Archive: 19 February 1998
62 articles found
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Share prices up slightly from second-line stocks
Share prices up slightly from second-line stocks JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) edged up 0.1 percent yesterday on the back of local buying of second-line stocks, stockbrokers said. Brokers said trading activity remained moderate as the market anxiously waited for news on whether the government would adopt a currency board system to peg the rupiah to a fixed exchange rate with the U.S. dollar.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Germany gives RI US$206m
Germany gives RI US$206m JAKARTA (JP): German Finance Minister Theo Waigel signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) yesterday to provide Indonesia with Dm375 million (US$206 million) in financial assistance to help fight the economic crisis. The aid package comprises two credit programs worth Dm300 million and development assistance totaling Dm75 million.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on Feb. 18, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Lombok tourists blissfully unaware of recent riots
Lombok tourists blissfully unaware of recent riots By Christopher Torchia SENGGIGI, Lombok (AP): Standing in a swimsuit by the pool of a beachside resort, an Australian tourist was nonchalant about recent street protests in Indonesia. The riots, he mistakenly said Monday, were happening far away in the capital. "That's all in Jakarta," 59-year-old Warren Bailey said before settling down on a stool at an outdoor bar.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
'Poor law enforcement' hampering corruption fight
'Poor law enforcement' hampering corruption fight JAKARTA (JP): Efforts to eradicate corruption are often hampered by poor law enforcement and poor coordination between officials, Vice President Try Sutrisno acknowledged yesterday. The Vice President pointed out that discoveries of corruption by state supervisory agencies, even from the Supreme Audit Agency, were often neglected or not properly followed up. "Law enforcers do not have the same perception of what must be done.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Aid pours in as fires still rage in E. Kalimantan
Aid pours in as fires still rage in E. Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): Reports of spreading forest and brush fires in East Kalimantan have prompted several countries to offer the government fire-fighting equipment, a cabinet minister has said. Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo symbolically received the foreign aid transferred by the National Coordinating Board for Disaster Prevention here Tuesday. The donating countries are China, Japan, Finland, Norway and France.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Racial and religious sentiments
Racial and religious sentiments From Neraca The economic crisis raging in the past seven months has brought sufferings to the public at large. Those worst hit by the crisis are people in the lowest social layer. The ensuing price increases and scarcity of daily necessities have plunged them into a situation where no way out seems to be in sight. More and more social groups are now demanding that the government immediately lower the prices and ensure the availability of daily necessities.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
KHI Pipe to export 25% of its production
KHI Pipe to export 25% of its production JAKARTA (JP): Steel pipe producers PT KHI Pipe Industries, a subsidiary of the state-owned steel producer PT Krakatau Steel, will export at least 25 percent of its production capacity this year due to a sluggish demand in the domestic market. The company's president, Sabungan Hutapea, said Tuesday that in past years the company only allocated 10 percent of its output for exports and focused its production on meeting domestic demand.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Sampoerna's net sales rose 25.6% in 1997
Sampoerna's net sales rose 25.6% in 1997 JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cigarette maker PT HM Sampoerna reported a 25.6 percent increase in net sales last year to Rp 2.97 trillion (US$330.22 million), the company announced yesterday. The company's finance director, Ekadharmajanto Kasih said yesterday the company also posted a gross profit of Rp 998 billion in the same period.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Habibie set for dialog with Emil -- at the right time
Habibie set for dialog with Emil -- at the right time JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie welcomed yesterday senior economist Emil Salim's offer for a dialog on economic issues, but said it was unfeasible at present as the country was preparing for the General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Market info center formed
Market info center formed JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Industry and Trade has formed a market information center to provide consumers with information on prices and stocks of commodities in the domestic market. The ministry announced yesterday the center would provide the public with updates on the prices and stocks of some commodities, as well as information on the distribution of goods and the latest government measures taken in the market.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
