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Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Boracay pollution puts damper on RP tourism industry
Boracay pollution puts damper on RP tourism industryBy Dolly Aglay BORACAY, Philippines (Reuter): Islanders gargle its sea water and officials frolic on its dazzling beach -- but tourists are turning away from the paradise island of Boracay."We got a lot of cancellations.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Librarian battles for literary culture
Librarian battles for literary cultureBy Irawati Wisnumurti JAKARTA (JP): Colleagues have described the head of the National Library, Mastini Hardjoprakoso, as a quietly elegant lady who loves embroidery and is passionate about the outdoors.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Councilors clash over governorship
Councilors clash over governorship DILI (JP): Leaders of the East Timor legislative council almost brawled yesterday over who should head a team in charge of selecting gubernatorial candidates.The provincial legislative council's chief, Antonio Freitas Parada, disagreed with one of his deputies,...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
16 countries to enter Jakarta Open
16 countries to enter Jakarta Open JAKARTA (JP): Sixteen countries will compete in the Jakarta Open, part of Asian Tour Beach Volleyball championships, at Senayan Sport Center from July 11 to July 13.Teams from ASEAN countries, New Zealand, India and Australia will be among the competitors.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
RP official recommend devaluing peso
RP official recommend devaluing peso MANILA (AFP): A group of high-ranking government officials and business leaders has recommended to President Fidel Ramos a "possible gradual depreciation of the peso," the presidential palace said yesterday.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Love our country
Love our countryFrom KompasI agree with the government's ruling that government institutions, including state-owned companies, should buy Timor cars. This would show the depth of officials' sense of patriotism and nationalism.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Profilindo gets loan
Profilindo gets loan JAKARTA (JP): A bank syndication led by Bank Tamara agreed yesterday to grant a Rp 80 billion (US$326.79 million) loan to finance company PT Profilindo Intratama Finance.Bank Tamara's vice president Hendrik Suhardiman said yesterday the three-year syndicated loan would carry a...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
KL aerospace exhibition
KL aerospace exhibition KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): A total of 769 companies have confirmed plans to participate in the fourth Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition in December, Malaysian Defense Minister Syed Hamid Albar announced yesterday.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Soesilo says riots possible before March assembly
Soesilo says riots possible before March assembly JAKARTA (JP): A senior cabinet minister warned yesterday of possible attempts to disrupt the presidential election next March.Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman said the Armed Forces should prepare for...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Jakarta Fair offers 'kerak telor'
Jakarta Fair offers 'kerak telor'By Christiani Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): The annual Jakarta Fair has been a long awaited opportunity for vendors of a traditional Betawi snack called kerak telor. It is made from eggs and beras ketan (glutinous rice) and shaped like an omelette.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Two-day cease-fire in S. Philippines
Two-day cease-fire in S. Philippines COTABATO, Philippines (AFP): The Philippine military announced yesterday a 48-hour unilateral cease-fire to its offensive against Moslem rebels in areas around this southern city.The cease-fire started yesterday, said Maj. Gen.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Mercenary issue to dominate PNG election
Mercenary issue to dominate PNG electionBy Ratih Hardjono PORT MORESBY: The current general election in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has been an opportunity for the people to demand change. Two of the four prime ministers PNG has had since independence have been ousted.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Danareksa venture capital
Danareksa venture capital JAKARTA (JP): State-owned finance company PT Danareksa and its Japanese and Taiwan partners launched their new joint venture company yesterday.The joint venture, Daiwa NIF Ventures, is soon to establish a venture capital company -- Danareksa Ventura Pertama -- which is...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Stewardess' rapist jailed
Stewardess' rapist jailed MANADO, North Sulawesi: A 21-year-old local man, who worked as a receptionist at a four-star hotel, was sentenced to seven years imprisonment yesterday for raping a 19-year-old Merpati Nusantara airways stewardess.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
More funds needed for SEA Games
More funds needed for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The state minister for youth and sport affairs, Hayono Isman, said yesterday Indonesia had to increase its fund raising campaign to collect money for the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Citra Metro signs road deal
Citra Metro signs road deal MANILA (AFP): Philippine, British and Indonesian-backed firms agreed Tuesday to build a 16-billion-peso ( US$615 million) highway linking towns east and south of Manila, the firms said in a statement.The Philippine National Construction Corp.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Lending ban seen to hurt small, medium developers
