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Tue, 03 Jun 1997
ASEAN snub West's call to keep out Myanmar
ASEAN snub West's call to keep out MyanmarBy Nick Cumming-Bruce BANGKOK: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), left more determined than deterred by Western disapproval, is going ahead with plans to admit Myanmar as a full member in July along with strife-torn Cambodia and the tiny,...
Tue, 03 Jun 1997
Tension rises in Sampang as revote plan rejected
Tension rises in Sampang as revote plan rejectedBy Ainur Sophiaan SAMPANG, East Java (JP): Tension increased here yesterday when United Development Party (PPP) officials, backed by Moslem ulemas, rejected a government plan to repeat voting tomorrow in 86 polling stations.
Tue, 03 Jun 1997
Supreme Court clears 659 cases
Supreme Court clears 659 cases JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court, swamped by a huge backlog of litigation cases, heard 659 cases in April despite being understaffed.Chief Justice Sarwata told a press conference yesterday he was hopeful the number of cases completed by the Supreme Court's 17 judges...
Tue, 03 Jun 1997
Kosgoro told to drop lawsuit against Jagata
Kosgoro told to drop lawsuit against Jagata JAKARTA (JP): Golkar-affiliated Kosgoro yesterday called on its business arm PT Kosgoro to cancel its law suit against PT Jagata Primabumi and settle a Bank Arta Prima dispute through Bank Indonesia.Kosgoro chairman Bambang W.
Tue, 03 Jun 1997
Dharmala Agrifood sees drop in profit
Dharmala Agrifood sees drop in profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Dharmala Agrifood expects a 39 percent decline in net profit this year to Rp 11 billion (US$4.58 million) from Rp 18.2 billion in 1996.
Tue, 03 Jun 1997
Internet site
Internet site Your special section on the Internet in Indonesia (Sunday, May 25) provided interesting and useful information to Internet users in the country. Your list of websites was especially helpful. I would like to suggest that your readers might also be interested in the U.S.
Tue, 03 Jun 1997
Results of the 1997 General Election for the City Council (Provisional)
Results of the 1997 General Election for the City Council (Provisional) Total registered voters : 7,453,416 Overseas voters : 1,781,614 Jakarta voters : 5,671,802 Total votes as of Monday 2:20 p.m. Western Indonesian Time:PPP : 2,138,639 (38.20%)GOLKAR : 3,348,826 (59.82%)PDI : 109,880 ( 1.
Tue, 03 Jun 1997
BI fraud trial postponed
BI fraud trial postponed JAKARTA (JP): The Bank Indonesia (BI) fraud trial adjourned yesterday at Central Jakarta District Court because the prosecutor was not ready with his sentence request.Nawam Kawi, Roy Indra Kusnohadi and Andi Muis are charged with defrauding the central bank of Rp 7 billion...
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Japan, EU want early creation of WTO panel on RI car row
Japan, EU want early creation of WTO panel on RI car row GENEVA (Kyodo): Japan and the European Union have taken action to pave the way for the early creation of a dispute settlement panel in the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Indonesia's national car policy, trade officials have confirmed.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Small firms join expo
Small firms join expo JAKARTA (JP): More than 16,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expected to attend Masminex '97, an international exhibition on machinery for small and medium-sized industries scheduled for October.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
JSX shares expected to remain strong
JSX shares expected to remain strong JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are expected to remain strong this week as both foreign and local investors are likely to continue to flock to the market, securities analysts and brokers said.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Golkar declares record win
Golkar declares record win JAKARTA (JP): Golkar proclaimed its victory yesterday in Thursday's general election, pointing out that the landslide win further legitimized the New Order government and reflected public endorsement of the political and electoral systems.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
ASEAN can deal with Myanmar, says Anwar
ASEAN can deal with Myanmar, says Anwar KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Acting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed ASEAN's decision yesterday to admit Myanmar, saying the grouping has "adequate experience" to deal with the army-ruled state.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Japan offers scholarships
Japan offers scholarships JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government is offering scholarships to Indonesian high school graduates who wish to study at university or the College of Technology in Japan from the academic year beginning April 1998.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
BI vows to solve Bank Arta Prima problem
BI vows to solve Bank Arta Prima problem JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Soedradjad Djiwandono has vowed to solve all banking problems, including the recent Bank Arta Prima problem.But he said not all banking problems could be solved quickly.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
ASEAN to urge nuclear states to respect pact
ASEAN to urge nuclear states to respect pact KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Senior officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will meet today to urge the world's five main nuclear powers to respect a treaty banning nuclear weapons from the region.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Three more HIV/AIDS cases reported
Three more HIV/AIDS cases reported JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Health found three more people with AIDS/HIV in April, bringing the number of reported cases to 527.The ministry's Director General for the Prevention of Communicable Diseases Wisnu Katim released a statement over the weekend that one...
