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Fri, 28 Nov 1997
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: The Southern Charm by Katrina Bohan- Tyrie, at Galeri Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until Dec. 7.
Fri, 28 Nov 1997
By Laksamana Sukardi
By Laksamana Sukardi This is the second of two articles based on based on a paper presented at a "power breakfast" meeting organized by the International Advertising Association at the Hilton Executive Club on Nov. 21, 1997 in Jakarta.
Fri, 28 Nov 1997
Southeast Asia faces two to three years of pain
Southeast Asia faces two to three years of pain By Roberto Coloma SINGAPORE (AFP): Southeast Asia faces a sharp and painful slowdown in the next two to three years after a currency crisis slammed the brakes on an astonishing growth run which masked serious regional flaws, economists say.
Fri, 28 Nov 1997
Govt to lend dollar to private firms
Govt to lend dollar to private firms JAKARTA (JP): The government is to extend U.S.-dollar loans to local export-oriented firms to help boost the country's non-oil exports, Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said here Thursday.
Fri, 28 Nov 1997
Forestry minister declares war against illegal levies
Forestry minister declares war against illegal levies JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo issued Thursday an instruction to all provincial offices of his ministry to fight against illegal levies in the forestry sector.In his letter No.
Fri, 28 Nov 1997
Positive moves amid all the gloom
Positive moves amid all the gloom One significant feature of the just-ended Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum was that speaker after speaker hammered home the same message: Globalisation is here to stay; it is the way of the future.
Fri, 28 Nov 1997
By Laksamana Sukardi
By Laksamana Sukardi This is the second of two articles based on a paper presented at a "power breakfast" meeting organized by the International Advertising Association at the Hilton Executive Club on Nov. 21, 1997 in Jakarta. JAKARTA: The IMF arrived quickly on the scene to rescue the economy.
Fri, 28 Nov 1997
World Bank, ADB may join IMF-led Korean bail
World Bank, ADB may join IMF-led Korean bail SEOUL (Reuters): Saying US$20 billion would not be enough to deal with a debt crisis, South Korea's Finance Minister said the World Bank and the Asia Development Bank were also willing to contribute to an IMF-led program.
Fri, 28 Nov 1997
Chamber Music Society celebrates Schubert
Chamber Music Society celebrates SchubertBy Nicolas Colombant JAKARTA (JP): The cast of the Yayasan Musik Internasional chamber music society reads like the classical music version of the Globetrotters: Coming soon to a recital hall near you.Lead violinist I.G.
Fri, 28 Nov 1997
Indonesia rice order boosts Thai market, more seen
Indonesia rice order boosts Thai market, more seen BANGKOK (Reuters): Indonesia's purchase of 300,000 tons of Thai rice has cheered the local market amid expectations of further orders, trade sources said Thursday. They estimated that Indonesia was likely to import between 1.5 million and 2.
Fri, 28 Nov 1997
ASEAN declares haze over, urges tourists to return
ASEAN declares haze over, urges tourists to return SINGAPORE (AFP): The smoky haze that affected Southeast Asia for months is over, a joint statement from ASEAN members said Thursday, urging tourists to return to a region now basking in "blue skies and brilliant sunshine".
Fri, 28 Nov 1997
APEC benefiting small traders?
APEC benefiting small traders?By Juni Thamrin and Charlene Simpson BANDUNG (JP): The 1997 Action Plan for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has been hailed by APEC as the key to strengthening SMEs dynamism.
Fri, 28 Nov 1997
APEC benefiting small traders?
APEC benefiting small traders?By Juni Thamrin and Charlene Simpson BANDUNG (JP): The 1997 Action Plan for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has been hailed by APEC as the key to strengthening SMEs dynamism.
Fri, 28 Nov 1997
`Lutung Kasarung' defines symbolism
`Lutung Kasarung' defines symbolism By Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): It is often said that a person gets from a symbol the meaning he puts into it, and what is one man's comfort and inspiration is another's jest and scorn.
Fri, 28 Nov 1997
Asia 2020 -- Asia's banks face long road to recover
Asia 2020 -- Asia's banks face long road to recover By Marguerite Nugent SINGAPORE (Reuters): Many banks in Asia face a long road to recovery from the region's financial crisis, but when they do they should be ready to meet the challenge of regional and global competitors, analysts and economists...
Fri, 28 Nov 1997
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;JP;LEO;LEO;OBY; ANPAv..r.. Photo-Rarang-Sari-Schubert Photo captions JP/9/CAP Photo captionsPhoto A: RarangJP/leoThe wicked Purba Rarang proudly flaunts her tresses as a symbol of beauty. In the stage act of the literary piece Lutung Kasarung, the length and texture of a woman's hair signified the...
