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Fri, 09 May 1997
Government cool on Megawati-PPP alliance
Government cool on Megawati-PPP alliance JAKARTA (JP): The emerging alliance between Megawati Soekarnoputri loyalists and the United Development Party (PPP) was greeted warmly by a cabinet minister but received a cool response from the military Wednesday.Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Servitia set to arrange ten syndicated loans
Servitia set to arrange ten syndicated loans JAKARTA (JP): The publicly listed Bank Umum Servitia is set to arrange 10 syndicated loans worth Rp 500 billion (US$208 million) this year.The bank's director Tarunodjojo said Wednesday that each syndicated loan would have a value of Rp 50 billion.
Fri, 09 May 1997
PKI political prisoner dies
PKI political prisoner dies JAKARTA: Death-row political prisoner, Soekatno, 69, of the now defunct Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) died in hospital yesterday.The secretary of the Working Group for Service to Prisoners (Pokja PLP-PGI), Gustav Dupe, said Soekatno died at 12:05 noon at the Kramat...
Fri, 09 May 1997
Lippo Life reports surge in net profit
Lippo Life reports surge in net profit JAKARTA (JP): Lippo Life, the publicly listed life insurance company booked a net income of Rp 31.2 billion in the first quarter of 1997, almost five times higher than Rp 6.2 billion booked in the same period last year.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Observers hail PPP-Megawati alliance
Observers hail PPP-Megawati alliance JAKARTA (JP): Observers have given the thumbs up to the United Development Party's (PPP) move to embrace Megawati Soekarnoputri loyalists but warn it may backlash if not properly managed.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Campaign's excess
Campaign's excess On May 5, when United Development Party (PPP) campaigning was held in Bogor, PPP youths were seem doing many things which no law-abiding and God-fearing Moslem youth should do. In the Bubulak area, they struck cars with sticks, causing damage.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Jakarta military get new spokesman
Jakarta military get new spokesman JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso installed four new officials Wednesday, including new spokesman Lt. Col. Djazairi Nachrowi, who replaced Lt. Col. Didi Supandi.
Fri, 09 May 1997
U.S. ambassador's arrival symbol of stronger Vietnam ties
U.S. ambassador's arrival symbol of stronger Vietnam tiesBy Frederik Balfour HANOI (AFP): The arrival today of U.S. Ambassador Douglas "Pete" Peterson in Hanoi is seen by analysts as an important step by the two former enemies to forge stronger economic as well as strategic ties.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Foreign presence boosts local stock trading
Foreign presence boosts local stock trading JAKARTA (JP): Trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange rose for a third consecutive day Wednesday on the back of an increased foreign presence.Christina Lim of Harita Securities said foreign investors had reentered the market with stronger confidence in the...
Fri, 09 May 1997
SEA Games stickers don't burden public: Wismoyo
SEA Games stickers don't burden public: Wismoyo JAKARTA (JP): The 19th SEA Games are only five months away but fund-raising is still inviting controversy.The National Sports Council and the games consortium urged the public not to complain about the additional fees added on top of their...
Fri, 09 May 1997
Drasindo enters housing
Drasindo enters housing JAKARTA (JP): PT Duta Cahaya Mas of the Drasindo Group will expand its property business by building two housing complexes in West Java with a total investment of Rp 550 billion (US$229.16 million).
Fri, 09 May 1997
Indonesian textile-export quota increased 29 percent
Indonesian textile-export quota increased 29 percent JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's textile-export quota will increase by up to 29 percent this year thanks to quota swaps from Singapore, higher quotas from Europe and the exemption of export overshipments last year.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Syahrizal finds direction through horse and rider sculptures
Syahrizal finds direction through horse and rider sculpturesBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Syahrizal's ongoing sculpture exhibition at the Cipta Gallery of the Taman Ismail Marzuki in Central Jakarta reflects his artistic development from 1984 to this year.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Padang bulls knocked down
Padang bulls knocked down PADANG, West Sumatra: The local Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), which has the symbol of a bull, has admitted to having lost aggressiveness due to financial limitations.During the 1992 election, the minority party stood out for its huge campaign turnouts.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Bali Cliff, Pecatu: Frog Dance, Saturday; Balinese Theater, Ramayana Ballet, Monday; Kecak Dance, Tuesday and Saturday; Legong Dance, Wednesday; Mask Dance, Thursday; Jegog Orchestra, Friday; Tektekan Calonarang, Sunday, from 8.30 p.m.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Politicians parrot Sukarno
Politicians parrot Sukarno BANYUMAS, Central Java: There is something missing in Indonesian Democratic Party's campaign attributes this season: pictures of first president Sukarno.Pictures of the late Sukarno, founder of the Indonesian Nationalist Party which merged with Christian parties to form...
