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Fri, 07 Feb 1997
S'pore politician faces eight suits
S'pore politician faces eight suits SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong and 10 other ruling party members have filed eight individual and joint defamation suits against Workers' Party leader Joshua Jeyaretnam, the Straits Times said yesterday.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Contract guarantees rights of mining contractors
Contract guarantees rights of mining contractors JAKARTA (JP): Mining investors and the Indonesian government must agree on a contract of work (COW) before exploration work can start, Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana says.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
RP to pursue mining without risking environment: Ramos
RP to pursue mining without risking environment: Ramos MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos said yesterday his government would pursue mining as a "dependable option" for economic development without risking the environment.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
No rest for RI capital market
No rest for RI capital marketBy Sahala Sianipar JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian capital market performed well in 1996 due partly to the continued flow of overseas capital, greater participation of domestic investors and strong earnings posted by banks, consumers and manufacturing industries.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Strict rules imposed on imported fishing boats
Strict rules imposed on imported fishing boats JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah reiterated yesterday that the government's decision allowing companies to import fishing vessels was based on the credibility of a company and its ability to meet government requirements.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
MQM set to play key role in Pakistan
MQM set to play key role in Pakistan KARACHI (AFP): The Mohajir Qaumi Movement (MQM), an influential ethnic-based group, has bounced back after four years of isolation to play an important political role in Pakistan's Sindh province following Monday's elections.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Rights committee to probe rape
Rights committee to probe rape DILI: The National Commission on Human Rights plans to investigate allegations that military personnel raped a young woman in November last year, a local activist said here yesterday.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
DSTP offering shares to public without listing
DSTP offering shares to public without listing JAKARTA (JP): PT Dua Satu Tiga Puluh (DSTP), a company set up by the government last February to finance a US$2 billion passenger jet project, called N-2130, is now offering shares to the public, but not listing on the capital market.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
CPO imports will continue: Beddu
CPO imports will continue: Beddu JAKARTA (JP): The National Logistics Agency (Bulog) has pledged to continue importing crude palm oil (CPO) to stabilize domestic cooking oil prices.Beddu Amang, Bulog's head, said the agency would keep importing olein, which costs Rp 150 a kilogram more overseas...
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaFriday Maghrib 6:19 p.m.Saturday Imsak 4:27 a.m. Subuh 4:37 a.m.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Analyst sees young officers reshaping ABRI's role
Analyst sees young officers reshaping ABRI's role YOGYAKARTA (JP): The most appropriate role for the Armed Forces (ABRI) in Indonesia's future sociopolitical arena is one which elicits people's respect for it, a military analyst says.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
KL bans youths from smoking
KL bans youths from smoking KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's government is to pass new laws in March to ban young people under the age of 18 from smoking introducing fines of up to $400, newspapers reported here yesterday.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
The contest for Busang's gold
The contest for Busang's gold The battle for control of the Busang gold mine in East Kalimantan isn't over. The intensity of the contest is natural. The gold mining business is an undertaking that holds out the promise of enormous profits and the Busang assets that are at present being contested...
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Activists demand better transport
Activists demand better transport JAKARTA (JP): Discriminatory practices in the public transport sector must give way to safe, reliable services during holiday seasons, activists said yesterday.Wahyu, a People's Transport Committee spokesman, said that the public transport system fails to meet the...
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Telkom expects higher revenues
Telkom expects higher revenues JAKARTA (JP): State telecommunications firm PT Telkom estimated that its total revenue would exceed Rp 3.69 trillion (US$1.55 billion) in 1996.The state-owned domestic telecommunication provider's revenue reached Rp 3.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Thais seeks aid for Mekong bridge
Thais seeks aid for Mekong bridge TOKYO (AFP): A former Thai prime minister sought Japanese financial support yesterday for a second bridge to be built across the Mekong River linking Thailand with landlocked Laos, Japanese officials said.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
JSX composite index reaches new high
JSX composite index reaches new high JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued to gain ground yesterday as prices rose for second-line and several blue chip stocks.The JSX Composite Index, the local market's benchmark index, gained 7.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
State wants trial of NII members
State wants trial of NII members JAKARTA (JP): State prosecutor Azwar Safirin urged the South Jakarta District Court Wednesday to try three members of an obscure organization called the Indonesian Islamic State (NII).
