Archive: 4 September 1997
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Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
U.S. investors pour out of SE Asian funds
U.S. investors pour out of SE Asian funds NEW YORK (Reuter): The recent turbulence in Southeast Asian markets has exacted a sustained toll on the performance and net flows of mutual funds investing in the Asia-Pacific region, excluding Japan, analysts said. Funds focused on the Southeast Asian region, which has been thrown into turmoil by concerns about the value of local currencies, have seen an unrelenting stream of redemptions since July, when Thailand devalued the baht, they said.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
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, featuring Duet Piano and Saxophone, every Tuesday and Thursday, Piano, Saxophone and Bass, Friday, Piano, Saxophone, Bass and Singer, Saturday. - Kutilang: Traditional musics, Kecapi and Suling, daily, 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Smoking immunity?
Smoking immunity? From Kompas On Monday Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. I had lunch at the Au Bon Pain cafe in Kuningan Plaza. After a while a group of business "executives" wearing ties and office IDs entered the restaurant. One of them with cigarette in hand was about to light up but his colleagues showed him the "no smoking" sign on the wall. But the man smirking disdainfully said that the prohibition did not apply to him. He could smoke anywhere he pleased without regard for other people.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Call for edict on haj pilgrimage
Call for edict on haj pilgrimage JAKARTA (JP): Legislators called on the influential Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) yesterday to issue an edict restricting Moslems from going on repeat haj pilgrimages. Slamet Effendy Yusuf of the Golkar faction and H.S. Djathi Koesoemo of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) made the suggestion during a hearing with Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher at the House of Representatives.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Glass factory workers protest
Glass factory workers protest TANGERANG (JP): About 170 employees of glass manufacturing company PT Alamkaca Prabawa Indonesia in Tangerang stopped work yesterday in solidarity for two of their friends who were severely injured in a work accident. Sukerman, 34, suffered a broken back and smashed teeth, and Mulyono, 30, damaged his hand Tuesday night when they were hit by a one-ton box of glass products which fell before it was put into a container.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Asmat now crafts totem poles for money
Asmat now crafts totem poles for money By Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Men in grass skirts swayed to the rhythm of a primeval drum beat. A woodcarver, Bird of Paradise feathers nestled atop a mass of braids, sat solemnly on the floor crafting a miniature totem pole. The dancers, decked out in equally extravagant traditional costumes, hollered tribal chants.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Fire victims plead for relief aid
Fire victims plead for relief aid JAKARTA (JP): The victims of a fire, which gutted 1,297 houses in Pademangan Barat subdistrict, North Jakarta, Tuesday, pleaded for donations yesterday, including school uniforms for their children. Pademangan subdistrict head Asmuri said the fire, which left 5,508 people homeless, burned not only the houses but also many other possessions. "Hundreds of students have lost their school uniforms and shoes in the fire," Asmuri said.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Cargill enters Vietnam
Cargill enters Vietnam HANOI (AFP): U.S.-based Cargill has officially opened a US$18 million animal feed plant in a southern Vietnam province, its first project in the country, the company announced yesterday. The U.S. agricultural product manufacturer opened a representative office in Vietnam in 1995 and won a license to build the plant in Bien Hoa industrial park 2, Dong Nai province, the same year, the company said in a statement.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Antipolio drive exceeds target
Antipolio drive exceeds target JAKARTA (JP): More than one million city infants recieved polio vaccines yesterday, exceeding the target of 972,100 by 4.17 percent, according to the head of the city's health agency. Askin Lasman said yesterday that East Jakarta recorded the largest number with 254,884 of the 1,012,646 recipients. Last year, 969,833 children were vaccinated, or 1.9 percent more than the target of 951,900 infants. The fourth round of the antipolio drive will be held next year.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Asahimas' sales down
