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Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Mice on executive train
Mice on executive trainFrom KompasI traveled from Yogyakarta to Jakarta in the executive class of the Senja Utama train. It was a nice carriage at Rp 56,500 per ticket. But it was a shame the price of the ticket did not match the train service.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
EU keeps human rights on Ministers' agenda
EU keeps human rights on Ministers' agenda SINGAPORE (AFP): European officials yesterday insisted that human rights and Myanmar should remain on the agenda when European Union (EU) foreign ministers meet their Southeast Asian counterparts this week.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Playwright Soyinka to return to Nigeria
Playwright Soyinka to return to Nigeria SYDNEY (DPA): Exiled Nobel Prize winner Wole Soyinka said yesterday he was confident of returning to Nigeria and predicted the violent overthrow of current strongman Gen. Sani Abacha.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Dai-ichi Hotel, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta: - Morgan's 1072 Classic Disco: - Boombastic Band, Saturday, 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Smart Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. - Rhythim Nine Band, Thursday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., Saturday, 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Stampede victims remain in hospital
Stampede victims remain in hospital JAKARTA (JP): Five victims of a stampede at a Bogor shopping center were still being treated at two hospitals yesterday.They were among the victims of about 30 people injured Saturday evening after someone's cry of fire, which turned out to be a false alarm,...
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Press freedom will need 'brains, sweat and tears'
Press freedom will need 'brains, sweat and tears'By Wirasti Wiryono JAKARTA (JP): Mass communications expert M. Budyatna praised the Indonesian press yesterday for continuing to produce objective reports despite the tight regulations of the 1982 Press Law.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
RP to salvage reputation among foreign investors
RP to salvage reputation among foreign investors MANILA (AFP): The Philippines is to launch a campaign to salvage its reputation among overseas investors following a court ruling that scuppered a Malaysian company's investment plans, Foreign Secretary Domingo Siazon said yesterday.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Transparent riot probe demanded
Transparent riot probe demanded JAKARTA (JP): The Communion of Churches in Indonesia called yesterday for a transparent and comprehensive investigation of the recent religious and ethnic riots.The body warned that violence of a similar nature would reoccur if the cases were not handled in a...
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Govt urged to be wise in tackling Busang gold mine
Govt urged to be wise in tackling Busang gold mine JAKARTA (JP): The government should tackle the problem of the gold mine in Busang, East Kalimantan, soon and wisely if it wants to maintain foreign investors' confidence in Indonesia, analysts said over the weekend.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
'State-owned PPD, Damri violate regulations'
'State-owned PPD, Damri violate regulations' JAKARTA (JP): Two state-owned transportation companies, PPD and Damri, were among the six bus companies which violated transport regulations during the Idul Fitri exodus, an official said yesterday.City Land Transportation Control Agency Head J.P.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Fun House 3:05 Teenagers' Program: Gita Wicara 3:30 TV Series: Perfect strangers 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 TV Drama: Diantara Kita 4:30 Documentary Film 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Indonesian...
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Bad driving sees Idul Fitri death toll reach 50
Bad driving sees Idul Fitri death toll reach 50 SEMARANG (JP): The Idul Fitri death toll from road accidents has jumped again after nine people were killed in crashes in Central Java and West Java Monday.The fatalities come on top of 41 similar deaths in road accidents Sunday and Monday.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Analysts expect JSX share prices to remain strong
Analysts expect JSX share prices to remain strong JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) prices would remain strong, especially with the performances of big capitalized stocks and second line stocks, securities analysts have predicted.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Prosecutors spread Hanbo net wider
Prosecutors spread Hanbo net wider SEOUL (Reuter): A South Korean court yesterday issued arrest warrants for a close associate of President Kim Young-sam and a top ruling party official over a loan scandal surrounding the failed Hanbo Steel Co, court officials said.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Tamara Bank sells shares
Tamara Bank sells shares JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Tamara plans to sell 10 percent of its founding shareholder's stake to an overseas interest.The bank is negotiating with an American investor, Bisnis Indonesia reported yesterday.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: PrisonJP/byiChairman of the Jakarta Council Tadjus Sobirin (left) displays a sarong formerly owned by a convict in the custody of the Jakarta police. He exchanged his sarong with the convict's after the Idul Fitri prayer Sunday at Cipinang Prison in Jakarta.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Use of fish attractor regulated