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
'Timor cars shipped to RI all brand-new'
'Timor cars shipped to RI all brand-new' JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Surveyor Indonesia confirmed yesterday that all Timor sedans shipped from the Kia Motors plant in South Korea to Indonesia were brand-new.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
SEAG to spend Rp 6b on ceremonies
SEAG to spend Rp 6b on ceremonies JAKARTA (JP): The organizing committee plans to spend Rp 6 billion (US$2.5 million) on the opening, torch lighting and closing ceremonies of the SEA Games here in October.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Animated Classic 3:05 Teenagers' Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:05 Comedy: Situasi 4:30 Student's Quiz : Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:30 Talk Show: Harmoni Kehidupan 6:00 News:...
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Police confirm escape of alleged heroin smuggler
Police confirm escape of alleged heroin smuggler JAKARTA (JP): National Police confirmed yesterday the escape of an alleged heroin smuggler, Limbane Cosmo, from one of its detention centers, while the Directorate General of Immigration alerted its offices to prevent the fugitive from leaving the...
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
The Listening Post
The Listening PostProduced by American Language Center in cooperation with The Jakarta Post and Radio Sonora FM 100.9 Mhz * "The Legacy of Bretton Woods" documents an event of great importance for the modern world, in the inimitable style of BBC Topical Tapes.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Customs promises a faster flow of imports
Customs promises a faster flow of imports JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Customs and Excise has again assured worried businesspeople that imports will be cleared faster when it regains its inspection authority starting April 1.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Betawis want city to buy Condet area
Betawis want city to buy Condet area JAKARTA (JP): An office in charge of preserving the native Jakartan Betawi culture, urged the administration to buy land in Condet, East Jakarta to ensure the remains of the culture there remained intact.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
ASEAN business summit
ASEAN business summit JAKARTA (JP): One-hundred business leaders from the United States have confirmed they will attend the first ASEAN business summit to be held here on March 12 and March 13.Chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Aburizal...
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Turtle breeding draws experts
Turtle breeding draws experts PRAMUKA ISLAND: Four international experts visited a turtle breeding center on Pramuka in the Thousand Islands Marine National Park in Jakarta Bay Wednesday.The center, one of a few such facilities in the world, was accorded international fame after President Soeharto...
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Surprise! You're Wahyu's father
Surprise! You're Wahyu's fatherBy Listiana Operananta JAKARTA (JP): Some "revelations" travel slower than others in this information age. Akhmad Riyadi only learned he was the proud father of Indonesia's 200-millionth citizen yesterday, nearly 24 hours after the honor was announced nationwide.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Zarina lawyers ask court to dismiss ecstasy case
Zarina lawyers ask court to dismiss ecstasy case JAKARTA (JP): Defense lawyers for Zarina, a budding TV actress charged with producing, possessing and distributing 29,677 Ecstasy pills, urged the West Jakarta District Court yesterday to dismiss the case because the state prosecutors' indictment was...
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Walhi proposes tax on industrial polluters
Walhi proposes tax on industrial polluters JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) has proposed that Indonesia introduce a law forcing polluters to pay an environmental tax.Forum executive director Emmy Hafild said Wednesday night the state could use the money from the tax to...
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 6, 1997: ---------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0...
