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Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Media short of women's issues
Media short of women's issues JAKARTA: Local female journalists have to work harder for recognition than their overseas counterparts, a Fullbright scholar said yesterday.Alice M. Klement told a discussion that local female journalists were challenged by the traditional belief that women should stay...
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Siti Aminah wins honor for environmental work
Siti Aminah wins honor for environmental workBy Renata Arianingtyas JAKARTA (JP): Siti Aminah, the 27-year-old who won a Global 500 Roll of Honor award for the environment, had considered joining the millions of Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia in search of higher wages and instead she stayed...
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Wahono laments political parties empty promises
Wahono laments political parties empty promises JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Wahono said yesterday political parties had exploited the public during the election campaign.Wahono said in a speech which marked the opening of the House of Representatives' final sessions for the 1992-1997 term, that...
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Ericsson wins RI deal
Ericsson wins RI deal STOCKHOLM (Reuter): Swedish telecoms group LM Ericsson AB said yesterday it had won a contract from Indonesian wireless data operator, PT Massinfo Nusantara, to supply and install a Mobitex communications network.No financial details were released.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Poppy to design Games outfits
Poppy to design Games outfits JAKARTA (JP): Designer Poppy Dharsono will design the official wardrobe for the Indonesian contingent at the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games which will be held in Jakarta in October.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
HB Jassin still in hospital
HB Jassin still in hospital JAKARTA (JP): Writer and literary critic Hans Bague Jassin entered his 10th day of hospital treatment yesterday. He was admitted Friday to Cipto Mangun Kusumo General Hospital after being transferred from Saint Carolus Hospital for stroke.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Mooncat 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:10 Teenagers' Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:35 Education Program: Open University 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Teenagers' Drama: Salah Sasaran 5:00 English Lessons 5:25 Variety...
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
RI wants to delay net oil importer status
RI wants to delay net oil importer status KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Indonesia aims to defer becoming a net crude oil importer by three years to 2007 through improved oil exploration methods and greater use of natural gas and coal, a senior official with state-owned Pertamina said yesterday.
Tue, 10 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, 10 Jun 1997
Youths visit Sukarno's grave
Youths visit Sukarno's grave BLITAR, East Java: A group of 300 youths from Yogyakarta visited the grave of Indonesia's first president Sukarno here Friday, Antara reported Saturday.Calling themselves members of the Megawati's Loyalists, the youths sported white T-shirts emblazoned with the picture...
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Election '97: Lessons for the victor
Election '97: Lessons for the victorBy Irman G. Lanti JAKARTA (JP): The last general election this century has come to an end. And Golkar, as in the previous five elections held in the New Order era, emerged the winner.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
ABRI's extended family meets at last
ABRI's extended family meets at last JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Armed Forces' (ABRI) extended family met for the first time yesterday after thirty-two years of New Order government.About 200 retired Armed Forces generals attended the meeting at the Armed Forces headquarters in Cilangkap, East...
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Reports on famine denied
Reports on famine denied PALANGKARAYA, C. Kalimantan: Governor Warsito Rasman denied a press report yesterday that more than 5,000 people were facing a famine in remote areas of Barito Utara district."Don't write such a sensational story.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
New polio vaccination drive in September
New polio vaccination drive in September JAKARTA (JP): The municipality will launch its third polio vaccination drive on Sept. 2 and on Oct. 7, the head of the Committee of National Immunization, Soenarjudardji, said yesterday.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Third of four towers sold at Four Seasons complex
Third of four towers sold at Four Seasons complex JAKARTA (JP): The Four Seasons Regent Residences complex has sold 45 percent of rooms in the third of its four towers currently under construction in Setia Budi district, its managing director said yesterday.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Jakarta Bintangs score historic win
Jakarta Bintangs score historic win JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Bintangs beat the Malaysia Tigers by 50 points Saturday in an Australian Rules Football match at the Cibubur Scout Complex.The Bintangs claimed the inaugural Indonesia/Malaysia Challenge Cup after its 15. 9. - 99 to 7. 7. - 49 win.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Komatsu enters India
Komatsu enters India TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Komatsu Ltd. said yesterday it had agreed with Larsen and Toubro Ltd. of India to form a joint venture in November to produce and market construction machinery in India.L and T Komatsu Ltd.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Singapore-Malaysia row an ASEAN acid test?
