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Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Unseeded George harasses Hariyanto at national c'ship
Unseeded George harasses Hariyanto at national c'ship BANDUNG (JP): A relatively unknown player, George Rimarchdi, defeated senior sportsman Hariyanto Arbi 8-15, 18-15, 15-2 in a surprising upset to the men's singles final at the Ardath National Badminton Championship here yesterday.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Diarrhea kills two in Lampung
Diarrhea kills two in Lampung BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The local health office has sent a team to Menggala, in the Tulangbawang regency, to investigate an outbreak of diarrhea Thursday that has killed two residents.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Elect members of MPR 'for democracy's sake'
Elect members of MPR 'for democracy's sake' JAKARTA (JP): Political observer Maswadi Rauf said the appointment rather than election of most members the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) was hampering democratization.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
TV Program: Monday, Nov. 3, 1997
TV Program: Monday, Nov. 3, 1997TVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 Cartoon Film: Lucan 3:10 TV Drama: Salah Duga 3:35 Religious Teachings: Hindu 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Inovatif 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show 5:30 Boy Scout's Program 6:00 News:...
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Governnment statement on bank closure
Governnment statement on bank closure JAKARTA (JP): The following is the full text of the government's statement on the closure of 16 commercial banks, which was announced Saturday.Banks, as financial intermediaries that collect and distribute the funds of society, play a strategic role in the...
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Was the life of late K'tut Tantri's fact or fiction?
Was the life of late K'tut Tantri's fact or fiction?By Ratih Hardjono MELBOURNE (JP): K'tut Tantri, born Muriel Stuart Walker, and better known as Surabaya Sue, was a controversial figure for most of her 98 years.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
IMF's aid expected to raise sentiment
IMF's aid expected to raise sentiment JAKARTA (JP): The announcement of the US$23 billion financial rescue package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to boost market sentiment at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) this week.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Mahathir coutions on freeing markets
Mahathir coutions on freeing markets KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad reminded the Group of Fifteen (G-15) developing countries Saturday to be cautious in implementing market liberalization and globalization plans.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Indonesia aid plan seen lifting world confidence
Indonesia aid plan seen lifting world confidence NEW YORK (Reuters): The IMF's aid package to Indonesia came at the right time to help boost confidence in global financial markets, though it may not be enough to put to the region back on track, U.S. analysts said on Friday.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Soldier's alleged killer turns himself in: Police spokesman
Soldier's alleged killer turns himself in: Police spokesman JAKARTA (JP): The alleged killer of Chief Sgt. Ahmat Tohir has surrendered to Pasar Rebo Police in East Jakarta, an officer said yesterday.City police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
JSX opens new info center
JSX opens new info center YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) launched an information center at the University of Duta Wacana here Friday."I hope this facility will give a better chance to society to take part in the development process, especially in the field of investment," the...
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Japan, Singapore ready to provide $5b each to RI
Japan, Singapore ready to provide $5b each to RI JAKARTA (JP): Japan and Singapore hailed Saturday the Indonesian economic reform program and pledged to provide US$5 billion each as part of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) aid package for the country.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Extradition treaty not a solution: Lopa
Extradition treaty not a solution: Lopa JAKARTA (JP): Establishing an extradition agreement with Saudi Arabia will be ineffective if the government fails to address shortcomings in its worker recruitment procedures, a rights activist said Saturday.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Immigration on alert for bank owners
Immigration on alert for bank owners JAKARTA (JP): Immigration check points across the country have been put on alert and ordered to "delay" the departure of the owners of the 16 liquidated banks if they try to leave the country.Mursanuddin A.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Preventing future forest fires
Preventing future forest firesBy Aleksius Jemadu This is the first of two articles on how we can prevent forest fires in the future. BANDUNG (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo announced recently that forest fires over the last few months have destroyed 96,000 hectares of forest...
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Fate of migrant workers
Fate of migrant workersFrom RepublikaWe have recently been struck by a report that an Indonesian female migrant worker, Soleha, had to lose her life in the hands of an executioner. She was charged with murder, an accusation which is still open to question.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Hot water spring found in Jayapura
Hot water spring found in Jayapura JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Residents around Podena village, Jayapura, have discovered what could be the largest hot water spring in the province.Jayapura regent Jan Pieter Karafir told Antara here yesterday the spring spurts boiling water out of the ground at a height...
