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Fri, 02 May 1997
Aussie firm finds future in Timor sea
Aussie firm finds future in Timor sea SYDNEY (Reuter): Australian oil and gas producer and explorer Petroz NL has found its future in the oil-rich waters of the Timor Gap, once the site of a lengthy border dispute between Australia and Indonesia.
Fri, 02 May 1997
Bapepam issues margin trading regulation
Bapepam issues margin trading regulation JAKARTA (JP): The capital market supervisory agency (Bapepam) has issued a new trading regulation to ensure fair practice in margin trading.Under the new regulation issued Wednesday, a broking company should have a net adjusted working capital of at least Rp...
Fri, 02 May 1997
Japan wants WTO to mediate over car
Japan wants WTO to mediate over car GENEVA (AFP): Japan on Wednesday officially asked the World Trade Organization to form a panel to arbitrate in a dispute over Indonesia's controversial national car policy, trade sources said here.
Fri, 02 May 1997
Tanah Abang clothing traders make windfall profits
Tanah Abang clothing traders make windfall profits JAKARTA (JP): The election campaign is giving fabric traders at the Tanah Abang wholesale market in Central Jakarta windfall profits from selling rally apparel and accessories.
Fri, 02 May 1997
Solution for traffic jams
Solution for traffic jamsFrom RepublikaTraffic problems in Jakarta are actually not the direct responsibility of the Institute for the Defense of Human Rights (LPHAM). However, allow me as a citizen, concerned about smooth traffic flow and the amenities of the capital, to speak up about some...
Fri, 02 May 1997
BNI to join MSCI indices
BNI to join MSCI indices HONG KONG (Reuter): PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) will join the Morgan Stanley Capital Index roster of companies at the regular reshuffle planned for May 30, an MSCI spokesman said on Thursday.
Fri, 02 May 1997
Campaign rules stifle debate
Campaign rules stifle debateBy Sirikit Syah JAKARTA (JP): Campaign rules say that politicians cannot judge, belittle or disparage policies of the government, civil servants or Armed Forces staff.This makes it hard for campaigners to win votes by talking on clean government, anticorruption or...
Fri, 02 May 1997
New board of social scientists
New board of social scientists JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Association for Social Sciences Development (HIPIIS) yesterday introduced its new executive board.The association groups intellectuals from various universities and state institutions.
Fri, 02 May 1997
PPP boycotts poll campaign
PPP boycotts poll campaign YOGYAKARTA (JP): The local United Development Party (PPP) branch boycotted its campaign yesterday to protest attacks by Golkar supporters on two of its offices Wednesday.Local PPP supporters lowered the party's flags and removed signs and posters that had been erected for...
Fri, 02 May 1997
Youth group demands govt review election regulations
Youth group demands govt review election regulations JAKARTA (JP): A youth organization demanded yesterday that the government review election rules which repressed its critics.The FKGMNU youth wing of the 30-million-strong Nahdlatul Ulama Moslem organization said the election system was "unfair"...
Fri, 02 May 1997
Politician too drunk to talk
Politician too drunk to talk BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The Moslem-oriented United Development Party (PPP) accused security officers yesterday of kidnapping and serving alcohol to a senior party activist to stop him addressing a rally Sunday.
Fri, 02 May 1997
Class action filed against PLN for April blackout
Class action filed against PLN for April blackout JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) filed a lawsuit against the State Electricity Company (PLN) at the South Jakarta District Court yesterday for an eight-hour power blackout last month.
Fri, 02 May 1997
Tree-tier system will not harm public: Surjadi
Tree-tier system will not harm public: Surjadi JAKARTA (JP): The municipality guaranteed yesterday that land appropriation for the Rp 6.05 trillion (US$2.48 billion) three- tiered transit system would not harm the public.
Fri, 02 May 1997
Keppel outbids Bank Lippo to take control of RP bank
Keppel outbids Bank Lippo to take control of RP bank MANILA (Reuter): Singapore's Keppel Corp has outbid Bank Lippo of Indonesia, to snap up control of the ailing Monte de Piedad and Savings Bank, a Philippine central bank official said yesterday.
Fri, 02 May 1997
Ciputra building superblock with US$1b investment
Ciputra building superblock with US$1b investment JAKARTA (JP): The property developer Ciputra Group is building a 13.5 hectare superblock in Kuningan with investment of US$1 billion, Ciputra, the group's chairman said yesterday.