Singapore-Malaysia row an ASEAN acid test?By Dean Visser SINGAPORE (DPA): The recent loud dispute between next-door neighbors Singapore and Malaysia might be disturbing to those within hearing distance -- but it is not about to lower property values in the neighborhood, regional observers say.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Singaporean arrested for immigration abuse
Singaporean arrested for immigration abuse JAKARTA (JP): A Singaporean man has been arrested for abusing his short stay visit visa by working for a securities company in West Jakarta, an Immigration official said yesterday.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Security at Seibu
Security at Seibu On June 6 while shopping at Seibu and Pasaraya, I was again alerted to the lack of security at these upmarket department stores. I parked my car in the parking lot next to Seibu and paid the Rp 1,000 parking fee.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Air pollution in cities a big problem indoors: Survey
Air pollution in cities a big problem indoors: Survey JAKARTA (JP): Air pollution in cities is worsening at such a rate that, unless it is properly addressed, people will soon have to pay for clean air, environmentalists warned yesterday.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Dharma's shares in Telagamas
Dharma's shares in Telagamas SURABAYA (JP): PT Dharma Pinastika Raharja said yesterday it has bought 10 million shares, or 10.1 percent of PT Telagamas Pertiwi, for Rp 28 billion (US$11.66 million) on the local stock market.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Washington should mind its own business
Washington should mind its own business A United States congressman delivered a strong message to Indonesia a few months ago. Now Indonesia has sent back an even stronger message to Washington by canceling an order for US jets.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
New minister to bring hope to press, say analysts
New minister to bring hope to press, say analysts JAKARTA (JP): The local press was advised yesterday not to fear tighter rules under the new Minister of Information Gen. R. Hartono.Military analyst Salim Said said yesterday the press had had no problems under the four military officers who had led...
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Changes at the top
Changes at the top Surprise is what best describes many people's reaction to recent changes in the cabinet and Armed Forces. No one had ever dared to speculate that Harmoko would end his tenure as Minister of Information mid-term, with only 11 months left for the present Sixth Development Cabinet...
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
City evaluating parking scheme
City evaluating parking scheme JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday the city was currently evaluating a parking proposal from a private company, which includes insurance and a sports fund.
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 09, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,500 75 273,500 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,000 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,150 25 224,000...
Tue, 10 Jun 1997
Drivers go on strike
Drivers go on strike JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of bemo (three-wheeled public transport) and mikrolet (transportation van) drivers went on strike and held a demonstration yesterday in front of the City Land Transportation and Traffic Control Office on Jl. Taman Jati Baru, in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
WTO set to create panel in car row
WTO set to create panel in car row GENEVA (Reuter): The World Trade Organization (WTO) appears set to create a dispute panel sought by the European Union and Japan on Indonesia's controversial "national car" policy, diplomats said Friday.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
Police seize assets of Bank Arta suspect
Police seize assets of Bank Arta suspect JAKARTA (JP): Police have seized assets of Kim Johanes Mulia, a suspect in Bank Arta Prima's Rp 1.2 trillion promissory notes scandal.The chief of the city police detectives, Col.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
Development tax may be imposed in Riau
Development tax may be imposed in Riau JAKARTA (JP): The government may impose a 10 percent development tax on hotels and restaurants in Riau province to support tourism, a minister said yesterday.The minister of tourism, post and telecommunications, Joop Ave, said imposing the 10 percent tax in...
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
Washington should mind its own business
Washington should mind its own business A United States congressman delivered a strong message to Indonesia a few months ago. Now Indonesia has sent back an even stronger message to Washington by canceling an order for U.S. jets.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
Police women harassed
Police women harassed BANDUNG: Chief of the West Java military command Maj. Gen. Tayo Tarmadi deplored campaign violence suffered by many people, including female police officers who were harassed in political rallies.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
Four suspected rebels held for burning a Dili market
Four suspected rebels held for burning a Dili market DILI, East Timor (JP): Four of six suspected separatist rebels have been arrested for allegedly setting fire to hundreds of kiosks at the Old Mercado Market here Saturday afternoon.East Timor Police Chief Col.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
'Austenergy Directory' useful for int'l buyers
'Austenergy Directory' useful for int'l buyers The importation of goods and technology from Australian companies over the past few years has grown dramatically. With Indonesians expecting higher standards and better quality products, Australia is gaining opportunities to enter the Indonesian...
