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Thu, 15 May 1997
Regional insurance for Asian ships
Regional insurance for Asian ships SINGAPORE (AFP): Asian shipowners are gearing up to launch a regional insurance market to underwrite their expanding fleets, save costs and challenge the dominance of Western insurers, officials said Wednesday.
Thu, 15 May 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 14, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 75 351,000 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 305,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,125 0 719,000...
Thu, 15 May 1997
Telkomsel-Motorola deal
Telkomsel-Motorola deal JAKARTA (JP): PT Telkomsel has signed a contract worth US$27 million with the American giant Motorola to expand the nationwide cellular operator's mobile telephone network.The project is aimed at increasing the Global System for Mobile (GSM) network capacity in Jakarta,...
Thu, 15 May 1997
EU move on Timor car
EU move on Timor car It is now simply a matter of time before the United States, which has always claimed to be the vanguard of free trade, joins the move led by Japan and the European Union in asking the World Trade Organization panel to judge Indonesia's controversial national car policy.
Thu, 15 May 1997
PPP needs own TV station
PPP needs own TV station MEDAN: The United Development Party (PPP) says its sick of state television station TVRI favoring Golkar in its campaign coverage.PPP functionaries have complained that every evening TVRI gives Golkar more air time and dramatic footage than it does to the PPP or the...
Thu, 15 May 1997
Computer mistake takes away RI's gold
Computer mistake takes away RI's goldBy Primastuti Handayani DARWIN, Australia (JP): Indonesian gymnasts had to swallow a bitter pill at Arafura Games yesterday as they lost their team gold medal due to judge's miscalculation.The judges announced that Indonesia won gold with 92.
Thu, 15 May 1997
Psychics practicing in malls
Psychics practicing in mallsFrom PelitaIn recent weeks psychics have been practicing their art at several malls in Jakarta. Their activities drew widespread attention by the media.The mall managers said that the psychics were actually a sales gimmick to draw shoppers, who were interested in knowing...
Thu, 15 May 1997
Soeharto stresses equal rights for all
Soeharto stresses equal rights for all JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has appealed to Indonesia's minority ethnic groups to strengthen nationalism and work together with the rest of the nation to face the challenges of the 21st century.
Thu, 15 May 1997
Bapepam punishes investors, brokerages over share scam
Bapepam punishes investors, brokerages over share scam JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) finally handed down yesterday penalties to investors, brokerage houses and the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) management over the cornering of Bank Pikko shares early last month.
Thu, 15 May 1997
Deforestation in Indonesia
Deforestation in Indonesia Some time ago, I read in the papers that Surya Hutani Jaya of Indonesia and Siam Cement company of Thailand would jointly construct a pulp plant in Kutai, East Kalimantan with an investment of US$700 million.
Wed, 14 May 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 13, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,125 150 328,500 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 50,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,125 50 949,000...
Wed, 14 May 1997
PDI factions lock horns in Yogyakarta
PDI factions lock horns in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA (JP): Tension between the Indonesian Democratic Party's (PDI) two factions here rose to a new high yesterday when a brawl pitting the conflicting supporters marred the party's campaigning in the city.
Wed, 14 May 1997
Osprey buys out London shipping firm
Osprey buys out London shipping firm SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's listed tanker operator Osprey Maritime Ltd. announced yesterday it would buy London-based shipping firm Gotaas-Larsen Shipping Corp. for US$750 million in a bid to cash in on Asia's soaring gas demand.
Wed, 14 May 1997
RI exports Arwana to Japan, China
RI exports Arwana to Japan, China JAKARTA (Antara): Indonesia exported some 9,229 pieces of Arwana fish from January to May this year, up from 2,400 last year."Most of these were exported alive to Japan and China," an official of the Ministry of Forestry, Dwiyatmo Siswomartono, said here Monday.
Wed, 14 May 1997
UK's 3i offers Asia long-term finance
UK's 3i offers Asia long-term finance SINGAPORE (Reuter): British investment company 3i Group Plc launched its Southeast Asian operations yesterday, promising long-term finance to growing firms across the region.
Wed, 14 May 1997
Irian separatists release hostage
Irian separatists release hostage JAKARTA (JP): Riyanto, a public works employee kidnapped by Irian Jaya separatists in 1995, was released unharmed yesterday after persuasive mediation by military officials and local elders.
Wed, 14 May 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; Lemon Tea Band/Time Motion Band, Tuesday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., Smart Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., R and Co Band, Saturday, 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Wed, 14 May 1997
Govt rules out more funding for national car
Govt rules out more funding for national carBy Rita A. Widiadana HONG KONG (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo ruled out yesterday any immediate plan for the government to provide more funds for Indonesia's national car project, about which Japan filed a complaint to the World...
