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Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Latex future in gloves, condoms
Latex future in gloves, condoms KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Gloves, catheters and condoms will continue consuming most of the latex produced by the world in the future, but developing nations will overtake the West in becoming the best markets for the products, an expert said yesterday.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Military says East Timor rebel leader shot dead
Military says East Timor rebel leader shot dead JAKARTA (JP): An East Timorese rebel leader died of bullet wounds Wednesday after a gun battle in Baucau, 130 kilometers east of Dili, the military said yesterday.Soldiers shot David Alex, 48, in the thigh and arm at about 11 a.m.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Bali Cliff, Pecatu: Frog Dance, Saturday, Balinese Theater, Ramayana Ballet, Monday, Kecak Dance, Tuesday and Saturday, Legong Dance, Wednesday, Mask Dance, Thursday, Jegog Orchestra, Friday, Tektekan Calonarang, Sunday, from 8.30 p.m.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 26, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,950 -100 136,500 AHAP Insurance 2,700 25 3,000 Alter Abadi 1,025 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,100 -50...
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Beware of potential for riots: Soesilo
Beware of potential for riots: Soesilo JAKARTA (JP): The government believes that despite the passing of the general election and the recent absence of riots there is still great potential for unrest.Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman urged all community...
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
No ties with Israel: Soeharto tells Syrians
No ties with Israel: Soeharto tells Syrians JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will not establish diplomatic ties with Israel as long as there is no comprehensive and just solution to the disputes between Arab countries and Israel, President Soeharto said yesterday.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Sukarno's remains likely to stay put
Sukarno's remains likely to stay put JAKARTA (JP): The government hinted yesterday that it would not allow the remains of first president Sukarno to be moved from a grave in Blitar, East Java, to one in Bogor, West Java.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Pino may not fight in President's Cup
Pino may not fight in President's Cup JAKARTA (JP): Light-heavyweight boxer Pino Bahari has said he will not fight in the President's Cup amateur championships, which will be the final selection for the 19th SEA Games team.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Python breeders in prize squeeze
Python breeders in prize squeeze HANOI (Reuter): A drop in the price of python meat due to oversupply is causing economic difficulties for about 1,000 breeders in Vietnam's southern province of Ca Mau, the daily Vietnam News said.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Low's outpeaks Kinabalu
Low's outpeaks Kinabalu KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Low's Peak on Mount Kinabalu, which for 87 years was considered the highest point in Southeast Asia, no longer holds that honor.With the help of U.S. satellites, surveyors found that nearby Victoria Peak was taller.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Indah Kiat's US$500m notes rated 'BB-'
Indah Kiat's US$500m notes rated 'BB-' JAKARTA (JP): International rating agency Standard & Poor's has given a "BB-" rating to Indah Kiat Finance Mauritius Ltd's $500 million guaranteed notes due 2007.Standard & Poor's also raised its rating on Indah Kiat International Finance Co B.V.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
On the road to development
On the road to developmentFrom Media IndonesiaAfter reading the article Pengalaman berkendaraan di AS (My experience of driving in the U.S.) published in Media Indonesia and other city newspapers some time ago, I would like to make the following comments.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
YLKI requests consumers' help
YLKI requests consumers' help The Indonesian Consumers' Foundation (YLKI) is a nongovernmental organization which deals with consumer protection. One of its activities is to examine goods and services. The foundation is currently examining bottled drinking water and hopes to provide information to...
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Verdict on bank row postponed
Verdict on bank row postponed JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Administrative High Court postponed Wednesday a verdict on a dispute between the management and union of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Corporation.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Economic reform drive needs reinvigorating
Economic reform drive needs reinvigorating Prof. Sumitro Djojohadikusumo made some strong remarks recently when he criticized the government for its lethargy in bringing about economic reforms. The Indonesian economic guru appeared impatient on observing the pressing problems that need to be...
