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Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Cloud blocks lunar eclipse, thwarts photographers
Cloud blocks lunar eclipse, thwarts photographers JAKARTA (JP): Moon watchers and photographers were mostly frustrated in their efforts to view the century's last total lunar eclipse yesterday when heavy cloud blocked the sky over most of the city in the wee hours of the morning.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
McRae's car hits enbankment as heavy rain mars test drive
McRae's car hits enbankment as heavy rain mars test drive MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Despite heavy rain here the Mitsubishi, Subaru, Toyota, Ford and Seat Sport teams set out to test the route of the Gudang Garam World Rally Championship due to start tomorrow.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Hatta library
Hatta library The Hatta library at the Gadjah Mada University campus in Bulak Sumur, Yogyakarta, was named after RI's first vice president Mohammad Hatta. It has a collection of some 40,000 books, including many old and rare books on social and political science.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Haze won't stop Mild Seven golf tournament
Haze won't stop Mild Seven golf tournament KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Organizers of the Mild Seven Kuala Lumpur Open have said that despite the haze, the tournament will go ahead at Saujana Golf and Country Club.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Drivers strike in Tangerang
Drivers strike in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): More than 400 drivers of public transportation vans went on strike yesterday, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.The drivers of R-11 vans plying the Perumnas-Cikokol route even forced passengers onboard R-14 vans, which they said followed a similar...
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Unocal finds Indonesian oil
Unocal finds Indonesian oil EL SEGUNDO, Calif., (Reuter): Unocal Corp announced Monday that one of its exploratory wells offshore Indonesia hit significant amounts of natural gas and oil.The well, drilled in deep waters of the Makassar Straight, tested at a rate of 24.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Cautions for 76 companies
Cautions for 76 companies TANGERANG (JP): Owners of at least 76 industrial companies here have been warned to stop dumping their unprocessed waste or have their licenses revoked and stand trial in court.Tangerang Environment Office head M.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 17, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,050 -25 41,500 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 800 -50 5,000 Alumindo Light Metal 800 0 286,000...
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
IMF hopeful of good world growth
IMF hopeful of good world growth HONG KONG (Reuter): The International Monetary Fund kicked off its annual meetings with an upbeat assessment of the global economy yesterday, predicting several more years of low-inflation growth.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
SE Asian finance chiefs to explore common strategy
SE Asian finance chiefs to explore common strategy BANGKOK (AFP): Southeast Asian finance ministers will attempt here to forge a united front ahead of the global monetary talks in Hong Kong, officials said, as the region reels from an unprecedented financial crisis.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Harmoko praises outgoing Golkar legislators
Harmoko praises outgoing Golkar legislators JAKARTA (JP): Golkar chairman Harmoko praised the political organization's legislators in the House of Representatives for doing their best during their five-year term which will expire on Sept. 30.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Obituary
Obituary Former minister of public works Poernomosidi Hadjisarosa died yesterday at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital. He was 63. It was believed that he had been suffering from leukemia, Antara reported.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Forest burners have to prove innocence
Forest burners have to prove innocence JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja warned yesterday that owners of plantation and timber companies alleged by the government of causing widespread fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan have until Oct. 1 to prove themselves innocent.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Minister laments increase in traffic fatalities
Minister laments increase in traffic fatalities JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto commemorated yesterday National Transportation Day lamenting the increasing number of traffic fatalities despite the drop in overall accidents.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Langgeng pays dividend
Langgeng pays dividend SURABAYA (JP): Shareholders of the publicly listed PT Langgeng Makmur Industri have approved a proposal to issue 26.43 million new shares as dividend.PT Langgeng, plastic and aluminum household furniture producer, said yesterday existing shareholders would receive 14 new...
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Indonesia vows to do its best to curb forest fires
Indonesia vows to do its best to curb forest fires JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government said yesterday that it was doing everything in its power to contain the spread of forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, whose thick smoke has shrouded neighboring Malaysia and Singapore.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Ethnic-colored riot hits Ujungpandang
Ethnic-colored riot hits Ujungpandang UJUNGPANDANG (JP): Mobs of people went on a rampage throughout the city's center in a riot with ethnic overtones on Monday night and yesterday.Witnesses said the city remained tense last night with soldiers and police officers deployed in the Chinatown district...