Fri, 09 May 1997
Newmont refuses to give 10% stake to government
Newmont refuses to give 10% stake to government JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana has confirmed that Newmont Mining Corp. of the United States refused to give a 10-percent share of a gold mine operated by its subsidiary to the Indonesian government.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Telkom acts
Telkom acts We are pleased to report that following my letter (March 13, 1997) about the problems with my new telephone line, PT Telkom from Palmerah Service Point took immediate action fixing the line and clarifying the procedure for payment of our account. This was done the following day.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Congressional election monitor urged
Congressional election monitor urged WASHINGTON (AP): Human Rights Watch Asia is calling on the United States Congress to send monitors to oversee the coming elections in Indonesia.Director Sidney Jones said it was important that a congressional group monitor the May 29 elections.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Poll rigging has begun, PPP chief claims
Poll rigging has begun, PPP chief claims JAKARTA (JP): United Development Party (PPP) chief Ismail Hasan Metareum said Wednesday he had evidence a government official had begun fixing the May 29 poll results.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Golkar getting rather hairy
Golkar getting rather hairy JAKARTA (JP): If you decide to trim your facial hair these days, make sure you shave it in the form of banyan tree or a figure two.That was Golkar chief Harmoko's advise to supporters of Golkar, the symbol of which is a banyan tree and whose ballot paper number is two.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Multimedia firm to start next year
Multimedia firm to start next year JAKARTA (JP): PT Indonusa Telemedia, a newly established multimedia company, will offer interactive non-telephony services beginning next year to television viewers.Peter F.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Economy 'still sound despite campaigns'
Economy 'still sound despite campaigns' JAKARTA (JP): Campaigning for the May 29 election has had no effect on Indonesia's economy, Minister of Information Harmoko announced.Speaking after attending Wednesday's monthly meeting of finance and economic ministers at the presidential office, Harmoko...
Fri, 09 May 1997
Railway official wins lawsuit against transportation minister
Railway official wins lawsuit against transportation minister JAKARTA (JP): A chief of a railway station, who was said to have shared responsibility for the death of 129 people in a 1987 train accident in Bintaro, South Jakarta, won a lawsuit Tuesday against the Minister of Transportation.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Fire guts RI envoy's home in Stockholm
Fire guts RI envoy's home in Stockholm STOCKHOLM (Agencies): The Indonesian ambassador's residence in Stockholm was ravaged by a devastating fire yesterday morning as one person was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation, rescue officials said.
Fri, 09 May 1997
City denies report on reclamation study
City denies report on reclamation study JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor of Economic and Development Affairs Tb. M. Rais denied reports that an environmental impact study of the North Jakarta Reclamation Project had been rejected.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Pakpahan's children seek international help
Pakpahan's children seek international help JAKARTA (JP): Children of labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan, who is on trial for subversion, are seeking international help for their father.They claim the government has paid poor attention to his health and they wish to gain international support in their...
Fri, 09 May 1997
Mulia firm increase dividends
Mulia firm increase dividends JAKARTA (JP): The publicly listed PT Mulialand and PT Mulia Industrindo, both subsidiaries of the Mulia Group, will distribute Rp 49.1 billion and Rp 33.1 billion in dividends respectively, the companies have announced.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Shuttlers pledge to bring Sudirman Cup back home
Shuttlers pledge to bring Sudirman Cup back home JAKARTA (JP): National shuttlers playing for the Sudirman Cup pledged they would do their best and will try hard to bring home the coveted trophy.They made the promise yesterday when they bid farewell to National Sports Council chief Wismoyo...
Fri, 09 May 1997
Texmaco enters Timor
Texmaco enters Timor JAKARTA (JP): The government has set up an alliance with the Texmaco Group, a major local textile conglomerate, to build a textile plant in East Timor with a total investment of Rp 2.5 billion (US$1.06 million).
Fri, 09 May 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 2-3, South Jakarta: - Semanggi Lounge: Classic Guitar Melodies with Nelson Rumantir, daily except Sunday, 7.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.; Pauli Yahya (Pianist), Monday to Saturday, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * The Patra Surabaya Hilton International Jl. Gunungsari Surabaya: - Kedai Jepara: Pianist Marcell Suryadharma, daily (except Sunday and Monday), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. - The Beer Garden: The La Mapas Resident Band, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 7 p.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Morocco replies
Morocco replies On May 5, 1997, The Jakarta Post published the right to reply of the Algerian Embassy contesting the commentary on the photo published by your daily on April 27, 1997, illustrating the visit of James Baker to the region of North West Africa.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Golkar supporters top traffic violations
Golkar supporters top traffic violations UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): The police have ticketed 317 election rally revelers for traffic violations, most of them from the ruling political group Golkar.Chief of Ujungpandang city police Col.
