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Tue, 25 Feb 1997
'PUDI not responsible for unrest'
'PUDI not responsible for unrest' JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Union Party (PUDI) denied yesterday charges made by Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung last week that it was behind recent unrest.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
ABRI needs to reduce its political role: LIPI report
ABRI needs to reduce its political role: LIPI report JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) needs to minimize its political role to allow democracy to flourish and political reform to take place, the government-run National Institute of Sciences (LIPI) has recommended.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Brawlers to join ABRI's Rural Civic Action
Brawlers to join ABRI's Rural Civic Action JAKARTA (JP): The involvement of students in the Armed Forces Rural Civic Action (AMD) is positive and needs encouragement, Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso said yesterday.
Tue, 25 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 Children's Program: Taman Bermain 3:30 Science Film: Four Minute Mile 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science and Technology Film: Science World 4:30 Teenagers' Program: Drama Remaja 5:00...
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Rubber prices in SE Asia seen flat on soft demand
Rubber prices in SE Asia seen flat on soft demand SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Southeast Asian rubber market is seen wallowing in the doldrums this week due to sluggish demand, and curbs on supply from the current wintering are unlikely to support prices, traders said yesterday."The market is very weak.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Is it proper to consider religion a critical force?
Is it proper to consider religion a critical force?By Th. Sumartana YOGYAKARTA (JP): Thoughts about the role of religion in society often culminate in a dead end when people neglect the impacts of religion on society, i.e. its presence as a critical force.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Tri Polyta posts Rp 10.6b net loss in 4th quarter
Tri Polyta posts Rp 10.6b net loss in 4th quarter JAKARTA (JP): PT Tri Polyta Indonesia announced yesterday a net loss of Rp 10.6 billion (about US$4.4 million) for the fourth quarter of last year after a net income of Rp 8.3 billion in the same period of 1995.The company said the net loss, on U.S.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Bagasari says threre is room for new players
Bagasari says threre is room for new players JAKARTA (JP): PT Bogasari Flour Mills, which has had a monopoly over flour production in Indonesia, welcomed yesterday the entry of new players in the flour market.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
45,000 to join entrance test tryout
45,000 to join entrance test tryout JAKARTA (JP): As many as 450,000 third grade senior high school students from all over the country are expected to gather at Senayan main stadium here on April 6 for the university entrance test tryout.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Recreation center in Sawangan
Recreation center in Sawangan JAKARTA (Antara): A 10-hectare recreation center, called Taman Wisata Permata Buana, will be opened on March 1, in Sawangan, some 30 kilometers southwest of here.The recreation center currently has only a restaurant and three fishing ponds but will soon have a karaoke...
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Parking fee hike
Parking fee hikeFrom Media IndonesiaThe proposed increase of parking fees in Jakarta up to Rp 5,000 indicates there is something wrong with Jakarta's parking system.The main problem is the low annual revenue of Rp 6 billion, well below the targeted Rp 11 billion.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Foreign markets
Foreign marketsFrom NeracaI have been following reports about President Soeharto's trip to Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. I seriously follow all news in the media and on TV. I also like to enrich my knowledge with information from officials and businessmen who have been abroad in the last two years.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Chequers; The World Premier Band from USA, daily (except Sunday), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. * Millennium Sirih Jakarta, Jl. Fachrudin 3, Jakarta: - The Lobby Lounge; Sahata Group, daily, 7 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Kadin calls for affirmative action
Kadin calls for affirmative action JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the House Budget Commission suggested yesterday the drafting of a new economic and political policy to propel the indigenous into the economic mainstream.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Mayor says city will buy land in Condet soon
Mayor says city will buy land in Condet soon JAKARTA (JP): The city office of the Ministry of Agriculture will soon buy land in the Condet area to preserve Betawi culture.East Jakarta Mayor Soedarsono said yesterday the mayoralty would appropriate eight hectares of land in the Balekambang...
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Five tax-related bills deliberated
Five tax-related bills deliberated JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives members have demanded the bill on local taxes and fees not increase the burden of businesses and local administrations.Legislator Setyadji Lawi from the Indonesian Democratic faction said yesterday the bill should eliminate...
