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Searching for all articles published on 1997-12-16 ...

44 articles.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Tourism plan for Serangan may have environmental cost

Tourism plan for Serangan may have environmental costBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR (JP): Close on the heels of controversies surrounding giant sculptures and a tourist project in Tanah Lot, development plans for Serangan Island, a 10-minute motor boat ride from Benoa port in Bali, have raised another ...

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Fossil found in Central Java

Fossil found in Central Java BOJONEGORO, Central Java: A 27-year-old from Drajat village, in Bojonegoro, has found fossilized bones he believes may be of a prehistoric animal while digging in a paddy field.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/ASEAN: What next for business?

ASEAN: What next for business?By Sofjan Wanandi This article is based on a paper presented at the Private Sector Salute to ASEAN's session in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN at 30 is an exciting prospect.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/ASEAN vision

ASEAN vision The informal summit marking the 30th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) which winds up in Kuala Lumpur today is a historic milestone for the regional group.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Tirtamas to give IT services

Tirtamas to give IT services JAKARTA (JP): The widely diversified Tirtamas Group yesterday launched PT Infomas Sistama, a company to provide information technology services to local firms.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Govt to help export companies

Govt to help export companies JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to allocate Rp 3 billion (US$600,000) in cheap loans to help export-oriented small and medium companies and cooperatives.The credit scheme, offered by state-owned social security firm PT Jamsostek, started on Dec.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Latin or Greek origins

Latin or Greek origins According to Mr. Murphy's letter of Dec. 12, this newspaper regularly publishes certain news items "incorrectly". According to me, Mr. Murphy belongs to the boring category of people suffering from the obsession of the "correct" use of English.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Many people detect cancer late

Many people detect cancer late JAKARTA (JP): A medical expert urged people to have regular checkups for the early detection and treatment of cancer.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Forest fires cause Rp 132b in losses

Forest fires cause Rp 132b in losses JAKARTA (JP): Forest fires have destroyed more than 165,000 hectares of forest in the country this year, causing an estimated loss of Rp 132 billion (US$26.4 million), Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said yesterday.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Vendors clash with officers at Senen market

Vendors clash with officers at Senen market JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of sidewalk vendors operating in Senen market in Central Jakarta clashed yesterday with public order officers, who were assigned to reorganize the market.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 15, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 650 0 ...

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: The Big Valley 3:10 Teenager's Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:35 Music: Pop Songs 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Science and Technology 5:00 English Lessons 5:30 Documentary Film 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country ...

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Govt to create labor intensive job program

Govt to create labor intensive job program JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has ordered the provision of labor intensive projects, especially in Jakarta and Surabaya, to enable unskilled workers to earn an income in the lead up to Christmas, New Year and the Islamic fasting month Ramadhan.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: 7 Gradasi, by Basuki Rahardjo, IPP Yasa, Jean Marcia T, Mary Rumawas, Sony Marsono, Soetarjo and Widarto, at the Lobby, Hotel Indonesia, Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Dec. 20.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/A realistic state budget

A realistic state budget Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono has appealed to everyone in business, government and the media to exercise restraint and not to exaggerate controversial issues in order to boost people's confidence in the rupiah.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/PPP executives talk on Soeharto's renomination

PPP executives talk on Soeharto's renomination JAKARTA (JP): Unsettled debates forced executives of the United Development Party (PPP) yesterday to extend by another day their deliberation on candidates for president and vice president.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Communications development can lead to negative impacts

Communications development can lead to negative impactsBy A. Wisnuhardana YOGYAKARTA (JP): Television, computers and telephones are communications equipment which have changed people's lifestyles.Satellite technology has developed tremendously.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Growth in manufacturing sector expected to drop

Growth in manufacturing sector expected to drop JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's manufacturing sector will grow only by about 7 percent this year, far lower than 11 percent in 1996, partly due to the impact of the ongoing monetary crisis, says an economist.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Expatriates reluctant to buy RI property

Expatriates reluctant to buy RI property JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Agrarian Affairs/Chairman of the National Land Agency Soni Harsono said yesterday the government needed to improve its property regulations to encourage foreigners to buy property in the country.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Irian Jaya's infant mortality rate high

Irian Jaya's infant mortality rate high JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Vice Governor Basyir Bachtiar expressed concern yesterday at the higher-than-the-national-average mortality rate of children under five in the province.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/MasterCard sees no fall in credit card use

MasterCard sees no fall in credit card use JAKARTA (JP): MasterCard International said yesterday that transactions with credit cards in Indonesia have remained high despite the monetary crisis.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/New rates set for tax payment

New rates set for tax payment JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday new official conversion rates as the basis for payment of import duty, value added tax on goods and services, sales tax on luxury goods, export tax and income tax.According to the Minister of Finance Decree no.621/KMK.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Nine missing in boat accident

