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Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Mobisel offers shares to foreign investors
Mobisel offers shares to foreign investors JAKARTA (JP): Private analog cellular operator PT Mobile Selular Indonesia (Mobisel) plans to sell between 10 percent and 20 percent of its shares to foreign investors.
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Ali Alatas rejects S. Africa's offer
Ali Alatas rejects S. Africa's offer JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday he declined South African President Nelson Mandela's offer to host the third meeting of the All-Inclusive Intra East Timor Dialog (AETD) and said it would likely to be held in Austria again.
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Anas Urbaningrum elected as new HMI chairman
Anas Urbaningrum elected as new HMI chairman YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Association of Islamic Students (HMI) concluded its chaotic congress yesterday by electing Anas Urbaningrum as its new chairman for the 1997/1999 period.
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Drunk man falls to his death
Drunk man falls to his death JAKARTA (JP): A drunken man died in hospital after falling down a flight of stairs at the Paripurna discotheque on Jl. Hayam Wuruk, West Jakarta, Wednesday night.Suherman, 46, a resident of Jl. Petojo Binatu, Central Jakarta, died at 11:30 p.m.
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Nuansa Decoratif by Sutopo, Djoko Maruto, Petrus Pranagung at Mon Decor Gallery, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No.1 Blok B 13-14 Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Sept. 14.
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Travel: My Country 2:35 Children's Film: Kelley 3:10 Children's Dance: Aneka Tari Daerah 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Film: Home Green Home 5:55 Music: Paket 27 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Oil deregulation stumbles on Asian currency turmoil
Oil deregulation stumbles on Asian currency turmoil SINGAPORE (Reuter): The currency turmoil in Asia is creating further hurdles for investment in energy, but governments should not allow that to hinder their struggle towards deregulation, analysts said yesterday.
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
The Listening Post
The Listening Post "Building English Skills Through Newspaper + Radio" Produced by American Language Center in cooperation with The Jakarta Post and Radio Sonora FM 100.9 Mhz * The rugged Western adventure stories of Louis L'Amour capture the spirit of a bygone age -- tales that evoke desperate and...
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Big firms control forests
Big firms control forests JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Concessionaires (APHI) says 437 forest concessions so far licensed by the government are controlled by 50 giant concessionaires.Association deputy executive Hendro Prastowo named yesterday some of the 50 concessionaires but...
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Star Mild team to defend spot
Star Mild team to defend spot JAKARTA (JP): The Star Mild team spearheaded by racers Robert J. Paul of Canada and Ronnie Hermawan of Indonesia will try to defend their position in the fourth leg of the national Drag Race in Denpasar on Sunday.
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
No more new taxi permits: Council
No more new taxi permits: Council JAKARTA (JP): City Council's Commission D for development affairs suggested yesterday that the government not issue new taxi operation permits in Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi.Commission chairman Ali Wongso H.S.
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
RI's Maan plays in BMW Open
RI's Maan plays in BMW Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's leading golfer Maan Naasim was the second Asian player to tee off in the BMW International Open in a bid to challenge world ranked players including Scotland's Colin Montgomerie, world golf phenomena Tiger Woods and home favorite Bernhard Langer.
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Caltex's view on Pertamina
Caltex's view on Pertamina I would like to express my appreciation to The Jakarta Post editors for publishing my paper, regarding the Coastal Plain Pekanbaru PSC, under the headline Caltex's view on Pertamina 'faulty' (Aug. 14, 1997).
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
No jobs at Garuda
No jobs at Garuda JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia announced yesterday it would not recruit new employees because it had "more than enough" personnel.Company spokesman Pudjobroto said "Garuda has applied a zero growth policy in its human resources division".
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Ferry service explored
Ferry service explored KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The provincial administration and that of Australia's Northern Territory are exploring the possibility of opening a ferry service between Kupang and Darwin to boost tourism and trade relations between the regions.
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Japan's new role in Asia-Pacific
Japan's new role in Asia-PacificBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): Now that Japan has overcome its economic recession and laid the foundations for political reform -- albeit these developments are proceeding slowly -- it is time for the country to re-examine its regional and global role.