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Water company apologizes
Water company apologizes JAKARTA (JP): City-owned water company PDAM Jaya has apologized to its customers for the temporary suspension of water supplies between 7:45 a.m. and 5 p.m. yesterday.The head of the firm's marketing section, Agus Tabrani, said in a press release that the delay was caused...
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Kotjo to sell stake in S'pore's ABR
Kotjo to sell stake in S'pore's ABR SINGAPORE (Reuter): Four Singapore-based businessmen have agreed on an option to buy the controlling stake in food company ABR Holdings now held by Indonesian tycoon Johanes Kotjo, Schroders International Merchant Bankers said.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
MOU on Ancol Baru project signing
MOU on Ancol Baru project signing JAKARTA (JP): The city administration signed yesterday a memorandum of understanding with PT Manggala Krida Yudha for the early construction of the Ancol Baru project.Manggala -- a private firm owned by President Soeharto's youngest daughter Siti Hutami Endang...
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 16, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,075 25 153,500 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 850 -50 2,500 Alumindo Light Metal 800 -25 344,000...
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting and Ceramics Exhibition, works of Firman, Tisna Sanjaya, Agus Suwage and Suyatna, at the Lontar Gallery. Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H East Jakarta, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Sept. 30.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
BNI sets up insurance company
BNI sets up insurance company JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) has established a life insurance company in cooperation with its pension fund and the employees' welfare foundation of the state- owned life insurance company Jiwasraya.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Rupiah, stocks fall on riots, regional weakness
Rupiah, stocks fall on riots, regional weakness JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah and local stock prices weakened yesterday despite the government's announcement on project rescheduling, dealers and brokers said.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Younger leaders to wait until 2003: Feisal
Younger leaders to wait until 2003: Feisal JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung hinted yesterday that the "young generation" would have to wait until 2003 to take over the national leadership.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
PT ACeS may expand to other regions: Joop
PT ACeS may expand to other regions: JoopBy I. Christianto DENVER, Colorado, U.S. (JP): Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave said here Monday that satellite operator PT Asia Cellular Satellite (ACeS) has the opportunity to expand to other regions with low telephone density.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
KL needs 7% growth until 2020
KL needs 7% growth until 2020 KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's economy will have to grow by at least 7 percent a year until 2020 if the country is to achieve developed country status by then, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Soeharto apologizes to ASEAN members for haze
Soeharto apologizes to ASEAN members for haze JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto sincerely apologized to fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday for the choking effects of the haze caused by widespread forest fires in Indonesia.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Military and civilians
Military and civilians Over the past week, I've read with surprise and dismay the many reactions to Dr. Juwono Sudarsono's opinion on this country's coming leadership choice.As I see it, what Juwono did was state his view on the situation.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Govt defends Moslem leaders' MPR exclusion
Govt defends Moslem leaders' MPR exclusion JAKARTA (JP): General Elections Institute chairman Moch. Yogie S.M. defended yesterday the exclusion of prominent Moslem figures Abdurrahman Wahid and Amien Rais from the list of 100 candidates representing various mass organizations in new People's...
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
10,000 Thais rally to support PM Chavalit
10,000 Thais rally to support PM Chavalit BANGKOK (AFP): Thousands of farmers and Thai villagers rallied in the country's capital yesterday in a show of support for embattled Premier Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, police and witnesses said.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Upcoming ASEM to discuss cooperation
Upcoming ASEM to discuss cooperation BANGKOK (Reuter): Finance ministers from Europe and Asia will meet in Bangkok this week to discuss the currency crisis in Southeast Asia and talk about improved cooperation and investment between the regions, officials said yesterday.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
More deregulation measures needed to boost economy
More deregulation measures needed to boost economy JAKARTA (JP): The government's deregulation measures are not yet sufficient to boost the economy, a senior economist said yesterday.Ali Wardhana, a former finance minister and currently the government's senior economic advisor, said more...
