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Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Sidewalk traders
Sidewalk tradersFrom MerdekaThere seems to be no solution in sight for the problem of sidewalk traders in Jakarta. Raids to bring order in an area help to alleviate the problem, but only temporarily, because soon vendors resume their trade in the prohibited areas.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Australia pinched by Asia crisis
Australia pinched by Asia crisisBy Sid Astbury SYDNEY (DPA): Malaysia's prickly Prime Minister, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, famously said of Australians that they were uncertain where their loyalties lay:"When Europe was top dog they wanted to be Europeans; when the United States became the superpower...
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
RI oil-product imports seen slowing in 1998
RI oil-product imports seen slowing in 1998 SINGAPORE (Reuters): Indonesia's petroleum product imports are expected to fall in 1998 due to an increase in the country's refining capacity and a slowdown in consumption, industry sources said yesterday.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
APEC finishes draft list for liberalization
APEC finishes draft list for liberalizationBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat VANCOUVER, Canada (JP): Senior officials of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum have finalized a draft list of 15 sectors, including automotive and chemicals, to be selected for early liberalization.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Japanese probe blames Garuda pilot for accident
Japanese probe blames Garuda pilot for accident TOKYO (DPA): Japanese authorities blamed the pilot of a Garuda Indonesia airliner yesterday for an accident in Fukuoka, southern Japan, in June last year, which killed three passengers and injured 170.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Obituary
Obituary Lt. Gen. (ret) Norman Sasono, a former Jakarta military commander, died yesterday morning at 69.Norman was buried yesterday afternoon at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in South Jakarta. He is survived by his wife, Atina Sasono, two sons and two grandchildren.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Sergeant struck by train at crossing
Sergeant struck by train at crossing JAKARTA (JP): A uniformed police sergeant on a motor scooter was crashed to death by a speeding train at a level crossing in Cipinang Lontar, East Jakarta, yesterday morning.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Free trade needs free media too: Int'l symposium
Free trade needs free media too: Int'l symposiumBy Ati Nurbaiti VANCOUVER, Canada (JP): An international gathering on the media concluded here Wednesday that improved trade relations within the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum would be impossible to bring about without a free media.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Foster parents' funds safe
Foster parents' funds safe BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: Chairperson of the National Foster Parents Drive, Halimah Trihatmodjo, says the money that the movement has raised from across the country is safe and is deposited at the state-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Ten sports bodies submit proposals for 13th Asiad
Ten sports bodies submit proposals for 13th Asiad JAKARTA (JP): Only 10 of Indonesia's 31 sports organizations have submitted competition entry proposals to the 13th Asian Games task force here although the deadline for doing so was yesterday.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Rice stocks stable at 200,000 tons
Rice stocks stable at 200,000 tons JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Logistics Agency has about 200,000 tons of rice which is enough to meet the city's demands during the Christmas and Idul Fitri holidays, an official said.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
The Listening Post
The Listening Post "Building English Skills Through Newspaper + Radio" Produced by American Language Center in cooperation with The Jakarta Post and Radio Sonora FM 100.9 Mhz * Write it out by hand or print it? The answer to this question is easy, in Canada or the US: if it's important, use a...
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
RI, S. Africa continue quiet diplomacy
RI, S. Africa continue quiet diplomacyBy Kornelius Purba CAPE TOWN, South Africa (JP): Visiting President Soeharto and South Africa's President Nelson Mandela agreed yesterday to continue their quiet diplomacy and avoid publicity in the search for international settlement on the East Timor issue.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
TV Program: Friday, Nov. 21, 1997
TV Program: Friday, Nov. 21, 1997TVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: Kelly 3:10 Children's Program: Tunas 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Documentary Film: Science World 5:30 Music: Paket 27 6:00 News: Lintasan...
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
One million tree drive to be launched
One million tree drive to be launched BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The provincial administration will soon launch a "one million fruit tree planting drive", a campaign aiming to clean the environment after the haze that has shrouded the region for months.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
WB loan to improve Indonesia's IT
WB loan to improve Indonesia's IT JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank will give a US$34.5 million loan to Indonesia for the country's Information Infrastructure Development Project, the bank reported yesterday.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Satelindo operates new gateway in Medan
Satelindo operates new gateway in Medan JAKARTA (JP): Private telecommunications company PT Satelindo will operate a new gateway in Medan, North Sumatra, to support its international telecommunications services.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
The center-periphery problem
The center-periphery problemBy S. Belen JAKARTA (JP): Immanuel Wallerstein's theory about the main characteristics of gap-related problems between the center and the periphery also applies to the relationship among islands in Indonesia.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Managing social security
Managing social security After some hesitancy, PT Jamsostek, the state-owned social security company, has admitted that it took Rp 3.1 billion (US$1.3 million at the old exchange rate of Rp 2,400 per $1), out of its huge fund for what really amounted to "servicing" honorary members of the House of...
