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Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Yayuk determined to make top 20
Yayuk determined to make top 20 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top women's tennis player Yayuk Basuki will concentrate on breaking into the top 20 players and leave it up to the Indonesian Tennis Association to decide if she is to play in the 19th SEA Games here in October.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
ASEAN 10 minus 1
ASEAN 10 minus 1 ASEAN's dream almost came true yesterday. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) formally admitted two new members -- Myanmar and Laos -- on the eve of its annual foreign ministers' meeting in Kuala Lumpur. This brings its membership to nine.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Currency drama
Currency drama The script is by no means finished, but the recent currency drama could have a strong effect on Southeast Asia. It is, perhaps, fitting to view this issue in terms of a financial statement.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
ASEAN insurers 'must join forces or fail'
ASEAN insurers 'must join forces or fail' KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Southeast Asian insurers should form regional alliances or risk dying under the onslaught of foreign players sweeping in as the pace of liberalization grows, Malaysian Deputy Finance Minister Wong Se Wah said yesterday.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
40 job seekers cheated
40 job seekers cheated JEMBER, East Java: Forty workers are demanding compensation from the PT TSW labor agency for failing to send them to Malaysia as scheduled.The workers claimed they had paid between Rp 350,000 (US$140) and Rp 400,000 in application fees to the company, which has its...
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Mega supporters to commemorate July 27 tragedy
Mega supporters to commemorate July 27 tragedy JAKARTA (JP): Supporters of Megawati Soekarnoputri will commemorate the first anniversary of the July 27 riot despite the government's apparent objection.They said yesterday the commemoration would include a group prayer Saturday night at the deposed...
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Give praise where it's due
Give praise where it's dueFrom KompasIn the weeks leading up to the Fed Cup tennis meet between Indonesia and Italy, many good words were voiced in official statements to the press. This was a fresh change from harsh sentiments. I myself always admire the achievements of athletes.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Jack Chia to buy RI's firm
Jack Chia to buy RI's firm SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore's Jack Chia-MPH Ltd said yesterday its subsidiary, Shurland Ltd, and other parties, had agreed to buy confectioner P.T. Hudson Indonesia Ltd for US$5.7 million.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Thai privatization plans revived
Thai privatization plans revived BANGKOK (Reuter): Thailand's severe economic problems have nudged its politicians into reviving the sluggish privatization of state enterprises as the government seeks funds to tackle a growing fiscal deficit.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Korea and Japan set for new World Cup battle
Korea and Japan set for new World Cup battle ZURICH (AFP): Japan and South Korea, which had to settle for a draw when they fought over the right to hold the 2002 World Cup soccer finals, clash again for the right to go to the 1998 finals in France.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
El Nino raises 1998 coffee crop concerns
El Nino raises 1998 coffee crop concerns SINGAPORE (Reuter): A dry spell, believed to have been triggered by the El Nino weather pattern, is beginning to bite on Indonesian coffee farms and may disrupt the current tree flowering for next year's crop, traders said yesterday.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Sutiyoso wins more support
Sutiyoso wins more support JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso received more support for his nomination as Jakarta's next governor from the city branch of Kosgoro, an organization affiliated with Golkar, yesterday.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Delifrance enters Indonesia
Delifrance enters Indonesia SINGAPORE (Reuter): A new joint venture in Indonesia involving Delifrance Asia Ltd should eventually have a turnover of some Singapore $100 million a year, an official from the Indonesian side of the venture said yesterday.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
30th AMM opens with one less member than expected
30th AMM opens with one less member than expectedBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (JP): Less than a month ago many envisioned the start of today's two-day ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM) as the dawn of a new era for the organization.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Loan
LoanCORRECTION: The amount of the transferable loan facility stated in yesterday's caption on Bimantara on this page should have read US$80 million instead of US$800 million. We apologize for the error. -- Editor
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
President reiterates pledge to help children
President reiterates pledge to help children JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto reiterated yesterday the government's commitment to improving children's standard of living and education.When addressing a young crowd commemorating Children's Day at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, the President said he was...