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Rigid govt regulation hinders state banks' growth
Rigid govt regulation hinders state banks' growth BATAM (JP): A rigid government regulation imposed on state- owned banks has made it hard for banks to catch up with the rapid development of the country's banking industry, a former bank executive said.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
E. Timor has new military chief
E. Timor has new military chief DILI: The chief of East Timor's Wira Dharma Military Command, Colonel Mahidin Simbolon, handed over his post here Saturday to Maj. Gen. A. Rivai.Rivai is also chief of the Udayana Military Command which oversees security in East Timor, Nusa Tenggara and Bali.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
'SCTV' revamping image to get more viewers
'SCTV' revamping image to get more viewers JAKARTA (JP): The commercial television station Surya Citra Televisi (SCTV) is trying to attract more viewers in Jakarta in conjunction with its seventh anniversary yesterday.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Acacia Jakarta, Jl. Kramat Raya 73-81 Jakarta: - Fountain Bar: Yoseph G (pianist), daily, and with saxophonist every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Pharaoh Pub: Sphinx Band, Friday, Saturday, 9.30 p.m., Galaxy Band, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9.30 p.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Man shot dead over stolen bike
Man shot dead over stolen bike JAKARTA (JP): Police shot a man dead Friday night for resisting arrest after allegedly stealing a motorcycle from the Jati Bening housing complex in Bekasi, West Java.A sergeant at the Duren Sawit Police subprecinct said Abdur Rachman, 20, had been shot dead while...
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Jakarta voters no longer need PDI: Political observer
Jakarta voters no longer need PDI: Political observer JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's voters have declared they no longer need the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), a political observer said Saturday.Arbi Sanit of the University of Indonesia was responding to the possibility that PDI would not have a seat...
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Political trends in the recent election campaign
Political trends in the recent election campaignBy Arief Budiman SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): At least two important trends emerged during the recent election campaign that may color the future political life of this country.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Civil servants warmly welcome salary increase
Civil servants warmly welcome salary increase JAKARTA (JP): Civil servants working for ministries and state institutions have warmly welcomed the government's decision to raise their salaries by between 34.4 percent and 73 percent last April.
Mon, 02 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: Hindu 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Inovatif 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show: Country Tracks 5:30 Education Program:...
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Prisoners clash in Cipinang jail
Prisoners clash in Cipinang jail JAKARTA (JP): Four prisoners have been taken for questioning after a fight between two groups of prisoners left two injured in Cipinang prison, East Jakarta.The fight began Friday afternoon when four prisoners attacked three fellow inmates.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Fund for small business
Fund for small business JAKARTA (JP): PT Sarana Jateng Ventura (SJV) is to provide Rp 30 billion (US$12.5 million) to help develop small and middle- scale businesses in Central Java.SJV's president Ketut Jember said over the weekend that the fund would be used to strengthen the small and medium...
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
'Jakartans tend to shift between Golkar and PPP'
'Jakartans tend to shift between Golkar and PPP' JAKARTA (JP): Golkar's electoral competition with the United Development Party (PPP) in the city reflected people's desire for change, according to a political scientist.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
China Airlines adds fleets
China Airlines adds fleets JAKARTA (JP): China Airlines of Taiwan announced yesterday that it would introduce seven new airplanes later this year and another 11 airplanes in 1998 to meet a growing market demand.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
EIU says ASEAN a profitable region
EIU says ASEAN a profitable region JAKARTA (JP): Foreign enterprises can expect greater profits when doing business in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) than elsewhere in Asia, a report says.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Rights body says 77 people missing in Banjarmasin
Rights body says 77 people missing in Banjarmasin BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Seventy-seven people are still missing after the May 23 riot in the South Kalimantan capital of Banjarmasin, the National Commission on Human Rights announced yesterday.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Measles, tetanus vaccinations
Measles, tetanus vaccinations JAKARTA: National immunization week from late September to early October will mean measles and tetanus vaccinations for 22 million children aged under five.The government had budgeted Rp 2.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Party performance and legitimacy
Party performance and legitimacy No word better describes the feelings we had watching the Indonesian Democratic Party's (PDI) performance in the general election, than shock.When, about a year before the election, Soerjadi proudly accepted the PDI's top job at a congress in Medan, many observers...