Nine missing in boat accident KALABAHI, East Nusa Tenggara: Search and rescue teams are still hunting for nine people missing after a motorboat accident near Alor Island Saturday which may have claimed as many as 10 lives.KM Ave Maroa was carrying 23 passengers when it capsized due to large waves.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Indonesia puts vision of ecotourism into focus

Indonesia puts vision of ecotourism into focusBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Plenty has been said and written about the advantages of tourism for economic benefits, or as a sustainable and nonpolluting industry.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Legislator urges wthdrawal of $80b in overseas savings

Legislator urges wthdrawal of $80b in overseas savings JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives legislator Theo Sambuaga called yesterday on Indonesians with savings abroad to withdraw their overseas funds to help domestic investment during the economic turmoil.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Rupiah falls to 5,800, stocks drops 7.2 percent

Rupiah falls to 5,800, stocks drops 7.2 percent JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah and local stock prices continued their uncontrolled free falls yesterday due to weak regional currencies and lingering unfounded rumors, dealers and stockbrokers said.The rupiah, which opened at 4,900/5,100 against the U.S.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Govt urged to improve credibility

Govt urged to improve credibility JAKARTA (JP): World Bank country director for Indonesia Dennis de Tray urged the government and private sectors again yesterday to provide credible information to help restore public confidence in the country's economy.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Oldest stamp goes on show

Oldest stamp goes on show MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The oldest stamp in the world, a second edition print of an 1840 stamp from The British Stamps, is on display here this week at the West Nusa Tenggara Philatelic exhibition.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Four firms to launch ABS

Four firms to launch ABS JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has received applications from four private Indonesian companies to launch asset-backed securities (ABS) into the local capital market.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Six years for raping deaf girl

Six years for raping deaf girl JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta District Court sentenced three men to six years in jail each yesterday for gang raping a 16-year-old deaf and dumb girl.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Pakistani held over heroin

Pakistani held over heroin JAKARTA (JP): Undercover police officers have apprehended a 45-year-old Pakistani for possessing 70 grams of heroin at the immigration department's quarantine center on Jl. Peta Selatan, Kalideres, in West Jakarta.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Bintang's lawyers threaten court boycott

Bintang's lawyers threaten court boycott JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers representing politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas have threatened to boycott the State Administrative High Court following the court's refusal to hear witnesses in the suit against Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Councilor opposes water hike plan

Councilor opposes water hike plan JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor urged the municipality yesterday to postpone its plan to increase water tariffs in line with a proposal by city-owned drinking water company PDAM Jaya.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Prevention is key in reducing abortions

Prevention is key in reducing abortionsBy Mely G. Tan JAKARTA (JP): "Every child is a wanted child". This is the ideal. This is the norm. This is how it should be.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Organda wants 50% rise in bus fares during holidays

Organda wants 50% rise in bus fares during holidays JAKARTA (JP): The city's Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) has asked the municipality to approve a 50 percent rise in intercity bus tariffs around Idul Fitri.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Thief with sense of humor

Thief with sense of humor JAKARTA (JP): A thief who stole Rp 800,000 (US$145) from a trader last week in the Central Java town of Kudus left a note of apology and invited the victim to see him if she wished to do so.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/On Jamsostek

On Jamsostek The Jakarta Post's Dec. 5, 1997 edition ran with the headline: Soeharto ordered bill funding, followed by: "Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief said yesterday that it was President Soeharto who ordered the use of state-owned social insurance company PT Jamsostek's funds to finance the ...

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Papan starts Internet banking

Papan starts Internet banking JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Papan Sejahtera, a unit of the Tirtamas Group, has started online banking services via the Internet.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Future cabinet ministers 'must be professionals'

Future cabinet ministers 'must be professionals' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's former close aide, Rudini, said yesterday that only professional ministers should be included in the 1998/2003 cabinet lineup.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Fire victims get compensation

Fire victims get compensation JAKARTA (JP): The board of directors of Bank Indonesia, the central bank, has decided to compensate the relatives of the victims killed in the Dec. 8 fire, which engulfed one of its new towers, an official said yesterday.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Jakarta (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) conversion rates on Dec. 15, 1997: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S dollar 5,250.00 5,900.00Austrian shilling 434.40 503.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Food crisis spreads in Maluku

Food crisis spreads in Maluku JAKARTA (JP): The number of villages facing food shortages in Southeast Maluku increased from the reported 130 last week -- affecting 81,845 people -- to 149 villages, Antara reported yesterday.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Mexico beats S. Arabia 5-0

Mexico beats S. Arabia 5-0 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP): Juan Palencia and Cuauhtemoc Blanco each scored twice and Braulio Luna added a fifth to see Mexico routed Saudi Arabia 5-0 Sunday in a Group A Confederations Cup match.

Tue, 16 Dec 1997

JP/Marsinah play banned in Lampung

Marsinah play banned in Lampung BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: A play about slain labor activist Marsinah has again been banned, with police announcing yesterday that the show scheduled to go on the Cultural Park here this evening cannot go ahead.