Fri, 28 Nov 1997
Asia-Pacific finance ministers to focus on turmoil, G15 opts out
Asia-Pacific finance ministers to focus on turmoil, G15 opts out KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Asia-Pacific finance ministers plan to discuss steps to make currency trading more transparent and develop prudential and disclosure standards for financial markets during their two-day meeting next week, a senior...
Fri, 28 Nov 1997
KL seeks RI's coop in palm oil industry
KL seeks RI's coop in palm oil industryBy David Chew SINGAPORE (JP): The haze, the battered currencies and depressed stock markets have certainly exacted a heavy toll on the environment and economies of Indonesia and Malaysia.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Indofood loses Rp 456b from rupiah depreciation
Indofood loses Rp 456b from rupiah depreciation JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Indofood Sukses Makmur (ISM), a unit of the widely-diversified Salim Group, reported yesterday a net loss of Rp 456 billion (US$126.66 million) in the first nine months of 1997 caused by foreign exchange losses.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Lautan's profit rises 38%
Lautan's profit rises 38% JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Lautan Luas, a specialty chemical distributor, recorded a 38 percent increase in net profit to Rp 9.2 billion (US$2.55 million) in the first nine months this year from about Rp 6.8 billion over the same period last year.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 26, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 850 -75 16,500 AHAP Insurance 600 -325 67,000 Alter Abadi 500 -75 100,000 Alumindo Light Metal 350 -25...
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Building must be torn down: Court
Building must be torn down: Court BOGOR (JP): The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate demolition of a three-story building on Jl. Baru-Kedungbadak in Tanah Sareal and upheld a Bogor resident's claim that it was erected illegally.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Argo Lawu
Argo LawuFrom KompasTravelers are grateful to the state railway company (PERUMKA) that has lately introduced new trains with improved services. They are the Argo Bromo (Jakarta-Surabaya route), Argo Gede (Jakarta-Bandung route) and Argo Lawu (Jakarta-Solo route).When taking the Argo Lawu on Oct.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Experts, activist at loggerheads over abortion
Experts, activist at loggerheads over abortion JAKARTA (JP): A doctor, a lawyer, a religious activist and a police officer have entered the public debate on the moral and legal aspects of abortion.The Jakarta Post contacted them yesterday following the discovery last week of 11 babies and fetuses...
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Most OPEC members back quota increase
Most OPEC members back quota increase JAKARTA (JP): The majority of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) member countries support the proposal to increase output quotas, Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana told reporters yesterday.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Clarification needed
Clarification needed The improper use of Rp 7.1 billion (Rp 3.1 billion according to the director general of PT Jamsostek) of Jamsostek workers' social security funds has become a topic of widespread public discussion.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
21 sports bodies give Asiad plans
21 sports bodies give Asiad plans JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-one sports organizations have submitted proposals for their participation in the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok next December to the National Sports Council task force.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Riot suspect sent to jail
Riot suspect sent to jail TASIKMALAYA, West Java: Abdul Muis bin Makun, 23, was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday for instigating a riot here last December, Antara reported yesterday.Chief Judge Zaharuddin Yusuf said Abdul Muis was guilty of subversion, namely perpetrating the riot in...
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
30 million to go home for Idul Fitri
30 million to go home for Idul Fitri SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said here yesterday approximately 30 million people will travel home over the Idul Fitri holiday in January and related institutions should be prepared for the exodus.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Cover photos a key to 'STERN' success
Cover photos a key to 'STERN' successBy Maria Sandra JAKARTA (JP): A group of scavengers busily pick through a mound of garbage in East Jakarta. Nearby, children in worn-out clothes play in a large garbage container.Around them are makeshift houses made of panels of woven bamboo.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Indonesia buys 300,000 tons of Thai rice
Indonesia buys 300,000 tons of Thai rice BANGKOK (Reuters): Indonesia has bought 300,000 tons of Thai rice for nearby shipment with loading under way, trade sources said yesterday.The purchases were of mostly 15 and 25 percent grade but price details were not available, they told Reuters.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
APEC's confidence boost
APEC's confidence boost The fifth summit of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders in Vancouver produced much more than most analysts expected, given the economic backrdrop of the financial crisis blighting its Asian members.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Putu Rai new army spokesman
Putu Rai new army spokesman JAKARTA (JP): Col. I Dewa Putu Rai was installed as the Army headquarters' new spokesman yesterday, replacing Brig. Gen. Robik Mukav.Mukav has been given an administrative position at the Armed Forces headquarters.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Stock market expected to recover next year
Stock market expected to recover next year JAKARTA (JP): The ailing domestic stock market is expected to recover only in the second semester of next year as big investors still need more time to enter the market, according to a market executive.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
NGO urges government to take lead in UN climate parley
NGO urges government to take lead in UN climate parley JAKARTA (JP): Environmentalists called on the government yesterday to lead the campaign to reduce world greenhouse gas emissions in the United Nations meeting on climate change next week in Kyoto, Japan.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Apartments to recast Bongkaran's seedy image
Apartments to recast Bongkaran's seedy image JAKARTA (JP): The city municipality unveiled its plan yesterday to convert the Bongkaran red-light district in Tanah Abang into a low-cost apartment complex surrounded by green areas.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
House studies possibility of amending postal law
House studies possibility of amending postal law JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives is studying the possibility of amending the country's postal law in order to allow private companies to perform postal services.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Fire leaves 300 homeless
Fire leaves 300 homeless JAKARTA (JP): A fire gutted 100 houses in the densely- populated area of Taman Sari in West Jakarta yesterday afternoon, leaving 300 people homeless.There were no fatalities reported.Locals estimated a total material loss as high as Rp 600 million (US$164,835).