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Megawati defies police summons over gathering
Megawati defies police summons over gathering JAKARTA (JP): Ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Megawati Soekarnoputri defied a police summons yesterday to answer charges of hosting an illegal political gathering on Jan. 10.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Buses, taxis adequate for city during holiday
Buses, taxis adequate for city during holiday JAKARTA (JP): A city official said yesterday there will be enough public buses for Jakarta residents, despite the many buses being used for Idul Fitri intercity transportation.The head of City Land Transportation Agency, J.P.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Correction
CorrectionCorrection: The U.S. dollar conversion of Indosat's net profit published in yesterday's article Indosat's earnings rose to $22 million in 1996 should have read US$220 million. We apologize for the error. -- Editor
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Suwandi, Andrian expected to win their opening matches
Suwandi, Andrian expected to win their opening matches JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia expects to win its two matches today on the first day of its Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group I round against the Philippines at the Indoor Courts Philippine Columbian Association in Manila.Suwandi was drawn at 10:00 a.m.
Fri, 07 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.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
'Govt explanation on mining should satisfy investors'
'Govt explanation on mining should satisfy investors' JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry believes that the government's clarification of its mining policy should help bring in investors.
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
Alatas criticizes U.S. team's visit to RI over Riady
Alatas criticizes U.S. team's visit to RI over Riady JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian foreign minister Ali Alatas has brushed off reports that a team from the U.S. is to come here to investigate alleged illegal foreign campaign donations, saying it would be better to conduct an inquiry in America rather...
Fri, 07 Feb 1997
A damper on a feast
A damper on a feast The recent ruling announced by Waluyo, the deputy secretary general of the General Elections Institute, that all campaign television speeches broadcast in the run-up to the upcoming general elections must be screened by the government before they go on air, sounds familiar.
Thu, 06 Feb 1997
Krakatau Steel to boost production
Krakatau Steel to boost production JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Krakatau Steel plans to invest US$50 million to modernize its cold rolled steel coils plant in Cilegon, West Java.Soetoro Mangoensoewargo, the president of Krakatau Steel, said Tuesday the company would convert the five-stand tandem...
Thu, 06 Feb 1997
Badly damaged Depok-Cibelut road
Badly damaged Depok-Cibelut roadFrom NeracaThe road spanning Depok-Cibelut Bogor is badly damaged. Gaping holes along the road are very hazardous to traffic.This month many trucks have turned over. Obviously, this is due to the huge potholes which engulf the road.
Thu, 06 Feb 1997
President may take over Busang case
President may take over Busang case JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Ida Bagus Sudjana said President Soeharto will take over thm Busang gold case if Barrick Gold Corp. and Bre-X fail to seal their partnership deal by Feb. 15.
Thu, 06 Feb 1997
Duff rates RI's notes
Duff rates RI's notes CHICAGO (Reuter): Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co said Tuesday it assigned ratings to the Daiwa Asia Card LTD NV credit card receivables-backed notes, marking only the second credit card securitization transaction from Indonesia to be rated.
Thu, 06 Feb 1997
BNI letting other banks take over Bank Pacific
BNI letting other banks take over Bank Pacific JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia 1946 has no plans to acquire ailing Bank Pacific and will let interested investors take it over, BNI president Widigdo Sukarman said.
Thu, 06 Feb 1997
Inhutani V to raise profit
Inhutani V to raise profit JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Inhutani V aims at increasing its pretax profit this year by 10 percent to 15 percent over the Rp 11 billion (US$4.78 million) achieved last year.Inhutani V President M. Toha said last year's profit was higher than the Rp 8.64 billion targeted.
Thu, 06 Feb 1997
Passport applicant numbers on the rise
Passport applicant numbers on the rise JAKARTA (JP): The number of passport applicants in Jakarta has increased by 10 percent over the past few days on account of the forthcoming Idul Fitri and Chinese New Year holidays, an immigration official said yesterday.
Thu, 06 Feb 1997
Indofood plans acquisition
Indofood plans acquisition JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, part of the Salim Group, plans to issue rights shares to raise funds to acquire 11 other companies in the group.Indofood president Eva Riyanti Hutapea said yesterday the four-to-one rights shares would be sold to...
Thu, 06 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.
Thu, 06 Feb 1997
Faith healers command respect
Faith healers command respect KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: As many as 40 percent of the 3.5 million inhabitants here believe more in "faith healers" than in nurses, midwives, and doctors, an official said yesterday.
Thu, 06 Feb 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 5, 1997: ----------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0...