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RI minister urges S. Korea to help Kia

RI minister urges S. Korea to help Kia SEOUL (AFP): Indonesian Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo Thursday asked South Korea to take a special interest in the ailing Kia Group, taking into account his country's national auto program.

Paribas names Jakarta boss

Paribas names Jakarta boss HONG KONG (Reuter): Paribas Asia Equity said yesterday it has appointed James Spence as president director in Indonesia and Justin Tooth as head of Philippines sales.Niall Shiner joins the firm's Hong Kong research team to cover smaller companies and Walter Lo has been...

Indonesian teachers want more allowances

Indonesian teachers want more allowances JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Teachers Union urged the government yesterday to do more toward improving the welfare of its more than one million members.Union chairman Basyuni Suriamiharja said the government should offer more allowances to elementary and...

Danamon's extra charge

Danamon's extra charge As a customer, my relationship with Bank Danamon only began about 50 days ago but the experience has been disgusting.On July 11, 1997, I transferred a small amount of Australian dollars from my AUD primadollar account to Australia.

Plan for five-star pet hotel in Malaysia

Plan for five-star pet hotel in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Wealthy pet owners in Malaysia will soon be able to go on their holidays with peace of mind, as a five- star hotel for animals is in the offing soon.

Over 500 fires occured over last 7 months in the city

Over 500 fires occured over last 7 months in the city JAKARTA (JP): Over 500 fires took place in the capital over the first seven months of the year, City Fire Agency head Suharso said yesterday.Suharso said fires killed 18 people and injured 35 others, burned down 2,978 houses and left 19,390...

Construction of subway project delayed by financial problems

Construction of subway project delayed by financial problems JAKARTA (JP): The construction of the long-awaited subway project will be delayed indefinitely because of new problems, mainly from its financial scheme, an official said yesterday.

No end to turmoil for SE Asian money

No end to turmoil for SE Asian money SINGAPORE (AFP): Speculators mounted a fresh attack against Southeast Asian currencies yesterday, inspired by bad news out of Thailand which took regional financial markets into a fourth week of turmoil.

PSN to build rural telecoms networks

PSN to build rural telecoms networks JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) is to develop telecommunications networks in West Java using its satellite services in cooperation with PT Telekomunikasi Nusantara Prima (Telnus) and PT Ariawest International.

Volleyball World C'ships delayed over debt problems

Volleyball World C'ships delayed over debt problems JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Volleyball Association will delay the Ultrajaya Cup Women's Volleyball World Championships scheduled for here next month because of financial problems with promoter Spectrum.

Local shipbuilders get contracts

Local shipbuilders get contracts JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina signed contracts yesterday with two local shipbuilders to build four 6,500 dead weight ton (DWT) tankers worth US$60 million for the oil company's domestic operation.

Japan makes strides in China oil quests

Japan makes strides in China oil quests TOKYO (Reuter): Japan's long-term quest to secure oil and gas reserves in Asia has gained considerable ground in recent weeks, analysts say.On Wednesday, it pocketed rights to a 7,400 square km (2,860 square mile) chunk of remote but potentially lucrative...

Outspoken justice changes career

Outspoken justice changes careerJP/leo JAKARTA (JP): Adi Andojo Sutjipto (left, picture above), a former whistle-blower and deputy chief justice, was installed as a dean at Trisakti University yesterday.He plans to share his knowledge with his students.

ASEAN watches Cambodia

ASEAN watches CambodiaBy Santi WE Soekanto PETALING JAYA (JP): ASEAN signaled yesterday that Monday's meeting of the Cambodian National Assembly in Phnom Penh could be a benchmark for reconsidering the timing of Cambodia's entry into the grouping.

Bank Indonesia calls for vigilance over rupiah's falls

Bank Indonesia calls for vigilance over rupiah's falls JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian rupiah weakened against the U.S. dollar yesterday, and the monetary authorities were tightening rupiah liquidity to ease speculation on the currency, dealers said.

Rising military stars leads RI to democracy

Rising military stars leads RI to democracy YOGYAKARTA (JP): The rise of the younger generation to senior positions in the Armed Forces will help boost democratization in Indonesia, a retired general said yesterday.Former Kalimantan military commander Maj. Gen.

