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Tue, 22 Jul 1997
OOCL serves Jakarta
OOCL serves Jakarta HONG KONG (Reuter): Container shipper Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd (OOCL) said yesterday it was offering services between Jakarta and Japan.The service would call at Kawasaki, Chiba, Osaka, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore and Jakarta on its southbound route from...
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Bank Danamon's ATM stolen
Bank Danamon's ATM stolen JAKARTA (JP): Police are still looking for at least three people for stealing an automatic teller machine operated by Bank Danamon on Jl. Iskandar Muda, in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta.Kebayoran Lama Police Detective Chief Sec. Lt. M.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Search for victims ends in Sulawesi ferry sinking
Search for victims ends in Sulawesi ferry sinking UJUNGPANDANG, S. Sulawesi (JP): Police called off the search for victims of Sunday's ferry accident in Pangkep regency yesterday because there were no new reports of missing people.But Pangkep's police chief, Lt. Col.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
HK and RI to meet at ABC c'ship
HK and RI to meet at ABC c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Hong Kong's Regal will play Indonesia's Aspac in the quarterfinals of the 8th Asian Basketball Confederation (ABC) championship after beating the Philippines' Tanduay Gold yesterday.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Investment chances through WTO?
Investment chances through WTO?By Djauhari Oratmangun JAKARTA (JP): In today's increasingly globalized and competitive world, developing countries recognize that foreign direct investment (FDI) contributes positively to their economic growth and the welfare of their populations.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Bridge c'ship for students
Bridge c'ship for students JAKARTA (JP): The Third Inter-University Bridge championship started here yesterday to find talented juniors to play future international events.Thirty-nine teams are taking part in the championship. There are three events: men's team, women's team and pairs.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Surjadi parties with staff
Surjadi parties with staff JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja attended a family outing with 70,000 staff members at the Monas Park in Central Jakarta Sunday.The gathering was to mark Jakarta's 470th anniversary and Indonesia's 52nd independence day.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Man tried in investor scam
Man tried in investor scam JAKARTA (JP): A West Jakarta man was charged at the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday for defrauding an investor of Rp 72 million (about US$27,600).Max Gondo Setiawan, 52, is being tried under Article 378 of the Criminal Code, which carries a maximum of four years...
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Govt rejects Pakpahan request for foreign cure
Govt rejects Pakpahan request for foreign cure JAKARTA (JP): The government turned down yesterday jailed labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan's request to travel abroad for medical treatment, as recommended by a private hospital.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Efforts on Cambodia must continue
Efforts on Cambodia must continue Thanks to the unhelpful attitude of Cambodian strongman Hun Sen, ASEAN faces tough decisions. The immediate ASEAN policy in the wake of Hun Sen's power grab on July 6 was temporary.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Aberson gets 9 months for defamation
Aberson gets 9 months for defamation JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives member Aberson Marle Sihaloho was sentenced yesterday to nine months in jail by the Central Jakarta District Court for insulting President Soeharto.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Russia, France favorites for jet fighter deal
Russia, France favorites for jet fighter deal JAKARTA (JP): The government has indicated that it would rather buy jet fighters from Russia or France because they seem to be interfering less in Indonesia's internal affairs than other countries with fighters for sale.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Bogasari's wheat-milling monopoly to be kept: Bulog
Bogasari's wheat-milling monopoly to be kept: Bulog JAKARTA (JP): The government will maintain the Salim Group's wheat-milling monopoly despite the group's plan to inject its assets in PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, which owns PT Bogasari Flour Mills, into its Singapore-based subsidiary, QAF.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Tourist promotion via Internet
Tourist promotion via Internet MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The province's tourist attractions will soon be promoted via the Internet, local tourist office chief Rachmad said here over the weekend."The Internet, apart from being less expensive, can provide fast and complete information worldwide,"...