Fri, 09 May 1997
On nonvoters
On nonvoters In democracies, failing to vote may be justified if the voter cannot find a least-worst candidate, rarely the case. In Indonesia, however, it seems some voters feel they face an election that is more festival than democracy.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Two held for illegal telecom business
Two held for illegal telecom business JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested two foreigners for allegedly running an illegal international telecommunications operation in Jakarta, causing many companies to lose about Rp 2 billion (US$833,333).Police are hunting for 13 other suspects.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Soebadio accused of defamation
Soebadio accused of defamation JAKARTA (JP): Former politician Soebadio Sastrosatomo has been accused of defaming President Soeharto in his book titled Era Baru, Pemimpin Baru: Badio Menolak Rekayasa Regim Orde Baru (New Era, New Leader: Badio Rejects the New Order Regime's Engineering).
Fri, 09 May 1997
Mahathir says deputy competent
Mahathir says deputy competent KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday he would grant full powers to his deputy Anwar Ibrahim to run the country when he goes overseas for two months later in May.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Government should not 'mess around with Newmont'
Government should not 'mess around with Newmont' Former mining minister Mohammad Sadli believes the Busang gold mine hoax is nothing compared to the government's proposal to get a stake in another gold mine project, Batu Hijau concession, on Sumbawa Island, West Nusa Tenggara.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Four more skeletons found
Four more skeletons found MEDAN: Four more skeletons of women allegedly killed by the notorious shaman, Achmad Suradji, alias Datuk, have been found buried in a sugar plantation in Sei Semayang, North Sumatra, over the last two days.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 9, 1997:
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 9, 1997: Party Campaign areas Important campaigners -------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Sumatra, Bali, East and Jusuf Syakir, Tosari Widjaja, West Nusa Tenggara, Muhammad Buang, Djufrie Asmoredjo, East Timor Zarkasih Nur Golkar...
Fri, 09 May 1997
Moslems told to renew religious commitment
Moslems told to renew religious commitment JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher called on religious leader and other Indonesians Wednesday to work together to strengthen harmonious coexistence among believers of different faiths.
Fri, 09 May 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 a.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Animated Classic 3:10 Education Program: Tunas 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz : Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Film 5:30 Music: Paket 27 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara,...
Fri, 09 May 1997
YLKI told to fight harder for consumer protection
YLKI told to fight harder for consumer protection JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation has been urged to be more aggressive in its fight for greater consumer protection.Noted economist Didiek J.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Thailand, Indonesia sign Natuna gas deal
Thailand, Indonesia sign Natuna gas deal BANGKOK (Reuter): Indonesia and Thailand yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding of natural gas sales to Thailand from Indonesia's Natuna project, a statement from the state-run Petroleum Authority of Thailand (PTT) said.
Fri, 09 May 1997
On AIDS awareness at a price
On AIDS awareness at a price In response to the letter from Dr. Walbran from Gandhi Memorial International School (April 26, 1997) titled AIDS awareness for students at a price, we would like to clarify as follows:The University of Indonesia's School of Medicine's Pokdisus AIDS Center (located at...
Fri, 09 May 1997
Police shoot two burglars
Police shoot two burglars PASURUAN, East Java: Police shot Wednesday two of five men who had just stolen Rp 1.5 million in cash, jewelry and three cameras from a house.The head of local police subprecinct, First Lt. S.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Jaya expects 9.24% profit growth
Jaya expects 9.24% profit growth JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Jaya Real Property projects a 9.24 percent increase in net profit to Rp 130 billion (US$54.16 million) this year from Rp 119 billion in 1996, the company's president Tanto Kurniawan said Wednesday.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Bank Niaga wary of property sector
Bank Niaga wary of property sector JAKARTA (JP): An oversupply of property and customers' current low purchasing power have made the publicly-listed Bank Niaga reluctant to provide loans to the property sector.
Fri, 09 May 1997
Bank Bahari to offer 50 million shares to public
Bank Bahari to offer 50 million shares to public JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bahari will sell around 50 million new shares to the public early next month to strengthen its capital structure.Bank Bahari's president Santoso Sumali said Wednesday the new shares, which have a nominal value of Rp 500 (U.S.