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Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Cheaper cotton to boost earning: PT Argo Pantes
Cheaper cotton to boost earning: PT Argo Pantes JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed textile producer PT Argo Pantes expects its net profit to rise 84 percent to Rp 30 billion (US$12.5 million), and sales 11 percent to Rp 500 billion this year.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Horison, Jl. Pantai Indah, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta: - The Anging Mamiri Garden: Fantastic Group from Philippines, Ever Green Hawaiian Band/Orkes Keroncong, Hula-hula Dances, every Saturday Night, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
ABRI and democratization
ABRI and democratization It is heartening to hear the affirmative remarks made by Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung concerning the Armed Forces's (ABRI) stance in support of democratization and improving people's welfare.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
EU funds volcano research
EU funds volcano research MANADO, North Sulawesi: The European Union (EU) is sponsoring a study by French experts on the chain of volcanoes which passes through the province, a local official said yesterday.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
1,633 billboards to be torn down
1,633 billboards to be torn down JAKARTA (JP): The City Administration will tear down 1,633 advertisement billboards, mostly because their licenses have already expired, from June 23 to Aug. 8, an official said.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
City honors two servicemen
City honors two servicemen JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja honored two servicemen Friday, Danu Sisworo and Maryono, who died on duty on April 4.Danu, a fireman from Central Jakarta Fire Department, was trapped in a fire for hours on the fourth floor of Harco Electronics Center in Mangga...
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Improving our prisons
Improving our prisons Even under the best of circumstances, a prison is obviously not a happy place to be. But under the conditions that reportedly prevail in so many of our prisons, it is not difficult to comprehend why inmates are often so easily incited to react with violence to mistreatment or...
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Election promises
Election promises The election is over. The national political picture is clear. Although protests were heard from certain corners, this has not influenced the recent results in which the dominant Golkar won an overwhelming majority, followed by the United Development Party (PPP) leaving the...
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Goh in Thailand to boost trade
Goh in Thailand to boost trade BANGKOK (AFP): Singaporean Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong arrived in Thailand yesterday at the head of a high-powered business delegation for a three-day visit aimed at boosting economic ties between the two 'tigers'.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Cocoa prices surge on New York rally
Cocoa prices surge on New York rally KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian cocoa prices soared yesterday, boosted by a surge in New York prices on Friday to eight-year highs, traders said.They said falling domestic production and steady demand for cocoa beans were also helping prices.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
More promises
More promisesFrom Pikiran RakyatThe election is over. Now, people are waiting for deliverance of the promises the campaigners have made. I remember how officials used slogans like Berseri-Bersinar (smile and glow), or something of that kind.The above method is very appealing to the people.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Seven die in truck accident
Seven die in truck accident DEMAK, Central Java: Seven people died and two were injured when the truck carrying them plunged into a river here Sunday, a report said yesterday.The truck, carrying about 50 people, went out of control while going down hill and then skidded into the muddy river.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
GTF plans to launch four mutual funds
GTF plans to launch four mutual funds JAKARTA (JP): BDNI group's GTF Indonesia Asset Management plans to launch four open-end mutual funds to raise about Rp 3 trillion (US$1.25 billion) from the public later this month.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Lippo Insurance to float shares
Lippo Insurance to float shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Lippo General Insurance will float 51 million shares or 34 percent of its enlarged capital, the company announced yesterday.The company's president director, M.F.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Developed countries 'use rights issue for protection'
Developed countries 'use rights issue for protection' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that developed countries used human rights issues merely as a pretext to protect their own economic and political interests.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Governor Surjadi satisfied with election results
Governor Surjadi satisfied with election results JAKARTA (JP): The final results of the city's general election showed that the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) managed to secure one out of the City Council's 75 seats.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
More minivan drivers go on strike over additional buses
More minivan drivers go on strike over additional buses JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of public transportation minivan drivers went on strike yesterday causing hundreds of passengers between Pasar Minggu and Kampung Melayu areas to be stranded.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 16, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,575 25 116,000 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,000 0 29,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,125 0 52,500...
