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Thu, 11 Sep 1997
RI's multimedia access lowest in SE Asia: ITU
RI's multimedia access lowest in SE Asia: ITUBy I Christianto GENEVA (JP): Indonesia has the lowest level of multimedia access in Southeast Asia, according to a recent report published by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Soeharto orders end to land clearing activity
Soeharto orders end to land clearing activity JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto ordered State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja yesterday to stop land clearing activities across the country which used slash-and-burn methods.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Kadin urges fair treatment
Kadin urges fair treatment JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) yesterday called on the government to pursue a transparent incentives policy and quickly ease liquidity to inject life into businesses.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Hero Utomo Kuntjoro-Jakti dies
Hero Utomo Kuntjoro-Jakti dies JAKARTA (JP): Dr. Hero Utomo Kuntjoro-Jakti, one of Indonesia's leading international relations experts and director of the Center for Japanese Studies at the University of Indonesia, passed away Monday night at the age of 51.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
More rice fields damaged
More rice fields damaged UJUNGPANDANG, S. Sulawesi: An official from the agricultural office in South Sulawesi said that 7,000 of 340,000 hectares of rice fields have suffered crop failure due to the prolonged dry season.However, the damage would not threaten the food supply of the province, A.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
AirAsia to add flights to Indonesia
AirAsia to add flights to Indonesia KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Malaysian airline AirAsia Sdn. Bhd. says it plans to add more flights to Indonesia, to destinations other than Jakarta.General Manager Mohd. Nazri Mahajar said here over the weekend it would probably offer two more flights, to Bali and Medan,...
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Improve public service: Soeharto
Improve public service: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto asked public service agencies to jointly publish a guide book detailing their activities.He said the book would help improve the quality of relations between the government and the people because it would explain the services...
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
ASEAN economics -- recovery or retreat?
ASEAN economics -- recovery or retreat?By David Harries JAKARTA (JP): These are tough times for ASEAN. The only countries not deep in trouble on the money front are those whose currencies have value only within their own borders.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Australia live cattle exports to SE Asia fall
Australia live cattle exports to SE Asia fall SYDNEY (AFP): Live cattle exports to Australia's important Southeast Asian markets have dropped dramatically since several regional currencies crashed to record lows, an industry spokesman said yesterday.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Sanitation key to wiping out worms
Sanitation key to wiping out worms JAKARTA: Health officials warned yesterday that a pure medical remedy to eradicate worm infestation and disease was not sufficient, but required a change in people's daily attitude towards personal hygiene and environmental sanitation.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Habibie says Sukhoi jet fighters costly
Habibie says Sukhoi jet fighters costly JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie reiterated yesterday the high price that the government would eventually have to pay for its decision to buy Sukhoi jet fighters.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Bakrie International gets BBB- rating
Bakrie International gets BBB- rating JAKARTA (JP): The Japan Bond Research Institute (JBRI) has assigned a BBB- rating to the foreign currency notes (euro notes) of Bakrie International Finance Company B.V to be issued under the Medium Term Notes Program.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Asian aluminum demand to slow after currency crises: Analyst
Asian aluminum demand to slow after currency crises: Analyst RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuter): Recent currency devaluations in key Asian economies should help cause a slowdown in regional aluminum consumption through 1998 but demand is still unlikely to fall, industry analyst Adam Rowley said.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Toyota opens new plant
Toyota opens new plant JAKARTA (JP): Toyota Astra Motor officially opened a stamping- dies plant yesterday to increase its manufacturing operation in the tooling, engineering and production preparation.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Death sentence against Lt. Sanurip upheld
Death sentence against Lt. Sanurip upheld JAKARTA (JP): The Surabaya High Military Tribunal in East Java has upheld a death sentence against an Army Special Forces officer convicted of killing 16 people in a shooting spree in Timika, Irian Jaya, last year.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Diarrhea kills five, infects thousands
Diarrhea kills five, infects thousands BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Five people died and 12,340 others suffered from diarrhea in South Kalimantan during an outbreak of the ailment between January and July this year, an official said here over the weekend.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
At least 7 die in attack on Chinese vessel in S. Lanka