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
PPP rejects poll results in 3 Sulawesi regencies
PPP rejects poll results in 3 Sulawesi regencies UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): The United Development Party (PPP), alleging widespread rigging and intimidation, has rejected poll results in three of the province's regencies.The three regencies are Sidrap, Gowa and Polmas.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Fretilin ambush kills four in East Timor
Fretilin ambush kills four in East Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): Four people were killed and 24 injured, five critically, when suspected Fretilin separatist rebels ambushed a truck of police and soldiers in Baucau on Saturday, the military said yesterday.Maj. Gen. A.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Red carpet for SLORC
Red carpet for SLORC The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is to include Myanmar within its ranks despite the move colliding head- on with the international community's repeated berating of the country's ruling junta for its human rights record.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
RP hints at policy change for GM
RP hints at policy change for GM MANILA (AFP): A senior government official hinted yesterday the Philippines was ready to revise automotive industry policies to enable General Motors Corp. (GM) of the United States to set up an assembly facility here.GM early this year proposed a US$4.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Intan Fajar secures US$17 million loans
Intan Fajar secures US$17 million loans BATAM (JP): PT Intan Fajar, a Batam-based property company, has secured a US$17 million loan from Malaysia-based Sime International Bank to refinance company debts.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
BankWatch assigns LC-A+ to NISP bond
BankWatch assigns LC-A+ to NISP bond JAKARTA (JP): Thomson BankWatch, the New York-based rating agency, announced Saturday it had assigned a LC-A+ rating to Bank NISP's Rp 150 billion (US$62.5 million) bond.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Mahathir leaves to gauge Malaysia's progress
Mahathir leaves to gauge Malaysia's progressBy David Chew SINGAPORE (JP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad took two months leave beginning May 19 to visit Britain and France. But it will not be a complete holiday for the long-serving workaholic premier.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Taipei ruling party invests down under
Taipei ruling party invests down under TAIPEI (DPA): Taiwan's ruling party has begun its US$3.7- billion investment in Australia starting with a shrimp farm, newspapers said Saturday.The party has formed a 3.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Why the increasing violence?
Why the increasing violence?By J.Soedjati Djiwandono JAKARTA (JP): Violence has beset the nation's political life for the past year beginning with the July 27, 1996, "Gray Saturday", when the Indonesian Democratic Party's (PDI) headquarters were wrested out of the hands of one faction by the...
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Rasmussen, Ye win world badminton singles titles
Rasmussen, Ye win world badminton singles titles JAKARTA (JP): Denmark's Peter Rasmussen won the men's singles gold medal yesterday at the badminton World Championship, 16-17, 18-13, 15-10, after China's Sun Jun strained his left foot.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Mentawai to join arts festival
Mentawai to join arts festival PADANG, West Sumatra: Mentawai district will represent the province of West Sumatra at an indigenous arts festival in Montoire, France, from Aug. 10 to Aug. 20.Provincial official Alimin Sinapa said here Saturday that a cultural troupe from Mentawai would perform and...
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
How does Golkar maintain election victory in Aceh?
How does Golkar maintain election victory in Aceh?By Imanuddin BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Golkar's victory in this election is its sixth nationwide and its third in this predominately-Moslem province that was once a United Development Party (PPP) stronghold.By Saturday, Golkar had won 64.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
New palm oil factory
New palm oil factory JAKARTA (JP): PT Tor Ganda, a Pekanbaru, Riau-based private firm, is planning to establish a palm oil mill in Tambusai Timur village, Kampar regency, Riau.Company President D.L. Sitorus said permission to construct the Rp 15-billion (US$6.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
Singapore port busiest
Singapore port busiest SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore was the world's busiest port last year in terms of shipping tonnage handled but Hong Kong remained tops in terms of container traffic, the Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) said over the weekend.
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
PT Telkom to provide multimedia
PT Telkom to provide multimedia JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Telkom has signed an agreement with private and state-owned firms to set up a new company which will provide multimedia services.Telkom said in a statement over the weekend that the new company, PT Multimedia Nusantara, will be 31 percent...
Mon, 02 Jun 1997
U.S. calls for changes in RI political system
U.S. calls for changes in RI political system WASHINGTON (Reuter): The United States has called for changes in Indonesia's political system as Golkar confirms its rule with a landslide election victory.