor's office at the city hall yesterday and immediately promised to cut unnecessary red tape and waste in the administration. "I will improve on my predecessor's policies. I'll look at areas that are particularly susceptible to corruption," said the Army colonel who is now deputy governor for administrative affairs.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Government's cutback measure 'not enough'
Government's cutback measure 'not enough' JAKARTA (JP): Economist Djisman S. Simanjuntak said yesterday the government's retrenchment program was good in terms of cost saving but further measures were needed. "It is a good move, but it is not good enough.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Don't just wait for rain!
Don't just wait for rain! The haze in South Sumatra from September to October is nothing unusual. I remember the haze was so dense in October 1961 that several ferries were involved in collisions and a number of flights had to be canceled. At the time, farmers were blamed for burning forest to clean land soon after the beginning of the rainy season. I do not remember if in the past the haze also spread to neighboring countries like Singapore and Malaysia.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Award recipients encouraged to boost exports
Award recipients encouraged to boost exports JAKARTA (JP): The Primaniyarta award recipients said yesterday the awards would encourage them to improve further their export performance. President of the pulp and paper industry PT Inti Indorayon Utama, Polar Yanto Tanoto, said the company would further expand its overseas market in anticipation of competition in the upcoming free trade era. "Pulp and paper exports are still prospective in the future.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Haze declared natural disaster
Haze declared natural disaster JAKARTA (JP): The government acknowledged yesterday that the smoldering forest fires and haze in Sumatra and Kalimantan were natural disasters of national proportions but it fell short of declaring a state of emergency. Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Azwar Anas reported to President Soeharto yesterday, the third time this week, to brief him on the fires and haze, and the measures being taken to deal with the problems.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Lamongan wants cloud seeding
Lamongan wants cloud seeding LAMONGAN. East Java: The Lamongan regency needs to be included in the government's cloud-seeding plan because the drought has stopped the operation of a vital phosphate fertilizer factory here, an official said yesterday. East Java deputy governor Muhammad Zuhdi was quoted by Antara as saying that the area should be included in the cloud-seeding operation, otherwise PT Petrokimia Gresik's halt in production could have a national impact.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Number of drought-related deaths rises in Irian Jaya
Number of drought-related deaths rises in Irian Jaya JAKARTA (JP): The number of drought-related deaths in three Irian Jaya regencies rose to 271 yesterday as haze continued to hinder relief operations to the disaster-stricken area. Minister of Social Services Inten Soeweno said after meeting President Soeharto at Merdeka Palace that 253 people had died in the Jayawijaya regency, 11 in the Merauke regency, and seven from the Puncak Jaya regency.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Dumping trash at the German embassy
Dumping trash at the German embassy The dumping of plastic trash, which was allegedly imported by a German company, in the front yard of the German embassy in Jakarta by a number of scavengers recently was a very shameful act. It reflected people's ignorance of import procedures and the customs office operation.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
66 companies awarded for non-oil exports
66 companies awarded for non-oil exports JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto presented yesterday awards to 66 of the country's big and small companies for their outstanding achievement in non-oil exports. In presenting the awards, the President praised the award recipients and called on other companies to do the same. He underlined the importance of non-oil exports as a foreign exchange earner to the country, "We can earn foreign exchange through loan arrangements.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI's haze feared affect rubber supply
RI's haze feared affect rubber supply SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Singapore rubber trade cast a wary eye on forest fires raging in Indonesia with some of the trade saying yesterday that producers there were using the blaze as an excuse not to lower their prices. "These guys are not lowering their prices because some of them are citing these fires and are saying it might come close to the plantations. We know its very dry, but that possibility sounds seems unlikely," a dealer said.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Makro expands to Bali
Makro expands to Bali JAKARTA (JP): Makro, an international wholesale chain, is scheduled today to open an outlet in Bali, increasing the number of retail outlets to nine throughout the country. The new outlet, located on Jl. Raya By Pass Ngurah Ray, which links the Kuta and Sanur beaches, will be officially opened by Bali's Governor Ida Bagus Oka.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah weakens, stocks strengthen
