Search Archive
Search Tips
You can use boolean operators in your search:
pugilist AND basketball- Both words must appearjakarta OR surabaya- Either word can appearjakarta NOT politics- Must have jakarta but not politics+jakarta -politics- Must have jakarta, must not have politics"exact phrase"- Search for exact phrasebasket*- Wildcard (matches basketball, basket, etc.)
Thu, 01 May 1997
W. Java to host 250cc motorcross meet
W. Java to host 250cc motorcross meet JAKARTA (JP): Preparations are underway at the Jatinangor circuit, West Java, for the 12th leg of the world 250cc motorcross championship from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3.Organizer Helmy Sungkar said Tuesday: "We are still working on the circuit and hopefully it will be...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Property oversupply weighs on Asian stocks
Property oversupply weighs on Asian stocks HONG KONG (Reuter): Property oversupply in Southeast Asia and Thailand's economic woes are weighing on the region's stock markets, preventing them benefiting much from strong U.S. markets, experts said yesterday.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Patent protection system application
Patent protection system application Indonesia revised last month its copyright, trademark and patent laws to conform with the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of the Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) of the Geneva-based World Trade Organization.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Malaysia's power giant secures tariffs, subsidy
Malaysia's power giant secures tariffs, subsidy KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's power giant Tenaga Nasional Bhd. yesterday secured an earnings boost when the government approved an eight-percent rise in electricity tariffs despite consumer opposition.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Horison Hotel, Jl. Pelajar Pejuang 45 No. 121, Maskumambang 8 Buah Batu: - Spec's Music Lounge and Karaoke, at 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., P&P Band and Flower Power Band, Wednesday, Saturday. Organist and Singer, daily.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Political parties told to quit convoy of vehicles
Political parties told to quit convoy of vehicles JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) said yesterday it was holding the three general election contestants' leaders accountable for the illegal, massive street rallies that have congested traffic and caused one fatality.ABRI spokesman Brig. Gen.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Golkar supporters rally in the streets
Golkar supporters rally in the streets JAKARTA (JP): Golkar supporters could not fail the temptation to rally in the streets of the capital and elsewhere in Java yesterday in an obvious breach of the election campaigning rules.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Supermarkets in regencies
Supermarkets in regencies We would like to thank you for your recent coverage of our company (April 28, 1997) under the title, Matahari to open outlets in six regencies.However, in our opinion, the article contained some misleading parts which have created a negative image of Matahari.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Share prices gain ground
Share prices gain ground JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta stock market gained ground yesterday as the JSX composite index rose 4.82 points to 652.05.Turnover was worth Rp 444.14 billion (US$185.05 million) as 224,83 million shares were traded.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Tommy marries his dream girl
Tommy marries his dream girl JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo Mandala Putra, or Tommy as he is widely known, was married yesterday in a stylish ceremony that combined traditional Javanese regalia and Islamic ritual.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Election jitters grip businesses, says Sofyan
Election jitters grip businesses, says Sofyan JAKARTA (JP): Leading businessman Sofyan Wanandi described yesterday the May 29 general election as Indonesia's "most critical", and admitted that local businesses are jittery.
Thu, 01 May 1997
What's the independent poll watchdog doing now?
What's the independent poll watchdog doing now?By Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): Very often, the word "independent" means that the Independent Election Monitoring Committee (KIPP) has to work underground as if it was an outlawed organization.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Rivalry appeases around table
Rivalry appeases around table PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Arch rivalry between the three election contenders here has turned into night-long chats between friends.Faisal Urai of the United Development Party (PPP), Said Alkadrie of Golkar and Darwis Abubakar of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI)...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Bina Graha donates nut seeds
Bina Graha donates nut seeds PALU, Central Sulawesi: The Bina Graha presidential office in Jakarta will provide superior quality cashew nut seeds to farmers in the Banggai Islands, Central Sulawesi, in a bid to increase smallholder crop production.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Jakarta office rentals expected to increase
Jakarta office rentals expected to increase JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta office rentals have begun to increase with A-grade prime rental space averaging US$15 a square meter a month for tenants occupying units of less than 500 square meters.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Fire inflicts Rp 1m in losses
Fire inflicts Rp 1m in losses CILACAP, Central Java: A fire destroyed a three-story electronic goods shop on Jl. Raya Diponegoro here, causing Rp 1 million in losses. No fatalities were reported.Eyewitnesses said the fire started about 7 p.m.
