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Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Limit presidential term after Soeharto: Siswono
Limit presidential term after Soeharto: Siswono JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo said yesterday that in the post-Soeharto era after 2003, Indonesia should limit a president's tenure to 10 years.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
University libraries are put to the test
University libraries are put to the testBy Muhartoyo JAKARTA (JP): Do Indonesian university students really need libraries?This question came to mind after a suggestion was made to close college libraries for a week to test whether they lived up to their role as sources of information (The Jakarta...
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Travel: My Country 2:35 Children's Film: Family Matters 3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Documentary Film: Pesona Flona 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 Children's Story: Mutiara Baru 6:00 News: Lintasan...
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Department store rejected
Department store rejected SURABAYA: East Java provincial legislative councilors have rejected a proposal to convert a hockey field on Jl. Darmawangsa into a department store, Antara reported yesterday.The news agency quoted councilor Eddie Budi Prabowo as saying that department stores had no...
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Reduce TV levies!
Reduce TV levies!From Pikiran RakyatThe community and media have voiced many complaints about TV levies. Some wish the levies would be abolished, others want them reduced.Government-owned TVRI should actually be financed by the state budget.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
MPR should have 'more than one' president nominee
MPR should have 'more than one' president nominee JAKARTA (JP): Even as support grows for incumbent President Soeharto's renomination for the 1998/2003 presidency, calls began yesterday that the nation be given alternatives.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Wholesale market for fruits
Wholesale market for fruits BOGOR (JP): Private developer PT Mayo Waya in cooperation with the Bogor mayoralty is building a fruit, vegetable and other agricultural produce wholesale market at Cibadak, Tanah Sereal.Mayo Waya director R. Sutadi Rusli said the Rp 34 billion (US$12.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Sempati closes dozens of regional routes and offices
Sempati closes dozens of regional routes and offices JAKARTA (JP): Private airline PT Sempati Air will terminate 14 domestic and regional routes and 15 representative offices beginning on Sept. 1 as part of the company's restructuring plan.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
A citizen's view
A citizen's view In the run-up to the 1998 meeting of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), many quarters are discussing the draft of the state's policy (GBHN) and necessary assembly decrees. Particularly active are the functional group (Golkar) and political and mass organizations, including...
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Reaction mixed to water tariff hike plan
Reaction mixed to water tariff hike plan JAKARTA (JP): City-owned drinking water company PDAM Jaya's proposal to raise water tariffs by up to 12 percent got a mixed response yesterday.The City Council's deputy speaker Ade Surapriatna fully supported the proposal, but Indonesian Consumers Foundation...
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Finnish case not to hurt shoe industry
Finnish case not to hurt shoe industry JAKARTA (JP): The Association of All Indonesian Shoe Industries (Aprisindo) said yesterday the Indonesian shoe industry's image was not tainted by the Finnish government's action to destroy Indonesian-made shoes on charges of copyright violation.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Kardinah goes to and lives with people
Kardinah goes to and lives with peopleBy Irawati Wisnumurti JAKARTA (JP): During the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995, an Indonesia grassroots organization, the Family Welfare Movement (PKK), was internationally recognized for its leading role in a global campaign against...
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
GRI's net profit up 36.3%
GRI's net profit up 36.3% JAKARTA (JP): Clothing company PT Great River International (GRI) reported a 36.3 percent net profit rise to Rp 13.9 billion (US$5.14 million) in the first six months this year over the same period in 1996.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
SE Asian currencies hit new lows as gloom lingers
SE Asian currencies hit new lows as gloom lingers SINGAPORE (Reuter): Southeast Asian currencies hit new lows yesterday as persistent gloom in regional markets spurred fresh buying of the U.S. dollar.Dollar demand from companies needing to hedge positions in the middle of increased currency...
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Artist defines common ground between Indonesia and India
Artist defines common ground between Indonesia and IndiaBy Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): Is it possible to be in love with two cultures at the same time? Apparently it is, evident by Nirupama S. Karkhanis' painting exhibition at the World Trade Center here.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Greater role expected from NGOs
Greater role expected from NGOs JAKARTA (JP): Non-governmental organizations are expected to play an increasingly greater role in addressing problems resulting from the fast pace of development, some experts say.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Upi adds five points to her elo rating
Upi adds five points to her elo rating JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's International Master Upi Darmayana Tamin's elo rating has increased five points to 2,215 following her draw in the 13th and final round of the women's grandmaster chess tournament Tuesday.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Shares prices up but rupiah falls
Shares prices up but rupiah falls JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah weakened further yesterday, dropping 100 points against the U.S. dollar amid eased liquidity, while local share prices continued to gain ground, analysts and dealers said.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Canadian globetrotter tours the world with condoms
Canadian globetrotter tours the world with condomsBy Ahmad Junaidi JAKARTA (JP): "Say it with condoms" is probably the most suitable way to describe the orders given to a 42-year-old Canadian globetrotter during his short stay in Indonesia.Bertrand Boudreau, who arrived in Jakarta on Aug.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Indofood plans expansion
Indofood plans expansion JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed food-products producer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur plans to open new production facilities worth US$4.9 million in Vietnam.Company president commissioner Sudwikatmono said in Semarang the company would start constructing the plant in the near...