Use of fish attractor regulated JAKARTA (JP): The government has made it mandatory for fishing companies to get a permit before placing underwater fish attraction devices.Ministry of Agriculture fishery director general F.X.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Alcatel wins RP's phone contract
Alcatel wins RP's phone contract MANILA (AFP): Germany's Alcatel AG, a unit of Alcatel-Alsthom of France, won a 500,000-dollar telecoms contract in the Philippines, German Post and Telecommunications Minister Wolfgang Boetsch said yesterday.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
KEM owes Rp 5.4 billion
KEM owes Rp 5.4 billion JAKARTA (JP): Gold mining company PT Kelian Equatorial Mining (KEM) in Kutai regency, East Kalimantan, still has an overdue debt of Rp 5.4 billion (US$2.26 million) to the local administration.East Kalimantan Governor H. M.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Mitsubishi, Shell in Canada
Mitsubishi, Shell in Canada TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is to jointly produce ethylene glycol in Canada from early 2000 with Shell Chemicals Canada, a Royal Dutch Shell Group company, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun said yesterday.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Explorers' differences end in Antarctica
Explorers' differences end in AntarcticaBy Patricia Reaney LONDON (Reuter): When Hoang Thi Minh Hong was growing up in Hanoi she never dreamed she would be the first Vietnamese to reach Antarctica.Nor did Glaswegian Mark McLaughlin, during his eight-year battle against drug addiction, ever envision...
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Saudi envoy denies report on prostitutes
Saudi envoy denies report on prostitutes JAKARTA (JP): Saudi Arabian Ambassador Abdullah Abdulrahman Alim has said there are no Indonesian women working as prostitutes in his country, as reported in the press recently.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Govt drafting decree on liquor sales
Govt drafting decree on liquor sales JAKARTA (JP): Local alcoholics will find it almost impossible to find drinks at roadside stalls as soon as the new home affairs ministry decree on alcohol comes into force.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Britain to broaden ties with SE Asia
Britain to broaden ties with SE Asia SINGAPORE (AFP): Britain will unveil its blueprint for broader political and business ties with Southeast Asia when Foreign Secretary Malcolm Rifkind starts an official visit here, officials said yesterday.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Communications service proposed in rural areas
Communications service proposed in rural areas JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Telecommunications Society (Mastel) has proposed the establishment of a cheaper personal communication service in rural areas to boost the telecommunications penetration rate in Indonesia.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Hamami lauds police on duty
Hamami lauds police on duty JAKARTA (JP): Charity did begin at home yesterday for City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata when he willingly gave Rp 150,000 (US$62.60) to 10 policemen on duty at the Senen bus terminal during his tour of inspection around the city.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Dili court to arrest witnesses
Dili court to arrest witnesses DILI: District court prosecutors plan to arrest four witnesses to the Nov. 17, 1996 beating of Gaudensius Mau, the local correspondent of a Jakarta-based news weekly.They said yesterday the witnesses had ignored three summonses without reason, hampering the trials of...
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Tourists told to beware of Merapi
Tourists told to beware of Merapi YOGYAKARTA: Holidaymakers in the cool resort of Kaliurang are advised to be watchful of a possible eruption of the nearby Merapi volcano.The mountain bordering Yogyakarta and Central Java remains highly active after it erupted on Jan.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
One killed in fight over woman
One killed in fight over woman JAKARTA (JP): Nali, 38, of Kampung Bali Matraman, Tebet district, South Jakarta, was hacked to death in a fight over a woman, police said yesterday.City Police spokesman Maj.
Wed, 12 Feb 1997
Loekman guards his independence
Loekman guards his independenceBy Santi W.E. Soekanto YOGYAKARTA (JP): Sociologist Loekman Soetrisno, known for his sharp commentaries on many social and political issues, bristles at the question as to whether he considers himself independent.
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
Pensioners in office?
Pensioners in office?From RepublikaSome months ago the office of the Jakarta Administration held a selection of civil servant candidates for employment in its office. At the time of announcement, it came to light that only a minimal percentage of the participants were accepted.
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
Women workers
Women workersFrom MerdekaI read with a sigh of relief the article in Merdeka (Jan. 31, 1997), on Kriminalita (Criminality) concerning the arrest of phony policemen and employees of the Ministry of Manpower.
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
Credit for modest homes unavailable
Credit for modest homes unavailable JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Developers Association has expressed concern over the unavailability of bank credit to build low-cost houses in several provinces, including West Java, South Sumatra and East Java.
