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Sat, 22 Feb 1997
Police spokesmen meeting ends
Police spokesmen meeting ends JAKARTA (JP): National Police Spokesman Brig. Gen. Nurfaizi officially closed the five-day meeting of police spokesmen of 27 provincial police headquarters yesterday.The 92 participants of the meeting discussed the roles and function of police information offices in...
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
Toll roads get fewer vehicles
Toll roads get fewer vehicles JAKARTA (JP): The number of vehicles using the city's toll roads during Idul Fitri was less than December's average.Anwar Rivai, spokesman for state-owned highway corporation PT Jasa Marga, said an average of 171,740 vehicles had used the tollways and the Jagorawi,...
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
One killed, 86 homes burned in latest East Timor's riot
One killed, 86 homes burned in latest East Timor's riot DILI, East Timor (JP): One person died and 86 houses and six vehicles were burned when a frenzied mob of 6,000 Ambeno regency residents went on a rampage yesterday over a slight against a local priest.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
Sempati Air records higher sales last year
Sempati Air records higher sales last year JAKARTA (JP): Private air carrier Sempati Air booked Rp 753 billion (US$313.75 million) in sales last year, up 15 percent from 1995.Sempati's new president Santun Nainggolan said Sempati sold 3.3 million tickets last year and hoped to sell 3.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
No meddling in Myanmar's internal affairs: Soeharto
No meddling in Myanmar's internal affairs: Soeharto YANGOON (Agencies): Indonesian and Myanmar leaders agreed yesterday to foster cooperation on the basis of mutual respect and to refrain from meddling in each other's domestic affairs, Antara reported.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
SEA Games training program joined by 884 athletes
SEA Games training program joined by 884 athletes JAKARTA (JP): A total of 884 athletes have joined the national training program as preparation for the 19th SEA Games here in October, the Games' training chief Togi Hutagaol said Thursday.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
Telkom selects U.S. firm to build its new satellite
Telkom selects U.S. firm to build its new satellite BANDUNG, West Java (JP): State-owned PT Telkom has selected Hughes Space and Communications Company of the United States to build its new 24-transponder satellite.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
Recitation of laudation
Recitation of laudationFrom RepublikaOn the eve of Idul Fitri (takbiran) I was almost hypnotized by the event held at the National Monument. It was a thrilling scene for every soul at the end of fasting month.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
Honda sales soar
Honda sales soar TOKYO: Sales of Honda cars in the ASEAN region soared to 91,000 units last year -- an increase of 51 percent over the 1995 total.According to executives from the Japanese carmaker, much of this growth was on the back of the new City sedan, which made its debut in the seven ASEAN...
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
Yayuk nominee for Krantzcke award
Yayuk nominee for Krantzcke award JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's women's number one tennis player Yayuk Basuki is included as one of the nominees for the Karen Krantzcke Sportmanship Award.In a press release from Stamford Connecticut yesterday, Sabine Appelmans, Amy Frazier, Martina Hingis and Steffi...
