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Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Ciputra enters brokerage
Ciputra enters brokerage JAKARTA (JP): Real estate developer Ciputra Group has entered the brokerage business in cooperation with U.S. broking house Century 21.Ciputra subsidiary PT Sagotra Usaha has been appointed as Century 21's master franchiser in Indonesia.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Parties gears up for election campaign opener
Parties gears up for election campaign opener JAKARTA (JP): Top figures of the three political parties will begin campaigning in different areas throughout the country Sunday, with Golkar parading its trump cards.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
400-year old Qur'an found
400-year old Qur'an found KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A copy of the Moslem holy book, Al Qur'an, believed to be more than 400 years old, has been found in East Sumba, Antara reported yesterday.Chief of the East Sumba tourism office, Silvester Kahan, said the holy book has become a major tourist...
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Japan's firms unprofitable
Japan's firms unprofitable TOKYO (AFP): Fewer Japanese-affiliated manufacturers operating in Asia were profitable in 1996 than in the previous year, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) said in a survey yesterday.The proportion of companies which were profitable declined from 68.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
PSM's IPO oversubscribed
PSM's IPO oversubscribed JAKARTA (JP): Consumer finance group PT Putra Surya Multidana's initial public offering has closed oversubscribed, the company said yesterday.The company said the offer between April 7 and April 10 was oversubscribed 9.7 times.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Evicted people spend the night at Komnas' office
Evicted people spend the night at Komnas' office JAKARTA (JP): About 200 people, including children and babies, from Pancoran Mas, in Depok, vowed yesterday to stay at the National Commission on Human Rights' office on Jl. Latuharhari, in Central Jakarta.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Most HIV/AIDS cases identified too late: Survey
Most HIV/AIDS cases identified too late: Survey JAKARTA (JP): A 1990 to 1996 survey shows that most cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) here are identified in the later stages, a physician said yesterday.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Mahathir upbeat over Myanmar's entry into ASEAN
Mahathir upbeat over Myanmar's entry into ASEAN KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysia's prime minister said yesterday that Washington's economic sanctions against Myanmar would not delay the country's entry into the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Golkar enters the cyber-world
Golkar enters the cyber-world JAKARTA (JP): The dominant Golkar entered the cyber-world yesterday in a bid to score another triumph in this year's general election.Golkar chairman Harmoko said at the launch of "Golkar Online" that the program would give the public access to information about the...
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Boll holds up mirror to postwar Germany
Boll holds up mirror to postwar GermanyBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): A good author can act as an informal ambassador for his or her country, especially if conscience fuels the work in reflecting the truth, sometimes in a very vivid and veracious manner.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Promotions in City Police HQ
Promotions in City Police HQ JAKARTA (JP): Col. Gories Mere, the detective who supervised the arrest in the U.S. of Ecstasy suspect Zarina, has been appointed chief the City Police detectives.Gories replaces Col. Paimin Aboeamr, who is on study leave at the National Resilience Institute.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
First pilgrims return to Indonesia safely
First pilgrims return to Indonesia safely JAKARTA (JP): The fatigue of a 10-hour flight from Jeddah was soon forgotten as Indonesian pilgrims stepped off the Garuda airplane at Halim Perdanakusuma airport yesterday morning.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Polluted atmosphere
Polluted atmosphere I am alarmed by the noxious and harmful atmosphere in Jakarta.How come the Indonesian government and the citizens of Jakarta allow bajajs and public buses to spew out so much gray exhaust? The two biggest causes of air pollution, automobile and industrial fumes, must be legally...
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Activist gets four years for subversion
Activist gets four years for subversion SURABAYA (JP): A Democratic People's Party (PRD) student activist was sentenced to four years here yesterday for subversion.The 25-year-old M. Soleh, who sat wearing a red headband inscribed with "Democracy or Death" when the verdict was read out, branded his...
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Bank Bira to set up multifinance firm
Bank Bira to set up multifinance firm JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed Bank Bira will set up a multifinance joint venture company with Korea Merchant Banking Corporation (KMBC).Bank Bira's president, Bambang Panutomo, said yesterday the joint venture aimed to strengthen the bank's investment banking...
