2,000 workers face job threats JAKARTA (JP): The Tangerang regency's request that 14
factories relocate has caused concern among 2,000 workers in
Batuceper. More ...
RI to host int'l health conference JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Sujudi announced yesterday
that Indonesia would hold the fourth International Conference on
Health Promotion.Sujudi told a news meeting that this would make Indonesia the
first developing country to hold the conference. More ...
Donetsk still leads at cities chess c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Ukraine's Donetsk team held its lead at the
World Cities Chess Championship by beating Russia's Moscow.Dontesk beat Moscow 2.5-1.5. Both teams fielded Grandmasters. More ...
Young golfer wins Tugu Pratama title JAKARTA (JP): Young golfer Indra Hermawan's win in the Tugu
Pratama Junior title yesterday has boosted his morale for his
next challenge, the World Junior Championships in San Diego,
U.S.A. More ...
Fake ABRI officer arrested JAKARTA (JP): A man was arrested Thursday for posing as a navy
captain on Jl. Dewi Sartika, Cililitan, East Jakarta.He could not show any identification and was not wearing a
proper uniform, City Military Command spokesman Lt. Col. D.J.
Nachrowi said Thursday. More ...
Soewardi under fire over Timor car orders SEMARANG (JP): Central Java Governor Soewardi's plan to buy
105 Timor cars for senior officials and regents came under fire
yesterday from provincial councilors and the public. More ...
Honda profit tops Japanese firms TOKYO: Strong sales of Honda motor vehicles in North America
and Southeast Asia have helped the Japanese carmaker to post the
highest overseas operating profit among Japanese companies.In the 1996 financial year, Honda's overseas profit reached
nearly US$1. More ...
Documentary on Tasmanian tigers JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The United States' CNN television
network is interested in making a documentary film on Tasmanian
tigers living in the snow-covered peak of Puncak Jaya here, a
local official said Wednesday. More ...
City military chief installs two assistants JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso
said Thursday that Jakarta needed territorial personnel who could
face all types of problems in the city. More ...
Roadsweepers protest MALANG, East Java: About 2,400 roadsweepers demonstrated here
yesterday demanding the mayor keep a promise he made to double
their pay if the city won a cleanliness award. More ...
Clean government needed We must not forget that the establishment of a clean
government with authority is not only a present necessity, it
would also constitute an account, given by the New Order to the
Indonesian people. More ...
A message to Hun Sen Does the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
deserve to be praised for its flexibility or condemned for
practicing double standards? This question is being asked
following ASEAN's decision to postpone Cambodia's entry into the
group after Prince Norodom Ranariddh ... More ...
Toyota increases steel suppliers TOKYO: Toyota will broaden its supply sources for steel in
Indonesia and Thailand in an effort to keep down procurement
costs.Until now NKK and Nippon Steel have supplied Toyota in
Thailand while Nippon Steel had a monopoly in Indonesia. More ...
Popeyes opens new restaurant JAKARTA (JP): PT Popeyes Chicken & Seafood Indonesia, an
American restaurant chain, opened its first outlet in Indonesia
on Jl. Melawai IV, Blok M, South Jakarta, yesterday.The new outlet was inaugurated by South Jakarta Mayor
Pardjoko. More ...
Florists move to Rawa Bilal apartment JAKARTA (JP): Flower vendors in Tebet Barat, South Jakarta,
have moved their businesses from a roadside to the basement of a
renovated apartment on the same street. More ...
UMNO, Golkar youth to join handsBy David Chew SINGAPORE (JP): The youth movements of the dominant parties of
Malaysia and Indonesia recently met to formulate common long-term
strategies to propel their respective countries into the ranks of
developed nations in the next century. More ...
PPP swallows pride and enters Sampang council SURABAYA (JP): United Development Party (PPP) members took up
their seats yesterday in the Sampang council on Madura island,
East Java. More ...
Japan gets a new Ka TOKYO: Ford will launch its highly successful compact Ka in
Japan within the next two years to try and combat falling sales
volumes.Sales of Ford vehicles in Japan fell 36 percent in the first
six months of this year. More ...
Resettlement plan to go ahead despite drought JAKARTA (JP): Drought will not stop the government resettling
20,000 more families at the experimental peat moss farmland
project in Central Kalimantan, officials said yesterday. More ...
PT Argo Pantes aims to raise working capital JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed integrated textile company PT
Argo Pantes will use US$30 million in floating rate notes issued
by its subsidiary, Argo Pantes Finance BV, in Hong Kong Thursday,
to strengthen its working capital, a company director said ... More ...
Hill's Arrows future in doubt LONDON: Formula One world champion Damon Hill's future with
the Arrows team has been thrown into doubt with the news this
week that Jordan has won the highly sought Mugen-Honda engine
deal for 1998. More ...
Man arrested for statutory rape BANDUNG, West Java: Police have arrested a 52-year-old man for
allegedly paying Rp 2 million (US$833) to have sex with a
14-year-old girl, Antara reported yesterday.The man, identified only as HR, was arrested for statutory
rape Wednesday at his home on Jl. More ...
Soeharto raises specter of economic threats JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday Indonesia
could not maintain national unity if its economy was flawed. More ...
Press slammed for election reporting JAKARTA (JP): A human rights campaigner slammed Indonesia's
press yesterday for lopsided reporting of the May general
election with its "empty words". More ...