FAI to sign Indonesian deal
FAI to sign Indonesian deal SYDNEY (Reuters): FAI Insurances Ltd. will enter into a joint venture with an insurance company in Indonesia once it gets approval from the Indonesian government, FAI chief executive Rodney Adler said yesterday. "The talks in Indonesia are basically finalized," Adler said by telephone. "Now we are just awaiting approval from the Indonesian government, but the deal will be consummated," he said, declining to disclose the sum of the deal until it is approved.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Garuda reduces flights on Jakarta-Yogya route
Garuda reduces flights on Jakarta-Yogya route JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Garuda Indonesia airlines will reduce its number of daily flights between Jakarta and Yogyakarta from seven to six starting next week. "The decision was taken as part of the company's efforts to cope with the crisis, which has reduced the number of our passengers on the route," Pudjobroto, a company media-relations official, told The Jakarta Post yesterday.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta bids for Olympics 2008
Jakarta bids for Olympics 2008 JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman will report to President Soeharto on Jakarta's bid to host the 2008 Summer Olympics. "Staging a huge event such as the Olympics will not be easy considering the economic situation in our country," Hayono said. Antara reported other countries to put in a bid to host the Games in 2008 are Osaka, Istanbul, Pusan in South Korea and Moscow.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Germany's appeals against CBS plan
Germany's appeals against CBS plan JAKARTA (JP): German Finance Minister Theo Waigel has said he fully understands Indonesia's objectives in introducing a currency board system (CBS) to stabilize its currency, but that such a system is not viable at this point in time. Waigel said yesterday a CBS, which would peg the rupiah to a fixed exchange rate with a foreign currency, was only good in the long term as the country did not currently fulfill the necessary requirements for such a scheme.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Pharmaceutical industry may face drug shortages
Pharmaceutical industry may face drug shortages JAKARTA (JP): The city chapter of the Federation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs has strongly urged foreign banks to accept its members' letters of credit (L/Cs) issued by local banks. The capital would otherwise face a serious shortage of medicines as the industry could no longer produce medicines due to the absence of imported substances, the federation's chairman Achmad Ruhiat said Tuesday.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Share prices
Share prices Notice: Due to technical problems at the Jakarta Stock Exchange, The Jakarta Post cannot provide the daily share price quotations today. -- Editor
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Palm oil export ban: Light at end of the tunnel?
Palm oil export ban: Light at end of the tunnel? LONDON (Reuters): Reports coming out of Indonesia yesterday morning seemed to give the European vegetable oil market hope of light at the end of the tunnel, or is there? "There is light, but it's only a candle and that can soon be blown out," said one trader.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Balinese poet to go Dutch
Balinese poet to go Dutch DENPASAR, Bali: Balinese poet Warih Wisatsana is scheduled to perform in the winter festival Nachten, scheduled to last from February through mid-March in The Hague, the Netherlands. Warih, 35, told Antara Tuesday that he would recite his poems which have been translated into Dutch by A. Teeuw. Warih is going to the Netherlands on the invitation of the Netherlands' Cultural Ministry after being shortlisted by the festival's organizing committee last year.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Girl commits suicide
Girl commits suicide JAKARTA (JP): A 19-year-old housemaid hanged herself in the Pondok Indah housing complex in South Jakarta Tuesday, raising the death toll from suicide to nine this year. A forensic expert, Zulhasmar Syamsu, said yesterday the victim was identified as Suharti, who worked for a family residing on Jl. Pinang Perak. Suharti was found dead about 9 p.m. by her roommates -- Purwanti and Mulyani -- hanging from the top step of a spiral staircase on the third floor.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Two robberies in Tangerang
Two robberies in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): Two groups of robbers broke into two houses Tuesday morning, making away with cash, jewelry and electronic goods worth millions of rupiah. Tangerang Police chief Lt. Col. Aryanto Boediharjo said the first robbery took place in a house on Jl. Pidana, in Tangerang. Aryanto said the robbers drove to the house and gained access by smashing a window.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