Rupiah weakens, stocks strengthen JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah eased again yesterday while the stock market continued to make gains, currency dealers and stockbrokers said. Dealers said the rupiah weakening was due to the Malaysian ringgit's drastic downfall yesterday, continuing strong corporate demand for U.S. dollar and ample liquidity. Spot rupiah recovered to 3,018/20 against the dollar at midday from an early low of 3,033 but weakened in the afternoon to close at 3,027/32.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
IMF wants more debate on planned Asian fund
IMF wants more debate on planned Asian fund By Vincent Lingga HONG KONG (JP): The International Monetary Fund said yesterday it wanted to see more debate on the proposal for setting up an Asian monetary fund for coping with a regional financial crisis. IMF Managing Director Michel Camdessus said there was still a lack of consensus among the finance ministers meeting here over the last three days regarding the form of such a facility.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Navy gets two German submarines
Navy gets two German submarines JAKARTA (JP): Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Arief Kushariadi has received the first two of five submarines Indonesia has ordered from Germany, Antara reported yesterday. The two submarines were handed over to Admiral Arief by Dirk Horten, the German armada chief, in a ceremony at the Howaldtswerke Deutsche Werft yard, Kiel, Germany, the news agency said quoting a Navy statement.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Black flag for the undisciplined
Black flag for the undisciplined SAMARINDA, South Kalimantan: Governor H.M. Ardans said here yesterday that he will launch a three-month program to discipline local government offices by hoisting a black flag in front of those found to be undisciplined. The program would also include rewarding offices and public servants performing well in their duties, Ardans, who was represented by his deputy Suwarna AF, was quoted by Antara as saying.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Bekasi has new police chief
Bekasi has new police chief JAKARTA (JP): Lt. Col Adjie Rustam Ramadja has been installed as the new Bekasi police precinct chief, replacing Lt. Col. Alex Bambang Riatmojo who is moving to the National Police headquarters. Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata, who inducted Adjie Rustam on Wednesday, urged Bekasi police officers to improve their performance and reach out to the local people on a more personal level.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Deputy governor opens Tourism Mart and Expo
Deputy governor opens Tourism Mart and Expo JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's fourth Tourism Mart and Expo officially began yesterday, bringing together about 375 local sellers and about 215 foreign buyers. Jakarta's deputy governor of economy and development Tubagus M. Rais, representing Governor Surjadi Soedirdja, officiated the opening ceremony. "This event emphasizes the important role and easy accessibility that Jakarta enjoys as a world-class tourist destination," Rais said.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Inspectorate tasks 'must be separate'
Inspectorate tasks 'must be separate' JAKARTA (JP): The inspectorate general at government ministries should be made independent bodies to make their supervisory tasks of the ministries and their staff more effective, a former inspector said yesterday. Soedardjat Nataatmadja, who left his job as inspector general at the Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday, conceded that "our supervisory role has been less than effective".
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
High school student avoids brawl but crushed by minibus
High school student avoids brawl but crushed by minibus JAKARTA (JP): A senior technical high school student died on Jl. Raya Bekasi Barat in East Jakarta in a hit-and-run incident Wednesday after he tried to avoid a potential student brawl. Abdul Rahman (Oman), 17, a second year student at STM Hatawana was on his way to a friend's house in Klender, East Jakarta, with some schoolmates when the incident happened at about midday, his aunt, Elvia, said.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Physician proposes new health insurance system
Physician proposes new health insurance system JAKARTA (JP): A top physician has called for the establishment of a national health insurance system that would guarantee affordable health care for everyone. Azrul Azwar, the chairman of the Indonesian Medical Association and dean of University of Indonesia's School of Nursing, said the time had come to introduce a health insurance law to ensure people's access to health care.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Music and Entertainment * Novotel Surabaya Hotel & Suites, Jl. Ngagel 173-175: - Dahana Lounge Bar: Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Los Javados Acoustic music. - Puri Pool Bar: Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Janggala Restaurant: French theme night, on Monday evening. Italian theme night, Wednesday evening. Indonesia theme night, Friday evening. International theme night on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
First Union enters RI