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Activists call for environment fund
Activists call for environment fund JAKARTA (JP): Environmental activists proposed the establishment of a transparent and accountable environment fund at a discussion yesterday.They proposed that a regular environment "contribution" be collected from private companies exploiting natural resources,...
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 28, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 775 -50 13,500 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,000 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 750 -150 2,016,000 Alumindo...
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Officers questioned over brawls
Officers questioned over brawls JAKARTA (JP): Military police are questioning six servicemen for their alleged roles in two separate brawls in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, in which two civilians were killed.Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen.
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Reply to minister's view on TVRI levies
Reply to minister's view on TVRI levies The clarification on TV levies given by Information Minister R. Hartono, as translated into English from Sinar Pagi by The Jakarta Post (Clarification of TV levies, please, Aug. 27), provokes me to make a counterargument.
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
PT Indofood's profit increases 45 percent
PT Indofood's profit increases 45 percent JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed food manufacturer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur reported yesterday a 45 percent increase in its net profit to Rp 240 billion (US$87.3 million) in the first six months of 1997 compared to the same period last year.
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Australia's views on future Indonesia
Australia's views on future Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Australia in its foreign policy White Paper released yesterday, notes that the continuation of economic liberalization and stability in Indonesia is "not necessarily assured" in the post-Soeharto era.
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Singapore fights to save coral
Singapore fights to save coral SINGAPORE (AP): Professional and volunteer divers are trying to save five types of hard coral by moving it from Singapore's Southern Islands before a land reclamation project begins in October, a newspaper reported yesterday.
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
S'pore opens trade office to boost bilateral trade
S'pore opens trade office to boost bilateral trade JAKARTA (JP): Singapore's Trade Development Board officially opened yesterday its Jakarta office to enhance bilateral relations with Indonesia.Speaking at the opening ceremony of the board's office, Indonesia's Minister of Trade and Industry Tunky...
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Telkom sets up 2 new cellular operators
Telkom sets up 2 new cellular operators JAKARTA (JP): PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT Telkom) has set up two new joint venture companies with private firms to operate the Digital Cordless System (DCS-1800) nationwide.
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Many Asians poor despite economic boom
Many Asians poor despite economic boomBy Martin Walker WASHINGTON: More than two-thirds of the world's poorest people still live in east Asia, despite the economic miracle which has cut the proportion of people in the region subsisting on a dollar a day or less from 60 percent in 1975 to 20...
Fri, 29 Aug 1997
Election failed to promote democracy: CSIS survey
Election failed to promote democracy: CSIS survey JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's general election this year failed to live up to its ideal purpose of encouraging democratization, according to a recent survey by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Local insurance firm to form satellite risk pool
Local insurance firm to form satellite risk pool JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Reasuransi International Indonesia (Reindo) will lead a group of local insurance companies to form a national consortium to tap into the country's growing satellite operations.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Four ex-BI staff named suspects in $301m bank scam
Four ex-BI staff named suspects in $301m bank scam JAKARTA (JP): The City Police have named at least four former employees of Bank Indonesia, the central bank, as suspects in the Rp 800 billion (US$301 million) Bank Perniagaan scam.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Soeharto warns of possible food crisis
Soeharto warns of possible food crisis JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto warned the nation yesterday over a possible food shortage due to the long drought which may continue into December.Soeharto ordered related ministers to take necessary measures in ensuring a smooth distribution of food,...
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Sultan to help currency turmoil
Sultan to help currency turmoil KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah, considered the world's richest man, has promised to help countries affected by the recent turmoil in regional currencies, Malaysian newspapers said yesterday.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
El Nino phenomenon affects RI coffee trees
El Nino phenomenon affects RI coffee trees SINGAPORE (Reuter): A drought linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon is blistering Indonesian coffee trees, boosting concern that the 1998 crop will fall and there may be quality problems, regional dealers said yesterday.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Hartono gets ICMI membership
Hartono gets ICMI membership JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information R. Hartono officially became a member of the Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) yesterday after receiving a membership card from the association's secretary-general.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 27, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 825 125 31,000 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,000 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 900 -75 71,000 Alumindo...