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Tiger attacks stop replanting
Tiger attacks stop replanting BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Frequent tiger attacks in Sumberjaya district, West Lampung, have stopped workers replanting and watering seedlings in the protected Tangkit Tebak forest, Antara reported yesterday.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Kelly 3:10 Children's Program: Tunas 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Film: Home Green Home 5:25 Variety Show: Country Tracks 5:30 Teenagers' Drama: Rt.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Two investors eyeing TIM project
Two investors eyeing TIM project JAKARTA (JP): Two private investors have expressed interest in helping finance the Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) art center renovation project in Central Jakarta, an official said yesterday.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
World Bank loan to RI
World Bank loan to RI WASHINGTON (Reuter): The World Bank said on Wednesday it had approved a US$66.4 million credit to help finance renewable energy sources in Indonesia.World Bank officials have said they would like to see total donor aid to Indonesia remain at last year's levels of $5.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Tunjungan Crystal Hotel, Jl. Tunjungan 102-104: - Lounge Bar: Stief's Band, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, open at 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. * Mirama Hotel, Jl. Raya Darmo 58-76: - Mirama Bar: Desire Band, Monday. Cigma Band, Tuesday.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.1, Central Jakarta: - B.A.T.S: The Sunday Jazz Club performs live music, video clip, talk show, etc., every Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., * Hotel Horison, Jl.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Lawyer's gun causes court turmoil
Lawyer's gun causes court turmoil JAKARTA (JP): The hearing of a lawsuit against Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) chairman Soerjadi deteriorated into a scuffle yesterday after one of the defendant's lawyers took a gun into the courtroom.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
President to sign stamps
President to sign stamps JAMBI, Jambi: President Soeharto is scheduled to sign a new series of stamps which feature ornaments unique to Jambi to mark the opening of the 18th national Koranic reading contest here on July 9, Antara reported.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Hamdani, Antonio draw in Bali
Hamdani, Antonio draw in Bali JAKARTA (JP): NM Hamdani Rudin showed both poise and skill when he drew with GM Rogelio Antonio of the Philippines in the fifth round of the Bali Jeff-RCA Grandmaster Chess Tournament Wednesday.Hamdani secured the draw on the 16th move through a Nimzo Indian opening.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Indosat, what is wrong?
Indosat, what is wrong? Since the purchase of my mobile phone about three months ago, I have not been able to receive calls from phones in Indonesia. A success rate of one call out of 50 has been the normal rate.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Rising drug abuse worries Soeharto
Rising drug abuse worries Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday he was concerned by the steady growth of drug addiction despite international efforts to curb drug abuse and trafficking.He pledged that the government would keep fighting drug abuse and try to rehabilitate addicts.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Family can play vital role in helping diabetes patients
Family can play vital role in helping diabetes patients JAKARTA (JP): Adhering to a strict diet to reduce weight is hard enough for the healthy. But for elderly people with diabetes melitus, dietary restrictions can be difficult to follow.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
How will the euro affect Indonesia?
How will the euro affect Indonesia? The following is an excerpt of a paper presented at the ABN- AMRO Conference on the European Single Currency on June 17 in Jakarta by J. Soedradjad Djiwandono, a professor of economics at the University of Indonesia and Governor of Bank Indonesia.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
PT Apac Centertex plans US$100 million expansion
PT Apac Centertex plans US$100 million expansion JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed textile producer PT Apac Centertext Corporation (ACC) plans a US$100 million package of expansion projects this year, the company said yesterday.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Amungme chief says treat my people right
Amungme chief says treat my people right JAKARTA (JP): An Irianese tribal leader called yesterday for better treatment of indigenous people around PT Freeport Indonesia's gold and copper mine.Tom Beanal, chief of the Amungme tribe, said that Irianese locals wanted to be treated "like human beings"...
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Panasia plans to float 50 million shares
Panasia plans to float 50 million shares JAKARTA (JP): Polyester producer PT Panasia Filament Inti will float 50 million shares, or 20 percent of its enlarged capital, to raise Rp 32.5 billion (US$13.54 million) in fresh funds.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
IAI cannot halt malpractice among public accountant
IAI cannot halt malpractice among public accountant JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Association of Accountants (IAI) said yesterday that malpractice was common among public accountants, but insisted it could do nothing to stop it if clients collaborated with their accountants.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Games sticker sales extension starts next month
Games sticker sales extension starts next month JAKARTA (JP): A gubernatorial decree on SEA Games sticker sales will be extended next month after the consortium assured better management, a city official said yesterday.
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Filipino, RI caddies wanted
Filipino, RI caddies wanted KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Because of a shortage of golf caddies, the government will allow clubs in Sabah state on Borneo Island to import them from the Philippines and Indonesia.The Federal Task Force on Foreign Workers said the clubs would have to pay an annual levy of...