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Convenience store robbed in Ciputat
Convenience store robbed in Ciputat JAKARTA (JP): Police are looking for five men involved in the armed robbery of a convenience store in Ciputat, South Jakarta.City police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said on Wednesday that the thieves escaped with more than Rp 1 million (US$289), a nine-gram...
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
MPR to extend debate on election rule changes
MPR to extend debate on election rule changes JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) put a halt to the tough deliberation on the proposed amendments to a decree on general elections yesterday and agreed to allow faction leaders to seek a compromise.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Silvofishery benefits people and environment
Silvofishery benefits people and environmentBy M. Khazali and Khotib JAKARTA (JP): Almost all mangroves along the north coast of Java have been cleared out and converted to shrimp ponds except a few areas in which ponds are managed and owned by local people.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
City Council shuns proposal to raise hourly parking rate
City Council shuns proposal to raise hourly parking rate JAKARTA (JP): City Council has rejected the administration's proposal to increase parking fees by about 65 percent -- from Rp 300 (nine U.S. cents) per hour to between Rp 500 and Rp 1,000 -- a councilor said yesterday.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
On the need for a female president
On the need for a female president The Jakarta Post reported Wednesday, Nov. 19 that Abdurrahman Wahid (popularly known as Gus Dur), chairman of the powerful Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) organization, said that it is time for a female president.It is rather unfortunate that he did not give a reason.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Rp 25 overtime rate
Rp 25 overtime rateFrom Berita BuanaI was dumbfounded when I read a report that said that the overtime pay for elementary school teachers in Jakarta who teach extra hours only amounts to Rp 25 per hour.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
The political costs of IMF's cure
The political costs of IMF's cureBy Aleksius Jemadu JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia might have to pay political costs for the government's recently announced reform measures, aimed at regaining economic stability, which were suggested by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 20, 1997: -------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 850 0 0 AHAP Insurance 1,200 -500 2,000 Alter...
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Private firm to build refinery in E. Java
Private firm to build refinery in E. Java JAKARTA (JP): Privately owned PT Asia Pacific Petroleum Refinery Indonesia (APPRI), part of the Nusamba Group, announced here yesterday that construction of its refinery in Situbondon, East Java, would begin on Dec. 2.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Rashid to sell Niaga's stake
Rashid to sell Niaga's stake KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian banking and stockbroking group Rashid Hussain Bhd. said on Thursday it was looking to sell off its 20 percent stake in Indonesia's Bank Niaga, but was unable to find a buyer."We've not been able to sell it.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Seminar on anemia among women
Seminar on anemia among women LOMBOK, West Nusa Tenggara: A seminar on anemia among women of reproductive age will be held today in Selong, East Lombok, to be attended by 130 village midwives who deal with the women every day.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
House says no to fuel price hike
House says no to fuel price hike JAKARTA (JP): All four factions at the House of Representatives urged the government yesterday not to raise fuel prices to protect the public's interests.Most analysts have predicted that domestic fuel and electricity prices will have to be raised to enable the...
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
AMEX responds
AMEX responds With regards to a Nov. 20 letter in The Jakarta Post from Mr. AHO, who is a former American Express Gold Card member, we would like to take this opportunity to apologize for the unnecessary problems that he encountered with his American Express membership application to our Jakarta...
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Canada hopes for recognition at APEC forum this year
Canada hopes for recognition at APEC forum this yearBy Devi M. Asmarani JAKARTA (JP): Canada hopes to gain worldwide recognition from hosting this year's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, the country's ambassador to Indonesia, Gary Smith, said yesterday.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
JSX composite index hits four-year low
JSX composite index hits four-year low JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) composite index, the main gauge for local share prices, nose-dived yesterday through the psychological 400-point barrier hitting a four-year low, stockbrokers said.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Four disco patrons imprisoned
Four disco patrons imprisoned JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta District Court sentenced four discotheque patrons yesterday an average of three months in prison for consuming Ecstasy pills.The male defendants were identified as Erick Pariosa Setiawan, 20, and Asep Subhi, 18, and the females were Yulia...