Asahimas' sales down JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed glass producer PT Asahimas Flat Glass Co. Ltd. reported yesterday a 7.6 percent drop in net sales in the first half of this year, to Rp 174.3 billion (about US$60.1 million), compared to the same period in 1996. Company president Margono Djojosumarto said in a statement that Asahimas' net profit dropped 91 percent in the first half of this year to Rp 3.3 billion. He said the decline was due to price competition in the first quarter of this year.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Japex joins gas project
Japex joins gas project TOKYO (Reuter): Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd (Japex) said yesterday that it will invest roughly US$80 million in a project to explore for and produce liquefied natural gas (LNG) on Malaysia's Kalimantan island. The project is located in Sarawak state and is designed to produce 6.8 million tons of LNG a year after the start of commercial production beginning in 2001.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Workers protest over dismissal
Workers protest over dismissal UJUNGPANDANG, S. Sulawesi: Thousands of workers of three companies at Makassar Industrial Estate held a demonstration at the provincial legislative council on Tuesday over the dismissal of 14 colleagues and the demotion of 100 others. The employees of PT South Suco, PT Supreme Indonut and PT Golden Gautama Jaya told councilors Amin Syam and Jacub Sammana that earlier negotiations between them, the company and the local manpower authority failed to yield results.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Army to supervise Indonesian labor export
Army to supervise Indonesian labor export JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces says it will deploy personnel to bring order to the labor export industry because illegal Indonesian workers in Malaysia have sparked immigration disputes between the two countries. Armed Forces spokesman Brig. Gen. A.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Giralia frets at RI mine deals
Giralia frets at RI mine deals SINGAPORE (Reuter): The chairman of Australian junior miner Giralia Resources NL said yesterday he is worried that new mining agreements with Indonesia will not be signed this year and may be delayed until mid-1998. "At the moment, the seventh generation contract of works (COWs) are stuck," Phillip Golding, the chairman of Giralia, told Reuters in an interview at a gold conference.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
GSM-XL works toward no more dropped calls in traffic jams
GSM-XL works toward no more dropped calls in traffic jams People trapped in the traffic jams within Jakarta's golden triangle are now able enjoy crash-free telephone conversations if they subscribe to GSM-XL, which is operated by PT Excelcomindo Pratama. Quite often, calls suddenly crash during peak hours and traffic jams, especially in the city's central business district -- the golden triangle -- which includes Kuningan, Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Thamrin.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Four killed in landslide
Four killed in landslide BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Four residents of Bantan Cuaca, in Rikit Gaib district, were reportedly killed when a landslide occurred following heavy rains. Antara reported that another three people were missing following the landslide which occurred late Tuesday evening. The head of the social affairs office in southeast Aceh said a search was being conducted for the missing three. Bantan Cuaca village is inhabited by 300 families.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt threatens to name slash-and-burn firms
Govt threatens to name slash-and-burn firms JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo echoed yesterday a threat to reveal the names of plantation companies who persisted in employing harmful slash-and-burn methods. Siswono's remark repeated an earlier warning made by State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja who alleged that the burning was deliberate.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Excelcomindo builds largest microcell network
Excelcomindo builds largest microcell network Private global system for mobile (GSM) operator PT Excelcomindo Pratama is handling the installation of a 15.5- kilometer microcell network in the capital's Golden Triangle to improve its coverage service in Jakarta. Excelcomindo's President Y.W. Junardy said that this is the largest microcell network ever installed by any cellular operator.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
BG, ARCO in talks over Indonesia gas
BG, ARCO in talks over Indonesia gas LONDON (Reuter): U.K. gas producer BG Plc said yesterday it was in talks with U.S. Atlantic Richfield Co on possible cooperation in the development of huge natural gas finds in Indonesia. ARCO on Tuesday announced a massive onshore and offshore discovery in Indonesia's remote Irian Jaya province, adjacent to BG Plc's Muturi concession where gas was found last year.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Filipino, Indian, Vietnamese most competitive in Asia