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
10 Indonesians in Adventure Team
10 Indonesians in Adventure Team JAKARTA (JP): Ten Indonesians were chosen for the 1997 Indonesian Marlboro Adventure Team through a three-day selection process at Jatiluhur dam, Purwakarta, West Java, last weekend.The 10, who were selected from a field if 42, will leave on Oct.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Rights declaration needs revision
Rights declaration needs revisionBy A. Havas Ugroseno and P.L.E. Priatna JAKARTA (JP): The statement by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) of 1948 needs to be revised has shocked many, including Indonesian experts on human rights and U.S.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Malaysian PM says MSC to proceed
Malaysian PM says MSC to proceed KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia will push ahead with an ambitious hi-tech multimedia zone despite the shelving of several other major projects, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Plane crashes in Jepara
Plane crashes in Jepara SEMARANG, Central Java: An airplane crashed in the town of Sinanggul, in Jepara regency, yesterday morning injuring two trainee pilots.The Tobago TB 10 aircraft, flight number PK-AGY, crashed into a rice field, and was flown by Andreas Sitorus, 21, and copilot Augus Heri...
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
'Ojek' driver jailed
'Ojek' driver jailed JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court yesterday sentenced an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver to four years in jail for sexually molesting his 14-year-old stepdaughter.Presiding judge Madnyono said 41-year-old Supardja had sex with the teenager, identified only as Wir,...
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Reward for blood donors
Reward for blood donors JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will honor 149 blood donors and some others from around the country at the State Palace today.The chairwoman of the Indonesian Red Cross' city branch, Uga Wiranto, said yesterday that the people on the honor list had donated blood at least 75...
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
IMF to boost capital
IMF to boost capital TOKYO (AFP): The major contributor nations to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have started to finalize plans to boost the fund's capital by 40 percent, a Japanese newspaper reported Tuesday.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
IMF slow in aiding ASEAN to deal with currency crisis
IMF slow in aiding ASEAN to deal with currency crisis JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday for its slow action in assisting Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members deal with the region's recent currency turmoil.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Filipino troops clash with rebels
Filipino troops clash with rebels ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (DPA): Army patrol troops clashed yesterday with members of the Philippines' largest remaining Moslem rebel group, killing two guerrillas a day after ground rules for a cease-fire in the southern region of Mindanao were approved.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
ADB's loan for airports
ADB's loan for airports MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Tuesday that it had approved a US$93 million loan to upgrade six airports in the southern Philippines.The loan will improve the airports of the municipalities of Puerto Princesa, Cotabato, Sanga-Sanga, Dipolog, Butuan and...
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Airport trolley
Airport trolleyFrom KompasI went to Terminal B at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (for domestic flights) at 5:40 a.m. on Friday, June 20, to see off my mother who was to fly with one of the national airlines.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
City will build monument on Ade Irma's grave
City will build monument on Ade Irma's grave JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta administration backed down yesterday from its earlier plan to relocate the grave of Ade Irma Suryani, the daughter of Army Gen. (ret) Abdul Haris Nasution.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Abilio to be sworn in
Abilio to be sworn in DILI, East Timor: Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. will install Abilio Jose Osorio Soares for a second term as governor of East Timor tomorrow.The chairman of the East Timor Legislative Council, Armindo Soares Mariano, said the ceremony would be held at a special...
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Expert urges independent law agency
Expert urges independent law agency JAKARTA (JP): The Agency for National Legal Development (BPHN) should be separated from the Ministry of Justice so it can act as coordinator for the drafting of bills in Indonesia, an expert said.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Aussie to help SE Asia
Aussie to help SE Asia SYDNEY (AFP): Australia has launched a major effort to reassure Southeast Asian nations that it is ready to increase financial support for embattled currencies, whose decline now threatens exports from here.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
World copper demand to grow through 2000
World copper demand to grow through 2000 CHICAGO (Reuter): World refined copper consumption is expected to grow through 2000 based on continued industrial strength in the world's leading economies, independent base metals analyst Janice Jolly said.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997
Wildlife waste
Wildlife waste We often spend our holidays in Indonesia and we like your country very much.We are members of WWF and saw two things on a recent trip to Banda Neira island in Maluku province which were very awful.