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Thailand delays LNG plan
Thailand delays LNG plan BANGKOK (Reuter): Thailand delayed its earlier plan to buy 1.7-2.2 million tons a year of liquefied natural gas from Oman due to its reservation about prices quoted, a senior industry ministry official said yesterday.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Trisakti and foundation to create law program
Trisakti and foundation to create law program JAKARTA (JP): Trisakti University and Winaya Dharma Foundation/Institute of Business Law Studies agreed yesterday to cooperate to improve education in economic and international business law.The agreement was signed by the foundation's chairperson, C.F.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Guide to Aussie firms in RI released
Guide to Aussie firms in RI released NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer launched here yesterday the Directory of Australian Businesses in Indonesia, a verified listing of some 400 firms.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
SE Asian rubber prices seen steady to easier
SE Asian rubber prices seen steady to easier SINGAPORE (Reuter): Southeast Asian rubber prices are seen steady to easier this week with the trade shrugging off news the International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) is ready to intervene in the market, dealers said yesterday.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
E. Timor students demand referendum
E. Timor students demand referendum JAKARTA (JP): East Timorese students pressed for a referendum yesterday to determine the future of the former Portuguese colony.Four students, representing East Timorese students in Java, met with members of the National Commission on Human Rights to discuss...
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Goodyear's new director
Goodyear's new director JAKARTA (JP): PT Goodyear Indonesia shareholders approved yesterday the appointment of Gary Lee Gustafson as a finance director, replacing B. Anantharaman.The publicly listed tire company's public relations manager, Agung Laksamana, said the Nebraska (U.S.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Aromatic plant in C. Java
Aromatic plant in C. Java JAKARTA (JP): PT Kresna Aromatic Persada in cooperation with a Japanese investor will build an aromatics plant in Cilacap, Central Java, with a Rp 1.7 trillion (US$708.3 million) investment, a government official said.The C.
Tue, 17 Jun 1997
Heroin users and dealer arrested
Heroin users and dealer arrested JAKARTA (JP): Four drug users and a dealer were arrested in a hotel and in a house in Tebet, South Jakarta, for illegally possessing and dealing heroin, police said.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
Govt reveals 18 more HIV/AIDS cases found
Govt reveals 18 more HIV/AIDS cases found YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Health has said that 18 more people had been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS up to May 31, bringing the number of reported cases to 545.Four hundred and thirteen of them were HIV carriers and 132 had full-blown AIDS.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
Civil servant candidates
Civil servant candidatesFrom PelitaReferring to a letter published in Pelita on May 29, 1997, under the heading Illegal fees abundant at religious office in Maluku, the Ministry of Religious Affairs, after having consulted its provincial office, would like to explain the matter as follows.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
New cargo hubs needed to increase goods flow
New cargo hubs needed to increase goods flow JAKARTA (JP): The government should add more air cargo centers for foreign cargo carriers in the country, chairman of the Association of Indonesian Postal Services Rudi Pesik has said.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
Discovery of dragons
Discovery of dragons For more than five years I have been investigating with a friend of mine, a historian, on the origins of the discovery of the Komodo dragon, the ora.In most books, newspapers and scientific magazines, even the latest ones, we find the same story:"In 1911, a Dutch pilot crashed...
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
Toastmaster to represent Asia
Toastmaster to represent Asia JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta toastmaster, Rene C. de Jesus, will represent Asia in the International Regional Speech Competition in New Orleans, U.S., on Aug. 19.De Jesus earned the right to compete in the regional final by winning the Pan Southeast Asia District Championship...
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
IPTN's N-250 plane takes part at Paris air show
IPTN's N-250 plane takes part at Paris air show PARIS (Agencies): Few airplanes at the Paris Air Show have traveled as far as Indonesia's IPTN N-250 twin-turboprop passenger aircraft, and its makers contend that few can claim to be better value.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
BI says foreign debts reach $109.3 billion
BI says foreign debts reach $109.3 billion JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, reported last week that Indonesia's offshore debts were US$109.3 billion as of last March, while foreign exchange reserves increased to $19.9 billion.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Cartoon Film: Silvan 3:10 TV Drama: Diantara Kita 3:35 Religious Teachings: Buddha 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Tepat Guna 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show: Country Tracks 5:30 Talk Show:...