A tale of automobile steering systemsBy Barry Lake Steering systems on motor vehicles have come a long way since
the earliest examples of the automobile late last century. More ...
38 riders confirm entries for World Championship JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-eight riders will compete in the 250cc
World Motocross Championships from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3, at the new
Jatinangor track near Bandung. More ...
Some areas in Bogor lacking water JAKARTA (JP): Some areas in Bogor are lacking water due to a
decline in rainfall since the end of March.Residents of Cimanggu said they had difficulty in getting
water from their wells."We reserve water for drinking. More ...
Engineers to study in India JAKARTA: Twenty-two engineers from the Ministry of Public
Works will leave for India tomorrow to pursue master's degrees at
the University of Roorkee. More ...
RI to send team to World Air Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will send a team to the World Air
Games in Turkey in mid-September.The Indonesian Aero Sport Federation's (FASI) secretary
general, Col. More ...
Soeharto to open bridge JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A bridge over the Memberamo river
connecting the districts of Wamena and Jayapura is to be opened
soon by President Soeharto.The 235-meter-long and six-meter-wide Memberamo bridge cost Rp
15.5 billion (US$6. More ...
Manpower bill `infringes workers rights'By Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Restrictions on workers' right to strike in a
controversial manpower bill infringe workers' basic rights, says
labor expert Vedi Hadiz. More ...
Crash test criteria come under attackBy Russell Williamson Prestige carmakers in Europe have slammed NCAP crash tests as
misleading and inappropriate for the advancement of automotive
safety. More ...
TV Today: Saturday, July 12, l997TVRI 2:30 a.m. News: Lintas Nusantara
2:40 Travel: My Country
2:45 Children's Film: Road to Avonlea
3:10 Culture Program: Lingkar Budaya
3:35 Travel: Wisata Nasional
4:00 Regional News
4:30 Sports
5:25 Variety Show: Country Tracks
5:30 TV Series: ... More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 11, 1997:
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F1 tobacco ads LONDON: Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is confident a
compromise will be reached over tobacco advertising bans in
Europe, otherwise several Grand Prix events will be under threat."If a tough law is adopted, there will be a tough reaction
from us," he said this week. More ...
Extortionists 'must be punished' JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Manpower Suppliers
urged City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata yesterday to
discipline government officials who extort money from unskilled
workers who return from overseas. More ...
Metromini strike enters 3rd day JAKARTA (JP): Around 40 Metromini drivers plying a East
Jakarta route went to the City Land Transportation Agency
yesterday to demand that two new Metromini vehicles be banned
from the route.The drivers have been striking since Monday in protest of the
new vehicles. More ...
Broadcasting bill review plan draws mixed responses JAKARTA (JP): The government's insistence on having the
broadcasting bill deliberated again in the House of
Representatives drew mixed responses yesterday. More ...
Indonesia may go tough against Italy in Fed CupBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's young squad may be praying for
miracles today at Senayan Tennis Stadium when it takes on Italy
in the Fed Cup World Group Two qualifying round. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, July 12, 1997Music * Planet Hollywood, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 16, South Jakarta,
Music Hours, Wednesday to Sunday, 9.30 p.m. onwards: Tricia
Tahara, an American Singer. Top Classic Rock Music, every
Thursday. More ...
HK expects slower growth in tourism JAKARTA (JP): Foreign tourist arrivals will remain high in
Hong Kong this year although the growth rate is likely to be
slower than it was in 1996, says an executive of the Hong Kong
Tourist Association (HKTA). More ...
Thailand truck production rises BANGKOK: Mitsubishi Motors will increase its production of
pickups in Thailand following the growing demand from European
and other export markets.This year the Japanese manufacturer will build about 30,000
pickups, increasing to 38,000 next year. More ...
GM to announce decision on RI investment next monthBy John Aglionby American motor giant General Motors (GM) will announce whether
it is to end its 13-month freeze on investment in Indonesia next
month. More ...
Traces of tradition cultures in Jakperc '97 performancesBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): Traditional cultures are a bottomless source of
inspiration for musicians. Their traces vibrate through
contemporary music performances as essential elements remain
distinct. More ...
Audi takes on Mercedes, BMW with A4By John Aglionby A new competitor enters the luxury car market today when
German firm Audi launches its A4 2.6 V6 at an open-house
gathering at the Hilton Hotel.The front-wheel drive multipoint fuel-injection car has a 2. More ...
Nissan varies timing TOKYO: Nissan in Japan will introduce its first variable valve
timing system on a four-cylinder engine late this year.The system, which varies the valve opening and closing time,
is said to boost power and torque across the rev band. More ...
Bakrie Investindo secures $135m floating rate notes JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie Investindo secured yesterday floating
rate notes worth US$135 million (Rp 324.11 billion) with an
interest of three percent above the London Interbank Offered Rate
(LIBOR). More ...
Timor president upbeat about firm's sales target JAKARTA (JP): PT Timor Distributor National's president
Soemitro Soerachmad defended yesterday the company's hefty sales
target of 70,000 Timors a year. More ...
Basketballers to test skill at ABC JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian basketball players being groomed for
the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games will face an arduous test at the
8th Asian Basketball Confederation (ABC) Champions Cup here from
July 18 to July 25. More ...
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