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Children under the sword
Children under the sword The President and the country are right to rejoice that Nasiroh has escaped the Saudi sword, although the execution of Soleha Anam Kadiran earlier in October cast a giant shadow over the result of this intervention by the government of Indonesia.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Unocal evacuates some 720 staff
Unocal evacuates some 720 staff BANGKOK (AFP): Unocal is evacuating some 720 staff from offshore gas facilities in the Gulf of Thailand because of a tropical storm approaching from the South China Sea to the east, the company said yesterday.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Astra gets revolving facility to repay loans
Astra gets revolving facility to repay loans JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Astra International, the country's largest automobile group, has secured US$160 million in revolving loan facility to repay its short-term, mature debts, the company announced over the weekend.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Two killed over Rp 20,000 debt
Two killed over Rp 20,000 debt JAKARTA (JP): An angry crowd beat two men to death during a commotion over the collection of a Rp 20,000 (US$5,71) debt in West Jakarta, one of victims' relatives said yesterday.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Asian stocks seen nervous, volatile
Asian stocks seen nervous, volatile HONG KONG (Reuters): Asian stocks braced for another week of extreme volatility, with concern that instability in other world markets could put further pressure on the region's wildly fluctuating exchanges.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Obituary
Obituary JAKARTA (JP): One of Indonesia's most famous vocal trainers, Pranadjaja, died yesterday afternoon at the age of 67.Born Pranowo Djojodinoto, Pranadjaja began his career after winning a classical singing contest as a student at Gadjah Mada University in his hometown of Yogyakarta.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Moslem urged to work together
Moslem urged to work together JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher said Moslems the world over should work together to fight poverty and illiteracy, and improve the quality of human resources in Islamic countries.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
German tourist drowns in Bali
German tourist drowns in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Eming Karim, a 53-year-old German tourist, died after being caught in a strong current at Canggu Beach in Kuta, Friday night, Antara reported.Coastguard Gede Berata said Karim was the second person to drown in the last 10 days.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Reform welcomed with some reservations
Reform welcomed with some reservations JAKARTA (JP): Economists lauded the government's new economic reform package approved by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the weekend, but expressed concern over the implementation of the measures.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Murder victim to be cremated
Murder victim to be cremated BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The government of the People's Republic of China has allowed the local administration to arrange the cremation of Guo Mao Jun, 19, who died from stab wounds on Oct. 13."The Chinese Embassy has given a mandate to local shipping company PT.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Names of liquidated banks
Names of liquidated banks -------------------------------------------------------------------------- No. Name of bank Asset credits Public Equity (in bil. Rp) fund -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. PT Bank Pinaesaan (a) 358.74 161.22 275.53 24.05 2.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Liquidation of banks hailed
Liquidation of banks hailed JAKARTA (JP): Businesspeople and economists hailed the government's bold move to liquidate 16 insolvent banks, but urged tougher measures against existing troubled banks.Sofjan Wanandi, chairman of the Gemala Group, said the move should serve as shock therapy for the...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
The benefits of an AFTA-CER link
The benefits of an AFTA-CER link P.J. Lloyd explains the value of such a link and the form it should take. In 1993, the Asean Free Trade Area (AFTA) and Australia and New Zealand, two countries which have established a free trade area, known as the Closer Economic Relations Agreement or CER for...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Paradox of civil society in a reinvestment world
Paradox of civil society in a reinvestment worldDemokrasi dan Civil Society (Democracy and Civil Society) By Mohammad A.S. Hikam LP3ES, Jakarta, 1996 xvi and 249 pages JAKARTA (JP): For historical reasons, the middle class is often assumed to be the pioneer and champion of sociopolitical reform.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Writing still a better way to send messages
Writing still a better way to send messages JAKARTA (JP): "I've just talked to the minister!""Aw, c'mon, just change his diaper.""Put it in the frying pan and don't forget to add some salt."Those odd snatches of conversation were overheard in front of the rest rooms at Soekarno-Hatta International...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Brawling music fans mar glitzy Super Group '97 in Jakarta
Brawling music fans mar glitzy Super Group '97 in JakartaBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): Super Group '97 was meant as a starting point to bring Indonesia's best rock groups together in one super gig."We'd like to make this an annual event from now on," chief producer Eddy Susilo said before the...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Don't fight a master with his own game
