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Fri, 13 Jun 1997
Bank fraud suspect upset with prosecutor
Bank fraud suspect upset with prosecutor JAKARTA (JP): A former bank employee, who had returned a good part of the money he allegedly embezzled, became upset during a hearing yesterday when the prosecutor demanded a nine-year jail term.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997
Queensland opens trade offices in Indonesia
Queensland opens trade offices in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The Australian state of Queensland is opening trade and investment offices in Jakarta and Semarang, Central Java, in a bid to boost bilateral ties.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997
U.S. university in Surabaya
U.S. university in Surabaya SURABAYA: The California State University, Northridge (CSUN), has introduced a two-year international business program at the Surabaya International School at the Citra Raya housing complex.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997
Siswono ordered to resettle more squatters
Siswono ordered to resettle more squatters JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has ordered Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudhohusodo to resettle more forest squatters to improve their welfare.After meeting the President at Merdeka Palace on Wednesday, Siswono said that 674,000 families were...
Fri, 13 Jun 1997
China beats S. Korea in Nike Premier Cup
China beats S. Korea in Nike Premier Cup JAKARTA (JP): China won the under-14 Asia-Pacific Nike International Premier Cup after beating South Korea 3-1 in the final yesterday at South Jakarta's Soemantri Brodjonegoro stadium.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997
Foreign artists shine in conducive local art scane
Foreign artists shine in conducive local art scaneBy Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): In a country where art and culture are not only discernibly appreciated but also revered, international artists revel in the atmosphere of credence granted to creative art.
Fri, 13 Jun 1997
YLBHI report criticizes rights abuse during poll
YLBHI report criticizes rights abuse during poll JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) expressed concern yesterday over "widespread human rights violations" in the May general election and its lead-up.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Man detained for killing friend
Man detained for killing friend JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police arrested two unemployed men yesterday for killing a friend on Jl. Pinang Kali Jati, in Cilandak, Sunday.Cilandak Police Chief Capt. Nurhayati said Tutuk Raharjo, 37, and Rahmat Saleh, 23, beat and stabbed Suwarso to death because...
Thu, 12 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.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Delta opens new plant
Delta opens new plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Delta Djakarta, which produces Anker Beer, Anker Stout, San Miguel, Carlsberg and Shanta Shandy, opened its new factory and headquarters with an investment of US$68.2 million, in Bekasi, West Java, yesterday.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
RI 'must maximize' bargaining power with Washington
RI 'must maximize' bargaining power with Washington JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must maximize its bargaining power with the Clinton administration to help water down an amendment passed yesterday by the U.S.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Alatas and Moerdiono to attend Hong Kong handover ceremony
Alatas and Moerdiono to attend Hong Kong handover ceremony JAKARTA (JP): China has invited Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas and Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono to attend the hand over of Hong Kong to China the end of the month.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Setyawati launches book on 'Wayang'
Setyawati launches book on 'Wayang' JAKARTA (JP): Leather Gods and Wooden Heroes is the book launched by Dr. Edi Setyawati, Director General, Culture, from the Department of Education and Culture, and David Irvine, Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea here yesterday.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
'Drug abuse found in primary schools'
'Drug abuse found in primary schools' JAKARTA (JP): Drug abuse has become so widespread in most big Indonesian cities that it is found among primary school pupils, a leading antidrug campaigner said yesterday.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Meteorological agency can't rule out El Nino
Meteorological agency can't rule out El Nino JAKARTA (JP): The national weather agency discounted yesterday the likelihood of a long dry spell this year but warned that Indonesia could still be in for a spell of freak weather known as El Nino.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
A message worth heeding
A message worth heeding Retired Army General A.H. Nasution, who belongs to the Indonesian Armed Forces's (ABRI) founding generation, has conveyed a special message to ABRI's present generation. He asked that the bond between ABRI and the people be preserved.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Local athletes to compete in Taiwan and Vietnam
Local athletes to compete in Taiwan and Vietnam JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Athletics Association will send 10 athletes to the Chinese Taipei Open and four athletes to the Ho Chi Minh Open next week as preparation for the 19th Southeast Asian Games here in October.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