PT Sri Langka joins International Exhibition Logistics Associates (IELA)
PT Sri Langka joins International Exhibition Logistics Associates (IELA) In the world of international exhibitions and projects, nerves are wrung raw with the stress of organizing exhibits and projects, from their arrival to being handled and set up properly. Organizations dealing in handling international exhibitors and projects know and understand the responsibility invested in them by exhibitors.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Wullems disappointed with federation
Wullems disappointed with federation JAKARTA (JP): Former national soccer team coach Henk Wullems of the Netherlands expressed disappointment in the All Indonesian Soccer Federation, which he called "dishonest." "I'm very disappointed and upset because the federation's officials are dishonest," said Wullems, whose contract was not extended.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Hayono to consider Yayuk's request on departure tax
Hayono to consider Yayuk's request on departure tax JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman has said Indonesia's number one women's tennis player Yayuk Basuki's request that she be charged only Rp 250,000 in departure tax was under consideration. Ramses from the Yayuk Basuki Management told The Jakarta Post yesterday that Yayuk had yet to receive an answer to her request.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bogor inaugurates reservoir in flood-reduction effort
Bogor inaugurates reservoir in flood-reduction effort BOGOR (JP): West Java Governor R. Nuriana inaugurated yesterday an eight-hectare lake located in the center of the Bogor regency office compound in Tengah village, Cibinong district. The lake, one of 123 in the town, will also function as a rainwater reservoir to help protect Jakarta, north of here, from being inundated during the rainy season.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Troubled Asia urged to keep markets open
Troubled Asia urged to keep markets open SINGAPORE (AFP): U.S. Commerce Secretary William Daley urged troubled Asian countries yesterday to keep markets open to ensure long-term economic security as U.S. envoys prepared for talks here on the region's financial crisis. Daley, who starts a three-day official visit to Singapore on Thursday as part of a regional tour, said he wanted to "reinforce the importance of continued U.S. commercial engagement" in the region. U.S.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 Children's Film: Kid Pix Robbie and The Rascal 3:10 Science Film: Modern Eye for Traditional 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Performance: Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 Music Lessons: Ansamble Musik Tiup 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 7:30 Performance: Pelabuhan Nyai Ratu 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita 8:05...
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Two men arrested for robberies in W. Jakarta
Two men arrested for robberies in W. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Two men who allegedly worked together to prey on public transportation passengers were arrested separately in West Jakarta in the past two days. Suryadi, 21, and Kurmawan, 26, are believed to be responsible for at least five armed robberies in the past year in the area around Jl. Daan Mogot in West Jakarta, City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said yesterday. Suryadi was arrested at about 5 a.m.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Fire leaves 550 homeless
Fire leaves 550 homeless BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: A fire that broke out in the "diamond town" of Martapura Tuesday evening has left 550 people homeless and caused losses of about Rp 500 million (US$52,600). No casualties was reported, but Antara said more than 10 fire crews were deployed to fight the blaze that burned for about two hours in the town located 40 kilometers north of here.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
U.S. academic at center of economic storm over currency reforms
U.S. academic at center of economic storm over currency reforms By Rob Lever WASHINGTON (AFP): The economist tapped by Indonesia to map out a currency stabilization plan is a former adviser to the White House and to other governments, and ironically a manager of a hedge fund that has profited from the turmoil in Asia.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Badminton body to send 22 shuttlers to All England
Badminton body to send 22 shuttlers to All England JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia will send 22 shuttlers next month to the 1998 All England Badminton Championships in Birmingham, England. The association's secretary-general, Leo Ch. Wiranata, announced the names Tuesday, including his son, Ardy B. Wiranata, who has resigned from the Badminton Training Center in Cipayung, East Jakarta.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bishop calls on Amien