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
U.S. adds credit to RI
U.S. adds credit to RI WASHINGTON (Reuters): The U.S. Agriculture Department said Tuesday that it is adding corn products to the list of food items that Indonesia and the Philippines can buy under the GSM-102 export credit guarantee program.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Where to go in Surabaya, for Friday, Nov. 21, 1997
Where to go in Surabaya, for Friday, Nov. 21, 1997Music and Entertainment * Novotel Surabaya Hotel & Suites, Jl. Ngagel 173-175: - Dahana Lounge Bar: Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Los Javados Acoustic music. - Puri Pool Bar: Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Garment factory workers strike
Garment factory workers strike JAKARTA (JP): About 600 workers of a garment factory in east Depok went on strike yesterday, demanding their wages which have been suspended for the last three consecutive months.The strike started at 7:15 a.m. on the grounds of PT Busan Surya Jaya on Jl. H. Dimun.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
House leaders told to step into bill row
House leaders told to step into bill row JAKARTA (JP): Observers called yesterday on the House of Representatives' leaders to step into the row over the use of a state-owned firm's money for legislators deliberating the manpower bill.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Challenges facing interreligious dialogs
Challenges facing interreligious dialogsBy B.S. Mardiatmadja This is the second of two articles from an excerpt of a paper to be delivered next week at a seminar in Oegstgeest, the Netherlands on Religious Plurality and Nationalism in Indonesia.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Energy Ventures wants to set up base in Batam
Energy Ventures wants to set up base in Batam SINGAPORE (Reuters): Energy Ventures Inc (EVI), U.S.-based manufacturer of oil field products, is seeking to establish a world class production site on Indonesia's Batam island, a senior EVI official said on Thursday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Deposit rates reduced to curb bank credit rates
Deposit rates reduced to curb bank credit rates JAKARTA (JP): The initiative of state and private banks to gradually lower deposit rates starting this week is aimed at stabilizing the banking industry and reducing credit interest rates, a leading banker said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
NZ embassy moves to BRI II
NZ embassy moves to BRI II JAKARTA (JP): The New Zealand Embassy has moved from Jl. Diponegoro 41 to the 23rd floor of Gedung BRI II on Jl. Sudirman Kav. 44-46 in Central Jakarta.An embassy press release stated that the change of address was effective as of this week and the embassy's telephone and...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Firm admits to spending Rp 3b to fund labor bill deliberation
Firm admits to spending Rp 3b to fund labor bill deliberation JAKARTA (JP): State-owned workers' social insurance company PT Jamsostek admitted yesterday it had slashed Rp 3.1 billion (US$911,000) off its budget to fund the deliberation of the manpower bill.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Pertamina to charter tanker from PT Humpuss
Pertamina to charter tanker from PT Humpuss JAKARTA (JP): The state oil company Pertamina has agreed to lease an oil tanker from PT Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi (HIT).Under the 10-year charter contract signed yesterday, Pertamina will use the 3,500-dead weight ton (dwt) Mt.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Talks with Pretoria on East Timor loom
Talks with Pretoria on East Timor loom JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday Indonesia was ready to discuss the East Timor question with South African officials, including President Nelson Mandela.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 19, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 850 0 0 AHAP Insurance 1,700 -800 2,000 Alter Abadi 525 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 375 -50 242,500 Alumindo...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
RI and RP coconut oil exports expected to rise
RI and RP coconut oil exports expected to rise HAMBURG (Reuters): Coconut oil exports from the Philippines and Indonesia are expected to increase to 400,000 tons during October-December of this year, the independent Oil World newsletter said on Tuesday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
House urges govt to issue ruling on live TV coverage
House urges govt to issue ruling on live TV coverage JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives urged yesterday Minister of Information R. Hartono to issue a ruling on live TV broadcasts.Hisyam Usamah and Muchlis of the United Development Party (PPP) and Y.B.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Badminton body urged to be prudent in selecting chief
Badminton body urged to be prudent in selecting chief JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman has urged participants of the Badminton Association of Indonesia's national congress to look further than someone's position in choosing a chairman.