Thu, 01 May 1997
PSSI to decide fate of Danurwindo today
PSSI to decide fate of Danurwindo today JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) will meet today to decide whether to replace Danurwindo as national coach.A PSSI source said yesterday the association's technical director, Nirwan Bakrie, would issue a statement on Danurwindo and...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Raising PPP flag turns deadly
Raising PPP flag turns deadly KLATEN, Central Java: A man fell to his death from the top of a tree Monday when raising a United Development Party (PPP) flag on a bamboo pole, police said yesterday.The staunch PPP supporter, Lestari, 20, came crashing down after the wet pole he was holding touched a...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Megaproject
Megaproject I'd like to comment on the letter Mamberamo project by Mr. Dominggus Mompioper (April 19, 1997).My attention was first aroused when Mr. Dominggus quoted Minister of Research and Technology B.J.
Thu, 01 May 1997
PDI runs out of money
PDI runs out of money PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: The local Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) chapter has run out of money on the third day of campaigning.Local PDI officials are uncertain if they can continue their campaign now that the party's coffers are empty.
Thu, 01 May 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Family Matters 3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Performance: Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:25 Variety Show: Jendela Dunia 5:55 Music 6:00 News:...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Smooth succession
Smooth successionFrom JayakartaThe succession issue is drawing greater attention especially when the general election is just around the corner. The fact is that the present president is getting older, even though many believe he is still strong enough to maintain his post.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Ericsson eyes lucrative Asian market
Ericsson eyes lucrative Asian market SINGAPORE (Reuter): Swedish telecommunications group Ericsson expects good growth of its phone systems and mobile handphones in Asia over the next few years, senior vice president for Asia Pacific Bo Landin said yesterday.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Sunkyong-Tamara finance
Sunkyong-Tamara finance SEOUL (Reuter): South Korea's Sunkyong Ltd said yesterday it has agreed with its sister firm Sunkyong Industry Co. Ltd and two Indonesian banks on a joint venture to set up a multi-finance company in the country.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Government urges insurance mergers
Government urges insurance mergers JAKARTA (JP): The government has called on domestic insurance firms to merge to increase their capital and strengthen their international competitiveness.The Ministry of Finance's insurance director, Suyoto, said yesterday Indonesian insurance companies should win...
Thu, 01 May 1997
An ASEAN quandary
An ASEAN quandary Within the next 100 days, the seven foreign ministers of the ASEAN members will decide whether to enlarge their group to 10. The current belief is that they will vote in late July to admit Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos.
Thu, 01 May 1997
RP scrambles jets over Chinese Spratly intrusion
RP scrambles jets over Chinese Spratly intrusion MANILA (Agencies): The Philippines scrambled its aging jets for patrol missions to the disputed Spratlys and demanded an explanation from Beijing yesterday after armed Chinese ships were seen near two Filipino-held islands, officials said.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Lippo eyes RP bank
Lippo eyes RP bank MANILA (AFP): Lippo Group of Indonesia has offered to buy a majority stake in ailing Philippine thrift bank Monte de Piedad and Savings Bank, authorities said yesterday.The group would inject capital of one billion pesos (US$38.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Hundreds of people leave PDI campaign
Hundreds of people leave PDI campaign UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): An indoor election campaign organized by the government-recognized Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) faction was abandoned by hundreds of the party's supporters here yesterday.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Ometraco's profit up 22%
Ometraco's profit up 22% JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed conglomerate PT Ometraco Corporation's 1996 net rose 22 percent from Rp 54.4 billion in 1995 to Rp 66.3 billion (US$27.3 million) last year.The company's financial services division contributed most of the profit growth with a 77 percent...
Thu, 01 May 1997
Children are our future
Children are our future An article tucked in the inside page of yesterday's Kompas daily newspaper was hardly surprising, yet it was disturbing nevertheless because it begs us to do something urgent. "Indonesia rated second from bottom in reading and writing scores of primary school pupils", reads...
Thu, 01 May 1997
RI soybean imports up
RI soybean imports up WASHINGTON (Reuter): A U.S. agricultural attache pegged Indonesia 1996/97 soybean imports at 800,000 tonnes, up from a previous estimate of 770,000 tonnes, due to reduced domestic soybean output and higher consumption.
