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Searching for all articles published on 1997-07-01 ...

58 articles.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/'Minimum' visa changes after Hong Kong handover

'Minimum' visa changes after Hong Kong handover JAKARTA (JP): The visa application process for people wanting to visit Hong Kong for two weeks or more will not change under Chinese rule, a Chinese embassy official said yesterday.The former British territory returned to China today.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/KPN to split up units

KPN to split up units JAKARTA (JP): Koninklijke PTT Nederland/Royal PTT Nederland (KPN) will separate its two major units, PTT Telecom and PTT Post, because the firms had expanded significantly in different directions.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 30, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 250 ...

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/ICAC to construct new building in Lebak Bulus

ICAC to construct new building in Lebak Bulus JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta's International Community Activity Center (ICAC) stepped ahead in its plan to move from its current rented building into a new building.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Police chief wants better resources

Police chief wants better resources JAKARTA (JP): Nearly one in five items of police equipment are not in working order, National Police Chief General Dibyo Widodo said yesterday.He said most equipment was old and not performing to its optimal level.Dibyo said 59.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Court asked to hear reforestation fund case

Court asked to hear reforestation fund case JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers representing five environmentalists asked the administrative court yesterday to hear their lawsuit against President Soeharto who they accuse of diverting Rp 250 billion (US$105 million) in reforestation funds to a pulp and paper ...

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/RI committed 'to removing trade barriers'

RI committed 'to removing trade barriers' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is fully committed to removing tariff and non-tariff barriers, and implementing agreements to further the country's integration into the global trading network, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/A start, not an end, for Britain

A start, not an end, for Britain Today (Monday) British colonial rule over Hong Kong comes to an end. Colonialism has been repugnant to people everywhere for the past 50 years.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Askatindo stops deals with Bre-X

Askatindo stops deals with Bre-X JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian PT Askatindo Karya Mineral, the holder of a mining license for the controversial East Kalimantan Busang area, says it will terminate its contracts with Canada's Bre-X Minerals Ltd on July 4.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/UK reminds China to uphold joint declaration

UK reminds China to uphold joint declaration HONG KONG (JP): Britain's heir Prince Charles reminded China to faithfully implement the Sino-British Joint Declaration on Hong Kong, the British colony of 156 years which reverted to Chinese rule at midnight yesterday, to ensure stability ...

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Fashion Cafe, Wisma 46 BNI City, Ground Floor, Jl. Sudirman Kav. 1, Central Jakarta: Shiok Crew Band, Tuesday to Thursday, Sunday, 9 p.m., Friday, Saturday, at 9.30 p.m., Fashion Mania Happy Hour, Monday to Friday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday to Sunday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/UI forges links with Zagazig University

UI forges links with Zagazig University JAKARTA (JP): University of Indonesia and Egypt's Zagazig University signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday on research and exchange programs.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Indosat joins WorldPartners

Indosat joins WorldPartners JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Indosat has joined WorldPartners, an alliance of world-class telecommunications operators, to boost its competitive edge.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Hong Kong enters a new era

Hong Kong enters a new era The curtain falls on 156 years of British colonialism in Hong Kong at the stroke of midnight on July 1. A historic event, it has attracted unprecedented worldwide publicity.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/The sun rises in HK

The sun rises in HK The sun has finally set for the once great British empire with today's hand over of Hong Kong to China. But for the territory, and the rest of Asia, the sun will shine even brighter.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Syarwan Hamid stresses dialog for democracy

Syarwan Hamid stresses dialog for democracy JAKARTA (JP): A senior Armed Forces (ABRI) officer stressed yesterday that dialog was the best way to bridge differences of opinion while the country's democracy was developing.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/RP's economic reforms to stay after Ramos

RP's economic reforms to stay after RamosBy Cecilia Quiambao MANILA (JP): A lower than expected growth in the first three months of the year has stoked fears of an impending slowdown as the Philippine economy adopts to free market competition while trying to avoid the travails of neighboring ...