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
DLLAJ too lenient over route permit policy, expert says
DLLAJ too lenient over route permit policy, expert says BANDUNG (JP): A three-day strike by bus drivers in the city last week was caused because the City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ) was too lax in issuing route permits, a transportation expert said here Saturday.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
Corrections needed
Corrections neededFrom KompasThis letter is addressed to Suhardiman in his capacity as a member of the Supreme Advisory Council (DPA) and the chairman of the SOKSI-organization.I think corrective action is needed over the unfortunate events which have harmed our people.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
Voting to open in PNG's trouble spots
Voting to open in PNG's trouble spots PORT MORESBY (AFP): Security forces steeled themselves for the start of voting today in Papua New Guinea's trouble spots after the two-week national ballot had a low-key and peaceful start at the weekend.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
'Cooperation needed to alleviate poverty'
'Cooperation needed to alleviate poverty'By Kornelius Purba ISTANBUL (JP): President Soeharto called yesterday for closer cooperation among developing countries to enable them to accelerate development and eradicate poverty.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
Malaysia focuses on poverty
Malaysia focuses on poverty KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim has promised to take a middle line on taxes in his October budget, as he was urged yesterday to provide incentives for small and medium size businesses.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
Trading activities on JSX expected flat this week
Trading activities on JSX expected flat this week JAKARTA (JP): Trading activities on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are expected to be flatter this week, with many investors tracking sideways, analysts and brokers said.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
Local firms not ready for 'global rivalry'
Local firms not ready for 'global rivalry' JAKARTA (JP): Most domestic companies are not yet ready to face globalization of trade, unlike their competitors in neighboring countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand, an executive said here Saturday.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
Golkar plans to establish school to improve cadres
Golkar plans to establish school to improve cadres JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the dominant Golkar, Harmoko, said over the weekend that Golkar would establish a school designed to improve the quality of its political cadres.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
Ramos off to Oman, Britain and Greece
Ramos off to Oman, Britain and Greece MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos leaves today for a nine- day trip to further strengthen economic ties with Britain and to make a historic visit to Oman and Greece.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
Japan's firm enters Myanmar
Japan's firm enters Myanmar RANGOON, Myanmar (AP): Yasuda Fire and Marine Insurance Co., Japan's second-biggest insurance company, has signed a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture with state-owned Myanmar Insurance Co., official media reported Saturday.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
Recent unrest still haunting 'ojek' drivers
Recent unrest still haunting 'ojek' drivers JAKARTA (JP): Motorcycle taxi (ojek) drivers, who used to work near the Jati Bening toll road in Bekasi, were apparently still too scared to work there Saturday, two days after a riot there.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
UI to hold culinary seminar
UI to hold culinary seminar JAKARTA (JP): The University of Indonesia's School of Letters will hold a seminar and exhibition on the archipelago's culinary tradition on Wednesday.Chairwoman of the organizing committee Dwi Woro Retno Mastuti said Saturday that the seminar was scheduled to be opened...
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
More telecom events expected this year
More telecom events expected this yearBy I. Christianto SINGAPORE (JP): The six-day Asia Telecom 97 event ended here Saturday, but similar events will soon follow suit.Among large-scale telecom events to be held later this year will be AsiaCom in Hong Kong and Asia-Pacific Telecom 97 in Jakarta.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
Two Nusakambangan inmates escape
Two Nusakambangan inmates escape CILACAP, Central Java: One of two inmates from a Nusakambangan island penitentiary who escaped Friday has been recaptured, police said Saturday.Banyumas police chief Col.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
ASEAN wary of going global in finance
ASEAN wary of going global in finance MANILA (AFP): ASEAN member countries are reluctant to support a proposed agreement in the World Trade Organization (WTO) to liberalize trade in financial services by the end of this year, Philippine Trade Secretary Cesar Bautista said over the weekend.
Mon, 16 Jun 1997
Plaza Senayan facilities
Plaza Senayan facilities In reply to Ibu Sumarsih's letter Cleanliness at Plaza Senayan published in The Jakarta Post, Sunday, June 8, 1997, we wish to offer our sincerest apologies to Ibu Sumarsih and her family for the inconvenience caused on the occasion in question.