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Seven questioned over Jamsostek funds scandal
Seven questioned over Jamsostek funds scandal JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Provincial Prosecutor's office questioned yesterday seven people in connection with the alleged misuse of billions of rupiah of the state-owned insurance company PT Jamsostek.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Indomobil's profit adjusted
Indomobil's profit adjusted JAKARTA (JP): Auto firm PT Indomobil Investment Corporation said yesterday that its net profit had dropped Rp 2.4 billion (about US$666,000), in the three months to September, to Rp 112.4 billion from Rp 114.8 billion last June.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
City police closing in on baby dumpers
City police closing in on baby dumpers JAKARTA (JP): Police disclosed yesterday that they were making progress in their pursuit of those involved in last week's dumping of aborted fetuses and dead babies in North Jakarta.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Chang, Chawalit take early lead in Tugu Pratama
Chang, Chawalit take early lead in Tugu Pratama JAKARTA (JP): Chang Tse-Peng of Chinese Taipei and Thailand's Chawalit Plaphol, the first-round leader last week on the Omega Tour, share the lead after the first day of the US$300,000 Tugu Pratama PGA Championship 1997 on six-under-par 66 yesterday.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: The Southern Charm by Katrina Bohan- Tyrie, at Galeri Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until Dec. 7. * Painting Exhibition: By Yaqub Elka at Kedai Cakep, Gelanggang Remaja Bulungan, Jl.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
TV programs
TV programsTodayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: Adventure of Pinochio 3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Flora: Pesona Hutan Alam Bogor 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 Children's Drama: Maafkan Dong 6:00 News: Lintasan...
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
APEC leaders vow to settle crisis
APEC leaders vow to settle crisisBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat and Kornelius Purba VANCOUVER, Canada (JP): Leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ended their meeting Tuesday with a strong united message of confidence and commitment to do whatever it takes to overcome the financial...
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Bali Inter. Continental Resort, Jimbaran: - Singaraja Restaurant: Mini Balinese Jegog, daily, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Saraswati Lounge: Balinese Cultural Dances, daily except Thursday and Sunday.
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Indonesian officers arrested for breaching peace
Indonesian officers arrested for breaching peaceBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat VANCOUVER, Canada (JP): Two security officers from the Indonesian delegation attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum here were arrested and stripped of their APEC accreditation Tuesday for breach of...
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Bank ratings needed to protect depositors
Bank ratings needed to protect depositors JAKARTA (JP): An economist called yesterday for the introduction of bank rating agencies to help consumers assess the health of the country's banks.The president of the Indonesian Business Data Center, Christianto Wibisono, said bank ratings would enable...
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
Matahari buys 5 percent of Hero
Matahari buys 5 percent of Hero JAKARTA (JP): Retail firm PT Matahari Putra Prima announced yesterday that it had bought 5.01 percent of PT Hero Supermarket's shares.Matahari president Hengky Tjitra said in a statement that the company could buy more of Hero's shares in the near future to increase...
Thu, 27 Nov 1997
RI has not drawn on S'pore aid
RI has not drawn on S'pore aid SINGAPORE (Reuters): Indonesia has not asked to draw on the US$5 billion aid offered by Singapore, deputy prime minister Lee Hsien Loong said yesterday."They have not asked for it yet," Lee said in reply to a question on whether Indonesia had drawn on the fund offered...