Bishop calls on Amien YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Archbishop of Semarang, Suharyo, paid a rare courtesy call on Amien Rais, leader of the 28-million-strong Moslem organization Muhammadiyah, here yesterday. Both Suharyo and Amien declined to go into the details of what they discussed. They only said the visit was aimed at strengthening relations between the religious leaders. Observers here noted that the meeting was the first of its kind in the last 32 years.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
RI's political system needs reform
RI's political system needs reform Presidential and vice-presidential elections are drawing closer. Clearer signs have now emerged from political groupings about whom they are going to elect. Political scientist J. Soedjati Djiwandono reflects on the process of selecting leaders in the Indonesian political system.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN may be forced to abandon peace role
ASEAN may be forced to abandon peace role BANGKOK (Agencies): ASEAN may be forced to abandon its efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Cambodian crisis due to opposition from strongman Hun Sen, a report said yesterday. Thai Foreign Minister Surin Pitsuwan said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' Cambodia taskforce had agreed at a recent meeting in Manila that its peace efforts might have to be abandoned, the Nation daily reported.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Moslems told to stay away from riots
Moslems told to stay away from riots YOGYAKARTA (JP): Amien Rais, the leader of the 28-million- strong Moslem organization Muhammadiyah, called on Moslems yesterday to stay away from riots targeting the property of people of Chinese descent. Amien said attacking, burning and looting properties owned by ethnic Chinese -- as has happened in food riots in many parts of the country recently -- was against Islamic teaching. "I appeal to Moslems to remain steadfast when facing the economic crisis.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Soedradjad replaced
Soedradjad replaced Overall reorganization of the central bank (Bank Indonesia) had been anticipated since last week's official confirmation of the government's intention to introduce a currency board system, seen to be a quick fix solution to the rupiah volatility. Yet the removal of Soedradjad Djiwandono from the top post at the central bank, announced on Wednesday, came as a big surprise.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Grim realities predominate in pick of world press photos
Grim realities predominate in pick of world press photos By K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Members of the public visiting the annual World Press Photo exhibition here are frequently left uneasy at the content of the works. An often-heard complaint is that the images only serve to exploit grim realities -- war, gore, accidents, starving and forlorn people, dreadful diseases, the physically disabled participating in sports competitions and the rubble of destroyed cities.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
UNEP showcases computer database
UNEP showcases computer database JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) showcased a computer database yesterday aimed at helping facilitate the transfer of green technology from industrialized to developing countries. UNEP Deputy Director Lilia G.C. Casanova said the database provided access and transfer of scientific and technological information concerning environmentally sound technologies (ESTs).
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Public warned against making bomb threats
Public warned against making bomb threats JAKARTA (JP): Police ordered troublemakers, who have been making phony bomb threats to incite unrest, to cease the irresponsible behavior. City police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said yesterday the bomb hoaxes had caused chaos. But the public is fed up with the threats and no longer believe the callers' capers anymore.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Girl killed by hit-and-run truck
Girl killed by hit-and-run truck JAKARTA (JP): A 17-year-old schoolgirl was crushed to death by a speeding trailer truck in a hit-and-run accident on Jl. Raya Cakung-Cilincing in East Jakarta early Tuesday. The victim, Siska Indriyani, a resident of Kampung Kayu Tinggi in Cakung, was about to cross the busy road when the juggernaut coming from Tanjung Priok port hit her. Siska, the eldest of three children, died instantly.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
East Timor bus drivers on strike
East Timor bus drivers on strike DILI, East Timor: Hundreds of bus drivers staged a peaceful demonstration over the weekend against the skyrocketing prices of basic commodities, auto part and lubricant oil. They marched to the provincial legislative office, jamming the vast compound with their buses. The protest prompted scores of security officers to block roads leading to the compound and closely watch people's movement in anticipation of violence.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Primary regional revenue to drop more than 15%