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Probe into inmate's death
Probe into inmate's death SEMARANG: The Central Java office of the Ministry of Justice is investigating the death of Nusakambangan Prison inmate Antonius Kelana who was found hanging in his cell Saturday.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
KL tin rises on LME
KL tin rises on LME KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's spot tin price rose 10 cents to 13.87 ringgit ($5.27) a kg yesterday in reaction to a weak ringgit and a higher close on the London Metal Exchange (LME) on Friday, traders said.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
SE Asian rubber trade slow on holidays
SE Asian rubber trade slow on holidays SINGAPORE (Reuter): The pounding taken by regional currencies from speculators and a holiday on Monday in Thailand and Japan will keep the Southeast Asian rubber market quiet this week, rubber dealers said.Major consumers in the U.S.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Cambodia unlikely to join ASEAN this week: Alatas
Cambodia unlikely to join ASEAN this week: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas expressed skepticism yesterday that Cambodia would officially join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this week during the regional grouping's annual ministerial meeting.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Mooncat 3:10 Teenagers' Program: Ramaja Indonesia 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:35 Development Program: Hankamnas 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Teenagers' Program: Drama Remaja 5:00 English Lessons 5:25 Variety...
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Nephew caught for stealing
Nephew caught for stealing JAKARTA (JP): A man was arrested for allegedly breaking into his aunt's house in Tangerang, West Java, to steal her gold jewelry, police said.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said yesterday the man made away with 128 grams of gold.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
RP detains 18 Malaysian fishermen
RP detains 18 Malaysian fishermen ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): Philippine marines arrested 18 Malaysian fishermen aboard seven boats after they strayed into the country's southern waters over the weekend, the military said yesterday.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Filipino nun wins Magsaysay award
Filipino nun wins Magsaysay award MANILA (AP): A Filipino surgeon-nun known as the "Healing Nun" was awarded an honor yesterday that is often viewed as the Asian equivalent of the Nobel Prize.Sister Eva Fidela Maamo, who has given spiritual guidance and free medical aid to Filipino tribesmen and...
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Indonesia to select shooters at Kapolri Cup
Indonesia to select shooters at Kapolri Cup JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Shooting and Hunting Association will choose next month the team for the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here in October.Coach Soebagio M.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Rupiah hits another low but recovers
Rupiah hits another low but recovers JAKARTA (JP): Despite Indonesia's strong economic fundamentals, speculators made more concerted attacks on the rupiah yesterday, pushing it to a record low and prompting the central bank to intervene to defend the currency.Dealers said spot rupiah against the U.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Thai, Singapore hotel chains tie up with Bakrie
Thai, Singapore hotel chains tie up with Bakrie JAKARTA (JP): General Hotels Management of Singapore and Soneva Pavilion of Thailand agreed here yesterday to operate hotels and tourism resorts now being developed by the Bakrie Group in Lampung.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
S'pore's QAF to buy Indofood through Indonesian company
S'pore's QAF to buy Indofood through Indonesian company JAKARTA (JP): Salim Group's executives said the proposed sale of Indofood Sukses Makmur's 50.1 percent shares to the group's Singapore-based company would not break the 49 percent foreign ownership limit imposed on listed local companies.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Radio station to be established
Radio station to be established FAKFAK, Irian Jaya: The state-owned Indonesian Broadcasting System (RRI) is planning to build a 10-KWH radio broadcasting station this fiscal year in Pasir Putih village, 10 km east of here.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Singer jailed for phone theft
Singer jailed for phone theft JAKARTA (JP): An amateur club singer was jailed for four months by the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday for stealing a neighbor's cellular phone and running up Rp 4 million in charges.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
School fee
School feeFrom RepublikaThe practice of paying for a candidate's seat in a government senior high school in Jakarta still prevails despite the Ministry of Education and Culture's warning that such practices must be stopped.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
IPTN and the 'Post' extend dispute settlement deadline
IPTN and the 'Post' extend dispute settlement deadline JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers representing the state-owned aircraft maker PT IPTN and The Jakarta Post daily extended yesterday their dispute settlement deadline to July 30.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Govt providing land title to owners of cheap houses
Govt providing land title to owners of cheap houses JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Agrarian Affairs Soni Harsono reiterated yesterday the government's commitment to provide affordable land title for cheap houses.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Taking action on complaints
Taking action on complaints In an effort to enhance public services, the Parking Management Agency of the Jakarta administration has opened "Information and Parking Complaints Service," through PO Box 2001 JAT or a hotline at telephone No. 4757416 every day from 8 a.m. till 9 p.m.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
IDT program to continue with revision
IDT program to continue with revision JAKARTA (JP): The government-sponsored Presidential Aid for Least-Developed Villages (IDT) poverty alleviation program will continue albeit with some revision, an official said yesterday.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
KL replies to logging criticisms
KL replies to logging criticisms KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Malaysia has denied accusations in a leaked Australian diplomatic document that the Southeast Asian nation's loggers are propping up rulers in the South Pacific.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Pertamina criticized over Sempati Air's fuel debts
Pertamina criticized over Sempati Air's fuel debts JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil company Pertamina was criticized yesterday by legislators for allowing private airline company Sempati Air to fall behind in paying its debts for the procurement of aviation fuel.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Expats involved in drug crimes
Expats involved in drug crimesBy Christiani Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): A Nepalese student is currently being tried at South Jakarta District Court on charges of possessing and trafficking heroin.Last month an Iranian was sentenced to 12 years in jail after he was found guilty of possessing 155 capsules...