EEC unveils its Singa-1 gas flow

EEC unveils its Singa-1 gas flow SYDNEY (Reuter): Energy Equity Corp Ltd (EEC) said yesterday the Singa-1 exploration well in South Sumatera, Indonesia, flowed gas at the rate of 30.7 million standard cubic feet per day during a production test.

Rebels wants Ramos to hold second term

Rebels wants Ramos to hold second term Cotabato City, Philippines (DPA): The Philippines' largest remaining Moslem rebel group said yesterday it wants to see President Fidel Ramos hold a second term after 1998 despite constitutional restrictions to his reelection.

Political motive could be behind currency flurries

Political motive could be behind currency flurries PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (JP): ASEAN countries expressed concern here yesterday over the currency flurry hitting several member states, with some suggesting that the crisis might be politically, not economically, motivated.

Though time for small-scale businesses

Though time for small-scale businessesBy Joko Sarwono BOGOR, West Java (JP): M. Soleh, 74, a small-scale entrepreneur and horticulturist dealing in plant seedlings from Bojong Gede subdistrict, complains that since 1990 his business has been quite sluggish.

Debate on Salim Group's move continues

Debate on Salim Group's move continues JAKARTA (JP): The government sees the Salim Group's plans to sell Indocement's 50.1 percent stake in the world's largest noodle-maker to a Singapore-based bread-maker, QAF Ltd., as beneficial to the shareholders, a senior official said yesterday.

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. Haztoria Band, Tuesday.

Liberalization of ASEAN trade, markets sought

Liberalization of ASEAN trade, markets sought LOS ANGELES (AFP): Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said yesterday she will press Southeast Asian nations to liberalize their trade and financial markets.

Regional bankers prepare to tackle currency crisis

Regional bankers prepare to tackle currency crisis SHANGHAI (AFP): East Asian and Pacific central bankers began arriving here yesterday on the eve of a key annual meeting as Southeast Asian currencies faced further selling pressure.

AG office questios author over book criticisms

AG office questios author over book criticisms JAKARTA (JP): Author Wimanjaya Liotohe, a known government critic, was questioned at the Attorney General's Office yesterday over his book's criticism of the Soeharto administration.

RI lost to South Korea in ABC championship

RI lost to South Korea in ABC championship JAKARTA (JP): South Korea's KIA Timor shattered local team Aspac's hopes of reaching the final after beating them 86-65 in the semifinals of the 8th Asian Basketball Confederation (ABC) championship yesterday.

Haze disrupts flights

Haze disrupts flights PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Thick haze from forest burning has disrupted river and air traffic in the hinterland.Over the past two days, haze has covered much of the North Barito regency, about 350 kilometers from here, virtually blocking-out the sunrise, Antara reported.

City gardens

City gardensFrom MerdekaThe results of the Jakarta Administration's program to provide the capital with more gardens are becoming more and more visible. In many areas of the city we can now see trees and other vegetation.

Minor on trial for drug abuse

Minor on trial for drug abuse JAKARTA (JP): A 17-year-old woman is being tried at the Jakarta Central District Court for possession of 0.0348 grams of third grade heroin with intent to use.Prosecutor Shinta Sasanti said LM was caught in a police operation on May 14 of this year.

Unseeded irawati upsets Benjamas

Unseeded irawati upsets Benjamas JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Irawati Moerid Iskandar upset third seeded Thai Benjamas Sangaram 6-3, 6-0 at the US$10,000 Governor Cup Women's Tennis Satellite tournament at the Kemayoran tennis complex yesterday.

Couple face jail terms for fraud

Couple face jail terms for fraud JAKARTA (JP): A state prosecutor asked the Central Jakarta District Court in two separate sessions yesterday to sentence a husband and wife to one year and two years of imprisonment, respectively for fraud.

Soeharto tells banks to reduce problem loans

Soeharto tells banks to reduce problem loans JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has called on the country's banking industry to cut down problem loans, strengthen capital and minimize banking crimes.Soeharto told the opening session of an Indonesian National Private Banks Association meeting here...