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Where to go in Jakarta: Thursday, Aug. 28, 1997
Where to go in Jakarta: Thursday, Aug. 28, 1997Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: The Indonesian Fine Arts Foundation - Philip Morris Indonesian Art Awards 1997, at Graha Lukisan, Museum Purna Bhakti Pertiwi, Jl. Taman Mini I, East Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Aug. 31.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Resources, space vital for unity
Resources, space vital for unity JAKARTA (JP): The survival of Indonesia as a nation depends greatly on whether all groups of the community, including indigenous people, have adequate living space and access to resources, experts concluded yesterday.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Woodmac sees $25.5b projects in SE Asia
Woodmac sees $25.5b projects in SE Asia SINGAPORE (Reuter): A total of 54 major oil and gas projects have been identified in Southeast Asia as new field developments, energy consultant Wood Mackenzie (Woodmac) said yesterday.In a survey, the company said the projects would cover some 2.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Soros buys $40m in bonds from Datakom
Soros buys $40m in bonds from Datakom JAKARTA (JP): American billionaire and hedge fund manager George Soros has bought US$40 million out of the $250 million in bonds issued by a local telecommunications company, media baron Peter F. Gontha said yesterday.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
French tourist cremated
French tourist cremated DENPASAR: The body of a 27-year-old French national who died in a traffic accident will be cremated today in Mumbul, near the tourist resort area of Nusa Dua, 25 kilometers south of here.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Servicemen should not go into business, Hasnan says
Servicemen should not go into business, Hasnan says JAKARTA (JP): A top military thinker has balked at the idea that servicemen should go into business."If they're retired, it's a different story. But they should never do so during active military service." said Lt. Gen.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Holiday Inn, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda 33, Bandung: - Kebun Bambu Restaurant: Guitar performance, Saturday, 7:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. - Braga Bar and Lounge: Jazz live entertainment at 7:30 p.m.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Two firms to sell liquor
Two firms to sell liquor JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Trade and Industry has appointed two state-owned companies to handle the import and trade of alcoholic drinks in the country.The appointment of the two companies -- PT Cipta Niaga and PT Dharma Niaga -- ended PT Rajawali Nusantara Indonesia's...
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Councilor upset over fake documents
Councilor upset over fake documents JAKARTA (JP): A councilor expressed concern yesterday over the many fake documents used by construction contractors handling city development projects.Helmy A.R. Syihab of Commission D for development affairs said the fake documents were produced by municipality...
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Cocoa prices soar to eight-week high
Cocoa prices soar to eight-week high NEW YORK (Reuter): Cocoa prices soared to their highest level in eight weeks on Tuesday amid growing concern that the El Nino weather pattern could put a severe dent in world production."All the El Nino stories are coming together.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Weimar Ensemble to perform here
Weimar Ensemble to perform here JAKARTA (JP): The Weimar Ensemble for Intuitive Music is scheduled to perform its first Southeast Asian tour concert in Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki in Cikini, Central Jakarta, on Monday.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Teen's cartoon outrages Palestinian elders
Teen's cartoon outrages Palestinian eldersBy Khalil Abed Rabbo RAMALLAH, West Bank (AFP): A teenager has raised the anger of top Palestinian self-rule officials and security services with a simple cartoon he submitted to his local paper that struck one of the most sensitive nerves in Palestinian...
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
KL mulls tough steps to cut account deficit
KL mulls tough steps to cut account deficit KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia said yesterday it would impose tough measures to deal with the current account deficit which is seen widening due to the sharp fall of the ringgit.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Do legislators need crash course?
Do legislators need crash course?By Cornelis Lay YOGYAKARTA (JP): Prospective members of the House of Representatives, elected earlier this year, are enjoying special attention.With the present cabinet nearing the end of its term, a ministry for special assignments has been set up in an...
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Two workers crushed to death in Kuningan
Two workers crushed to death in Kuningan JAKARTA (JP): Two construction workers at the Menara 2000 project in Kuningan, South Jakarta, were crushed to death yesterday by a falling drive sheave from a temporary lift.Katijo, 37, a resident of Jl.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
General Motor Buana may raise Opel car prices
General Motor Buana may raise Opel car prices JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian arm of American automotive giant General Motors has bowed to economic pressure and decided to raise its car prices.President Director of PT General Motors Buana Indonesia (GMBI), William Botwick, told The Jakarta Post...