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Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Buggies still bring in a decent living
Buggies still bring in a decent livingBy Listiana Operananta JAKARTA (JP): In a hectic city like Jakarta it is hard to believe people can still earn a living with a delman (traditional horse-drawn buggy).
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Megawati's husband answers summons
Megawati's husband answers summons JAKARTA (JP): Taufik Kiemas, husband of ousted Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri, answered a police summons yesterday to appear as a witness in the Haryanto Taslam case.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
1963 Subversion Law still needed: Singgih
1963 Subversion Law still needed: Singgih JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih said yesterday the controversial 1963 Subversion Law would be needed until Indonesia introduced a substitute law to deal with political crimes.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
PPP denies members' involvement in ethnic riot
PPP denies members' involvement in ethnic riot JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) denied an Army claim yesterday that two of its politicians had incited the latest wave of ethnic violence in West Kalimantan.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Hotel, food trade fair
Hotel, food trade fair JAKARTA (JP): A hotel, tourism and food trade fair starts today to display the latest developments in those industries.The four-day 1997 Indonesian Hotel and Food trade fair at the Jakarta Fair Grounds in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, has 400 participants and is expected to...
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
South Korea urges vigilance against unstable North
South Korea urges vigilance against unstable North SEOUL (Reuter): South Korea yesterday called for "extraordinary alertness" and military readiness against North Korea, saying a top Pyongyang official's defection highlighted serious instability in the Stalinist North.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Govt to borrow $5.25b in new debt next fiscal year
Govt to borrow $5.25b in new debt next fiscal year JAKARTA (JP): The government expects to borrow US$5.25 billion in new debt from overseas sources next fiscal year, up from $4.59 billion this fiscal year, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Tambang Timah plunges after Busang failure
Tambang Timah plunges after Busang failure JAKARTA (JP): State-owned tin mining company PT Tambang Timah's shares were under pressure yesterday as the market reacted negatively to its failure to join the Busang gold project.The company's shares plunged by Rp 400 to close at Rp 4,425 (US$1.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
400 traders refuse to move to new market
400 traders refuse to move to new market JAKARTA (JP): About 400 traders of Jembatan Lima in West Jakarta are still resisting the authority's order to vacate the market to pave the way for renovation.The traders said yesterday they refused to leave because a contract between them and PD Pasar Jaya,...
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Private cars banned in Puncak
Private cars banned in PuncakFrom Pikiran RakyatThe Puncak tourist route from Ciawi, Bogor, until Cipanas in the Cianjur district, is constantly jammed, and not just before or after the Lebaran holidays. It happens every weekend.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
RI businesses told to be more outward looking
RI businesses told to be more outward lookingBy Riyadi BANGKOK (JP): Large Indonesian businesses should focus on overseas markets to help improve nonoil exports, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said yesterday.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Two detainees die in Purwokerto
Two detainees die in Purwokerto PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Two detainees may have been beaten to death by security officers for attempting to escape, a police officer said yesterday.The authorities at the state detention house claimed the detainees died of an unknown "illness" but there are...
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
India can get $200b from expat Indians
India can get $200b from expat Indians BOMBAY (Reuter): The head of India's richest state said on Monday that the country could attract up to $200 billion from expatriate Indians."I am told that as many as $150-200 billion can easily be channeled by overseas Indians into our country," said Manohar...
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Increase in road accidents tarnishes Malaysian festivals
Increase in road accidents tarnishes Malaysian festivalsBy Christina Pantin KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Over past weeks, Malaysians have observed not only two major festivals, but also a grimmer event spawned by the national festivities -- a rise in road accidents that has frustrated the country's...