Lending ban seen to hurt small, medium developers JAKARTA (JP): Businesspeople and analysts said yesterday that the government's move to ban new loans for land acquisition and development would severely hurt small and medium property developers.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Telkom to produce fiber optic cables
Telkom to produce fiber optic cables JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Telkom is planning to set up subsidiaries with private firms in the multimedia and optical fiber sectors, Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave said yesterday.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Sutiyoso to take action against disgraceful soldiers
Sutiyoso to take action against disgraceful soldiers JAKARTA (JP): Greater Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso said yesterday that stern action would be taken against unscrupulous soldiers who backed up illegal activities at entertainment establishments."... soldiers in the city ...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Government to tender 16 toll road projects
Government to tender 16 toll road projects JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday the tender of 16 toll road projects covering 485 kilometers in Java and Sumatra.An executive of the state-owned toll-road operator PT Jasa Marga, Abdul Hadi, said that the projects would require a total...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Deregulatory measures not to affect city revenue
Deregulatory measures not to affect city revenue JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday that new deregulatory measures on the reduction of local taxes and fees would not affect city revenue as the measures would speed up the municipality's plan to improve its tax collection system.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
New evidence for Pakpahan appeal
New evidence for Pakpahan appeal JAKARTA (JP): New evidence will prove that labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan was not involved in a labor riot in Medan, North Sumatra, in April 1994, one of his supporters said yesterdayThe Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union's secretary-general, Sunarti, said statements...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Call for stronger tobacco warning
Call for stronger tobacco warning JAKARTA (JP): The government warning on cigarette packs, "Smoking can be detrimental to your health," is too weak to make people give up smoking, a consumer activist says.Zoemrotin K.S.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Stock Exchang
Stock ExchangStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 8, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,250 -25 16,500 AHAP Insurance 2,850 -50 1,000 Alter Abadi 1,000 0 4,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,175 -50...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Japan may join EU talks on Myanmar sanctions
Japan may join EU talks on Myanmar sanctions TOKYO (AFP): Japan may join the European Union in taking the United States to the World Trade Organization over a U.S. state's sanctions law against Myanmar, a Japanese trade official said yesterday.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Courses for would-be legislators defended
Courses for would-be legislators defended JAKARTA (JP): The government defended its plan yesterday to provide courses on state affairs and the state ideology Pancasila to new members of the House of Representatives.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Soldier beaten by mob
Soldier beaten by mob JAKARTA (JP): A soldier was recovering in hospital yesterday after he was beaten unconscious by a crowd who thought he was a robber.A police source said the soldier, identified as Gun, received severe wounds to most of his body and was still unconscious when taken to hospital.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Jamz, Jl. Panglima Polim Raya. No. LMN 11, South Jakarta, at 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Harvey M, Benny L & Co, Monday. Benny L & Co, Dixie Night, Tuesday. Indra, Jamz Session, Wednesday. Wachdach Band, Thursday. Embong R and Audensi Band, Friday.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Handover won't affect RI exports to HK: Tunky
Handover won't affect RI exports to HK: Tunky JAKARTA (JP): Hong Kong's reversion to Chinese rule will not affect Indonesia's exports to the former British colony, a senior minister said yesterday.Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said trade between Indonesia and Hong Kong would remain...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
S'pore tops Asia infrastructure survey
S'pore tops Asia infrastructure survey SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore has come first in an infrastructure survey of expatriates living in Asia, according to a report by the Political & Economic Risk Consultancy Ltd.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
European businesses urged to get into Asia
European businesses urged to get into Asia JAKARTA (JP): European businesses were encouraged yesterday to increase participation in the development of infrastructure and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Asia.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Anoa called potential killer
Anoa called potential killer KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: An Australian animal conservation expert said yesterday that the native anoa (small buffalo) could go on a killing spree like the "killer tiger" in Lampung, Sumatra.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Crew strike may affect BA service
Crew strike may affect BA service HONG KONG (Reuter): British Airways service to Asia, including Jakarta, Beijing, Osaka and Nagoya in Japan and Kuala Lumpur, will be affected by a cabin crew strike starting today, BA's Hong Kong cargo manager Chris Chan said.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
ASEAN 'dismayed' over Cambodia