Filipino, Indian, Vietnamese most competitive in Asia SINGAPORE (AFP): The Philippines, India and Vietnam are seen by business executives as having the most competitive labor pools in Asia, where many countries are facing manpower problems, according to a regional survey. The Political and Economic Risk Consultancy Ltd. (PERC) said a poll of 400 executives showed more affluent countries like South Korea and Singapore, both marked by labor shortages and high wages, were ranked lowest.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Words alone cannot eradicate poverty: Activist
Words alone cannot eradicate poverty: Activist JAKARTA (JP): Poverty cannot be eradicated by statements and criticism, but by tenable cooperation between the government and non-government organizations (NGOs), an international social activist said yesterday. The president of the International Council on Social Welfare, Julian Disney, reproached NGOs working on poverty eradication programs for thinking they know more about strategies to alleviate poverty than other people.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Estetika 5 Ekspresi, at Hilton Executive Club, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Sept. 10. * 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. * Painting Exhibition: by Sri Hadhy, Tulus Warsito, Sukriyal Sadin and Kristiyanto at Hotel Kristal Jl.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI banks in better shape than Thai: S&P
RI banks in better shape than Thai: S&P JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian banks are in better shape than their Thai peers despite recent currency woes and high prevailing interest rates, a Standard & Poor's analyst said here yesterday. But S&P Asia-Pacific associate director for Financial Institutions Ratings Terence E.H. Chan warned that Indonesian banks were still at risk from a domino effect if the current tight monetary policy and high interest rates forced corporate customers to default.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar's exclusion from ASEM surprises Alatas
Myanmar's exclusion from ASEM surprises Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas expressed surprise yesterday at British Foreign Minister Robin Cook's statement that Myanmar would not be admitted to the summit of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in London next year. Alatas, speaking before attending a cabinet meeting at Bina Graha presidential office, said the issue of Myanmar's participation had not been decided by the participants.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
50 hotels in C. Java closed
50 hotels in C. Java closed JAKARTA (JP): The government will close down at least 50 non- star rated hotels in the province of Central Java for illegal operation. Head of Central Java Tourist Office Sri Soebagyo told Antara news agency that the hotel operators had been frequently advised to complete their licensing plans.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stocks gain ground, rupiah stable on reform package
Stocks gain ground, rupiah stable on reform package JAKARTA (JP): Local stock prices gained ground yesterday and the rupiah stabilized following a government announcement on plans to lift foreign portfolio ownership limits and gradually decrease interest rates, analysts and dealers said. Stockbrokers said share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange rose 7 percent yesterday -- the first rise since Aug. 27 -- with the composite index jumping 33.57 points to close at 512.58.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI chess players win in KL
RI chess players win in KL JAKARTA (JP): Four Indonesian chess players won best player awards at the Malaysian Open in Kuala Lumpur which ended Monday. They were Grandmaster Edhi Handoko, GM Ruben Gunawan, International Master Sebastian Simanjuntak and Novian Siregar. They returned to Indonesia Tuesday night. The Malaysian Open was held to commemorate Malaysia's Independence Day. Thirty-eight teams from Malaysia and Indonesia took part.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Memorial service for Diana
Memorial service for Diana JAKARTA (JP): The British Embassy's memorial service for Diana, Princess of Wales, will be at 11 a.m. at All Saints Anglican Church on Jl. A.R. Hakim No. 5, Central Jakarta, on Saturday. A spokesman said the embassy was expecting up to 2,000 people to attend the service. The church seats only 200 but speakers will be set up to relay proceedings to those who cannot fit inside. Almost 3,000 people signed the condolence book at the embassy yesterday, he said.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 3, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 850 150 33,500 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 750 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 700 0 347,500 Alumindo Perkasa 500 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 925 25 417,500 Anwar Sierad 950 150 1,346,000 Apac Centertex Corp.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
HK's new leader visits Malaysia