First Union enters RI CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuter): First Union Corp said Wednesday it had opened a representative office in Jakarta as part of its strategy to serve banks in developing countries with strong trade and payment flows to the United States. The bank said in a statement it had also received local government approval to open representative offices in Istanbul and Cairo.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Music and entertainment * Nikko Bali Hotel: - Kupu-kupu Amphitheater, Balinese dance performances at 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., Legong Dance, on Tuesday, Joged Bumbung, on Thursday, Ramayana, on Saturday. - Oo Looloos Santap Restaurant presents live music daily except Monday at 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sukamdi 'untouchable' after lead extension
Sukamdi 'untouchable' after lead extension JAKARTA (JP): Sukamdi justified his billing as top local amateur golfer and looked untouchable as he extended his lead by five strokes in yesterday's third round with a 213 (70 73 70) at Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club. Sukamdi, who began gracing the golf links at home and abroad 20 years ago when he was only 17, found his true form yesterday and went out with a 2-under 34.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Games soccer qualifiers will start on October 5
Games soccer qualifiers will start on October 5 JAKARTA (JP): The start of the 19th SEA Games soccer qualifying round has been moved up a day, the Indonesian Soccer Association announced Wednesday. The qualifying matches will start on Oct. 5 instead of Oct. 6, and in Senayan Main Stadium instead of Kunningan stadium because the Asian Football Confederation has rejected the Kunningan stadium.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tragedy in Jayawijaya
Tragedy in Jayawijaya Some good news -- if any news coming amid reports of hundreds of people dying of hunger and disease can be called good -- has come to us from Indonesia's westernmost province, Irian Jaya. Reports received in Jakarta from Wamena, on the island's Jayawijaya Regency, said yesterday that smoke from forest fires, which had been hanging over the Baliem Valley for weeks, had begun to lift.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Travel: My Country 2:35 Children's Film: Kelly 3:10 Children's Program: Anak Indonesia 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Documentary Film: Home Green Home 5:30 Creative Program: Karya Tepat Guna 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 Variety Show:...
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Global financial service talks on track: WTO
Global financial service talks on track: WTO HONG KONG (Reuter): Talks for a pact to open up global financial services were on track despite market turmoil in Southeast Asia, the head of the WTO said yesterday. "Practically with all the governments I've had discussions with here, there is a strong will to participate," World Trade Organization Director-General Renato Ruggiero told reporters.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Travelers cautioned over smog
Travelers cautioned over smog SINGAPORE (Agencies): The United States and Britain have cautioned travelers to parts of Southeast Asia hit by an unprecedented haze crisis. The pollution, which has spread north all the way to the Thai resort of Phuket and northeast to the Philippines, has been directly linked to various health problems. The U.S. State Department cautioned Wednesday U.S. citizens traveling to Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei and Malaysia that air pollution had reached unhealthy levels.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Griyawisata extends contract
Griyawisata extends contract JAKARTA (JP): Domestic hotel chain operator Griyawisata Hotel & Resort has agreed to continue managing the one-star Tiara Medan Hotel and Convention Center of PT Tahta Medan. Griyawisata said here yesterday that Tiara Medan is still one of the best hotels in North Sumatra, particularly in Medan, the province's capital. Tahta Medan has decided to add 150 rooms by constructing a tower scheduled for completion by mid 1998.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
WB chief sees no major problems in RI
WB chief sees no major problems in RI By Vincent Lingga HONG KONG (JP): World Bank President James Wolfensohn said yesterday the bank did not have any major problems with its development projects in Indonesia regarding the issue of corruption. "Yes, there has been a lot of publicity overseas on Indonesia regarding that issue," Wolfensohn said in response to a question on Indonesia's ranking by various international institutions as one of the most corrupt countries in the world.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Golkar's executive board 'selected on merit'
Golkar's executive board 'selected on merit' JAKARTA (JP): Golkar chairman Harmoko maintains that the absence of military-affiliated personnel from the newly named faction's executive board at the House of Representatives does not project a civilian-military dichotomy. In an interview with The Jakarta Post yesterday, Harmoko said the selection was based purely on merit. "Their selection is based on their achievement, dedication, discipline and loyalty to our organization," he said.
Fri, 26 Sep 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 * "Hello, I wish to register a complaint!" English learning through comedy: it's Monty Python's most notorious (or famous, depending on how you look at it) skit: "Pet Shop." You can sharpen your skills on "The Listening Post" this evening (Radio Sonora FM100.9 at 8:15, as usual).