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Fire victims told to report to alert center
Fire victims told to report to alert center JAKARTA (JP): People claiming to be the owners of razed buildings on burned out land in North Jakarta on which rebuilding has been banned, should report to the new alert command center at the district military command, a public order official said.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Bakrie to form consortium to buy Bank Pacific
Bakrie to form consortium to buy Bank Pacific JAKARTA (JP): Bakrie Group chairman Aburizal Bakrie said he would form a consortium with several local businesspeople to take over the ailing Bank Pacific.Aburizal said after attending a House Budget Commission hearing that Bank Pacific, after being...
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 24, 1997: ------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 900 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0...
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Makindo's mutual funds
Makindo's mutual funds JAKARTA (JP): PT Makindo Securities's investment arm Intru Nusantra launched an open-end mutual fund into the domestic capital market yesterday.The firm's managing director, Gunawan Jusuf, said the company expected to generate about Rp 1 trillion (US$422 million) from the...
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Project Barito Ulu aims to save Kalimantan's rain forests
Project Barito Ulu aims to save Kalimantan's rain forestsBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): More a compromiser than a die-hard environmentalist, Rupert Ridgeway is the manager of Project Barito Ulu, whose main objective is to regenerate Kalimantan's damaged rain forests without halting logging activities.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Six hikers die on Mt. Rinjani
Six hikers die on Mt. Rinjani MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Six mountaineers were found dead and six others are missing after a storm hit the 3,726-meter Mount Rinjani, Antara reported.All those killed were identified as coming from Lombok Island and the missing mountaineers are from the West Java...
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Security bill will not replace subversion law
Security bill will not replace subversion law JAKARTA (JP): The government reiterated yesterday the controversial subversion law is here to stay, despite the growing clamor for it to be replaced by an internal security act.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
ICMI accepts resignation from Amien
ICMI accepts resignation from Amien JAKARTA (JP): Critical Moslem scholar Amien Rais relinquished his leading position within the influential Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) yesterday, vowing to continue to speak out against injustices and for democratization.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Australia rules out halting aid for PNG
Australia rules out halting aid for PNG SYDNEY (DPA): Australia yesterday ruled out halting aid to Papua New Guinea for hiring mercenary commandos to fight rebels in the troubled province of Bougainville.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Govt promises VAT refunds in 10 days
Govt promises VAT refunds in 10 days JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Taxation Fuad Bawazier promised yesterday his office would process value added tax (VAT) refunds for export-oriented firms in 10 days of exporters filing their tax refund invoices.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Asian palmoil prices seen up on PORLA data
Asian palmoil prices seen up on PORLA data KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Asian palm oil markets are likely to firm this week, with fresh buying seen at the opening after the weekend release of supportive Malaysian official January crop data, regional traders said.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Dossiers on suspects returned
Dossiers on suspects returned DILI, East Timor: The dossiers of the four people suspected of being involved in the riots here last Dec. 24 were returned to the police yesterday for lack of facts and evidence.District Prosecutor J.F.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Linknet offers electronic commerce services
Linknet offers electronic commerce services JAKARTA (JP): Internet company Linknet is offering an electronic commerce service as part of its expansion in Indonesia's growing internet market.Linknet president Rohmad Hadiwijoyo said yesterday the service was part of his company's three new services...
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Eight students detained
Eight students detained JAKARTA (JP): One of nine students arrested for using morphine Saturday has been released following the negative results of her blood and urine tests.A police lieutenant at the Central Jakarta Police precinct said yesterday the released student, identified only as TD, 21,...
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Timor car maker starts constructing plant
Timor car maker starts constructing plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Kia Timor Motor, a joint venture between South Korea's Kia Motors and PT Timor Putra Nasional, started building its US$275 million car manufacturing plant in Cikampek, West Java, yesterday.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
U.S. organization takes human approach to conservation
U.S. organization takes human approach to conservationBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): Gone are the days when conserving nature meant kicking out humans from protected areas. Today's buzzword for nature conservation seems to be the coexistence of humans and nature.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Bogor Regency sacks staff
Bogor Regency sacks staff BOGOR, West Java (JP): Bogor Regent Eddy Gunardi announced yesterday that he had fired five staff for serious violations of public service and punished 121 others for mistakes.Eddy said he had dismissed the employees for damaging the image of civil servants.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Lessons from Kalimantan
Lessons from Kalimantan For several decades, Indonesia has prided itself on its ability to forge unity among its people from diverse ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds. Pluralism, far from dividing the country, has been the nation's strength.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
ASEAN told to open up investments
ASEAN told to open up investments KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): ASEAN expects to complete the implementation of a free trade plan by 2000, three years ahead of schedule, and should move on to create an open investment area in the region, an ASEAN official said Monday.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Croatian PM to forge economic ties with RI
Croatian PM to forge economic ties with RI JAKARTA (JP): Croatian Prime Minister Greguric Matesa is to arrive here tomorrow for a five-day state visit which will include two days in Bali.The main purpose of his visit is to strengthen economic ties between Indonesia and Croatia.