Thu, 01 May 1997
PPP cancels public gathering in Medan
PPP cancels public gathering in Medan JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) canceled its campaign in Medan, North Sumatra yesterday, fearing possible further clashes with supporters of rival political groups.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Chopper makes forced landing
Chopper makes forced landing JAKARTA (JP): Rain and strong winds forced a police helicopter to make an emergency landing on a racecourse in Pamulang, Tangerang, on Monday, police said yesterday.The helicopter was returning from securing first day campaign activities in Jakarta. Pilot Capt.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Lippo triples profit
Lippo triples profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed insurance firm Lippo Life reported a huge increase in pre-tax profit yesterday from Rp 20.1 billion in 1995 to Rp 66 billion (US$27.2 million) last year.Net earnings jumped from Rp 20.1 billion to almost Rp 60 billion last year.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Criminal shot dead
Criminal shot dead JAKARTA (JP): The number of alleged criminals shot dead by police increased when an unemployed man was shot yesterday in Ciracas area, East Jakarta, when he resisted arrest.A police sergeant at the East Jakarta Police precinct said the man, M.S.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Airport chief killed in accident
Airport chief killed in accident DILI: Dili's airport commander, Lt. Col. Daniel Parinding, was killed yesterday when his motorized hang glider crashed.Airport officials said the accident happened at about 9 a.m. when the glider was about 60 meters up in the air.
Thu, 01 May 1997
Cultural diversity must be maintained: Expert
Cultural diversity must be maintained: Expert JAKARTA (JP): The government must preserve cultural diversity and give greater recognition to the achievements of Indonesia's indigenous people in sustainable development, a law professor said.
Thu, 01 May 1997
A UN official for East Timor?
A UN official for East Timor? The International Commission on Human Rights has adopted a resolution calling for the stationing of a UN human rights official in Jakarta. The official's task will be to observe the implementation of human rights in East Timor.
Wed, 30 Apr 1997
Listed firms's pension funds
Listed firms's pension funds JAKARTA (JP): Only 66 of the 260 companies listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange have set up pension funds, the Ministry of Finance's director of pension funds, Sophar Lumban Toruan, said Monday.
Wed, 30 Apr 1997
Military assures safe PDI rally in Surabaya
Military assures safe PDI rally in Surabaya SURABAYA (JP): The military has assured the government- recognized Indonesian Democratic Party that it could hold another campaign here undisturbed.Col. Syamsul Maarif, the city military commander, said yesterday that security measures had been tightened...
Wed, 30 Apr 1997
Golkar raises antipoverty issue
Golkar raises antipoverty issue JAKARTA (JP): The leaders of the ruling political grouping Golkar spent the third day of the campaign yesterday hammering home poverty alleviation messages.Chairman Harmoko and his colleagues, including State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja and State...
Wed, 30 Apr 1997
Sampoerna to launch A International brand
Sampoerna to launch A International brand JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed cigarette maker PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna will launch a new brand next month to tap into the growing market for low-nicotine cigarettes.Sampoerna's brand manager, Surja S.
Wed, 30 Apr 1997
ABRI and govt told to give Internet hackers the chop
ABRI and govt told to give Internet hackers the chop BANDARLAMPUNG (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) and the government must actively discourage Portuguese hackers, who have tried to infiltrate the homepages of ABRI and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, an Internet expert said here yesterday.Onno W.
Wed, 30 Apr 1997
Holland-Indonesia Trade Information
Holland-Indonesia Trade Information Investments 1993 * 1994 * 1995 * 1996 * ----------------------------------------------------------------- (US$) 311.4 11 165.7 13 360.0 20 1,329.5 27 150 projects -- total value US$10,552.06 commulative from 1967 to 1996.
Wed, 30 Apr 1997
Businessman reported to police
Businessman reported to police JAKARTA (JP): A businessman told police yesterday that a mineral water company executive had arranged an attack on him.Agus Gunaman, 29, said Alfi Gunawan of PT Ades Alfindo, had ordered an attack on him, in which he was hit on the forehead with a hammer last Saturday.
Wed, 30 Apr 1997
Rethinking the national car policy
Rethinking the national car policy Japan's decision to take Indonesia's controversial policy on the national car, the Timor, to the World Trade Organization (WTO) panel today has concerned many parties.
Wed, 30 Apr 1997
Dili's Bishop Belo voices suferings of voiceless people
Dili's Bishop Belo voices suferings of voiceless people JAKARTA (JP): Dili Bishop Carlos Fillipe Ximenes Belo, a 1996 Nobel Peace Prize cowinner, has often spoken out against the suffering of East Timorese and those in other provinces.
Wed, 30 Apr 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Horison, Jl. Pantai Indah, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta: - The Anging Mamiri Garden: Fantastic Group from Philippines, Ever Green Hawaian Band/Orkes Keroncong, Hula-hula Dances, every Saturday Night, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Wed, 30 Apr 1997
BI reduces its stake in bank PDFCI to 5.9%
BI reduces its stake in bank PDFCI to 5.9% JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, has reduced its stake in Bank PDFCI from 11.62 percent to 5.9 percent.PDFCI's president, Eddie Tong, said after the company's shareholder meeting yesterday that the central bank's stake was cut when it chose...