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
SE Asian coffee trade quiet as roasters slow
SE Asian coffee trade quiet as roasters slow SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Southeast Asian coffee business was quiet as buying by roasters slowed ahead of the summer period while the supply of robusta beans from Indonesia was said to be steady, regional dealers said yesterday.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Freeport's mill expansion in Indonesia on schedule
Freeport's mill expansion in Indonesia on schedule NEW ORLEANS (Reuter): Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc said Tuesday construction is continuing on schedule on the fourth concentrator mill expansion and is about 35 percent complete.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Jobseekers cheating upsets Siswono
Jobseekers cheating upsets Siswono JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transmigration and Resettlement of Forest Squatters Siswono Yudohusodo said Tuesday he would punish any of the ministry staff who had cheated 288 job seekers.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Policeman sued for alleged harassment
Policeman sued for alleged harassment JAKARTA (JP): A female supporter of Megawati Soekarnoputri has claimed that a former chief of the Jakarta Police Detectives sexually harassed her after she was arrested last July.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Property demand stronger during first quarter
Property demand stronger during first quarter JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta property market was stronger in this year's first quarter and building start-ups in almost all real estate sectors remained high despite the coming general election, a property analyst said yesterday.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Australia may cut tax to compete with Asia
Australia may cut tax to compete with Asia CANBERRA (Reuter): Asian competition for investment will force Australia to cut its tax rates over the coming 15 years, a senior minister said yesterday.Thirty percent of the all income earned in Australia was paid in tax, compared with 22 percent in...
Thu, 24 Apr 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 Flora and Fauna: Pesona Flora 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:25 Science World 5:30 Children's Story 6:00 News:...
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
PPP doubts fair election next month
PPP doubts fair election next month JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) is unsure if the government will keep its promise to act as an impartial "referee" in next month's election, its top official said yesterday.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Sawamatsu beats Morariu in Danamon Women's Open
Sawamatsu beats Morariu in Danamon Women's Open JAKARTA (JP): Second-seeded Naoko Sawamatsu of Japan almost made an early exit yesterday before eliminating Corina Morariu of the USA 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 at the US$107,500 Danamon Women's Open at Senayan.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
AIDA's first ministerial meeting begins today
AIDA's first ministerial meeting begins todayBy Riyadi AMBON, Maluku (JP): Indonesia and Australia will hold their first ministerial meeting for the Australia-Indonesia Development Area (AIDA) here today.AIDA aims to improve economic relations between Australia and Indonesia's eastern provinces.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Bambang joins the subway project
Bambang joins the subway project JAKARTA (JP): Bambang Trihatmodjo officially joined the Indonesian group of investors in the long-awaited subway project consortium when he signed a deal yesterday.The signing ceremony at Governor Surjadi Soedirdja's City Hall office was closed to the press.
Thu, 24 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.
Thu, 24 Apr 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, open from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., P&P Band and Flower Power Band, Wednesday and Saturday, Organist and Singer, everyday.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
30,000 ha for national park
30,000 ha for national park KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: West Sumba regent Rudolf Malo has agreed to develop 30,000 hectares of forest into a national park in Langgaliru, Manupeu and Poronumbo subdistricts.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
IOC members call for direct trade info on RI
IOC members call for direct trade info on RI JAKARTA (JP): Islamic countries should be able to invest directly in Indonesia and should not have to go through western intermediaries, an official of the Organization of Islamic Conference said yesterday.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
New fun park in Senayan to open its doors in June
New fun park in Senayan to open its doors in June JAKARTA (JP): A new international-standard recreation center will launch itself with a month-long trial offer in June.The center near the Senayan national stadium and state-run TVRI television station, cost US$50 million.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Phone disruption to continue
Phone disruption to continue JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Telkom said yesterday that telephone disruptions in Pangkalan Jati, Pondok Labu and other South Jakarta areas would continue until the end of the month.Telkom said soil erosion had affected its telephone networks.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
JSX suspends four brokerage firms
JSX suspends four brokerage firms JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) suspended four stock broking houses yesterday for failing to deliver Bank Pikko shares to their buyers within nine trading days of the transactions.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Asian vegetable oil markets seen booming
Asian vegetable oil markets seen booming KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Asian vegetable oil markets are expected to post strong growth well into the next decade as the region's economy booms, experts said yesterday.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Cahaya Kalbar's profit up
Cahaya Kalbar's profit up JAKARTA (JP): PT Cahaya Kalbar announced yesterday its net profit increased almost fivefold last year to Rp 17.3 billion (US$7.2 million) from Rp 3.5 billion in 1995.The company's consolidated sales last year increased fourfold compared to the previous year from Rp 24.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 23, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 140,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,000 -25 778,000...