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Garuda and KLM to boost cooperation
Garuda and KLM to boost cooperation JAKARTA (JP): The national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia and the Dutch airline KLM have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in management, technology and crew training, Antara reported yesterday.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Taxi meter
Taxi meter Last month I was shopping at Hero Kemang, South Jakarta, and asked one of the packing boys to call a taxi for me. Because I was busy in the shoe repair shop, I did not see the taxi arrive but my bags were put inside the car.The taxi was a very old, run down and dirty car.
Thu, 24 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.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Presidential election will be safe: Wiranto
Presidential election will be safe: Wiranto SURABAYA (JP): Army Chief Gen. Wiranto said yesterday that security ahead of the 1998 presidential election was guaranteed.The election of the president by the People's Consultative Assembly is scheduled for March next year.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Local players progress easily at Governor Cup
Local players progress easily at Governor Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games tennis players had no trouble in the second round of the Governor Cup Tennis Women's Satellite tournament yesterday.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Bus driver mobbed to death
Bus driver mobbed to death JAKARTA (JP): A bus driver was found dead in Pondok Kopi, East Jakarta, yesterday, possibly after he was mobbed by other bus drivers, City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said yesterday.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Call for investment promotion outside Java
Call for investment promotion outside Java JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Production and Distribution Hartarto urged the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) yesterday to facilitate flows of foreign investments outside Java and Bali.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Ramos looking to control population
Ramos looking to control population MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos called yesterday for a stepped up campaign to curb population growth in the Philippines, saying birth control was the only viable way to reduce poverty.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Indonesian children: The echo of lost voices
Indonesian children: The echo of lost voicesText and photos by Agus Y. Ranu JAKARTA (JP): It is often said that children own the future. Challenging this is the wreckage of dreams in instances of exploitation, molestation, rape and street violence.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Sumarah pioneers ceramic art studies
Sumarah pioneers ceramic art studiesBy Irawati Wisnumurti JAKARTA (JP): Sumarah Adhyatman, a self-taught ceramics enthusiast, has emerged as Indonesia's ceramic expert whose books on Indonesian ceramics and beads have become national treasures as the first of their kind.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Art Agenda
Art AgendaArt Exhibition: Latin America and Caribbean at Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya No. 73, Central Jakarta; July 24-30This unique exhibition features paintings of renowned and promising contemporary Latin American and Caribbean artists.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
ASEAN ignores Hun Sen's call for int'l recognition
ASEAN ignores Hun Sen's call for int'l recognition PHNOM PENH (Agencies): Cambodian strongman Hun Sen appealed to the international community Wednesday to recognize his leadership, but failed to sway his Southeast Asian neighbors.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Can we avoid a 'debt trap'?
Can we avoid a 'debt trap'?By Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): Foreign debt has been an important source of funds for the New Order's economic development. In the last two decades, Indonesia's foreign debt has increased rapidly and is estimated to be more than US$100 billion.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Ardy jumps 10 spots in world badminton rankings
Ardy jumps 10 spots in world badminton rankings JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian veteran Ardy B. Wiranata ranking has jumped from 19th to ninth after his win in the Indonesian Open last week in Surakarta, Central Java.It was his second win this year after the Swedish Open in March.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Asia-Pacific postal seminar
Asia-Pacific postal seminar JAKARTA (JP): Directorate General of Post and Telecommunications and the state-owned postal service PT Pos Indonesia will hold a seminar on Asia-Pacific's postal services on July 28 and July 29, 2005.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Rupiah devaluation not needed
Rupiah devaluation not needed Much apprehension has been created in the past few days by maneuvers made by foreign exchange speculators. After having upset the Thai, Philippine and Malaysian currencies those speculators have also tried to pressure our monetary system.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Tanah Abang vendors jailed for rioting
Tanah Abang vendors jailed for rioting JAKARTA (JP): Three sidewalk vendors each received a one-year jail term yesterday for their role in the Tanah Abang market riot in January.Central Jakarta District Court found Yafrizal, 24, Ade Komarudin, 24, and Ari Yanto, 18, guilty of violating Article 170...