HK's new leader visits Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Hong Kong's new leader arrived in Malaysia yesterday on his first foreign tour since taking power after Hong Kong reverted to Chinese rule on July 1. Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa and his five-member delegation met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and other officials before a reception at the Chinese Embassy.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Timber theft near Malaysian border
Timber theft near Malaysian border BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: Six Malaysians and three Indonesians have been arrested for timber theft. East Kalimantan Police spokesman Lt. Col. P. Sumarno said they were caught stealing timber in Simanggaris, Bulungan, 10 kilometers from the Malaysian border. He said police also confiscated several vehicles and heavy logging machinery as evidence. All nine are now being held at Tarakan Police station for questioning. (42)
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Piaget timepieces at Plaza Senayan
Piaget timepieces at Plaza Senayan JAKARTA (JP): Gold watches studded with diamonds, sapphires and rubies will be on display at Plaza Senayan, Central Jakarta, from Sept. 7 to Sept. 14. They are from the collection of Piaget, the firm founded by watchmaker Georges Piaget in 1874 at his workshop in the village of La Cote-aux-Fees, Switzerland.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ultimatum for disobedient concessionaires
Ultimatum for disobedient concessionaires JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Forest Concessionaires will ask the government to cancel the permits of timber companies which poorly manage their forests. But the association's deputy chairman, Hendro Prastowo, said here yesterday the government should allow them to improve their operation before their permits were revoked. "They have to make an improvement or they lose their concessionary rights," he told reporters.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Governorship nominees approved
Governorship nominees approved JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has approved the three nominees competing to be Jakarta's next governor, according to City Council deputy speaker Ade Surapriatna. The President's approval, he said Tuesday, came in a letter sent by the minister of home affairs to the council's speaker. The nominees are Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso, Deputy Governor of Economic and Development Affairs Tb.M. Rais and House of Representatives member Achmadi.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Athletes, officials to get sports awards
Athletes, officials to get sports awards JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's doubles champions Sigit Budiarto/Candra Wijaya will be awarded the Parama Krida Utama medal for their achievement at the 1997 World Championships in Glasgow in May. State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman announced Tuesday that 52 athletes, 10 coaches, 13 sports organization officials and seven referees would be awarded medals to mark National Sports Day on Sept. 9 in Aceh.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Sheikh Hasina's visit to improve ties
Sheikh Hasina's visit to improve ties Sheikh Hasina's visit to Indonesia is the first by a Bangladeshi head of government since former president Ershad came in 1986. But while personal interaction at the highest level might have been minimal in the past 11 years, ties between the two countries have remained strong and are likely to improve further, according to Bangladesh Ambassador to Jakarta, Zia-us-Shams Chowdury.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Two suspects in Grogol gold robbery busted
Two suspects in Grogol gold robbery busted JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested two suspects of last month's robbery in West Jakarta in which a police sergeant was shot to dead. A police source said yesterday that the two were apprehended in separate raids in Jakarta and the East Java capital of Surabaya last week. Police also seized a Yamaha RX King motorcycle, a sickle and a machete believed to have been used in the Aug. 1 robbery on Jl. Dr. Susilo in Grogol, said the source.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Three developer staff nabbed in housing fraud
Three developer staff nabbed in housing fraud JAKARTA (JP): Three people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to cheat 2,000 prospective house buyers in Bekasi, a police officer said yesterday. They had promoted a housing project and collected the down payments from the people even though they had not bought a single square meter of land or secured a permit to implement the project, said City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Seven bumped from SEA Games squad
Seven bumped from SEA Games squad JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Athletics Association has bumped seven athletes from the 19th SEA Games training squad. The athletes -- from the squad of 78 in training in Jakarta, Lembang (West Java), and Houston (Texas) -- are Subeno, Abdul Manan, Nicodemus Rirene, Engelbert Weyai, Ahmad Nursianto, Rachman Deviandi and Wisnu Nugroho.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Row over Yangon highlights rift in Asian, British values