Fri, 02 May 1997
Pekanbaru to have four-star hotel
Pekanbaru to have four-star hotel JAKARTA (JP): The Sahid hotel chain has opened a four-star hotel in Pekanbaru, the first of its kind in the Riau capital.The hotel's general manager, Daulat Marbun, said in Pekanbaru yesterday that the Sahid Hotel had launched its soft operation filling up to 50...
Fri, 02 May 1997
Awareness night on HIV/AIDS
Awareness night on HIV/AIDS JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-nine cities throughout the country are taking part in a worldwide AIDS awareness night on May 4. The theme this year is "Dignity and Health Care For All," and will be held by separate organizations involved with AIDS.
Fri, 02 May 1997
S'pore to buy RI gas
S'pore to buy RI gas SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore is to buy piped natural gas from Indonesia under a landmark agreement to fuel the island state's power needs, chemical and petrochemical industries, news reports said yesterday.
Fri, 02 May 1997
Scholar says Indonesia more visible in the U.S.
Scholar says Indonesia more visible in the U.S. WASHINGTON D.C. (JP): For better or for worse, Indonesia has become more visible in the United States.Harry Harding, dean and professor of the Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washington University, attributes two factors that have...
Fri, 02 May 1997
World rated crossers to race at Jatinangor
World rated crossers to race at Jatinangor JAKARTA (JP): The world's leading 250cc motorcross racer, Belgium's Everts Steven, will lead the world's rated riders in the Gudang Guram Mesran World Motocross Championships in Jatinangor, Bandung, in August.
Fri, 02 May 1997
Nice boys, a thing of the past
Nice boys, a thing of the past Walking along the road in Kuta, Bali, a boy asked me if I would like to buy a silver bracelet. I said "No, thank you." After repeating myself 10 times or more, he still followed me, poking my arm from behind. I turned round and said to him, "Stop touching me.
Fri, 02 May 1997
New bridge affects river transportation
New bridge affects river transportation BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The Barito river transportation has lost its popularity since the new bridge was opened last week.The owners of ferries and speedboats said yesterday that business had been slack, Antara reported yesterday.
Fri, 02 May 1997
Blok M area empty of street singers
Blok M area empty of street singers JAKARTA (JP): The Blok M bus terminal in South Jakarta has been empty of street singers after a student was murdered last week.A group of singers stabbed to death a student of a private technical school and injured two others on April 24.
Fri, 02 May 1997
Garuda begins new cargo service route
Garuda begins new cargo service route JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is plying its Boeing B-737-200C cargo jet on the Jakarta-Batam route to facilitate businesspeople.Garuda's manager in Batam, Iskandar Basro, said yesterday that the service, now on trial until October, would...
Thu, 01 May 1997
City to rebuild Tjitjih playhouse
City to rebuild Tjitjih playhouse JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said the city would rebuild the Miss Tjitjih playhouse that was gutted in a fire Saturday in Cempaka Baru, Central Jakarta."It's no problem.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Customs director vows to improve service
Customs director vows to improve service JAKARTA (JP): Customs director Permana Agung has again pledged to facilitate smooth flows of goods through Tanjung Priok port by forging closer coordination with banks and customs brokers.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Teenager jailed for beating
Teenager jailed for beating DILI: The Dili District Court sentenced a 15-year-old youth to four months in prison and one year's probation on Tuesday in the beating of a magazine reporter.Liban Cavin Soares was one of five men charged with attacking Gaudensius Mau, the Dili-based correspondent for...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 1, 1997:
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 1, 1997: Party Campaign area Important campaigners ----------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Kalimantan, Sulawesi Hamzah Haz, Zain Badjeber, Sulawesi Tosari Widjaya, Ali Hardi Kiaidemak Golkar Sumatra, Bali, West Harmoko, Abdul...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Setyanto elected as Sahid hotel chain's president
Setyanto elected as Sahid hotel chain's president JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Hotel Sahid Jaya International elected PT Telkom's former president, Setyanto Prawira Santosa, as its new president yesterday.Sahid's outgoing president, Sukamdani S.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Geologist's autopsy report completed
Geologist's autopsy report completed JAKARTA (JP): An autopsy report confirming the suicide of Filipino Bre-X geologist Michael de Guzman will be given to the Philippines government soon, police said.Head of National Police Detective Department, Brig. Gen.
Thu, 01 May 1997
RI coffee sales steady as roasters mark time
RI coffee sales steady as roasters mark time SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesian coffee sales are steady, although roasters had slowed down the pace of their buying, dealers said yesterday."The Western roasters are holding off a bit.