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Youth group protests Golkar nomination list
Youth group protests Golkar nomination list JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta chapter of the Angkatan Muda Pembaharuan Indonesia (AMPI) has protested the list of Golkar candidates nominated to be Jakarta provincial councilors.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Bibliography on Indonesia published
Bibliography on Indonesia published JAKARTA (JP): The United States Library of Congress released a two-volume bibliography of English-language resources on Indonesia last week.Unveiling Indonesia - Indonesian Holdings in the Library of Congress: A Bibliography was compiled by A.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Japanese shuttlers see hot weather as problem
Japanese shuttlers see hot weather as problem JAKARTA (JP): Japanese shuttlers will have to deal with Indonesia's hot weather as they prepare for the A King Asia Cup Championship tomorrow at the Senayan Tennis Indoor Stadium.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Conflict-ridden PDI predicts vote rise
Conflict-ridden PDI predicts vote rise BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party is confident of increasing its vote in the May 29 general election, despite deep-seated internal conflicts and election rules it has branded restrictive.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Historical sites under threat
Historical sites under threat SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Dozens of the 88 historical sites across the province are under serious threat, a senior local official said yesterday.Kasdi A, head of the provincial office in charge of museums, history and archeology, said the sites are not properly...
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Malaysia's rubber exports
Malaysia's rubber exports KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's rubber export earnings are projected to grow to 10 billion ringgit (US$4 billion) by 2010 from 7.9 billion ringgit last year, a senior minister said.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Sports to 'beat' gangs fights
Sports to 'beat' gangs fightsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaGang fights among the young are a daily occurrence in Jakarta. Those involved in the fights are either young hoodlums or secondary school students. This is a sad phenomenon because the young are expected to serve the country in the future.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Four suspected in Kalimantan unrest
Four suspected in Kalimantan unrest JAKARTA (JP): The authorities believe at least four people were behind the latest wave of ethnic conflict in West Kalimantan, a senior military officer said yesterday.Maj. Gen.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
'Pakpahan never uttered antigovt statements'
'Pakpahan never uttered antigovt statements' JAKARTA (JP): A prosecution witness told the court trying labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan yesterday that he had not heard Pakpahan utter any antigovernment statements between August 1995 and July 1996.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Council receives complaints about PPP candidates
Council receives complaints about PPP candidates JAKARTA (JP): A communication forum of native Jakartans has opposed the nomination of three PPP members for the May general election yesterday.The Communication Forum of Betawi Younger Generation said the nominees were not fit to represent native...
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Women's cagers start SEAG training
Women's cagers start SEAG training JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Basketball Association started its women's training program yesterday, though only three players showed up.With only seven months remaining before the 19th SEA Games scheduled to begin here Oct.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
American begins hunger strike at quarantine
American begins hunger strike at quarantine JAKARTA (JP): Jack Gilbert West, an American quarantined for allegedly misusing his visa and possessing obscene photographs, started yesterday his hunger strike protesting his arrest and incarceration.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
RI to get 40 percent of Busang
RI to get 40 percent of BusangBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): The battle for the right to develop East Kalimantan's huge Busang gold mine ended Sunday night with Indonesia owning 40 percent of the joint venture, the United States' Freeport McMoran Copper and Gold 15 percent and Canada's Bre-X...
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Robber shoots policeman dead
Robber shoots policeman dead JOMBANG, East Java: One of two cornered robbers who failed in their attempt to plunder a gold shop Sunday fatally shot a police officer during a high-speed chase, police said yesterday.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
UNESCO may withdraw from Kutai park
UNESCO may withdraw from Kutai park JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is threatening to pull out of its involvement in the Kutai National Park in East Kalimantan if the reported plan to mine coal there materializes.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
RI to increase milk imports
RI to increase milk imports JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will increase milk imports to the equivalent of 570,360 tons of fresh milk in the first half of this year from 323,000 tons in the second half of last year to cater to growing demand.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Asian nations employ communities in a bid to conserve nature
Asian nations employ communities in a bid to conserve natureBy Mahesh Uniyal NEW DELHI (IPS): After decades of using fences and guards to protect nature, wildlife authorities in some of Asia's developing nations are realizing that this cannot be done without the help of the local people.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Berestain Bears 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Education Program: Diletansia, Piano, Biola dan Gitar 3:30 Science Film: Four Minute Mile 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science and Technology Film: Science World 4:30 Culture: Pelangi Budaya...
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Surya Semesta shares to cost up to Rp 2,250
Surya Semesta shares to cost up to Rp 2,250 JAKARTA (JP): PT Surya Semesta Internusa (SSI), which will list 20 percent of its capital on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, plans to price its shares between Rp 1,000 and Rp 2,250 with a price earnings ratio of between eight and 10.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Minister visits Tunisia
Minister visits Tunisia JAKARTA (JP): Agriculture Minister Sjarifudin Baharsjah began talks yesterday in Tunis to promote Indonesian exports of agricultural commodities.A ministry's spokesman said here yesterday the minister would be meeting officials of the Tunisian government agency that holds...
