Bank Mandiri makes loan to farmers
Bank Mandiri makes loan to farmers
YOGYAKARTA: In cooperation with Sleman regency government,
Yogyakarta's branch of Bank Mandiri is providing soft loans to
tobacco farmers in Padasan village, Pakem, in the regency, in the
hope of increasing the wealth of local farmers.
The contract was jointly signed in a modest ceremony held in
the village on Tuesday between Yogyakarta Bank Mandiri's head of
credit affairs Tri Prasetyo and head of Ngesti Makmur farmers'
association Sudi Utomo.
According to head of Sleman's horticultural office Djadjar
Sudarno, the local government recommended the bank provide credit
to some 89 families at a total loan value of some Rp 1.5 billion,
with interest of 9 percent per year, far below the market rate of
18 percent to 22 percent. However, due to technical
considerations, only Rp 985 million was approved.
"This is the first of its kind. We plan to expand the scheme
to other villages in the region," said Djadjar.
Sleman Regent Ibnu Subiyanto expressed hopes the scheme would
significantly increase farmers' per capita income. -- JP
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OntheSide-steak-Sizzler
U.S. steak promo at Hyatt Regency
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U.S. steak promo at Hyatt Regency
YOGYAKARTA: Steak lovers are welcome to spoil their taste buds
this month at Yogyakarta Hyatt Regency hotel restaurant Bogey's
Teras, as it is to launch its U.S. Meat Sizzler and Grill
promotion on Aug. 11, 2003.
According to Hyatt Regency public relations officer Jeni
Handayani Ratnasari, the promotion would last until Aug. 24,
2003, at 10 p.m. and was offered at Rp 185,000 per person,
including service and government taxes.
The price includes a choice of salad bar, main course, a
variety of desserts and a complimentary glass of house red wine.
For the main course, a choice of imported U.S. meat is offered to
customers, ranging from tenderloin, sirloin, blade and others,
which can either be grilled or served on a special hot stone
plate that will keep the steak hot for up to two hours.
"We shall also provide Bogey's Teras with various cowboy-
themed ornaments and decorations to bring a suitable nuance to
the restaurant," said Jeni, adding that all the waiters and
waitresses would be wearing cowboy costumes. -- JP
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Mexican, traditional food on offer
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Mexican, traditional food on offer
YOGYAKARTA: Celebrating Indonesia's Independence Day, which
falls on Aug. 17, 2003, Yogyakarta Melia Purosani hotel's El
Patio coffee shop is offering a range of traditional food from
five different regions of Java during the month.
Entitled "The Exotic Five Regions of Java Island", the special
promotion offers delicious traditional culinary fare from
Central Java, Jakarta, West Java, Yogyakarta and East Java.
"The promo is available for the whole month," said Endah
Sosiawanti, Melia Purosani public relations manager.
Meanwhile, Jogjakarta Plaza Hotel, a Prime Plaza chain hotel,
is offering Mexican food at its Colombo pool terrace from Aug. 9
to Aug. 17, 2003, with net prices ranging from Rp 15,000 to Rp
32,000.
The food on offer includes nachos, tacos Mexicanos, enchildas
de pollo apiladas, sopa de moriscos, chili con carne, ensalada de
nache buena, sopa de tortilla and carne de res en salsa de
tomate. -- JP