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
PDI yet to decide stance on election results
PDI yet to decide stance on election results JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) maintained over the weekend its threat to reject general election results in protest of alleged violations.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
Senior Citizens' Day celebrated
Senior Citizens' Day celebrated JAKARTA: President Soeharto called on the community yesterday to draw up various programs to solve problems faced by senior citizens in the country."The increase in the number of senior citizens makes us happy but, on the other hand, it poses a new challenge that...
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
Bali's giant statue project begins
Bali's giant statue project beginsBy Pandaya DENPASAR (JP): The construction of a 140-meter tall monument worth Rp 200 billion (US$83 million) has begun on the holiday island of Bali, a bold move expected to boost tourism in the coming century.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
Imelda Marcos claims poverty
Imelda Marcos claims poverty MANILA (AFP): The Philippine congress will investigate Imelda Marcos' claim to be the poorest member of parliament after doubts over her stated finances, legislators said yesterday.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
In memory of Michael J. de Guzman
In memory of Michael J. de Guzman All odds are against former Busang chief Michael J. de Guzman, as the preliminary investigation results on the Busang scam focus on the presumed "salting". Mike's subordinates during the cross- examinations have focused on De Guzman's responsibilities.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
Environment
Environment Along with all the mutual backslapping and self congratulating on International Environment Day it is sobering to note that according to the World Watch Institute (Vol 10/2/March, April 1997), the amount received in 1990 for timber concessions sold to wealthy timber tycoons close to the...
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
Daily humor
Daily humor Do you want to start the day with a smile? I strongly urge you to read the Jakarta Post every morning. Where else can you find the news that a person is "the mother of two sons, one daughter, and 100 orangutans?" (June 6, 1997, page 1).
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
Iki Indah Kabel profits
Iki Indah Kabel profits JAKARTA (JP): Cable producer PT Iki Indah Kabel Indonesia made a Rp 1.98 billion (US$811,220) profit in 1996 after suffering a Rp 5.8 billion loss in 1995.Kenji Murata said Friday after the company's extraordinary shareholders' meeting here that the firm's sales declined to...
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
No trial by the press in Indonesia, says expert
No trial by the press in Indonesia, says expert JAKARTA (JP): Judges' verdicts are often influenced by economics or pressure from authorities but not by the press, legal experts said yesterday.Luhut M.P Pangaribuan, director of the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute, said the term, "trial by press," only...
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
Urban agriculture needs more attention: Expert
Urban agriculture needs more attention: Expert BOGOR (JP): Rector of the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) Soleh Solahuddin said here Saturday it is time to pay more attention to the development of urban agriculture in big cities.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
Singaporean Goh visits Philippines
Singaporean Goh visits Philippines MANILA (DPA): Singaporean Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong is set to arrive in the Philippines today for a three-day state visit aimed at reinvigorating bilateral ties which had been strained in 1995 due to the hanging of a Filipino overseas worker for murder.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
Soerjadi vs political scientists
Soerjadi vs political scientistsBy Ikrar Nusa Bhakti JAKARTA (JP): When Megawati Soekarnoputri was elected as leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) at the Extraordinary Congress in Surabaya in December 1993, and her election was recognized by the government in January 1994, many...
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
IABC represents private sector interests
IABC represents private sector interests The Indonesia-Australia Business Council (IABC), established in 1989, is recognized as the body which represents private- sector interests in commercial relations between Indonesia and Australia.
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
Placer Domer committed to strengthening ties
Placer Domer committed to strengthening ties Placer Dome Inc. is an eminent gold mining company with worldwide interests that encompass significant commercial links with Indonesia.The company has proven its long-term commitment to investment in the area through continued exploration and business...
Mon, 09 Jun 1997
Environmental expo a success
Environmental expo a success JAKARTA (JP): Participants and visitors to the Environment Expo 1997, which concluded yesterday, agreed the event was beneficial and should be held again soon.Opened last Thursday by the State Minister for Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja and coinciding with...