Row over Yangon highlights rift in Asian, British values By Nick Cumming-Bruce and Ian Black BANGKOK/LONDON: In a setback for his human rights offensive, the British Foreign Secretary, Robin Cook, received a rebuke from the Malaysian prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, Tuesday for refusing to invite Myanmar to next year's Asia-Europe summit in London.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Thai Baht and RP peso hit record lows against dollar
Thai Baht and RP peso hit record lows against dollar SINGAPORE (AFP): Southeast Asian currencies led by the Thai baht and Philippine peso dived to record lows against the dollar yesterday as the region's monetary crisis began its third month with the bottom far from view.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Five RI golfers in Erickson Master
Five RI golfers in Erickson Master JAKARTA (JP): Victory at the East Java Open won Burhan Bora a chance for more a prestigious and richer cash prize as he and four top national golfers join the US$500,000 Asia-Pacific Erickson Masters in Bintan Lagoon Golf & Beach Resort, in Riau next week. Burhan produced a course record of 66 to win the East Java Open title at the Ciputra Golf Club in Surabaya, and will play in the Indonesian team in the Bintan championship from Sept. 11 to Sept. 14.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hariyanto Arbi number one, Susi Susanti number two
Hariyanto Arbi number one, Susi Susanti number two JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Hariyanto Arbi climbed to number one in the world after winning the Singapore Open in July, pushing China's Dong Jiong into second place. The International Badminton Federation (IBF) ranks China's Sun Jun, the World Cup champion, third. Denmark's Olympic gold medalist Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen, who won the Russia Open last week, is fourth.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Toddlers die in Medan fire
Toddlers die in Medan fire MEDAN, North Sumatra: Two toddlers died in a fire early yesterday morning in which four houses were destroyed on Jl. Sutomo Ujung. Capt. R. Haryono of the Medan Police said the cause of the fire was still under investigation. As reported by Antara, the two children, Albar, 5, and Hidayat, 3, were left alone in their house by their mother, Ida Hasibuan.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Ginsi expects 15 percent drop in imports this year
Ginsi expects 15 percent drop in imports this year JAKARTA (JP): The Importers Association of Indonesia (Ginsi) estimated yesterday Indonesian imports would drop up to 15 percent to about US$36.4 billion this year from $42.92 billion last year. Association chairman Amiruddin Saud said the estimated drop would be partly due to the rupiah's sharp fall against the U.S. dollar.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Cement prices raised to adjust rupiah's fall
Cement prices raised to adjust rupiah's fall JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian cement producers increased yesterday the factory price of cement by between three percent and five percent to adjust the rupiah's sharp drop against the U.S. dollar. Sudwikatmono, president of the country's largest cement producer PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa, said the rise was approved by the Association of Indonesian Cement Producers.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Environmental study urged for Koridor Satrio
Environmental study urged for Koridor Satrio JAKARTA (JP): Developers planning to build a shopping and tourism belt along Jl. Prof. Satrio in South Jakarta are being urged to prepare an environmental impact analysis report. Deputy Governor of Economic and Development Affairs Tb. M. Rais said yesterday that the analysis would help protect the project's surroundings from unexpected environmental impacts.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
East Timor elects new governor today
East Timor elects new governor today By Virgilio S. Guterres and Lourenco V. Martins DILI (JP): The 45 members of the provincial legislative council will elect a new governor for East Timor today from among three contenders approved recently by Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. The three are incumbent Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares, Manufahi Regent Nazario Jose Tilman de Andrade and Baucau Regent Virgilio Maria Dias Marcal.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
School to hold painting contest
School to hold painting contest JAKARTA (JP): The Gandhi Memorial International School is to hold an open painting contest for local and international junior and senior high school students. Principal A.P. Singh said yesterday that the free-of-charge contest would be held in the school's auditorium on Saturday from 8 a.m to 11:30 a.m. It will be divided into two categories, juniors (14 years and below) and seniors (14 to 19 years old).