Wed, 14 May 1997
Broadcasted discussions peculiar to Indonesia
Broadcasted discussions peculiar to Indonesia The election campaign has now entered its third week. Sociologist Ignas Kleden focuses on the so-called dialogical campaign. JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's general election is a peculiar campaign which possibly is not to be found in any other country.
Wed, 14 May 1997
Australia's wheat sales to RI up
Australia's wheat sales to RI up SYDNEY (Reuter): The Australian Wheat Board (AWB) said it was confident of selling a record 2.5 million tons of wheat to Indonesia by the end of calendar 1997, 400,000 tons more than last year.About 1.
Wed, 14 May 1997
SEA Games stickers
SEA Games stickersFrom MerdekaKONI chairman Wismoyo said he would be responsible for the SEA Games XIX funds including sticker sales for the South East Asia sports festival.His statement brought relief, since it reflects a leader's responsibility for funds collected from the public.
Wed, 14 May 1997
Beware of sexist supporters
Beware of sexist supporters SEMARANG: The unruly street rallies here are becoming a nightmare for women.Several women said yesterday the nastiness of Golkar and United Development Party (PPP) supporters was unforgivable.
Wed, 14 May 1997
Malaysia's royals to visit Europe
Malaysia's royals to visit Europe KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Malaysia's King Ja'afar Abdul Rahman and Queen Najihah will make state visits to Hungary and Poland from next week, the Foreign Ministry said yesterday.The visits are aimed at enhancing ties and cooperation.
Wed, 14 May 1997
Golkar's public relations must improve: Basofi Sudirman
Golkar's public relations must improve: Basofi SudirmanBy Sirikit Syah SURABAYA (JP): East Java Governor Basofi Soedirman must have plenty on his mind these days besides his new dangdut album, Hanya Kau Yang Kupilih (You're The One I Choose).
Wed, 14 May 1997
Australia asked to stop poor-quality beef exports
Australia asked to stop poor-quality beef exports JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian trade executive urged Australia yesterday to stop exporting poor-quality beef here and start importing live cattle instead.Aburizal Bakrie, Chairman of Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said importing...
Wed, 14 May 1997
Quake jolts Bengkulu
Quake jolts Bengkulu BENGKULU, Bengkulu: An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale rocked the province Monday at 10:36 a.m. after another quake measuring 5.7 rocked the province the day before.The head of the Meteorological and Geophysics Agency told Antara yesterday that the epicenter of...
Wed, 14 May 1997
Schoolboy hangs himself
Schoolboy hangs himself JAKARTA: A 13-year-old boy was found dead, hanging from his bedroom ceiling by a rope noose, Monday night in West Jakarta.The second-form junior high school student had been rebuked by his mother for joining a Golkar campaign rally.
Wed, 14 May 1997
PPP uncovers another case of 'electoral fraud'
PPP uncovers another case of 'electoral fraud' JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) claimed yesterday it had uncovered another conspiracy to ensure that Golkar would win a landslide election victory.
Wed, 14 May 1997
Textile factory requires 50 workers
Textile factory requires 50 workers DILI: The East Timor Ministry of Manpower office will need 50 employees at a textile factory, which will be opened next week.Head of the ministry office, Mudjihartono said yesterday that his office would cooperate with the province's local investment coordinating...
Wed, 14 May 1997
Samarinda to get Rp 47b flyover
Samarinda to get Rp 47b flyover JAKARTA (JP): East Kalimantan's capital Samarinda will have a Rp 47 billion (US$19.58 million) flyover across the Mahakam river by the year 2003, a local official said yesterday.
Wed, 14 May 1997
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: YLKIJP/msaCONSUMER CONCERN: Chairwoman of the Indonesian Consumers Organization (YLKI) Zumrotin K. Soesilo (left) discusses consumer rights at a seminar in Jakarta. Last week's meeting, led by Fikri Jufri (center), a former editor of the now defunct Tempo newsweekly, also...
Wed, 14 May 1997
Sole survivor of Jagorawi fatal robbery testifies
Sole survivor of Jagorawi fatal robbery testifies BOGOR (JP): The sole survivor of a fatal robbery on Jagorawi toll road last October testified Monday at the trial of two people being tried for accessory to murder and robbery.
Wed, 14 May 1997
Public firms get websites
Public firms get websites JAKARTA (JP): Internet provider PT Sanggrahamas Dipta will provide websites for Indonesian Association of Public Companies' members, the association said yesterday.The association said it signed an agreement last month with Sanggrahamas, also known as Indonesian Net...
Wed, 14 May 1997
Cue to fund Sumatra gas buy
Cue to fund Sumatra gas buy WELLINGTON (Reuter): Cue Energy Resources said it had set up a share placing to raise about A$21 million after it agreed on Monday to buy an interest in the Jambi Merang Block prospect in Sumatra, Indonesia, from Saga Petroleum Indonesia Jambi AS, a unit of Norway's Saga...