Primary regional revenue to drop more than 15% JAKARTA (JP): The city is preparing for a gloomy 1998/1999 fiscal year as primary regional revenue is expected to drop 15.86 percent to Rp 1.72 trillion from an estimated Rp 2.03 trillion. During a City Council plenary session yesterday, Governor Sutiyoso said the drop was due to Law No. 18/1997 on tax and regional levies which came into effect on Jan. 1.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
No fires by Lonsum
No fires by Lonsum JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT PP London Sumatra Indonesia (Lonsum), a palm oil and rubber plantation company, has denied an allegation it used a burning method to clear land in its East Kalimantan oil palm plantation. The company said yesterday that a consolidated investigation team from the province's local government found no forest fires in any of Lonsum's estates. "The team inspected the estates on Feb.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Gelora Senayan board under fire
Gelora Senayan board under fire JAKARTA (JP): Members of a House of Representatives (DPR) commission have urged the Gelora Senayan Management Board to improve the supervision of state properties within Senayan in Central Jakarta. Amir Santoso of Commission II for domestic and foreign political affairs said during a meeting with the board Tuesday that most of the properties it was charged to secure were in jeopardy.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Embassies urge their citizens to beware
Embassies urge their citizens to beware WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States, Australia and France, citing riots, looting and other security threats, have urged their citizens traveling in Indonesia to be careful and avoid demonstrations. The U.S. embassy in Jakarta told U.S.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Soedradjad's dismissal draws mixed reactions
Soedradjad's dismissal draws mixed reactions JAKARTA (JP): The sudden removal of Soedradjad Djiwandono from the top post at Bank Indonesia (BI), central bank, Tuesday drew mixed responses yesterday. Many observers linked it to the government's insistence to implement the controversial Currency Board System (CBS), which, it is understood, Soedradjad does not entirely agree with.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia Inc.: Dream or reality?
Indonesia Inc.: Dream or reality? By C.J. de Koning This is the second of two articles on the capricious value of the Indonesia's currency. JAKARTA (JP): Last year before the crisis started in July the Indonesian government maintained a balanced rupiah budget, which it still does. The Indonesian government did not borrow at all on the rupiah market to complement its tax income. In other words the government did in no way contribute to an excessive consumption pattern.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Music and entertainment * Bali Cliff Resort, Ungasan, Bali: - Art Market: Pasar Malam and Legong Dance, Monday. - Poolside: Seloka Band, Tuesday. - Ocean Cafe: Kecak Dance, Wednesday and Saturday. * Bali Hilton International, Nusa Dua: - Octopus Restaurant: The Nine Peace Band, daily, from 6:30 p.m. - Balinese Theater: Kecak Dance, Tuesday, Saturday. Ramayana Ballet, Monday. Legong Dance, Wednesday. Jegog Dance, Thursday.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
ABRI formally nominates Habibie
ABRI formally nominates Habibie JAKARTA (JP): B.J. Habibie's bid for the vice presidency was confirmed a one-horse race yesterday after the powerful Armed Forces (ABRI) came out in support of his candidacy. Clearing Habibie's way to the top, incumbent Vice President Try Sutrisno unexpectedly announced yesterday he was "unwilling" to be renominated for the prestigious post for a second term. Armed Forces Commander Gen.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Wealthy Chinese donate goods as fresh riot erupts
Wealthy Chinese donate goods as fresh riot erupts SURABAYA (JP): Scores of Chinese Indonesian entrepreneurs, who have been regular targets of recent violent protests over soaring prices, donated essential commodities and money to the needy here yesterday. Their action follows weeks of threats aimed at wealthy citizens of Chinese origin whom many people believe should be held responsible for the current crisis.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Expatriates
Expatriates When I read the last edition of the Sunday Post on Feb. 15: Expatriates set sail as economy sinks, I felt a strong urge to comment on some of the rather shortsighted statements with regards to the expatriates working in Indonesia, obviously with no other purpose than of bleeding the country dry of its foreign exchange. When an expatriate is sent by his company to work in Indonesia it is usually because this company is engaged in business in Indonesia.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Tonasa exports cement
Tonasa exports cement JAKARTA (JP): State cement producer PT Semen Tonasa shipped the first of its exports to Sri Lanka yesterday from Ujungpandang port. Semen Tonasa president Nizar Dt Kayo said the South Sulawesi- based cement producer shipped about 14,500 tons of cement. The firm plans to ship more to Sri Lanka in the future. "The cement will be used for the country's infrastructure projects," he was quoted by Antara as saying in Ujungpandang.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Majapahit hotel gets award