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Telkomsel to take legal action against debtors
Telkomsel to take legal action against debtors JAKARTA (JP): Private cellular operator PT Telkomsel will take legal action against subscribers who do not pay their bills, the company's executive said yesterday. Telkomsel Director, Hulman Sidjabat, said that unpaid bills were not only owed by individuals but also well-organized institutions. He said his company, which runs the global system for mobile communications (GSM) service, had also cooperated with the police to deal with such big debtors.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Obituary
Obituary JAKARTA (JP): Former chief justice Soerjadi died here yesterday at the age of 86. Soerjadi, the first Indonesian chief justice under the New Order government, is survived by his wife Hendrastuti and his three children -- Sri Oetari, Soetoto Soerjadi and Soesilo Soerjadi -- and five grandchildren. President Soeharto and Vice President Try Sutrisno paid their last respects to Soerjadi at his residence in Menteng, Central Jakarta, last night.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Water supplied to Thousand Islands
Water supplied to Thousand Islands JAKARTA (JP): City-owned water company PDAM Jaya is supplying 80 tons of water to residents of the Seribu (Thousand) Islands chain, North Jakarta. The first 40 tons were distributed yesterday to Untung Jawa island, which is believed to be the hardest hit area in the water crisis. The water was transported by naval ships which also went to other islands, including Panggang, Tidung and Kelapa islands. The other 40 tons will be delivered today.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Haze gives court mood transplant
Haze gives court mood transplant JAKARTA (JP): The ubiquitous haze from forest fires made a Jambi district court room resemble a hospital operating room yesterday as judges, prosecutors and the public all wore masks. The unusual scene occurred at the trial of a 34-year-old businessman who was charged with falsifying a contract. The council of judges, led by Ali Syaripuddin, and public prosecutor Sihombing had to speak louder into the microphone to make themselves heard.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition:...Yogyakarta; retrospeksi etnofotografi by Tim etnofotografi UGM, at Galeri Fotojurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta, Tuesday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., until Oct. 8. * Painting Exhibition: Tiga Nuansa Artistik by Fauzia S. Afiff, Nanan H. Djohan and Nana Banna at Jl. Patra Kuningan VII No. 2, South Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sept. 26-30.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI sends 21 athletes to storm S'pore Open
RI sends 21 athletes to storm S'pore Open JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Athletics Association is sending 15 male and six female athletes to the Singapore Open on Sept. 27 and Sept. 28. Coach Pieter Noya said: "The championship is the final preparation for the track and field team before the 19th SEA Games here next month." Noya said the event would give the national athletes, who have been training in Houston, Texas, time to adapt to the climate and competition.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Future national leader 'must be prepared' for challenges
Future national leader 'must be prepared' for challenges JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is in demand of a new national leader to anticipate and manage future changes in the next millennium, political observer Amien Rais said yesterday. Amien said at a seminar on national leadership here that the present national leadership, by nature, was now in its twilight so the Indonesian people had to seek a successor.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Japanese man wanted for abusing visa
Japanese man wanted for abusing visa JAKARTA (JP): Immigration officers are looking for a Japanese man who did not return to their office despite promising to do so after being arrested and released for abusing his visa.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Habibie for vice president
Habibie for vice president From Merdeka I agree with those who believe that the next vice president should be minister B.J. Habibie. He is a national leader who is qualified for the job. Here are some reasons: * Being a Moslem he will be supported by Moslems who make up most of this nation. * His adherence to the religion is steadfast, as reflected by his position as the leader of the Moslem intellectuals association.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina hits back at Walhi
Pertamina hits back at Walhi JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil company Pertamina denied yesterday accusations made by the Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) that it was not concerned about air pollution in Jakarta caused by leaded gasoline.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Experts warn thousands could die from haze
Experts warn thousands could die from haze HONG KONG, China (Agencies): Thousands of people will be killed by the smog blanketing southeast Asia, experts warned here yesterday, adding some regions could face famine as crops were devastated and livestock choked to death. "It's an absolute disaster in health terms," said Hong Kong University pollution expert Prof. Anthony Hedley, likening the effect of the haze to all the tens of millions of people in the stricken region taking up smoking.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Minister calls for more investment in eastern provinces
Minister calls for more investment in eastern provinces JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Population Haryono Suyono called for greater investment in eastern Indonesia to help speed up the government's drive to eradicate poverty there. At the current rate of investment, efforts would be painfully slow for many regions in the east, he said in a seminar looking at discrepancies in the rate of development in the east and economic potential there.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
CalEnergy's plant to go on