Wed, 14 May 1997
Firms criticized for for AIDS indifference
Firms criticized for for AIDS indifference JAKARTA (JP): Company executives have poor commitment in AIDS prevention at workplaces, a former minister said in a seminar yesterday."Many company executives were still indifferent to AIDS prevention programs, claiming financial shortage," Emil Salim said.
Wed, 14 May 1997
Thai property rules eased
Thai property rules eased BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand's cabinet approved yesterday a Board of Investment proposal to allow foreign nationals who invest in local currency bonds issued by state enterprises to apply for land ownership rights.
Wed, 14 May 1997
PPP vows to fight to amend 1995 law on elections
PPP vows to fight to amend 1995 law on elections UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) vowed yesterday to campaign to improve the 1985 law on general elections which, it said, favored Golkar.
Wed, 14 May 1997
Bukit Asam to raise its coal production
Bukit Asam to raise its coal production JAKARTA (JP): PT Bukit Asam, the state-owned coal mining company, will spend about Rp 70 billion (US$29.2 million) to boost its coal production from 9.07 million tons to 12.5 million tons a year, a company executive said.
Wed, 14 May 1997
University opens legal aid center
University opens legal aid center JAKARTA (JP): A private university signed an agreement yesterday with the Jakarta High Court to set up a study center for legal aid and consultation.The rector of the 17 Agustus 1945 (Untag) University, H.R.
Wed, 14 May 1997
Parties to seek elderly vote
Parties to seek elderly vote SURABAYA: By 2019 the country's population will grow by no more than 1 percent so parties will have to fight for the elderly vote, state minister of population said Monday in Kediri.
Wed, 14 May 1997
Indonesian legislators
Indonesian legislators I was shocked to read Amir Santoso's view in "Insight" Legislative representation is getting better (May 13).He said it could take from ten to 100 years for Indonesia to produce legislators who listen to their own conscience, to their constituency, and to their party.
Wed, 14 May 1997
Indonesian swimmers steal the show at Arafura Games
Indonesian swimmers steal the show at Arafura GamesBy Primastuti Handayani DARWIN, Australia (JP): Indonesia's second string swimmers won six more gold, four silver and three bronze medals on the third day of the Arafura Games yesterday.
Wed, 14 May 1997
YLKI hails newly proposed parking scheme
YLKI hails newly proposed parking scheme JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) hailed a proposed parking scheme which includes insurance for stolen or damaged vehicles.The foundation's chairperson, Tini Hadad, urged the municipality to give its full support to the scheme to...
Wed, 14 May 1997
Burglary in Duren Sawit
Burglary in Duren Sawit JAKARTA (JP): Five men robbed a house in Duren Sawit, East Jakarta, on Monday and made off with items worth at least Rp 40 million (US$16,666), police said.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Wed, 14 May 1997
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 14, 1997:
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 14, 1997: Party Campaign area Important campaigners ----------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Java, Maluku, Irian Jaya Ismail Hasan Metareum, Aisyah Amini, Hamzah Haz, Ali Hardi Kiaidemak, Yudo Paripurno Golkar Kalimantan, Sulawesi...
Wed, 14 May 1997
Don't go mad these days
Don't go mad these days BANYUMAS, Central Java: People with mental problems should avoid this town because its mental hospital has been fully booked since campaigning began two weeks ago.Hospital director Sutoto said yesterday the 60-room hospital was so overwhelmed that patients had to wait days...
Wed, 14 May 1997
Golkar guard's murder reveals dirty politics
Golkar guard's murder reveals dirty politics YOGYAKARTA (JP): The death toll from campaign traffic accidents rose to 49 yesterday but the murder of Sudihardjo, a Golkar security guard, reveals a darker side to national politics.
Wed, 14 May 1997
Telkom offers pulses for late installations
Telkom offers pulses for late installations BANDUNG (JP): State-owned PT Telkom promised yesterday to compensate for any delay in installing wireless local loop (WLL) telephone lines in West Java.Telkom Bandung's manager, Adek Julianwar, said customers would be given 10 free phone pulses for each...
Wed, 14 May 1997
'Swasembada' swamped with complaints of lost copies
'Swasembada' swamped with complaints of lost copies JAKARTA (JP): Swasembada magazine, whose last edition was sold out shortly after being printed, has been inundated by calls from subscribers and distributors.The latest edition, no.
Wed, 14 May 1997
South Asian leaders meet to promote economic ties
South Asian leaders meet to promote economic ties MALE, Maldives (Reuter): Leaders of seven South Asian states began a daylong "retreat" yesterday seeking to overcome bilateral hostilities and trade barriers that have restrained economic growth in the region.