Don't fight a master with his own gameBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): From May 17 to May 29 a category 13 tournament was held to celebrate Grandmaster Miguel Najdorf's 87th birthday in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Auspicious time for property investors
Auspicious time for property investors JAKARTA (JP): If investors have planting seasons like farmers, now and sometime next year should be the right time for those with extra money to plant their seeds in property.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
G15 ministers debate low attendance
G15 ministers debate low attendance KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The foreign ministers of the Group of 15 (G-15) developing nations gathered yesterday ahead of a summit meeting amid concern over low attendance and lack of influence over rich countries.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Barli hails solace, tranquility of watercolors
Barli hails solace, tranquility of watercolorsBy Oei Eng Goan JAKARTA (JP): Most prolific artists believe that beauty is more than just in the eye of the beholder, it also has an inspiring drive to create artistic works that give solace and tranquility, benefiting all humankind.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
A scoop may not be sinful for ice cream buffs
A scoop may not be sinful for ice cream buffsBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): Vanilla, strawberry, cookies n' cream, rocky road, pistachio, even durian -- almost all of us have a preference when it comes to the sweet taste of delicious ice cream.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Anonymous
Anonymous Who plants the paddy with which this country,once a rice importer, has become self supportingin staple food? Who pushes your fishing boatsto sail through the stormsto catch fish for you?Who runs sugar cane plantationsthat guarantee a sugar supply for the nation? Who deposits money in...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Black People
Black PeopleBy Sori Siregar With their disheveled colors of brown and reddish yellow, the fallen leaves along Suitland Parkway heralded the coming of fall. Sooner or later, trees in the woods fencing a hidden skyline would have their leaves fall one by one, and apartments dotting the street would...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Property stung by monetary woes
Property stung by monetary woes Property has a dubious distinction as one of the first economic sectors to be badly battered by the currency crisis. The Jakarta Post reporters -- Budiman Moerdijat, Devi M.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
New pilots earn their wings in teaching courses
New pilots earn their wings in teaching coursesText and photos by K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): "Working as a flying instructor earns me less money than piloting a commercial airliner," says assistant flight instructor Yasir Ariansyah."But teaching gives me greater satisfaction.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Interest rate hikes from the weakening rupiah pain everyone
Interest rate hikes from the weakening rupiah pain everyoneBy Devi M. Asmarani JAKARTA (JP): An unsubstantiated rumor has it that the currency turmoil claimed the life of a private bank director here.The director reportedly had a heard attack after realizing he could no longer repay a highly...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Guess What?
Guess What? Scanning art exhibitions for new works for her private collection is a routine for businesswoman Rosita Syofian Noer.When visiting ceramic artist F. Widayanto's exhibition at the Bentara Budaya building in Central Jakarta last week, she could not resist temptation to purchase the...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Rupiah rides rocky road over time
Rupiah rides rocky road over timeBy Edith Hartanto JAKARTA (JP): Since it became the accepted legal tender in Indonesia 51 years ago, the rupiah has had its share of troubles.The overall trend has always been downward.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
People powerless under currency crisis
People powerless under currency crisis JAKARTA (JP): The plunge in the rupiah value and skyrocketing interest rates are hurting the lives of many people and hindering business activities.The Jakarta Post interviewed people from different walks of life on how they have been affected, and how they...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Property analyst warns of tougher times
Property analyst warns of tougher timesBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Panangian Simanungkalit predicted as long ago as 1991 that the local property sector would collapse. His prediction, which went largely ignored, has proven correct this year.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Meanings and motifs of the 'ikat' weavings of NTT
Meanings and motifs of the 'ikat' weavings of NTTBy Emilie Sueur JAKARTA (JP): NTT, three letters which stand for Nusa Tenggara Timur, the southeastern part of Indonesia, but also, as Jes A. Therik, governor of NTT and specialist in ikat designs subtly notices, three letters for Nusa Tenun Tangan,...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Masters Upi and Maria invited to Holland, Spain
Masters Upi and Maria invited to Holland, Spain JAKARTA (JP): Two Indonesian Women International Masters, Upi Darmayana Tamin and Maria Lucia Ratna, have been invited to compete in three chess competitions in the Netherlands and Spain in December and January 1998.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Govt shuts 16 banks in first reform move
Govt shuts 16 banks in first reform move JAKARTA (JP): The government closed 16 ailing private banks yesterday as part of the International Monetary Fund's reform package to restore confidence in the country's economy.