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Two detained over jail escapee

Two detained over jail escapee BOGOR (JP): Two Bogor prison officers, who were arrested Saturday, were still being interrogated yesterday following the escape of a defendant in the Jagorawi toll road murder and robbery case Friday afternoon.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/No song and dance at Indian Film Festival

No song and dance at Indian Film FestivalBy Achmad Nurhoeri JAKARTA (JP): Young love birds chase each other in a garden. The man is tall and buff, the woman gorgeous, sensual and vibrant. They sing and dance as they cavort until, lo and behold, a rotten cop intervenes to disrupt their rapture.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Belo describes Clinton meeting

Belo describes Clinton meeting DILI: Dili Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo said Sunday that he had met U.S. President Bill Clinton at the White House last week in his capacity as a 1996 Nobel Peace Prize winner not as a politician.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Govt asked to give city more tourism autonomy

Govt asked to give city more tourism autonomy JAKARTA (JP): A councilor urged the government yesterday to give more autonomy to the municipality in managing its tourism sector, including in the issuance of star hotel permits.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Empire remnants a burden not an asset

Empire remnants a burden not an assetBy Ian Black Hong Kong returned to China, but a fistful of islands and territories, 13 in all, still fly the British flag. Some live well from offshore financial services or the narcotics trade.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Intraco expects sales up

Intraco expects sales up JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Intraco Penta, a heavy equipment distribution company, said yesterday it expected its total sales turnover to increase to Rp 183.4 billion (US$74.91 million) this year from Rp 179.3 billion in 1996.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Tamara Bank ties up with China Trust

Tamara Bank ties up with China Trust JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Tamara Bank and China Trust Commercial Bank of Taiwan will launch their joint venture bank, Bank China Trust Tamara, here on July 23.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/ASEAN deals with China's ambition

ASEAN deals with China's ambitionBy Hilman Adil JAKARTA (JP): A conference on defense and security in Singapore recently attended by representatives of think tanks from ASEAN has expressed growing apprehension over the growth of China's economic and military might.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Dissident's fate casts shadow over HK

Dissident's fate casts shadow over HKBy John Gittings HONG KONG: As Hong Kong prepared for yesterday night's handover of power from Britain to China, the fate of a young man in prison just across the border illustrates why many Hong Kongers are worried about the territory's future.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Dharmala to develop 14 towers

Dharmala to develop 14 towers JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Dharmala Intiland plans to invest around Rp 500 billion (US$205.76 million) to develop 14 apartment towers, called Kondonusa, on Mutiara beach in North Jakarta, an executive said yesterday.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Megawati supporters reject election

Megawati supporters reject election JAKARTA (JP): About 200 Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) activists loyal to Megawati Soekarnoputri protested yesterday at the House of Representatives.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/1,000 paintings fly at int'l kite festival

1,000 paintings fly at int'l kite festival JAKARTA (JP): One thousand paintings by school children were joined together and launched like a long kite to enliven the opening of the Jakarta International Kite Festival yesterday.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Violent films

Violent films I am concerned about the realities which are prevalent around us. Nearly every night I watch television programs, including comedies. Unfortunately, more often than not the films are dominated by violence.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Bite of Belgian chocolate at Mandarin Oriental

Bite of Belgian chocolate at Mandarin OrientalBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Time was tick, tick, ticking away and there was still no sign of our guest of honor at the Mandarin Oriental's Kafe-Kafe coffee shop.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Cricket not colonialism

Cricket not colonialism I am writing in reference to Piero Ronci's letter Colonialism and cricket (June 28). In his letter he blames the British for "typical outbursts of racism and discrimination in Australia".

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Rational debate urged on Sukarno's grave

Rational debate urged on Sukarno's grave SEMARANG (JP): The controversial plan to move the remains of late president Sukarno should be settled in discussions between his relatives and the government, according to political observer Satjipto Rahardjo.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Korean businessmen here

Korean businessmen here JAKARTA (JP): The Dongbu office of the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) city-chapter have agreed to improve business cooperation.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Hong Kong reverts to China

Hong Kong reverts to China HONG KONG (JP): In a solemn ceremony, Hong Kong returned to China yesterday after 156 years of British rule.The Union Jack was lowered seconds before midnight, yielding to the red flag of the People's Republic of China.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Proposed COW changes not final: Sudjana

Proposed COW changes not final: Sudjana JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana said yesterday that the government's proposed changes to seventh generation mining contracts of work (COW) were not yet final.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/U.S. experts observe rhinos

U.S. experts observe rhinos PANDEGLANG, West Java: Representatives of the U.S. Rhino and Tiger Foundation arrived here late last week to visit Ujung Kulon National Park and see whether their foundation could provide assistance to it.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Students continue protest against soldiers' attack

Students continue protest against soldiers' attack JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of students from Indonesia Christian University staged a demonstration in front of the university rectorate building in Cawang, East Jakarta, yesterday in protest against an attack by soldiers.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/RI to send golfers to World Junior C'ship