PT Astra expects to book Rp 627 billion net profit
PT Astra expects to book Rp 627 billion net profit JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's biggest carmaker PT Astra International has targeted a net profit of Rp 627 billion (US$257 million) this year, a 34 percent increase over last year.Astra's Finance Director Rini M.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Man dies when mistaken for ghost
Man dies when mistaken for ghost KEBUMEN, Central Java: A mentally ill man has been killed by his neighbors who mistook him for the ghost of a white-shrouded corpse that drinks baby's blood.Agus, 32, was bathing in a river at dusk Monday when neighbors from Bumiayu village attacked him.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Semen Cibinong to build cement plant in Tuban
Semen Cibinong to build cement plant in Tuban JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cement maker PT Semen Cibinong will set up a US$400 million cement plant in Tuban, East Java early next year with an annual capacity of 2.6 million tons.Semen Cibinong's President Hashim S.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Tri Polyta posts Rp 24.9b net loss in first quarter
Tri Polyta posts Rp 24.9b net loss in first quarter JAKARTA (JP): PT Tri Polyta Indonesia posted a net loss of Rp 24.9 billion (US$10.4 million) during the first quarter this year, blaming it on the rising price of propylene, its raw material.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Indonesia's best golfers to join Asian Omega Tour
Indonesia's best golfers to join Asian Omega Tour JAKARTA (JP): Two of Indonesia's leading golfers, Maan Naasim from Sawangan Golf Club and Kasiyadi from Surabaya's Yani Club, will join the Asian Omega Tour thanks to sponsorship from telecommunications company Satelindo.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Dengue cases decrease
Dengue cases decrease JAKARTA (JP): The number of people contracting dengue fever in Jakarta during the first five months of this year decreased to 2,149 from 2,922 in the same period last year, the city health agency said yesterday.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Horison Hotel, Jl. Pelajar Pejuang 45 No. 121, Maskumambang 8 Buah Batu: - Spec's Music Lounge and Karaoke, at 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., P&P Band and Flower Power Band, Wednesday, Saturday; Organist and Singer, daily.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Serious planning 'must back up development'
Serious planning 'must back up development' JAKARTA (JP): Noted urban planner Adhi Moersid expressed concern over Jakarta's rapid development progress, which according to him was not backed up by serious planning.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Bank Tiara projects more profit
Bank Tiara projects more profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Tiara expects to book a net profit of Rp 53 billion (US$22.08 million) in 1997, up 28 percent from Rp 41.1 billion in 1996.The bank's president Hendrick Kolonas said yesterday interest income was expected to contribute about 70...
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Fraud defendants face imprisonment and fines
Fraud defendants face imprisonment and fines JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor demanded the Central Jakarta District Court to sentence two men to six years' and three years' imprisonment respectively for forging transfer documents worth Rp 7 billion (U$2.9 million).
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Ramayana plans to open eight new stores this year
Ramayana plans to open eight new stores this year JAKARTA (JP): The owner and operator of Ramayana department stores, PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa, plans to open eight new retail outlets this year as part of its expansion program.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Independent team needed to assess election: Lopa
Independent team needed to assess election: Lopa YOGYAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights proposed yesterday that an independent team be set up to assess the May 29 general election.Commission Secretary-General Baharuddin Lopa said in a seminar on Elections, Human Rights and Laws...
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Trains for everyone!
Trains for everyone!From KompasIn relation to the underground transit system to connect Blok M and Kota downtown in Jakarta I would like to ask a question. Who is this system for? If it is meant for wholesale traders and buyers, these people are not living on this line.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Indonesia and Queensland -- Strong partners in a global era
Indonesia and Queensland -- Strong partners in a global era The official openings of the Queensland Trade and Investment Office in Jakarta on June 12 and the Queensland Representative Office in Semarang on June 14 mark important steps forward in the rapidly growing relationship between Indonesia...
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Hartono stresses cooperation
Hartono stresses cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Army General Hartono, in his new civilian post as information minister, stressed yesterday that the government and the media needed to work closely together.Speaking after being sworn-in by President Soeharto, Hartono said the two must work in a "familial"...