Ramayana opens new store

Ramayana opens new store JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa, the owner and operator of Ramayana department stores, opened yesterday its 58th outlet.The company said the new Denpasar (Bali ) store occupies 13,000 square meters of floor space in a mall, and is the second...

Hun Sen warns SE Asian nations over entry deferral

Hun Sen warns SE Asian nations over entry deferral PHNOM PENH (AFP): Cambodian leader Hun Sen sent a veiled warning to his Southeast Asian neighbors yesterday saying they had made a big mistake in rejecting his country's bid to join the group.

ASEAN and Cambodia

ASEAN and Cambodia It appears that ASEAN has lost its patience with (Cambodian co-Premier) Hun Sen. By unanimous vote, the association delayed Cambodia's admission until the ongoing conflict is resolved.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Kelley 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: Serba-Serbi 5:30 Music: Paket 27 6:00...

Police detain 630 soccer fans from Surabaya

Police detain 630 soccer fans from Surabaya JAKARTA (JP): City Police were holding about 630 soccer fans from Surabaya, East Java, for causing trouble, ranging from robbery and extortion to stealing food, a City Police official said.

Military police chief installed

Military police chief installed JAKARTA (JP): Greater Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso installed Lt. Col. Subagya Jiwapraja, a former Bogor Military Police detachment commander, as the new detachment commander of the Jakarta Military Garrison yesterday.Subagya replaced Lt. Col.

Colonizers owe colonized

Colonizers owe colonized I refer to the letter Colonizers that bad? (July 22). Colonialism is definitely a bad dream for Indonesians. Mr. Budi Setiawan must have read the same books I have.These books recount the pains our people endured a long time ago, about forced labor in Java introduced by the...

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.

National horse racing start

National horse racing start JAKARTA (JP): East Java and North Sulawesi will be battling hard to win the first leg of the 31st Soeharto Cup horse racing national championship at Pulo Mas track Sunday.Last year's champion North Sulawesi, which will host the second series of the Cup in September, has...

Intellect wins RI contract

Intellect wins RI contract PERTH (Reuter): Electronic commerce firm Intellect Holdings Ltd said it had signed a A$13 million contract to install 17,000 terminals in Indonesia.The company, which makes payment systems and smart card readers among other things, did not identify the other parties in...

Polysindo secured notes priced at 9.37 percent

Polysindo secured notes priced at 9.37 percent JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's largest polyester producer, PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa, has announced the pricing of its guaranteed secured notes at a coupon of 9.37 percent.The spread of the US$250 million notes, rated Ba2/BB+, to the U.S.

The agony and ecstasy of Yoes Rizal's paintings

The agony and ecstasy of Yoes Rizal's paintingsBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): Vincent Van Gogh once wrote that quick work doesn't mean less serious work, as it all depends on one's self- confidence and experience.

WVI Foundation donates to orphanages

WVI Foundation donates to orphanages JAKARTA (JP): The World Vision Indonesia (WVI) Foundation donated equipment worth Rp 150 million (US$58,000) to orphanages throughout Greater Jakarta yesterday.The donation, given in conjunction with the commemoration of national Children's Day yesterday, was...

Bapepam to rule security trading

Bapepam to rule security trading JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) is now preparing at least six rules to regulate asset-backed securities trading.Agency chairman I Putu Gede Ary Suta said yesterday the rules were needed to ensure the trading of the asset-backed...

Pertamina determined to take over CPP field

Pertamina determined to take over CPP field JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina asserted yesterday the government would not change its decision allowing the company to take over the Coastal Plains Pakanbaru (CPP) oil field in central Sumatra from PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia...

Mitsubishi spurs U.S. units

Mitsubishi spurs U.S. units TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp. has decided to inject US$350 million into its two U.S. units in a bid to offset accumulated losses, a company spokesman said yesterday.

Laos, Myanmar join ASEAN

Laos, Myanmar join ASEANBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (JP): Laos and Myanmar were admitted as full members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in a modest ceremony here yesterday, bringing the group one step closer to creating a united region.

Rupiah stabilizes but more attacks expected

Rupiah stabilizes but more attacks expected JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian rupiah was stabilizing against the U.S. dollar yesterday, but dealers warned that attacks on the rupiah would continue this week.