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Jakarta to study Mandela's talks offer
Jakarta to study Mandela's talks offer JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia appreciates South African President Nelson Mandela's offer to host talks on East Timor, but said yesterday it was still considering whether or not to accept the proposal.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Meter readers
Meter readersFrom PelitaI have noticed that my water bills vary little from month to month. Do meter readers from the city water company (PDAM) just guess how much water consumers have used in a given month? Why not just read the figure on the water meter?Once my house was uninhabited for two weeks...
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
The credit crunch
The credit crunch It is still too early to gauge whether the value of the rupiah, against the American dollar, has finally bottomed out. True, the speculative attacks on the currency are no longer as fierce or massive as those witnessed during the first three weeks of this month.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Soeharto to open Marlboro Indonesian Grand Prix '97
Soeharto to open Marlboro Indonesian Grand Prix '97 JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will open the Marlboro Indonesian motorcycle Grand Prix '97 at Sentul on Sept. 28.Minister of Youth and Sport Affairs Hayono Isman said yesterday that Soeharto said he would open the Grand Prix after a meeting...
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
One killed in N. Jakarta clash
One killed in N. Jakarta clash JAKARTA (JP): A group of around 30 people, six of whom were armed with sharp weapons, killed a man and badly injured another in an apparently unmotivated attack in North Jakarta.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Sogo to open three more outlets early next year
Sogo to open three more outlets early next year JAKARTA (JP): PT Panen Lestari Internusa, owner and operator of the Sogo Department stores in Indonesia plans to open three more Sogo outlets -- two in Jakarta and one in Surabaya, East Java -- early next year.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Juvenile penitentiary opens special schools
Juvenile penitentiary opens special schools JAKARTA (JP): The country's only juvenile penitentiary, in Tangerang, has started running special schools for its young prisoners, according to its warden.Daniel Ginting told a group of visitors Tuesday that the schools, ranging from elementary to high...
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Kalimantan smoke causes ailments
Kalimantan smoke causes ailments PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Smoke from bushfires here has increased the number of patients of respiratory ailments by 35 percent, an official said yesterday.Head of the local office of the Ministry of Health Fauzi Darwis told Antara that the patients' main...
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Dollar soars, halting golf events in Thailand
Dollar soars, halting golf events in Thailand BANGKOK (Agencies): Golf has become the latest victim of Thailand's economic crisis, with at least three Thai PGA Tour golf tournaments canceled after sponsors pulled out because of financial difficulties, a Thai PGA official said Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Loral eyes Asian satellite mart
Loral eyes Asian satellite mart SINGAPORE (Reuter): Asia-Pacific telecommunications demand is growing so fast the region will soon dominate the world's satellite market, American satellite-maker and operator Loral Space & Communications said yesterday.
Thu, 28 Aug 1997
Second fire at Mulia Senayan Hotel
Second fire at Mulia Senayan Hotel JAKARTA (JP): A fire broke out yesterday on the fifth floor of the Mulia Senayan Hotel, which is being built to accommodate athletes and officials during the upcoming SEA Games.
Wed, 27 Aug 1997
Excelcomido installs 17-km microcell network
Excelcomido installs 17-km microcell network JAKARTA (JP): Private global system for mobile communications (GSM) operator PT Excelcomindo Pratama has installed a 17- kilometer microcell network in the capital's golden triangle area to improve its coverage in the city's most active business district.
Wed, 27 Aug 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Travel: My Country 2:35 Family's Film: Big Brother Jake 3:10 Children's Program: Anak-Anak Indonesia 3:35 Talk Show: Kotak Pos 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Educational Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:10 TV Series: Road to Avonlea 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Wed, 27 Aug 1997
IMF praises RI's success, urges further deregulation
IMF praises RI's success, urges further deregulation JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Indonesia's success in reducing poverty but urged further deregulation and abolishment of monopolies to help raise the living standards of low-income groups and improve equity.