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
RP govt and MILF resume peace talks
RP govt and MILF resume peace talks MANILA (Reuter): Philippine government negotiators and hard-line Islamic guerrillas resumed peace talks yesterday aimed at nailing down an elusive peace on southern Mindanao island, as their forces battled in nearby hills.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Changi airport expands to meet traffic boom
Changi airport expands to meet traffic boom SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's Changi airport passenger traffic is expected to double while airfreight volume trebles in the next 12 years, forcing a major expansion program, a senior official said yesterday.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
ASEAN rejects trade and labor standards link
ASEAN rejects trade and labor standards link HANOI (Reuter): Labor ministers from ASEAN member countries reaffirmed their stand against linking labor conditions to international trading rules, Vietnamese Labor Minister Tran Dinh Hoan said yesterday."There should not be any ...
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
City set to do its best for coming election: Surjadi
City set to do its best for coming election: Surjadi JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja, in his capacity as chairman of the city's election committee, said yesterday the city would do its best to make the campaign period and the election run smoothly.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Bogus reporters arrested
Bogus reporters arrested JAKARTA (JP): The police have arrested four men alleged to have masqueraded as journalists to blackmail a government official by threatening to publish details of his extra-marital affair.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Jababeka pays dividend
Jababeka pays dividend JAKARTA (JP): Real estate developer PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka's shareholders approved a Rp 100 (43 U.S. cents) dividend yesterday for the 1996 financial year.The company's president, Ismail Sofyan, said net profit rose 36 percent from Rp 137 billion in 1995 to Rp 187...
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Argo Pantes and Great River sign export deals
Argo Pantes and Great River sign export deals JAKARTA (JP): Two major textile and garment manufacturers, PT Great River International and PT Argo Pantes, yesterday signed contracts in Kyoto with their Japanese customers to secure a bigger share of that country's market this year.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Japan intends to resume car talks
Japan intends to resume car talks JAKARTA (JP): Japan's foreign minister, Yukihiko Ikeda, said he intended to resume bilateral negotiations on Indonesia's national car policy in a bid to maintain good relations with Indonesia.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
PT Telkom keen to expand business abroad
PT Telkom keen to expand business abroad JAKARTA (JP): State-owned domestic telecommunications company PT Telkom will expand its business overseas in a bid to keep abreast of new high-tech telecommunications services.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Villagers protest steam power project
Villagers protest steam power project JEPARA, Central Java: Hundreds of people in Tubanan village have protested the damage to their property by the transportation of building materials to Tanjungjati B steam power plant.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Seminar on health to be held
Seminar on health to be held JAKARTA: An international seminar on hospital management will be held in November, organized by the German Indonesian Health (GIH) working group set up late last year.The seminar follows a cooperation agreement between Indonesia and Germany reached during the Oct.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Police warn violators
Police warn violators JAKARTA: National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Nurfaizi has issued a fresh warning against those attempting to foil the general election.He said stern action would be taken against those violating the law.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Meeting on poverty
Meeting on poverty President Soeharto has further improved top-level coordination and supervision of the national drive against poverty through a special cabinet meeting. The first of what will be a quarterly cabinet meeting was held on Tuesday for four-and-a-half hours.
Thu, 24 Apr 1997
Save Tanjung Puting!
Save Tanjung Puting! Your articles about Tanjung Puting's so-called "national park" (April 14 and 15, 1997) remind me of a time many, many years ago.I was born and raised there. I remember when nature was still intact. Humans, fauna and flora lived in harmony.