CalEnergy's plant to go on OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuter): CalEnergy Co Inc said Wednesday its planned operations in Indonesia should not be affected by the possible government delay of private power projects due to Indonesian currency turmoil.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
S'pore property developers face govt cutback measures
S'pore property developers face govt cutback measures SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore property developers, faced with an oversupply of housing, have been given a slight reprieve by the government's move to cut back its land sales program, developers and property analysts yesterday. The government said on Wednesday it would supply land for 5,000 private homes in 1998, down from 7,000 this year.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian profits tumble as pollution worsens
SE Asian profits tumble as pollution worsens By Andrew Higgins KUALA LUMPUR: A breathless brochure handed out by a young woman in an Islamic shawl and a white surgical mask promises a panoramic view stretching 70 miles to the Straits of Malacca. Visitors are then catapulted to the top of the world's fourth- highest tower in the world's fastest lifts and invited to peer through binoculars labeled with the warning: "Don't look directly at the sun." These days, though, there is no sun.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
10,000-strong security force for SEA Games
10,000-strong security force for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Newly installed Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said yesterday that he would deploy 10,000 police officers and military personnel to safeguard next month's SEA Games. Their duties will include protecting the 5,800 athletes and officials from the 10 countries participating in the games.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
92 local drivers tackle BSD rally
92 local drivers tackle BSD rally JAKARTA (JP): About 92 local rally drivers and their navigators will take part in the BSD Sprint Rally at Bumi Serpong Damai, Tangerang on Oct. 5. The rally is one of the events on the calender of the West Java chapter of the Indonesian Motor Association (IMI). This year's rally will be at Tachno Park circuit and will be the eighth held by the West Java IMI. The drivers will compete in two special stages covering a total distance of 11.5 kilometers.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Safe music programs lack special something
Safe music programs lack special something By Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): Give the audience what they want to hear. That seems to be the formula visiting musicians adhere to in Indonesia. I well remember the days when I was sounded out by cultural affairs officials of foreign embassies regarding what local audiences appreciate in the way of concerts. Those days appear to have long since passed, not, I hasten to add, due to any of my suggestions. Me? Telling visiting musicians what to play?
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI needs to strengthen financial sector: WB
RI needs to strengthen financial sector: WB JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is not another Thailand but needs to strengthen its financial sector and address competitiveness and reputational concerns to recover from the regional currency crisis, the World Bank said yesterday. The bank's country director for Indonesia Dennis de Tray said at a seminar here that Indonesia was different in very important dimensions from Thailand and yet in some sense investors saw Indonesia "as a sort of Thailand".
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asian currencies tumble again
Southeast Asian currencies tumble again SINGAPORE (AFP): Southeast Asian currencies tumbled again yesterday with the Malaysian ringgit slumping to a new record low against the U.S. dollar on a downward revision of Kuala Lumpur's long-term credit outlook. Fears of an escalating banking crisis and more corporate troubles in the region due to ceaseless currency turmoil also dampened sentiment for the Southeast Asian currencies, dealers said.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Man dead at train's lavatory
Man dead at train's lavatory JAKARTA (JP): A 24-year-old man was found dead in the lavatory of a Senja Utama II train in an East Jakarta station yesterday morning. The body was discovered by an employee of state railway company Perumka who was cleaning the train at the Pademangan railway station. The victim, identified as Sugianto, a resident of Ngunut, Tulung Agung in East Java, was found hanging from the lavatory's window.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Reebok denies RI ties
Reebok denies RI ties BOSTON (Reuter): Reebok International Ltd. Wednesday denied a report that protesting Indonesian workers are employed by shoe export factories which make footwear for the Massachusetts-based company. Reuters reported Tuesday that more than 1,000 workers from the PT Sindoll and PT Multi Beta Pertiwi shoe factories protested at the House of Representatives in Jakarta demanding higher wages and better worker conditions.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Lady fails to follow Medan boys
Lady fails to follow Medan boys JAKARTA (JP): If imitation is the highest form of flattery, then two boys who stowed away in the front wheel compartment of an airplane were given the highest honor when a woman attempted the same feat in Bali yesterday. Nina Rustini, 40, was caught hiding in the main wheel well compartment of a Garuda Indonesia A-330-300 airplane, flight GA- 669, which was parked at Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar, Bali. The flight was to fly to Jakarta later in the day.
Fri, 26 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Michael Doohan confident of winning Indonesian GP
Michael Doohan confident of winning Indonesian GP JAKARTA (JP): World 500cc champion Michael Doohan of Australia said yesterday he was confident of winning the Indonesian motorcycle Grand Prix at Sentul, near Bogor on Sept. 28. "I am confident of winning the Indonesian Grand Prix since I don't have a tough competitor," Doohan said. He arrived here yesterday to defend his title in the 500cc class at the Sentul race. Upon his arrival, he visited the Sentul circuit but did not practice.