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
New reader's wish list
New reader's wish list I am a new subscriber to The Jakarta Post. Your fairly brave and matter-of-fact reporting style satisfies me. However, for improvement, I would like to suggest that you provide more space on the front page for news about former public figures. I am of the opinion that the news coverage of Prof. Soenario's death should have been placed on the front page of The Jakarta Post. Would you please respond to the following questions? 1.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Customers complain over tap water shortage
Customers complain over tap water shortage JAKARTA (JP): Many customers of city-owned water company PDAM Jaya have complained about water shortages over the last few days. Complaints were made by customers in several areas, including Duren Sawit, East Jakarta; Grogol and Tanjung Duren, West Jakarta and Cilandak, South Jakarta. Suprapti, a housewife living in Duren Sawit, said yesterday the tap water flow to her house was nonexistent during the day.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Govt moves to avoid crisis
Govt moves to avoid crisis JAKARTA (JP): The government moved yesterday to revise its budget, liberalize foreign purchases of shares, strengthen the banking industry and raise the luxury sales tax on several goods. Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said the government was revising its investment budget to adjust to an expected decline in tax revenues caused by the rupiah's sharp depreciation since July.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Two more women commit suicide
Two more women commit suicide JAKARTA (JP): Two more women have committed suicide by drinking insecticide it was reported yesterday, taking this week's death toll of such cases to three. The bodies of Nining, 30, a resident of Jl. Tripar, Cilincing, North Jakarta, and Parwati, 22, of Jl. Letjen Suprapto, Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta, were sent by police to the Cipto Mangunkusumo general hospital's morgue yesterday for a post mortem.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
RI's Astra Graphia opens Yangon office
RI's Astra Graphia opens Yangon office YANGON (DPA): Astra Graphia Company of Indonesia has opened a Yangon office to pioneer Maynmar's fledgling information technology market, news reports said yesterday.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Journos pressed to cancel luncheon with Megawati
Journos pressed to cancel luncheon with Megawati SINGAPORE (AP): The Singapore Foreign Correspondents Association (FCA) said yesterday it had acceded to a request from the government to withdraw an invitation for Indonesia's Megawati Soekarnoputri to speak at a luncheon in Singapore. It was the first time the Singapore government has objected to a guest, said Darren McDermott, the FCA's executive committee member in charge of speakers.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Obstinacy overrides reason when pride gets in the way
Obstinacy overrides reason when pride gets in the way By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): "Isin Mundur!" This is a Javanese expression meaning, roughly: "An absolute refusal to retreat (from a pronounced opinion or statement) because it is shameful!" This expression is used to describe someone who stubbornly defends an opinion or statement even though all the available evidence indicates that the opinion -- which one so jealously clings to -- is incorrect, not supported by data and not shared by...
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Palm oil steady in Europe after Indian tender news
Palm oil steady in Europe after Indian tender news LONDON (Reuter): Palm oil prices were steady at midday yesterday in Europe following news that India's State Trading Corporation (STC) was tendering for palm olein. Malaysian traders said yesterday morning the STC was seeking one or two parcels (6,000/12,000) ton of olein for Sept. 10 to 25 shipment. Traders in Europe said it had bought two parcels of olein, but could give no further details.
Thu, 04 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: Family Matters 3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Performance: Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:25 Documentary Film: Jendela Dunia 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 TVRI News 6:53 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:35 Variety Show: Cakrawala Budaya 8:05 Talk Show: Lintasan Sinetron TVRI 9:00 World News 9:30...
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Two years sought for looters
Two years sought for looters BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Prosecutors demanded yesterday a two-year sentence for two defendants involved in a riot which hit Banjarmasin in May. The two 19-year-old defendants were accused of looting during the riot that broke out on May 23. It has been the most severe penalty so far sought by prosecutors in connection with the incident. Prosecutor J.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta launches stock gallery
Yogyakarta launches stock gallery YOGYAKARTA (JP): PT Finan Corpindo Nusa, in cooperation with the Academy of Corporate Management, launched Yogyakarta's first stock gallery here yesterday. The gallery, located on the academy's campus, was officially opened by the Sultan of Yogyakarta Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X who is also chairman of Yogyakarta's Chamber of Commerce and Industry. "The founding of the gallery will save local investors money and time in doing business.