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
People told to stay calm over rupiah
People told to stay calm over rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono called on the people to remain calm and not rush buying dollars following yesterday's massive speculative attacks on the rupiah.
Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Planet Hollywood, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 16, South Jakarta, Music Hours, Wednesday to Sunday, 9.30 p.m. onwards: Tricia Tahara, an American Singer. Top Classic Rock Music, every Thursday. Flashback night features old time favorite songs, every Friday. * Jamz, Jl.
Mon, 21 Jul 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: Music City Today 5:30 Science and...
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Currency crisis threatens tropical commodities' prices
Currency crisis threatens tropical commodities' prices LONDON (AFP): The currency turmoil sweeping through Southeast Asia grabbed the attention of dealers on the global markets for tropical commodities such as rubber, cocoa and sugar cane.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Our civil service
Our civil service There can be no question about the validity of Vice President Try Sutrisno's recent call for young and bright Indonesians to dedicate themselves more to their country's civil service. "Facing the increasingly heavy challenges of the future, the need to develop human resources in...
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Five paintings will represent RI in ASEAN Art Awards
Five paintings will represent RI in ASEAN Art AwardsBy Astri Wright UBUD, Bali (JP): Paintings by five artists, which last week won this year's Indonesian Art Awards, will represent Indonesia at the ASEAN Art Awards 1997 in Manila in September.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Dossier on Arta Prima scam
Dossier on Arta Prima scam JAKARTA (JP): The City Police is scheduled to hand over the dossier of one of the seven suspects in the Bank Arta Prima Rp 1.2 trillion (US$516 million) scam to the Provincial Prosecutor's Office this week, an officer said.Chief of City Police Detectives Col.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
CGI no Santa Claus
CGI no Santa Claus The increase in the Consultative Group on Indonesia's (CGI) loans to Indonesia came as something of a surprise. At its meeting in Tokyo on Thursday, the group approved US$5.3 billion in loans to Indonesia.In money and percentage terms the increase may not be that big.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Hope emerges in divided Myanmar
Hope emerges in divided MyanmarBy Deborah Charles BANGKOK (Reuter): The first meeting in two years between a top Myanmar military general and leaders of Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition party is a key step towards improving relations between the two sides, diplomats and a government official said last...
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Tax hurts cacao exports
Tax hurts cacao exports JAKARTA (JP): The reimposition of a local tax on cacao bean exports in Central Sulawesi in April has led to a drastic fall in exports, Antara said yesterday.Achrul Udaya, Palu branch manager of the state-owned surveyor company Sucofindo, told the news agency that many...
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Guns silent in RP on eve of cease-fire
Guns silent in RP on eve of cease-fire COTABATO, Philippines (AFP): The guns were silent yesterday on the eve of a cease-fire between the government and Moslem separatist rebels in the southern Philippines, officials said.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
North Sulawesi accidents costly
North Sulawesi accidents costly MANADO, North Sulawesi: More than Rp 5.1 billion (US$2.16 million) in insurance has been paid to road accident victims in the province between 1992-1996.Expressing his concern over the number of accidents in North Sulawesi, Governor E.E.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
The other side of corruption
The other side of corruption The issue of corruption has become the "prima donna" in almost all newspapers in the past few days. Every day an article on corruption is published, looking at the phenomenon from different angles.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Outward Bound RI to be reviewed
Outward Bound RI to be reviewed JAKARTA (JP): A representative of Outward Bound, a development program for managers, said reviews would be made available to the Indonesian chapter every two years.Ian Wade recommended further improvements in safety measures, including different equipment for tying...