RI to send golfers to World Junior C'ship JAKARTA (JP): Four junior Indonesian golfers, who regularly compete in the World Junior Championships in San Diego, U.S.A., will again represent their country at the prestigious event next month.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Baby survives car crash

Baby survives car crash BOYOLALI, Central Java: An 18-month-old baby survived a car crash which killed its parents here Sunday, a press report said yesterday.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/PRD leaders 'yet to appeal' to Supreme Court

PRD leaders 'yet to appeal' to Supreme Court JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer representing the five Democratic People's Party (PRD) leaders convicted of subversion said yesterday that he would advise his clients to appeal to the Supreme Court.Luhut M.P.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Customs EDI fully operational in three years

Customs EDI fully operational in three years JAKARTA (JP): Only 52 foreign exchange banks are now connected to the customs electronic data interchange (EDI) system which was launched in April, causing problems for importers using the system, the customs said yesterday.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Used paper collection program

Used paper collection program JAKARTA (JP): A campaign for collecting and recycling used paper has drawn a positive response from companies and individuals, an editor of a local publication said.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/China, Denmark pull out of junior c'ships

China, Denmark pull out of junior c'ships JAKARTA (JP): China and Denmark will not take part in the Bumiputera Jakarta Open junior badminton championships which start today at Senayan Sports Hall.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/No pager messages

No pager messages I have been a customer of Multipage for nearly three years. For the last month I have complained about untransferred messages sent to me.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Boxing at Jakarta Fair

Boxing at Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): Visitors can get a chance to practice boxing at a ring erected at the Jakarta Fairgrounds starting today. Organizers said amateur boxing sessions will run until Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Alternative migraine treatment

Alternative migraine treatment It was dispiriting, though not surprising, to read in The Jakarta Post (June 26) that the "migraine market" is not worth more than one billion dollars to drug companies. There are several reasons for concern.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Most local artists care little about copyrights

Most local artists care little about copyrights JAKARTA (JP): Most Indonesian artists, because of their strong communal sense, are not assertive enough in claiming copyright for their work, a legal expert said yesterday.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Soeharto asks the poor to save for education

Soeharto asks the poor to save for education JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto urged poor families yesterday to save money to help finance their children's education.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Proposal on city bus fare hike being prepared

Proposal on city bus fare hike being prepared JAKARTA (JP): The City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ) will urge the government to raise the regular city bus fare as it is considered too low, an official said yesterday.Assistant secretary of economic and development affairs, Prawoto S.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Cooperatives get shares

Cooperatives get shares JAKARTA (JP): Seven publicly listed companies yesterday sold 5.87 million shares at par value to cooperatives to support the government's enhance equity development program.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Book fair aims to promote reading habits

Book fair aims to promote reading habits JAKARTA (JP): Children and parents flocked to book stalls at the National Monument Park in Central Jakarta to buy cheap books offered by 60 publishers at a two-day book bargain event, which ended Sunday.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Silvan 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:10 Teenagers' Program: Ramaja Indonesia 3:35 Music: Lagu Pop Daerah 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Science and Technology 5:00 English Lessons 5:25 Variety ...

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Old woman found dead in Mangga Dua fire

Old woman found dead in Mangga Dua fire JAKARTA (JP): The charred remains of a 60-year-old woman were found in a house in Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta, after the house was gutted by fire Sunday.Than Nyuk Mei's body was found in the bathroom by her son.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/What is left of the British empire refuses to go away

What is left of the British empire refuses to go awayBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): "It's difficult to explain how it occurs in Hong Kong and not in Gibraltar," mused Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar recently. "Spain maintains its claim of sovereignty over Gibraltar.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/HK's return a history lesson for Japan

HK's return a history lesson for JapanBy Eugene Moosa TOKYO (Reuter): Hong Kong's return to China at midnight on Monday has led to a fresh examination among Japanese historians about how the birth of the British colony was also the most important event to shape modern Japan.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Australian foundation betters links in Asia

Australian foundation betters links in AsiaBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): In a pluralist society like Australia, it is not uncommon for two opposing forces to be unleashed simultaneously, intentionally or otherwise, to either gather strength or fade away.

Tue, 01 Jul 1997

JP/Bank Arta Prima needs proper handling: House

Bank Arta Prima needs proper handling: House JAKARTA (JP): Legislators warned the government yesterday to be careful how it settled the ailing Bank Arta Prima problem because mishandling could have a political impact that could affect the whole banking industry.