Tue, 25 Feb 1997
Sugar mills not for sale: Sjarifuddin
Sugar mills not for sale: Sjarifuddin JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said yesterday the government would not privatize state-owned plantation companies' sugar mills in Java even though they were inefficient.
Mon, 24 Feb 1997
Delayed tax refunds
Delayed tax refunds Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad's admission of the large amount of tax-refund arrears at the Directorate General of Tax once again demonstrates how a well-designed incentive to promote exports often turns out to be meaningless due to extremely inadequate and inefficient...
Mon, 24 Feb 1997
Journalists trained in East Timor
Journalists trained in East Timor DILI, East Timor: One hundred and four journalists and public relations officials from Indonesia's 27th province of East Timor joined a three-day training program which started here last Thursday.
Mon, 24 Feb 1997
Ransom asked for engineer's release
Ransom asked for engineer's release ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): A government engineer was kidnapped by Moro rebels last week in a coastal town north of this southern Philippine city, reports received by police yesterday said.
Mon, 24 Feb 1997
Congestion on Ciledug highway
Congestion on Ciledug highwayFrom PelitaThe Ciledug highway in Tangerang, West Java, grows worse everyday. Vehicles to and from Ciledug during peak hours often pile up for two or three kilometers. It is no surprise, therefore, that daily commuters suffer from stress and frustration because of...
Mon, 24 Feb 1997
Election campaign won't be used to bully: Harmoko
Election campaign won't be used to bully: Harmoko JAKARTA (JP): Ruling political group Golkar had promised not to turn the upcoming election campaign into an arena to bully other contestants.Chairman Harmoko appealed to all Golkar cadres to promote a cool and serene atmosphere during the official...
Mon, 24 Feb 1997
Ujungpandang investment
Ujungpandang investment JAKARTA (JP): PT Kawasan Industri Makassar (Kima) is inviting foreign and domestic investors to set up industrial plants in its industrial estate in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi.
Mon, 24 Feb 1997
National Timor cars dominate domestic auto market
National Timor cars dominate domestic auto market JAKARTA (JP): Domestic vehicles sales totaled 29,830 last month, up 4.1 percent from the 28,645 sold in the same month last year, with "national" Timor cars topping the list for passenger cars.
Mon, 24 Feb 1997
Eleven arrested in drug crackdowns
Eleven arrested in drug crackdowns JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested nine university students and two drug peddlers in two crackdowns Saturday in Central Jakarta and seized 15 grams of heroin, 350 Ecstasy pills and a small amount of morphine.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. M.
Mon, 24 Feb 1997
Pelni to open new route
Pelni to open new route KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): State-owned oceanliner PT Pelayaran Indonesia (Pelni) will link Kupang, West Timor and Darwin, Australia, next May with the 2,000-passenger ship Lambelo.
Mon, 24 Feb 1997
Sri Lanka determined to host rugby match
Sri Lanka determined to host rugby match COLOMBO (AFP): Sri Lanka has sought the help of its rugby world cup rival Singapore following claims by match organizers that Colombo was unsafe for their match, officials here said yesterday.
Mon, 24 Feb 1997
ABRI told to stick to 'Dwifungsi'
ABRI told to stick to 'Dwifungsi' YOGYAKARTA (JP): A senior statesman called on the Armed Forces (ABRI) Saturday not to expand its Dwifungsi, or dual function in defense and politics, to "multifunction".
Mon, 24 Feb 1997
Economists call for better customs services
Economists call for better customs services JAKARTA (JP): Economist Anwar Nasution has suggested the Directorate General of Customs and Excise win people's trust by providing better services than state-owned PT Surveyor Indonesia.
Mon, 24 Feb 1997
Bank Bira awarded for best investment bank
Bank Bira awarded for best investment bank JAKARTA (JP): Hong Kong-based Finance Asia magazine has presented Indonesia's publicly-listed Bank Bira an award for the "best domestic investment bank" in the Asia Pacific region.