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
Surabaya crime reporter wins top photography honor
Surabaya crime reporter wins top photography honorBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Before his picture won first prize for spot news in the 39th World Press Photo contest, Sholihuddin was just another reporter in the East Java capital of Surabaya.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
ASEAN to gain from expanded membership
ASEAN to gain from expanded membership JAKARTA (JP): ASEAN will gain immeasurably from the impending expansion of its membership but there will be formidable problems, a seminar concluded yesterday."The addition of three new countries will make ASEAN more representative of Southeast Asia.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
Nigerian arrested for forged bills
Nigerian arrested for forged bills JAKARTA (JP): A Nigerian carrying counterfeit U.S. dollars was arrested Thursday by customs and excise officials as he tried to enter the country through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, an official said yesterday.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
Traders still refuse to leave
Traders still refuse to leave JAKARTA (JP): Jembatan Lima traders refusing to leave their kiosks in the West Jakarta market Thursday have had their deadline to move extended again by the authority.The market authority has repeatedly asked the traders to move so they can renovate the market.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
Quick processing of VAT refunds ordered
Quick processing of VAT refunds ordered JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad has instructed the directorate general of taxation to speed up the processing of value added tax (VAT) refunds for export-oriented companies to help boost exports.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
Sugar firms suffer loss
Sugar firms suffer loss JAKARTA (Antara): Most of the 55 sugar factories located in Java, suffered losses lately, the chief director of the state- owned PT Perkebunan Nusantara IX, Bambang Sardjono, said Thursday.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
Councilor wants more pollution controls
Councilor wants more pollution controls JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor called for more facilities for vehicle emission testing to support an upcoming policy on banning polluting buses and trucks in certain areas.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 Cartoon Film: Animated Classic 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Sports 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:55 Filler and Trailler 5:00 Regional News 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Development Program: Perjalanan National 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
Hyundai, Pertamina sign deal
Hyundai, Pertamina sign deal SEOUL (Antara): South Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. has signed a contract worth US$40 million to transport oil for the Indonesia's state oil company Pertamina, a company spokesman said here yesterday.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
Maleo on track
Maleo on track JAKARTA: Indonesian car-buyers will be treated to the launch of yet another "national car" when the long-rumored Maleo goes public in April.The development of the Maleo car has been the pet project of State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
IPTN and Hawker to make CN-235-330 plane parts
IPTN and Hawker to make CN-235-330 plane parts MELBOURNE (Antara): Indonesian aircraft manufacturer IPTN signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) here Thursday with Hawker de Havilland for the composite design and manufacture of the CN-235-330 aircraft.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
Military expected to retain support for Jiang
Military expected to retain support for JiangBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): China's military, a strategic component in the country's political hierarchy, is expected to maintain its support for the leadership of Jiang Zemin and his fast-pace economic reform.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
Isuzu to increase local content
Isuzu to increase local content JAKARTA: Isuzu Motors of Japan, together with a local Indonesian partner, will build a casting plant in an effort to help lift local content of the Panther.The plant will produce material for cylinder blocks and heads with monthly production reaching about 500 tons...
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
Bank Bali enters Singapore
Bank Bali enters Singapore JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Bali has opened a representative office in Singapore as part of its expansion program.Bank Bali vice commissioner Sukanta Tanudjaja said the opening of the branch early this week would facilitate trade and financial activities between...
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
City considers new fee scheme in three-in-one area
City considers new fee scheme in three-in-one area JAKARTA (JP): The city is considering selling monthly stickers allowing motorists to enter Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Jl. M.H. Thamrin and Jl. Gatot Subroto in rush hours, to raise revenue and prevent traffic jams.
Sat, 22 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.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
CSIS launches books on Indonesian politics
CSIS launches books on Indonesian politics JAKARTA (JP): The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) launched two books yesterday, on Indonesia's confrontations in the early 1960's and the need to revitalize the country's political system.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
One GP title this year, Indra Wijaya promises
One GP title this year, Indra Wijaya promisesBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): The name Indra Wijaya may not be very well-known among the country's badminton fans. He hasn't achieved the popularity of Indonesian stars Joko Suprianto, Alan Budikusuma and Hariyanto Arbi.
Sat, 22 Feb 1997
House Commission accepts 1997/98 draft budget
House Commission accepts 1997/98 draft budget JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives Budget Commission accepted the 1997/1998 draft state budget yesterday but urged the government to increase direct tax revenue.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Election contestants may criticize government: Yogie
Election contestants may criticize government: Yogie SURABAYA (JP): General election contestants will be allowed to criticize the government in campaign broadcasts, a senior minister said yesterday.Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
'Multiple Education Program not fully implemented yet'
'Multiple Education Program not fully implemented yet' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro said the Multiple Education Program, which provides students with apprenticeship opportunities, was "a bottle that is half full".
