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Searching for all articles published on 1997-11-03 ...

43 articles.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Administration has bold plans for city slums

Administration has bold plans for city slums JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is setting up a program with the State Ministry of Public Housing to rejuvenate slum areas, especially those on state land on riverbanks, Governor Sutiyoso said over the weekend.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Bank closures to 'pave' future path

Bank closures to 'pave' future path The Indonesian government announced Saturday what the nation saw as the largest number of banks liquidated at one time. In the following discourse, economist Kwik Kian Gie talks about the impact of the bold measure and the fate of the remaining banks.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/The complicated problems of manpower

The complicated problems of manpowerBy Wahyu Susilo JAKARTA (JP): Industrialization has spurred inter-state manpower mobility in Southeast Asia.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Police ready to anticipate possible riots

Police ready to anticipate possible riots JAKARTA (JP): City police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said yesterday that police had been deployed throughout the city to prevent unrest following the government's closure of 16 ailing private banks."There isn't any special squad or operation.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Indonesia still vital to Asia-pacific tourism

Indonesia still vital to Asia-pacific tourism JAKARTA (JP): In spite of the ongoing thick haze caused by the widespread forest and brush fires in Indonesia, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) predicts that Indonesia will be one of the 10 key tourist markets in the Asia-Pacific region in ...

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/The preemptive bailout

The preemptive bailout The almost US$40 billion in aid pledged by multilateral institutions and country donors to the Indonesian government and the technical support and direct surveillance by an international team of experts led by the International Monetary Fund for the next three years will ...

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Rp 15b housing project canceled

Rp 15b housing project canceled JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The Irian Jaya office of the Ministry of Transmigration has canceled the construction of two housing complexes worth Rp 15 billion (US$4.14 million) due to the currency crisis.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Nightspot drugs dealer busted

Nightspot drugs dealer busted JAKARTA (JP): A man has been arrested for allegedly trafficking Ecstasy in discotheques and nightspots across the city, police said.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Ministers officiate opening of new mall

Ministers officiate opening of new mall JAKARTA (JP): The undulating sound of kettledrums being struck by two ministers, two city officers and three businessmen, marked the grand opening of Mal Puri Indah in Puri Kembangan, West Jakarta, Saturday.Located in a six-hectare area on Jl.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Andromeda's last effort fails to avoid liquidation axe

Andromeda's last effort fails to avoid liquidation axe JAKARTA (JP): Bank Andromeda, one of 16 banks closed by the government over the weekend, said yesterday it tried to save the bank at the last minute with Rp 350 billion (US$100 million) in new funds, but the effort fell short of the deadline.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Analysts stress need for reforms to bureaucracy

Analysts stress need for reforms to bureaucracy JAKARTA (JP): Political analysts hailed the international rescue package for Indonesia but demanded radical bureaucratic reforms to ensure proper use of the funds.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Nov. 3, 1997

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Nov. 3, 1997Exhibitions * Batik Exhibition, by Maartri Djorghi, at Galeri TC (Twilight Cafe), Jl. Kemang Raya No.24A South Jakarta, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., until Nov. 8. * Painting Exhibition: From Mooi Indie to Persagi, at Museum Seni Rupa Jakarta, Jl.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Internet banking: It's closer than you might think

Internet banking: It's closer than you might thinkBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): One of the hottest issues in our letters column lately has been the unfairly huge commissions claimed by local banks that offer savings accounts in U.S. dollars.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Experts divided over issue of presidential succession

Experts divided over issue of presidential succession JAKARTA (JP): The debate on presidential succession resumed over the weekend, with two leading experts taking opposite stands on whether it was time to seek an alternative candidate for the top job.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Five nabbed for falsifying shipping documents for crew

Five nabbed for falsifying shipping documents for crew JAKARTA (JP): Five men have been arrested for allegedly counterfeiting hundreds of documents required to join a ship's crew.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/'RCTI' celebrates Titiek's 60 years

'RCTI' celebrates Titiek's 60 years JAKARTA (JP): To celebrate legend singer Titiek Puspa's 60th birthday, TV station RCTI will sponsor a concert of 80 artists at the Jakarta Convention Center, South Jakarta, Nov. 18.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Unseeded George harasses Hariyanto at national c'ship

Unseeded George harasses Hariyanto at national c'ship BANDUNG (JP): A relatively unknown player, George Rimarchdi, defeated senior sportsman Hariyanto Arbi 8-15, 18-15, 15-2 in a surprising upset to the men's singles final at the Ardath National Badminton Championship here yesterday.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Diarrhea kills two in Lampung

Diarrhea kills two in Lampung BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The local health office has sent a team to Menggala, in the Tulangbawang regency, to investigate an outbreak of diarrhea Thursday that has killed two residents.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Elect members of MPR 'for democracy's sake'

Elect members of MPR 'for democracy's sake' JAKARTA (JP): Political observer Maswadi Rauf said the appointment rather than election of most members the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) was hampering democratization.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/TV Program: Monday, Nov. 3, 1997

TV Program: Monday, Nov. 3, 1997TVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 Cartoon Film: Lucan 3:10 TV Drama: Salah Duga 3:35 Religious Teachings: Hindu 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Inovatif 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show 5:30 Boy Scout's ...