ASEAN 'dismayed' over Cambodia JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) issued a joint statement yesterday saying it was "dismayed" by the turn of events in Cambodia and announced a special ministerial meeting tomorrow to deliberate the crisis.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Soeharto to talk to poor kids
Soeharto to talk to poor kids KUPANG, E. Nusa Tenggara: Thirteen children from poor local families have been selected to meet President Soeharto in Jakarta on July 23 on National Children's Day.Abdul Kadir Makarim, who head's the children's selection committee, said yesterday that the 13 children...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Family's Film: Big Brother Jake 3:10 Children's Program: Anak-Anak Indonesia 3:35 Talk Show: Kotak Pos 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:10 TV Series: Topacio 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Bank customer robbed of Rp 25m in Kebayoran
Bank customer robbed of Rp 25m in Kebayoran JAKARTA (JP): One of two robbers at the parking lot of a bank on Jl. Melawai, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, shot a customer yesterday and made away with Rp 25 million (US$10,200) in cash.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Governor posts 'only for' officers, civil servants
Governor posts 'only for' officers, civil servants JAKARTA (JP): The government said yesterday that people outside the civil service or military were not allowed to become governors.The director general for public administration and regional autonomy, Oman Sachroni, said it was constitutionally...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Clear the air
Clear the airFrom Surabaya PostAs a motorcyclist I am concerned about the danger of the black smoke emitted from buses' exhausts. Many of these buses are managed by private companies. The black smoke not only hinders visibility but is also detrimental to road users' health.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Sunson to go public
Sunson to go public JAKARTA (JP): PT Sunson Textile Manufacturer is planning to offer 80 million shares, or 22.84 percent of its enlarged capital, to the public.Avi Dwipayana of PT Trimegah Securities said the company expected to raise between Rp 64 billion and Rp 80 billion (US$33.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Man stabbed by girlfriend's brother
Man stabbed by girlfriend's brother JAKARTA (JP): A 17-year-old student has been stabbed by his girlfriend's brother who disapproved of the couple's relationship.The victim was berated by the suspect prior to the incident which took place Monday night in the latter's house on Jl.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Number of proposed governor candidates drops to eight
Number of proposed governor candidates drops to eight JAKARTA (JP): The number of proposed candidates for Jakarta's next governor now drops from 12 to only eight as another candidate has joined the wagon and decided not to be a candidate.Deputy Governor of Economic and Development Affairs Tb.M.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Cloud seedling last option
Cloud seedling last option JATILUHUR, West Java: The government considers that cloud seedling will be the last resort in overcoming water shortages in West Java's major reservoirs.Drought has affected at least 22,000 hectares of rice fields which depend on water from the Jatiluhur reservoir, Antara...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Mixed reactions to deregulation package
Mixed reactions to deregulation package JAKARTA (JP): Businesspeople and legislators highly welcomed yesterday the new reform package which slashes local taxes and levies and import tariffs in a substantial effort to reduce the cost of doing business.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Lack of transparency leads to corruption
Lack of transparency leads to corruption JAKARTA (JP): The lack of transparency in government policy making has caused top heavy corruption, a leading economist said yesterday.Sjahrir of University of Indonesia told a seminar on bureaucracy that corruption prevailed thanks to policies which,...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
New options in bus bind explored
New options in bus bind explored JAKARTA (JP): City authorities are looking into alternatives to keep bus companies solvent and improve services after the government ruled out a hike in fares this year.Deputy Governor of Development and Economic Affairs, Tb.M.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Chocolate promotion
Chocolate promotion It was disturbing to read the article by Bruce Emond in The Jakarta Post (July 1) commenting on the late arrival of His Excellency, the Ambassador of Belgium at a recent promotion at the Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta.Mr.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Moslem scholars and democracy
Moslem scholars and democracyBy Masykuri Abdillah JAKARTA (JP): In accordance with the globalization trend, especially after the collapse of the Eastern European regimes, democracy is becoming an important factor of international relations as well as a subject of intensive debate in the Third...
Tue, 08 Jul 1997
400 garment factory workers go on strike in North Jakarta
400 garment factory workers go on strike in North Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): More than 400 workers, mostly women, of a garment factory on Jl. Agung Perkasa, in Sunter Podomoro, North Jakarta, went on strike yesterday demanding an explanation of the factory's relocation plan.
Tue, 08 Jul 1997
Ginandjar says bureaucracy must be modernized
Ginandjar says bureaucracy must be modernized JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must modernize its bureaucracy if it wants its development programs to be successful, Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita said yesterday.