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
KL investors eye Jambi province
KL investors eye Jambi province JAMBI (Antara): A number of Malaysian businessmen are at present exploring investment possibilities in Jambi in the cement industry and in the management of rubber smallholdings, an official of the Jambi administration has said.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
ABRI to probe West Kalimantan rioting impartially
ABRI to probe West Kalimantan rioting impartially JAKARTA (JP): The military is promising to act impartially in its investigation into the alleged instigators of the ethnic unrest in West Kalimantan.Armed Forces Sociopolitical Affairs Chief Lt. Gen.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
BUN to open 40 new branches this year
BUN to open 40 new branches this year JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Umum Nasional (BUN) will open 40 new branches this year to strengthen its retail services.BUN president Leonard Tanubrata said yesterday most of the branches would be in Java.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Laos, Indonesia promise to boost economic ties
Laos, Indonesia promise to boost economic ties JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Laos expressed their commitment to expand economic ties yesterday and confidence that bilateral relations would continue to grow given the absence of any impeding factors.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Indonesia pays nothing for big Busang share
Indonesia pays nothing for big Busang share TORONTO (Reuter): Bre-X Minerals Ltd. Chief Executive David Walsh has confirmed his company, which once owned 90 percent of the Busang gold deposit in East Kalimantan, received no cash compensation for giving up an additional 30 percent of Busang to its...
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Elmi Hotel, Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 42-44: - Qemi Club: Karaoke, daily, 8 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., Disco, daily, 12.30 a.m. to 3 a.m., Puri R and Dankdut Group, Sunday, 10.30 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Illegal liquor found in supermarket raids
Illegal liquor found in supermarket raids JAKARTA (JP): Illegal importers are believed to have been supplying many kinds of liquor to supermarkets, despite the government's efforts to curb the sale of it.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Megawati Soekarnoputri answers police summons
Megawati Soekarnoputri answers police summons JAKARTA (JP): Cheered by more than 1,000 supporters, ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Megawati Soekarnoputri answered a police summons yesterday to appear as a witness in the Haryanto Taslam case.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Cement projects may be canceled over deadline
Cement projects may be canceled over deadline JAKARTA (JP): The government will revoke several cement making firm's investment licenses if the firms fail to start projects before next month's deadline, State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo said yesterday.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Poolside - Pasar Senggol, daily, 6.30 p.m. Kecak Dance, Friday and Tuesday, Legong Dance, Saturday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday, 7 p.m.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Turbulence before landing
Turbulence before landing I am writing in response to the letter Increasing problems in Indonesian skies (Feb. 6).The writer described an incident involving a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight which encountered turbulence when approaching Sukarno-Hatta airport.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Islamic values
Islamic values In the time I have spent in Indonesia, I have heard a lot about Western values conflicting with traditional Asian values. Many Asian countries, not just Indonesia, have been too quick to accept anything from the West without regard to its social consequences.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
China's economic house looks sound
China's economic house looks soundBy Mure Dickie BEIJING (Reuter): The grand architect of Chinese reform is dead but the economic house built by Deng Xiaoping in the last 18 years of his life has sound foundations and is in no danger of tumbling, analysts and diplomats said yesterday.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Gang fights now a trend?
Gang fights now a trend?From JayakartaGang fights among secondary high school students seem to have become a trend. The fights go so far that sometimes students wound and kill their foes.One day during the month of Ramadhan I saw a group of students carrying sickles, belts, stones and bamboo ready...
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Deng Xiaoping's legacy
Deng Xiaoping's legacy The eulogies from various world leaders, including President Soeharto, for China's paramount leader Deng Xiaoping, say it all. His demise Wednesday did not invoke as much grief and emotion in China as the death of his predecessor Mao Zedong 20 years ago, but for many people...
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 20, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 900 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 268,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,275 -25 226,500...
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
'Presidential decree vital for new transit system'
'Presidential decree vital for new transit system' JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor of Economic and Development Affairs TB. M. Rais reiterate his earlier statements by insisting yesterday that a presidential decree was needed before the three- level transit system is constructed.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
State firms to be privatized
State firms to be privatized JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to privatize five of its eight commercial companies, a senior official said.Ministry secretary general Aidil Juzar said Wednesday the privatization program would be done through direct share placement, joint...
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Importers want longer customs law transition period
Importers want longer customs law transition period JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Importers Association reiterated its support for the 1995 customs law yesterday but asked for a longer transition period before it is fully enforced.