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Eight arrested for fish bombing
Eight arrested for fish bombing KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Navy caught red-handed eight fishermen last week while they were bombing fish in the Kaledupa waters off Buton island, the Navy said yesterday.The Kendari naval chief, Col.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Economy expected to reach sustainable growth in 1998
Economy expected to reach sustainable growth in 1998 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's economy will start recovering this year and reach a sustainable growth in 1998 -- about a year behind most developed countries in the Asia-Pacific region, noted economists predict.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Trial of students begins over plot for Islamic state
Trial of students begins over plot for Islamic state JAKARTA (JP): The trial began yesterday of two university students charged with involvement in a plot to turn Indonesia into an Islamic state.Prosecutor D.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
PPP chapters free to decide on election results
PPP chapters free to decide on election results JAKARTA (JP): The Central Executive Board of the United Development Party (PPP) says it will not give a blanket response to last month's election results, and will let its regional chapters and branches decide for themselves.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
One death too many
One death too many The death of Darsih -- an Indonesian female worker -- in Bandar Sri Begawan has added to the long list of deaths of Indonesian workers working abroad. The Women's Solidarity for Human Rights revealed on Dec.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Quakes hit Wamena and Bengkulu
Quakes hit Wamena and Bengkulu WAMENA, Irian Jaya: An earthquake hit Wamena in the eastern most province of Irian Jaya Tuesday, causing locals to panic.The local agency for meteorology and geophysics has not yet specified the intensity of the quake which lasted for almost five minutes, Antara...
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
RI could have 2.4 million cellular phone lines in 1999
RI could have 2.4 million cellular phone lines in 1999By I. Christianto SINGAPORE (JP): There could be 2.4 million cellular telephone lines in Indonesia at the end of the country's sixth five-year development plan in March, 1999, said a senior official.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
KL, U.S. sign aviation deal
KL, U.S. sign aviation deal KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia is to sign an "open-skies" pact with Washington this month, paving the way for unlimited landing rights for carriers in both countries, Transport Minister Ling Liong Sik said yesterday.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Marriage registration
Marriage registrationFrom KompasWhatever my belief, I am sure God has created a great variety of things on earth. I sympathize with Gumirat and Susi whose marriage was not conducted in compliance with the religions recognized by the state, so that they could not be registered at the Marriage...
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
PLN to buy power from new private firm
PLN to buy power from new private firm JAKARTA (JP): State-owned electricity company PLN will buy power from a new private power generator, PT Power Jawa Barat, at 6.04 U.S cents per kilowatt hour (KWh) starting in the year 2000."I don't want to comment on the price.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
35 hospitalized by poisoned food
35 hospitalized by poisoned food BANYUMAS, Central Java: At least 35 residents of the Rancamaya and Panembangan villages were rushed to hospital on Monday after eating poisoned meals during a circumcision party.Seven of the victims are receiving intensive medical treatment.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
FCC and UIC in property
FCC and UIC in property SINGAPORE (Reuter): Property group First Capital Corp Ltd (FCC) said yesterday it had entered into a joint venture with four Indonesian companies to develop commercial and residential complexes in central Jakarta.FCC's partners are P.T. Unggul Indah Corp (PT UIC), P.T.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Bakrie building cooking oil, steel plants
Bakrie building cooking oil, steel plants JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Bakrie & Brothers is determined to enter the growing cooking oil business and finalize a steel plant project.Bakrie & Brothers' president, Tanri Abeng, said after yesterday's company shareholders meeting that the company,...
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Trade yes, aid no
Trade yes, aid no Indonesia's decision to cancel its purchase of F-16 fighter aircraft from the U.S. is appropriate. The same goes for Jakarta's discontinuation of aid from Washington in the form of the Extended International Military Education and Training program (E-IMET).
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Party leaders cautious on course for legislators
Party leaders cautious on course for legislators JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party's (PDI) chairman, Soerjadi, reacted cautiously yesterday to the proposed crash course for new legislators.His counterpart from the United Development Party (PPP), Ismail Hasan Metareum, said he agreed in...
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Ometraco pays dividend
Ometraco pays dividend JAKARTA (JP): Ometraco Corporation's annual shareholders' meeting yesterday approved a cash dividend of Rp 50 (2 U.S. cents) a share for 1996.The company said its net income last year increased 22 percent to Rp 66.3 billion, from Rp 54.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Thousands stranded as drivers continue strike
Thousands stranded as drivers continue strike JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of passengers between Tanah Abang and Kebayoran Lama areas, and also Kebun Jeruk, were still stranded yesterday as a strike of at least 2,000 drivers entered its second day.
Thu, 12 Jun 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 11, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,575 -50 502,000 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,025 25 3,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,100 -25...