Majapahit hotel gets award JAKARTA (JP): Hotel Majapahit Mandarin Oriental in Surabaya, East Java, has been awarded the "Best Hotel by city" in the December issue of Institutional Investor magazine. The award was based on a survey last year which reviewed hotels in 106 cities around the world. The survey rated Hotel Majapahit as its most favored hotel in Surabaya.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Asia currencies firm but still eye Indonesia
Asia currencies firm but still eye Indonesia SINGAPORE (Reuters): Indonesia's currency board dilemma dominated trade in Asian foreign exchange markets again on Wednesday, but traders appeared to be losing interest as the issue dragged on with no sign of a clear resolution. Most Asian currencies firmed in thin, technically-driven trade as players became increasingly reluctant to commit themselves against a backdrop of uncertainty in Indonesia.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Music and Entertainment * Radisson Plaza Suite Hotel, at Plaza Boulevard, Jl. Pemuda 31- 37: - Kartini's Restaurant: Chinese Food Festival, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Electone Player, daily. Tanira Band, Friday, Saturday. - Cafe Taman: Tanira Band, daily at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. * Mercure Grand Hotel, Jl. Raya Kupang Indah: Pasar Senggol with traditional music - keroncong or langgam, every Wednesday night. * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Fund raising for mosques
Fund raising for mosques From Panji Masyarakat I come across fund collectors carrying charity boxes on the roadsides or on buses in Jakarta almost every day. They mostly come from the outskirts of Jakarta, asking for money from bus passengers to be utilized for mosque construction. They always begin Assalamu'alaikum... we, the committee of the mosque establishment...and so on. This opening phrase has become very familiar to me. Moreover, their number increases by the day.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Dialysis patients face cutbacks
Dialysis patients face cutbacks TANGERANG (JP): State-owned Tangerang Hospital has reduced the number of patients receiving dialysis treatment to only nine per day due to the limited availability of both medicine and equipment, a director said yesterday. "I cannot accept any new patients. The existing facilities are only capable of treating nine patients," Syartil Arfan, the hospital's director, said.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
RI forex reserves decrease to $17.07b
RI forex reserves decrease to $17.07b JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves have decreased to US$17.07 billion as of Feb. 16 from $20.39 billion recorded on Jan. 15 and $28.85 billion at the end of June 1997, according to Bank Indonesia. Miranda S. Goeltom, the central bank director responsible for monetary and economic statistics and research, said yesterday the current level of reserves was enough to finance non-oil and non- gas imports for 4.2 months.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Man of 1,000 faces into record book
Man of 1,000 faces into record book SEMARANG: The Indonesian Museum of Records here has entered the name of a 75-year-old man nicknamed "the man of a thousand faces" into its record book because he is able to twist his face into numerous positions. Museum manager Paulus Pangka told Antara yesterday that Masngudin, of Tegalsari Barat village near here, could change his face by moving the muscles in his eyes, mouth, and nose.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Exports remain uncompetitive despite crisis
Exports remain uncompetitive despite crisis JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's exports have remained uncompetitive overseas despite the sharp drop in the rupiah's value against the U.S. dollar, an executive has said. The chairman of the Association of Garment Suppliers, Poppy Dharsono, blamed yesterday the poor performance of the country's exports on inconsistent government export policies.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
Australia concerned over impact of unrest
Australia concerned over impact of unrest CANBERRA (Reuters): Australia's defense chief expressed concern yesterday about Indonesia's ability to control widespread rioting and the potential for social unrest there to undermine regional stability. "I have a concern about Indonesia, their ability to cope and the effect on the stability of the region," armed forces commander Gen. John Baker told reporters.
Thu, 19 Feb 1998, 00:00 WIB
PLN can legally renegotiate purchase contracts
PLN can legally renegotiate purchase contracts JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) is legally allowed to renegotiate its U.S. dollar- based power purchasing contracts due to the current currency crisis, a legal expert has said. "The current situation is beyond PLN's control," said Erman Rajagukguk at a business gathering yesterday. He said renegotiations were needed to prevent one-sided contracts that favor the companies selling power to PLN.