Fri, 27 Jun 1997
Telecom industry 'needs $10b' in new investment
Telecom industry 'needs $10b' in new investment JAKARTA (JP): The telecommunications industry will need a new private investment injection of up to US$ 10 billion in the Seventh Five-Year Development Plan period which starts in April 1999, a senior official said here yesterday.
Thu, 26 Jun 1997
Tigers habitat is dwindling
Tigers habitat is dwindling JAKARTA: A Sumatran tiger ate three people in West Lampung in recent weeks because the tigers' habitat is shrinking, a World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) expert has said."The dwindling size of their natural habitat has caused the Sumatran tigers to go on a rampage," WWF...
Thu, 26 Jun 1997
Art agenda
Art agendaGraphic art exhibition: Mencari Orde at Galeri Cipta III, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta; June 28-July 6Deny Rusanto studied screen printing at the Jakarta Arts Institute in the hope of opening a small printing business upon his return to his hometown of Palembang,...
Thu, 26 Jun 1997
Rights body members visit Australia
Rights body members visit Australia JAKARTA (JP): Four members of the National Commission on Human Rights have gone to Canberra for a week to tell their Australian counterparts about their work and Indonesia's human rights program.
Thu, 26 Jun 1997
Young sees no abuse of Asian Nike workers
Young sees no abuse of Asian Nike workers ATLANTA (Reuter): Workers at Nike Inc. factories in Asia are well-treated, but many are unaware of their rights and are often supervised by managers who don't speak their language, former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young said Tuesday.
Thu, 26 Jun 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 25, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,050 -50 158,500 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,025 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,150 0 1,130,000...
Thu, 26 Jun 1997
Quicker by air?
Quicker by air?From Media IndonesiaOn Jan. 31 1997, I sent a parcel to my brother at 6/95 Sherwood Road Toowong, Brisbane, Australia. I sent the package by airmail from the Rawa Barat Post Office, South Jakarta at a cost of Rp 92,800.
Thu, 26 Jun 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Family Matters 3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Environment: Pesona Flora 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 Children's Story: Tamu dari Kota 6:00 News:...
Thu, 26 Jun 1997
'Picture seller' succeeds on his own quirky merits
'Picture seller' succeeds on his own quirky meritsBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): No euphemisms or subtle dancing around the truth are present when Irawan Karseno bluntly describes himself as a "picture seller"."It's a fact that I make pictures and earn my living by selling pictures," he said.
Thu, 26 Jun 1997
Kompas Gramedia group to open two more hotels
Kompas Gramedia group to open two more hotels JAKARTA (JP): The country's print media giant Kompas Gramedia group will open a hotel here in September, making Santika, the group's property division, a chain of nine hotels with 1200 rooms by the end of 1997.
Thu, 26 Jun 1997
Coca Cola opens country's largest bottling plant
Coca Cola opens country's largest bottling plant CIBITUNG, West Java (JP): Coca Cola opened yesterday its 11th and largest bottling plant in Indonesia as part of its three-year US$225 million investment program in the country.M.
Thu, 26 Jun 1997
Wiratama's loss $1.7m
Wiratama's loss $1.7m JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Panca Wiratama Sakti suffered a total loss of Rp 4.07 billion (US$1.7 million) last year due to stiff competition in the middle- and low-cost housing sector.
Thu, 26 Jun 1997
The right to die
The right to die Although euthanasia is not yet a national controversy, the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) has come to realize that positive ideas are needed to resolve the issue. The complex problem will surely drag on from one discussion to another, because it can be seen from so many angles.
Thu, 26 Jun 1997
Preschool targets the poor
Preschool targets the poor JAKARTA (JP): U.S.-based preschool High/Scope is asking for government and private sector funding to set up preschools for disadvantaged children.The High/Scope Foundation is one of many education franchises being set up in Indonesia.
Thu, 26 Jun 1997
Low-cost apartment developers seek incentives
Low-cost apartment developers seek incentives JAKARTA (JP): Private developers urged the municipality yesterday to provide more incentives in developing low-cost apartments.One of the developers, Soekardjo Hardjosoewirjo, said that incentives were badly needed to help speed up low-cost apartment...
Thu, 26 Jun 1997
Aussie acrobats at Lippo Supermal
Aussie acrobats at Lippo Supermal JAKARTA (JP): Australian bicycle and slam dunk acrobatic teams are performing now at the food court of Lippo Supermal, Karawaci, Tangerang.The BMX Extreme bicycle acrobatic team shows its expertise on a four-meter high ramp.