At least 7 die in attack on Chinese vessel in S. Lanka COLOMBO (AFP): Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger guerrillas set ablaze a Chinese cargo carrier yesterday and killed at least seven people on board, marking an escalation in attacks against foreign vessels, officials said.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
KL lifts freeze on foreign maids
KL lifts freeze on foreign maids KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia has been forced to lift its recently imposed freeze on the intake of foreign maids due to the high demand for domestic helpers, reports said yesterday.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Rupiah to ease slightly by year-end, says poll
Rupiah to ease slightly by year-end, says poll SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Indonesian rupiah is expected to decline slightly by the year-end with a Reuter poll of 12 analysts and foreign exchange dealers in Jakarta and Singapore producing a median prediction of 2,965 to the dollar.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Chaine des Rotisseurs concocts archipelagic potpourri
Chaine des Rotisseurs concocts archipelagic potpourriBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): It was time to check all dietary proscriptions at the door on a visit to one of the bimonthly get-togethers of Chaines des Rotisseurs.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Appreciation of literature lacking
Appreciation of literature lacking SEMARANG, Central Java: Scholar Ajip Rosidi lamented Monday the lack of appreciation for literature among Indonesians.He pointed out that in the 1950s, Balai Pustaka, the nation's oldest publisher, often sold out a first print of 5,000 books within two months.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Total joins RI power plant
Total joins RI power plant PARIS (Reuter): French oil group Total said on Monday that it signed an agreement with state-owned Electricite de France and Indonesia's state electricity company PLN to build a 200 megawatt natural-gas fired power plant in the Jambi region of southern Sumatra.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Petojo Ilir market traders upset over kiosk demolition
Petojo Ilir market traders upset over kiosk demolition JAKARTA (JP): Traders from Petojo Ilir market in Central Jakarta expressed their anger yesterday over the demolition of their kiosks.Dozens of workers from the city-owned market operator PD Pasar Jaya, guarded by 500 police and military...
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Jet Air goes international
Jet Air goes international NEW DELHI (AFP): A private domestic Indian airline with an accident-free record may start flying on international routes, The Times of India newspaper reported yesterday.Jet Air, one of the few successful private carriers in India, has sought permission to go...
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
City govt will rebuild Bulungan
City govt will rebuild Bulungan JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has rejected the idea of allowing private developers to rebuild the Bulungan youth stadium in South Jakarta."Funds for the rebuilding plan must be taken from the city's budget," Surjadi said after attending a City Hall meeting...
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Government set to ban controversial chat lines
Government set to ban controversial chat lines JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications is ready to block chat line services and deal firmly with local agents of callback services, a senior official said yesterday.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Awards for good services
Awards for good services BOGOR (JP): PDAM Bogor water company and the Bogor branch of West Java Province-owned Bank (BPD) have been awarded Abdi Satya Bhakti awards for their achievements in services.The awards, which were handed over by President Soeharto at the State Palace yesterday, were...
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Further talks urged for Blok P cemetery removal
Further talks urged for Blok P cemetery removal JAKARTA (JP): A councilor strongly urged the city administration yesterday to further discuss with the city council its plan to change the designated land use of the Blok P cemetery in South Jakarta.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Man arrested with 25,750 Ecstasy pills
Man arrested with 25,750 Ecstasy pills JAKARTA (JP): Police have detained a man for allegedly being involved in the smuggling of 25,750 Ecstasy pills and 15 grams of Ecstasy powder from Europe to Indonesia, a customs official said yesterday.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Deregulation of RI shipping too late
Deregulation of RI shipping too late SINGAPORE (Reuter): The deregulation of Indonesia's shipping industry has come too late, prompting Samudera Shipping Line (SSL) to seek expansion funds in Singapore, company officials said yesterday.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Bowling team to train despite disagreement
Bowling team to train despite disagreement JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's 19th SEA Games bowling team have agreed to continue training despite a disagreement with their team manager.The 10 athletes agreed to continue their program in a meeting with Games training director Djoko Pramono on Monday.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
RI commits to servicing foreign debt
RI commits to servicing foreign debt JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad reaffirmed yesterday the government's strong commitment to meeting all its foreign debt obligations on schedule despite the rupiah's sharp depreciation.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Former De Mono employee tried
Former De Mono employee tried JAKARTA (JP): A former employee of De Mono cooperative faced Central Jakarta Court yesterday on charges of deception for allegedly tricking a woman into paying Rp 23 million (US$7,666).