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Governnment statement on bank closure

Governnment statement on bank closure JAKARTA (JP): The following is the full text of the government's statement on the closure of 16 commercial banks, which was announced Saturday.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Was the life of late K'tut Tantri's fact or fiction?

Was the life of late K'tut Tantri's fact or fiction?By Ratih Hardjono MELBOURNE (JP): K'tut Tantri, born Muriel Stuart Walker, and better known as Surabaya Sue, was a controversial figure for most of her 98 years.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/IMF's aid expected to raise sentiment

IMF's aid expected to raise sentiment JAKARTA (JP): The announcement of the US$23 billion financial rescue package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to boost market sentiment at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) this week.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Soldier's alleged killer turns himself in: Police spokesman

Soldier's alleged killer turns himself in: Police spokesman JAKARTA (JP): The alleged killer of Chief Sgt. Ahmat Tohir has surrendered to Pasar Rebo Police in East Jakarta, an officer said yesterday.City police spokesman Lt. Col. E.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Bankers' dilemma

Bankers' dilemma It seems to me that during the present monetary turmoil many economists came to the fore, each presenting his own solution or theory as to how to cope with this crisis. What I am writing here is the wishful thinking of the man in the street.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/JSX opens new info center

JSX opens new info center YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) launched an information center at the University of Duta Wacana here Friday.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Japan, Singapore ready to provide $5b each to RI

Japan, Singapore ready to provide $5b each to RI JAKARTA (JP): Japan and Singapore hailed Saturday the Indonesian economic reform program and pledged to provide US$5 billion each as part of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) aid package for the country.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Extradition treaty not a solution: Lopa

Extradition treaty not a solution: Lopa JAKARTA (JP): Establishing an extradition agreement with Saudi Arabia will be ineffective if the government fails to address shortcomings in its worker recruitment procedures, a rights activist said Saturday.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Immigration on alert for bank owners

Immigration on alert for bank owners JAKARTA (JP): Immigration check points across the country have been put on alert and ordered to "delay" the departure of the owners of the 16 liquidated banks if they try to leave the country.Mursanuddin A.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Preventing future forest fires

Preventing future forest firesBy Aleksius Jemadu This is the first of two articles on how we can prevent forest fires in the future.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Fate of migrant workers

Fate of migrant workersFrom RepublikaWe have recently been struck by a report that an Indonesian female migrant worker, Soleha, had to lose her life in the hands of an executioner. She was charged with murder, an accusation which is still open to question.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Hot water spring found in Jayapura

Hot water spring found in Jayapura JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Residents around Podena village, Jayapura, have discovered what could be the largest hot water spring in the province.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Children under the sword

Children under the sword The President and the country are right to rejoice that Nasiroh has escaped the Saudi sword, although the execution of Soleha Anam Kadiran earlier in October cast a giant shadow over the result of this intervention by the government of Indonesia.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Astra gets revolving facility to repay loans

Astra gets revolving facility to repay loans JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Astra International, the country's largest automobile group, has secured US$160 million in revolving loan facility to repay its short-term, mature debts, the company announced over the weekend.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Two killed over Rp 20,000 debt

Two killed over Rp 20,000 debt JAKARTA (JP): An angry crowd beat two men to death during a commotion over the collection of a Rp 20,000 (US$5,71) debt in West Jakarta, one of victims' relatives said yesterday.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Obituary

Obituary JAKARTA (JP): One of Indonesia's most famous vocal trainers, Pranadjaja, died yesterday afternoon at the age of 67.Born Pranowo Djojodinoto, Pranadjaja began his career after winning a classical singing contest as a student at Gadjah Mada University in his hometown of Yogyakarta.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Moslem urged to work together

Moslem urged to work together JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher said Moslems the world over should work together to fight poverty and illiteracy, and improve the quality of human resources in Islamic countries.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/The art of reporting

The art of reporting It seems that reporting is not as easy as it looks, even when you report facts, let alone opinions or comments. The same facts can be reported in different ways, presented to the public in several forms, and can cause confusion among readers.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/German tourist drowns in Bali

German tourist drowns in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Eming Karim, a 53-year-old German tourist, died after being caught in a strong current at Canggu Beach in Kuta, Friday night, Antara reported.Coastguard Gede Berata said Karim was the second person to drown in the last 10 days.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Reform welcomed with some reservations

Reform welcomed with some reservations JAKARTA (JP): Economists lauded the government's new economic reform package approved by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the weekend, but expressed concern over the implementation of the measures.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Murder victim to be cremated

Murder victim to be cremated BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The government of the People's Republic of China has allowed the local administration to arrange the cremation of Guo Mao Jun, 19, who died from stab wounds on Oct. 13."The Chinese Embassy has given a mandate to local shipping company PT.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Names of liquidated banks

Names of liquidated banks -------------------------------------------------------------------------- No. Name of bank Asset credits Public Equity (in bil.

Mon, 03 Nov 1997

JP/Liquidation of banks hailed

Liquidation of banks hailed JAKARTA (JP): Businesspeople and economists hailed the government's bold move to liquidate 16 insolvent banks, but urged tougher measures against existing troubled banks.