Thu, 01 May 1997
NTB chosen for fishing project
NTB chosen for fishing project MATARAM: West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) is among four provinces selected for a pilot project for intensification of fishing operations, a local official says.The head of the fishery products office, Bambang Kartiko, said Tuesday that the project, involving 50 fishermen and...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * President Hotel, Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Sky Garden Grill and Supper Club; Sky Riders Band, daily except Wednesday at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Abadi Soesman Band, Wednesday at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Rainbow Lounge; open daily, at 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 30, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 98,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,125 25 1,007,000...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Iranian involved in court debate
Iranian involved in court debate JAKARTA (JP): An Iranian on trial here for allegedly possessing 155 heroin pills, was involved in a lengthy debate with the judge and a security guard when he denied the charges against him.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Naval officers get promotion
Naval officers get promotion SURABAYA: A total of 176 members of the eastern fleet (Armatim) of the Indonesian Navy have been promoted.The base commander, Lt. Col. JW. Kainawa, led the ceremony here yesterday."Promotion is not a gift," he said.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Golkar supporters attack PPP offices
Golkar supporters attack PPP offices YOGYAKARTA (JP): Two groups participating in a Golkar rally vandalized two United development Party (PPP) offices and injured one person here yesterday, a local party official said.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Ciputra's profit up 41% last year
Ciputra's profit up 41% last year JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed property developer PT Ciputra Development reported yesterday a 41 percent increase in net profit to Rp 131.4 billion (US$54.3 million) last year from Rp 93.1 billion in 1995.The company's spokesperson, Nanik J.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Five arrested for drug possession
Five arrested for drug possession JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives arrested five men in different incidents for possessing a gun, 12 kilograms of marijuana, and 28 grams of heroin worth around Rp 38.7 million (US$16,133).Chief detective for general affairs at the City Police, Lt. Col.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Sealing of Kemang establishments halted for election
Sealing of Kemang establishments halted for election JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta mayorality is to suspend closing business establishments on Jl. Kemang Raya for the next two months because of the election.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Furukawa strengthens SUCACO
Furukawa strengthens SUCACO TOKYO (Reuter): Furukawa Electric Co Ltd said yesterday that it would increase its stake in Indonesia's Supreme Cable Manufacturing Corp (SUCACO) and that two of its executives would join the company's board.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Surjadi reprimands poll contenders
Surjadi reprimands poll contenders JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja, in his capacity as chairman of the Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Elections Committee, reprimanded yesterday the three political groups for breaking the rules.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Samsung's investment in RI
Samsung's investment in RI SEOUL (Reuter): Samsung Corp, the trading unit of South Korea's Samsung Group, said yesterday it and its two partners would invest US$500 million to develop a residential and commercial complex in Indonesia.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Domestic airline to use endorsable ticket system
Domestic airline to use endorsable ticket system JAKARTA (JP): After two years preparation, six domestic airlines will introduce today endorsable tickets allowing passengers to use tickets from one airline on other carriers.
Thu, 01 May 1997
RI team told to ignore East Timor protests
RI team told to ignore East Timor protests JAKARTA (JP): Athletes representing Indonesia at the Arafura Games in Darwin, Australia, in two weeks must ignore protests on East Timor's integration, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs official said yesterday.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Many pilgrims arrive home without luggage
Many pilgrims arrive home without luggage JAKARTA (JP): Many haj pilgrims returned home from Saudi Arabia yesterday only to learn that their luggage was missing.Similar incidents also marred the return of the first Indonesian pilgrims at Halim Perdana Kusumah airport and five other airports in the...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Second Indonesia team tries to conquer Everest
Second Indonesia team tries to conquer Everest JAKARTA (JP): After an Indonesian team reached the summit of Mt. Everest (8,848 meters) Saturday, a second Indonesian team is planning to do the same by May 6.Lt. Col.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Megawati T-shirts sell like hot cakes
Megawati T-shirts sell like hot cakes SEMARANG: Megawati T-shirts calling on people to boycott this month's election are selling like hot cakes here and in Salatiga.Customers include mothers and children, who can buy the T- shirts for between Rp 5,000 (US$2) and Rp 10,000.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Abstaining 'shows political awareness'
Abstaining 'shows political awareness'By Sirikit Syah JAKARTA (JP): Political observer M. Budyatna defended yesterday students who decided to abstain from voting, saying the stance reflects political awareness rather than apathy."The students are just critical.
Thu, 01 May 1997
S'pore buys Natuna gas
S'pore buys Natuna gas LONDON (Reuter): U.K. oil and gas company Premier Oil Plc said yesterday it had signed a letter of agreement (LOA) with Sembawang Engineering and Construction Pt Ltd for the sale of 2.5 trillion cubic feet of West Natuna Sea natural gas.