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Golkar and PPP in barter deal on commission chiefs
Golkar and PPP in barter deal on commission chiefs JAKARTA (JP): Golkar and the United Development Party (PPP) will likely barter for the chairmanship of the City Council's Commission C on financial affairs, which was held by PPP for several office terms.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Legislators upbeat on manpower bill deadline
Legislators upbeat on manpower bill deadline JAKARTA (JP): All four factions of the House of Representatives are confident that deliberation of the manpower bill will be completed by the Sept. 15 deadline.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
SE Asian currencies on slippery ground
SE Asian currencies on slippery ground SINGAPORE (Reuter): Southeast Asian currencies remained on slippery ground yesterday after coming under renewed pressure as the Thai baht slid to new lows.Poor market liquidity and wide spreads added to market volatility as players turned increasingly nervous...
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Major reshuffle at City Police
Major reshuffle at City Police JAKARTA (JP): City Police have conducted a major reshuffling of its organization, involving 13 positions which will be filled by new officers.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Call for early detection of children's kidney problems
Call for early detection of children's kidney problems JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs an early detection system for kidney problems in children and an integrated medical program for doctors, an expert in child nephrology said yesterday.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Shanghai meeting hailed as Asian 'G-7'
Shanghai meeting hailed as Asian 'G-7' SINGAPORE (Reuter): A meeting of Asian central bankers in Shanghai on Friday is being hailed as the region's 'G-7' by foreign exchange dealers in the wake of weeks of the recent currency turmoil.In a still jittery market keen to hold U.S.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
UN official seeks information on E. Timor
UN official seeks information on E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): A United Nations official met some members of the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday to gather information on conditions in East Timor.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Officials have mixed reactions to Salim's plan
Officials have mixed reactions to Salim's plan JAKARTA (JP): Officials gave mixed reactions yesterday to the Salim Group's plan to sell giant PT Indofood Sukses Makmur to tiny QAF Ltd incorporated in Singapore.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
RP army leaves captured camp
RP army leaves captured camp RAJAMUDA, Philippines (AFP): The Philippine army withdrew from a Moslem guerrilla base here yesterday as a gesture to convince the insurgents to resume peace talks, military officials said.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Pino Bahari has slim chance of joining SEA Games squad
Pino Bahari has slim chance of joining SEA Games squad JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian light heavyweight boxer Pino Bahari chances of joining the national squad for the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are slim after losing at the 18th President Cup championships.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
RP issues decrees to curb peso speculation
RP issues decrees to curb peso speculation MANILA (AFP): Philippine monetary authorities issued a new set of guidelines to banks yesterday to curb renewed speculation on the peso, which opened 0.8 percent lower against the dollar.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Two arrested for sand quarrying
Two arrested for sand quarrying JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested two men accused of coordinating a massive operation to quarry sand on one of the Thousand Islands in Jakarta Bay.City Police spokesman Lt.Col. E.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
New ASEAN members present tariff cut list
New ASEAN members present tariff cut list PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (JP): Laos and Myanmar submitted yesterday a list of nearly 3,000 products to be included in the list for the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) just moments after they were admitted as the newest members of the grouping.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Freeport Copper mill expansion plan 'on schedule'
Freeport Copper mill expansion plan 'on schedule' NEW ORLEANS (Reuter): Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc said yesterday the fourth concentrator mill expansion undertaken by its principal mining unit, P.T.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Ranariddh meets Soeharto
Ranariddh meets Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto met ousted Cambodian First Prime Minister Prince Norodom Ranariddh last night at his Jl. Cendana residence.During their 45-minute meeting, Soeharto was accompanied by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' secretary-general, Abdul Irsan.
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Acquisition angle
Acquisition angle I would like to make the following comments on Kwik Kian Gie's remarks on Salim Group's acquisition plan published in this paper (Salim group urged not to shift assets overseas, July 21, page 1).
Thu, 24 Jul 1997
Busang gold scam details uncovered
Busang gold scam details uncovered NEW YORK (AP): Ingredients for one of the world's biggest gold scams: one pool table, lots of crushed rock, and just 60 ounces (1.7 kilograms) of the precious metal.Private investigators have pieced together how a geologist for Bre-X Minerals Ltd.