Wed, 27 Aug 1997
RI expects 35% offset deal from Sukhoi purchase
RI expects 35% offset deal from Sukhoi purchase JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia expects an offset deal worth at least 35 percent of the cost of the Sukhoi jet fighters and military helicopters it will purchase from Russia, a senior minister said yesterday.
Wed, 27 Aug 1997
Aurora okays RI gold mine
Aurora okays RI gold mine PERTH (Reuter): Aurora Gold Ltd said yesterday it had approved development of its 85 percent-owned Toka Tindung gold-silver mine project in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, pending final government approvals and financing.
Wed, 27 Aug 1997
Sarwono warns of more fires in September
Sarwono warns of more fires in September JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja warned yesterday of more forest fires in September as the dry season reaches its peak.Speaking to reporters in his office here, Sarwono emphasized the need to develop a "sense of urgency"...
Wed, 27 Aug 1997
Articles on military tribunals dropped
Articles on military tribunals dropped JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives finished deliberating yesterday four security and defense-related bills, one of which underwent significant change in that all of its 15 articles on special military tribunals were scrapped.
Wed, 27 Aug 1997
Golkar to draft 'security' decree
Golkar to draft 'security' decree JAKARTA (JP): The ruling Golkar plans to draw up its own draft of a state policy that would grant a president preemptive powers against subversive activities, its chairman said yesterday.
Wed, 27 Aug 1997
Lintasarta joins Equant to provide global network
Lintasarta joins Equant to provide global network JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's major data communications service provider PT Aplikanusa Lintasarta and state-owned international telecommunications company, Indosat, have joined worldwide network provider Equant to provide reliable global communications...
Wed, 27 Aug 1997
Thamrin project to start despite complaints
Thamrin project to start despite complaints JAKARTA (JP): The administration is to start the beautification project of Jl. M.H. Thamrin next month despite requests for a review from building owners.The scheme, which includes the tearing down of fences between high-rise buildings and widening...
Wed, 27 Aug 1997
'Fast buck' scheme behind fiasco
'Fast buck' scheme behind fiascoBy Erwin Ramedhan JAKARTA (JP): North American financiers, foreign exchange operators and others have launched repeated attacks on Southeast Asian currencies and economies.
Wed, 27 Aug 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 26, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 700 0 23,000 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,000 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 975 75 75,500 Alumindo...
Wed, 27 Aug 1997
Software piracy to remain rampant, says official
Software piracy to remain rampant, says official JAKARTA (JP): Software piracy in Indonesia will remain rampant given the lack of respect for other people's intellectual works, says a senior official.Bambang Kesowo, chairman of Team Kepress 34 which was established by the government to protect...
Wed, 27 Aug 1997
A cunning plan
A cunning planBy Djanwar Madjolelo JAKARTA (JP): About 150 pairs from 30 nations entered a three session qualifier to a three session final of 28 pairs, in the 43rd European Bridge Championships at Montecatini Terme, Italy, from June 14 to June 28.
Wed, 27 Aug 1997
Foreign Secretary Cook turns up the heat
Foreign Secretary Cook turns up the heat In his first interview since the break-up of his marriage became public, British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook talks to Patrick Wintour in London about Bosnia's war criminals, arms sales to Indonesia, climate change and Scottish devolution.
Wed, 27 Aug 1997
To dub or not to dub?
To dub or not to dub? As a result of the government's plan to ban the dubbing of foreign films, the majority of the population who are illiterate will no longer be able to enjoy telenovelas, Indian tragedy films or comics from Hong Kong.
Wed, 27 Aug 1997
Quake jolts W. Sumatra
Quake jolts W. Sumatra PADANG, W. Sumatra: An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted West Sumatra at dawn yesterday, Antara reported.The quake's epicenter was located at the Mentawai Strait, about 250 km southwest of Padang Panjang, an official of the local meteorological and...
Wed, 27 Aug 1997
Southeast Asian currencies slide
Southeast Asian currencies slide SINGAPORE (Reuter): Southeast Asian currencies slipped again yesterday and dealers said they could be ready for a new round of falls with the market still worried and regional bourses dropping sharply.
Wed, 27 Aug 1997
Car thieves shot dead
Car thieves shot dead BANDUNG: Three alleged car thieves were killed in a shoot-out with police in Bandung on Monday morning.Ade Suryana, 35, Maruf alias Abah, 38, and Tubagus Permana alias Edi Kopassus, 36, were shot dead when they resisted arrest, Bandung Police Chief Col.