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
Unemployment remains big problem in E. Timor
Unemployment remains big problem in E. Timor DILI (JP): Unemployment remains a headache for many East Timorese as their education level is improving but the local job market is unable to absorb the increasingly qualified workforce, a local official says.
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
Crimes spice up 'Takbiran' night
Crimes spice up 'Takbiran' night JAKARTA (JP): Idul Fitri eve, known as Takbiran, was marred by several thefts.A thief broke into the State Minister of Environment's office on Jl. DI Panjaitan, East Jakarta.
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
Mutual funds effective as of December 20, 1996
Mutual funds effective as of December 20, 1996 Name Investment management Net Asset Value (in Rp billion) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BDNI Reksadana PT BDNI Securities 343.42 Reksa Dana MMF PT BDNI Securities 30.
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
Fewer passengers travel by train during holidays
Fewer passengers travel by train during holidays JAKARTA (JP): Railway transportation experienced a decline in the number of passengers this Idul Fitri season but earnings rose, a railway official said Saturday.
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
Foreign policy on East Timor
Foreign policy on East Timor The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Washington, D.C., would like to convey its appreciation to those who have shown a keen interest and empathy toward the struggle of Indonesia's diplomats abroad, detailed in the article Clinton, RI opposed on East Timor (Jan.
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
Security for 'lebaran'
Security for 'lebaran'From KompasWe have often been informed by the mass media about this year's Lebaran transportation. The Department of Transportation is doing its best to fulfill public demand, either by providing more buses, trains, or additional lines.
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
President Soeharto leads the first 'Takbir'
President Soeharto leads the first 'Takbir' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto led the first takbir (praise to Allah), marking the end of Ramadhan and the coming of Idul Fitri celebrations, in a mass gathering at the National Monument (Monas) park Saturday.
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
Reforestation funds of Kiani not used
Reforestation funds of Kiani not used JAKARTA (JP): PT Kiani Kertas, owned by timber magnate Mohamad (Bob) Hasan, has nearly completed its pulp and paper plant but has not touched the Rp 250 billion (US$108.7 million) loan from reforestation funds.Company president Machnan R.
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
Mutual funds set up to lure local investors
Mutual funds set up to lure local investors JAKARTA (JP): Mutual funds are hoping to lure more local investors into the capital market which is still dominated by foreign investors.Many analysts agree that more mutual funds would benefit the local stock exchange by strengthening the domestic...
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
Mining area for farmland
Mining area for farmland JAKARTA (JP): State-owned tin mining company PT Timah Bangka is cooperating with the University of Sriwijaya to convert old mining pits into agricultural lands.Company president director Erry Eriyana Hardjapamekas said Friday in Palembang that the company, along with the...
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
Goldstrike the largest U.S. gold producer
Goldstrike the largest U.S. gold producer Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold Corp. is engaged in a long- running wrangle over the Busang gold mine in East Kalimantan, one of the world's richest gold finds.
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
Thai railway firm in Laos
Thai railway firm in Laos Bangkok (DPA): A Thai steel manufacturer has won a concession to build more than 1,200 kilometers of railway track in neighboring Laos that could eventually link Thailand to China, a company source said yesterday.
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
Aceh protects forests
Aceh protects forests JAKARTA (JP): The provincial administration of Aceh will not issue anymore permits for forest concessions in the area, Nirwan Jailani, an Aceh Forestry Agency official, said over the weekend.
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
Water treatment plant
Water treatment plant JAKARTA (JP): The West Java administration is inviting Medco Group to establish a waste water treatment plant to process liquid industrial waste in the greater Bandung area, West Java, said the province's vice governor, H.M.A. Sampurna.
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
Man resurrected after three days
Man resurrected after three days KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): A 76-year-old villager came to life again three days after his relatives pronounced him dead late November, eyewitnesses said last week.
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
Indonesian music groups' names
Indonesian music groups' namesFrom RepublikaWhy do Indonesian music groups have foreign names? Bad Apples, AB Three, Base Camp, Five Minutes and most recently R42 who has stated that it must be spelled the English way.Watching their video clips I was somewhat taken by surprise.
Tue, 11 Feb 1997
Australia and Italy clinch early wins
Australia and Italy clinch early wins PARIS (Agencies): Australia and Italy made sure of their places in the Davis Cup quarter-finals 24 hours early on Saturday when victories in the doubles gave them unbeatable 3-0 leads.