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Toll road operator won't seek increase in tariffs
Toll road operator won't seek increase in tariffs JAKARTA (JP): Toll road operator PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada (CMNP) has promised not to ask for an increase in tolls despite the sharp fall in the rupiah against the U.S. dollar, a minister said here yesterday.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Airports close due to haze
Airports close due to haze BATAM, Riau: Several airports in Sumatra and surrounding areas were again closed Monday due to thick haze from incessant forest fires.Antara reported that Hang Nadim Airport on Batam Island was closed for four hours Monday morning due to haze that limited visibility.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Hottest bridge sextet loses
Hottest bridge sextet losesBy Djanwar Madjolelo JAKARTA (JP): The squad captained by Seymon Deutsch shot to a big first-quarter lead on their way to a 146-109 victory in the Vanderbilt Knockout Team Spring NABC 1996 over the hottest team in bridge, the Nick Nickell sextet.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Govt officials, observers differ on presidency
Govt officials, observers differ on presidency JAKARTA (JP): Government officials opposed yesterday the recent suggestion that civilians were not as qualified as those with a military background to lead the country and would not be ready for at least another five years.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Constitution not specific on presidential term
Constitution not specific on presidential termBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): To limit or not to limit? This question has caused political and legal experts to lock horns following a minister's recent remark that Indonesia needs to limit a president's term in office in the post-Soeharto era.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Jakartans' expectations and hopes for their new governor
Jakartans' expectations and hopes for their new governor JAKARTA (JP): As predicted, City Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso easily defeated the other two nominees in yesterday's selection to become Jakarta's next governor.He received 62 votes (or 82.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Enzyme producer to build center
Enzyme producer to build center BOGOR, West Java: The Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) and the San Diego-based Diversa Corp signed a cooperation agreement on bioprospecting.Under the agreement, Diversa, an enzyme manufacturer, will build a center for microbial diversity, provide equipment and...
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
SE Asian currencies tread water as dollar sinks
SE Asian currencies tread water as dollar sinks SINGAPORE (Reuter): Southeast Asian currencies stayed afloat yesterday as the U.S. dollar fell sharply against the yen and regional stock markets clambered further out of the depths.The dollar toppled below the key 120 yen level and hit a low of 118.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 9, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 100 254,500 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,000 25 1,000 Alumindo Light Metal 925 25...
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Banda Aceh wins Coca-Cola Cup
Banda Aceh wins Coca-Cola Cup JAKARTA (JP): Banda Aceh won the Under-16 Coca-Cola Cup soccer tournament defeating Jakarta 4-2 in penalty shootouts.The tournament was held in Banda Aceh on Monday to commemorate National Sports Day.Neither team scored a goal in the 90 minutes of the match.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Harmoko stakes claim to House speaker post
Harmoko stakes claim to House speaker post JAKARTA (JP): Golkar chairman Harmoko staked his claim yesterday for the position of House speaker, asserting that "political logic" dictated that the winner of the general election should be elected as leader of the legislative body.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Thai helicopter 'shot down'
Thai helicopter 'shot down' BANGKOK (AP): Myanmar dissidents in Bangkok said yesterday a Thai army helicopter that disappeared near the Myanmar border last month was shot down by the Myanmar army.Its four-man crew was killed in the crash, they said.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Myanmar is ASEAN's test case
Myanmar is ASEAN's test caseBy Rizal Sukma JAKARTA (JP): Before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) decided to accept Myanmar as a member, there had been concerns raised that the country's membership in the Association would pose a number of challenges, if not problems, for ASEAN.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Estetika 5 Ekspresi, at Hilton Executive Club, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sept. 10. * Painting Exhibition: Nuansa Decoratif by Sutopo, Djoko Maruto, Petrus Pranagung at Mon Decor Gallery, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: SuronoJP/obySEPTUAGENARIAN SHARER: Former coordinating minister for social welfare Surono (second right), accompanied by his wife (right), cuts a rice cone at a ceremony marking his 74th birthday in Jakarta.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Bedugul power project faces strong criticism
Bedugul power project faces strong criticism JAKARTA (JP): A senior environmental expert criticized yesterday the government's decision to allow the development of a geothermal power plant in Bedugul, Bali, saying the power project would have a negative impact on the environment.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Foreign investors in BSD project
Foreign investors in BSD project JAKARTA (JP): French company Carefour and South Korean firm Lotte plan, respectively, to build a large-scale wholesale center and a shopping and recreation center at the Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) satellite city in Tangerang.