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Thai firms to lead manage Yankee bonds
Thai firms to lead manage Yankee bonds BANGKOK (Reuter): Thailand's Finance Ministry said yesterday that Lehman Brothers and Salomon Inc had been chosen to lead manage the country's upcoming US$500 million Yankee bond issue.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Police officer stabbed to death
Police officer stabbed to death JAKARTA (JP): A police officer was stabbed to death by one of three men who attacked him after a heated quarrel on Jl. Inpres, Pasar Rebo, East Jakarta.East Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
RP, Thailand renew deal
RP, Thailand renew deal MANILA (AFP): The Philippines and Thailand have renewed a bilateral repurchase agreement aimed at defending their currencies against speculative raids, the Central Bank of the Philippines said yesterday.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
More Asian states expected to join 'open skies' pact
More Asian states expected to join 'open skies' pact SINGAPORE (AFP): Asian countries are expected to follow Singapore's lead in forging an "open skies" pact with the United States, a top official of Singapore Airlines Ltd. (SIA) said in an interview published yesterday.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Soeharto given royal welcome in cambodia
Soeharto given royal welcome in cambodia PHNOM PENH (Agencies): Cambodia yesterday rolled out the red carpet for President Soeharto on his first state visit here in almost 30 years, amid hopes the trip will boost the country's bid to join the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
A Korean opportunity?
A Korean opportunity? To the volatile Korean mix has been added the stunning defection of a senior North Korean official to the South Korean Embassy in Beijing. The immediate drama arose from China's squeeze between its longtime ideological partner of North Korea, which demanded the return of Hwang...
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Ansett, MAS flight nightmare
Ansett, MAS flight nightmare Over the Lebaran period, my wife and I went to Penang to visit my father's grave; he was the Judge there, and died in 1933. The journey there was reasonable. We flew with Ansett Australian Airlines to Kuala Lumpur and then to Penang with MAS (Malaysian Airlines).
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
South Korea seeks talks with North to defuse tension
South Korea seeks talks with North to defuse tension SEOUL (Agencies): South Korea yesterday braced itself for possible attacks by North Korea but said it would seek to defuse rising tensions after a high-level Pyongyang official sought asylum at Seoul's Beijing embassy.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Texmaco in Indian party
Texmaco in Indian party JAKARTA (JP): Giant national textile company PT Texmaco Jaya, in cooperation with garment designer Ghea S. Panggabean, participated in the Indonesia-India Nite party in New Delhi last week.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Leaders' target in general election
Leaders' target in general electionFrom Suara KaryaA quarrel between group leaders gives cause for worry. There is a saying that "if an elephant fights another elephant, smaller animals get caught in between".
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Seized grenades belong to a soldier: Sutiyoso
Seized grenades belong to a soldier: Sutiyoso JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso said yesterday the three grenades confiscated by police detectives and security officials last week belonged to a member of the military.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 12, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,150 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,300 0 676,000...
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Sand quarrying on Onrust
Sand quarrying on Onrust JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday he wanted reports on the illegal sand quarrying on Onrust island, one of the Seribu Islands.He said he would ask the city's mining agency to find out if recent reports on the illegal activities were true.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Manila, Beijing avoid Spratlys
Manila, Beijing avoid Spratlys MANILA (DPA): The defense ministers of the Philippines and China avoided discussing their nations' rival claims to the Spratly Islands at a meeting in Manila yesterday, but both later reiterated their commitments on peacefully resolving the dispute.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Posindo's new subsidiary
Posindo's new subsidiary BANDUNG (JP): State postal company PT Pos Indonesia has set up a subsidiary, PT Prima Teleposmart, to distribute state-owned PT Telkom's telecommunication products and services, an executive said yesterday.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Indonesia does will in WTO telecoms pact
Indonesia does will in WTO telecoms pact JAKARTA (JP): Local businesspeople can now enter world telecoms projects but foreign firms are still limited to a 35 percent stake in Indonesian projects after the world telecommunications pact was agreed on last weekend.