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Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Indonesian films show signs of hope
Indonesian films show signs of hopeBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): Since March 30 was declared National Film Day in 1992, the day has been observed more as a day of mourning rather than a jubilant celebration.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Pekalongan riot case suspects sent to court
Pekalongan riot case suspects sent to court JAKARTA (JP): Fourteen of the 29 people detained for rioting in the Central Java town of Pekalongan last week have already appeared in court, police said yesterday.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Bre-X geologist's brother pledges to clear up problems
Bre-X geologist's brother pledges to clear up problems MANILA (Agencies): The brother of the late chief Filipino geologist for a Canadian firm that reported a gold strike in Indonesia said yesterday "everything will be cleared up" after the funeral.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Guess What?
Guess What? Conglomerate owner Ciputra and business icon Jack Welsh of the giant American corporation, General Electric, have two things in common -- they are great businessmen with long diversified lines of businesses, and they are passionate about sharing their knowledge.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Party lines struggle to lure young Indonesian callers
Party lines struggle to lure young Indonesian callers Party lines are nothing new in Indonesia. They were first offered in the 1980s, but it was not until late last year that their popularity began to boom following the improvement of telecommunications services in the country. K.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Guess What?
Guess What? Bureaucracy often does not make sense. Amir Santoso's experience is a perfect example.Amir, a researcher at the Center for Policies and Development Studies and a lecturer at University of Indonesia, was recently offered the position of director of the postgraduate program at the private...
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Garin's latest film blends art and anthropology
Garin's latest film blends art and anthropologyBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): For those of you fed up with slapstick comedies and sinetron, check out the new film by Garin Nugroho.The 74-minute Angin Rumput Savana (The Wind in the Savanna Grass) -- jointly financed by Johns Hopkins University,...
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Sotheby's auction sets world records
Sotheby's auction sets world records SINGAPORE (AFP): An auction of Southeast Asian paintings at international art house Sotheby's here yesterday chalked up sales totaling S$4.2 million (US$3 million) and set world auction records for two artists.The highest price of $1.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Comfort women fight for rights at home, abroad
Comfort women fight for rights at home, abroad YOGYAKARTA (JP): The case of former Indonesian jugun ianfu was revealed during the visit of five Japanese lawyers from the Nichibenden (the federation of Japanese lawyers) to Indonesia in April 1993.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Indomobil to build Porsche 911
Indomobil to build Porsche 911By Clay Lucas INDOMOBIL is expected to sign a contract to build the 1998 Porsche 911 sports car. It also has plans to export cars its builds to other Asian markets.The company's head of marketing and business development, Angky Camaro, said the licensing procedures for...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Developer rating system demanded
Developer rating system demanded JAKARTA (JP): Ciputra, one of the country's most successful property developers, suggested Thursday a special rating agency to assess property and housing developers be established.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Mahathir warns West not to impose trade rules
Mahathir warns West not to impose trade rules TOKYO (AP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has warned Western nations leading the World Trade Organization not to impose their principles of free trade on Asian nations.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Petrochem profits down
Petrochem profits down JAKARTA (JP): The publicly listed PT GT Petrochem Industries announced Thursday an 11 percent drop in its consolidated net profit in 1996 to Rp 54 billion (US$22.68 million) from Rp 60 billion in 1995.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Bank Niaga
Bank NiagaFrom Media IndonesiaI, Yuanita Purwadi, wife and legal heiress of my late husband V. Mailuhu, have received a good response from Bank Niaga in connection with the problem I faced when I wanted to claim my late husband's savings.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Laverton gets RI permit
Laverton gets RI permit SYDNEY (Reuter): Laverton Gold NL said on Thursday it has secured a large area of exploration ground surrounding its Rawas gold mine in Indonesia.Laverton said it has been granted a second Contract of Work at Rawas by the Indonesian government after a two-year wait.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Treasury head of BI unaware of fake transfer
Treasury head of BI unaware of fake transfer JAKARTA (JP): The head of Bank Indonesia's treasury division, testifying in the trial of two men charged with defrauding the bank of Rp 7 billion (US$2.9 million), told the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday that he was unaware of any fictitious...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
The ups and downs of the lives of the Soedarpo family
The ups and downs of the lives of the Soedarpo family Reminiscences of the Past II Written by Mien Soedarpo Edited by Siti Nuraini Barnett Translated into Indonesian by H. Rosihan Anwar Published jointly by Sejati Foundation and PT Gramedia Widiasarana Indonesia, l997.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
East Timor talks enter new phase
East Timor talks enter new phase UN Secretary-General Kofi Anan has proved himself to be quite active in attempting to settle the issue of East Timor.His special envoy has already approached a number of parties to gather information for the upcoming tripartite talks, which are to be attended by...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Sorting out what is 'unconstitutional' behavior.
Sorting out what is 'unconstitutional' behavior. Following President Soeharto's comments about "unconstitutional" groups, many Indonesians have been confused as to just what is constitutional and what is not.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Malaysia cool on S'pore ties despite denial of freeze
Malaysia cool on S'pore ties despite denial of freeze KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian leaders have stressed that ties with Singapore will not return to normal in a hurry, while scotching reports of a sweeping freeze on new bilateral dealings after their worst row in years.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
More calls for transparent nomination
More calls for transparent nomination JAKARTA (JP): Calls for more transparent presidential and vice presidential nominations are increasing, with the latest calls coming from two political leaders.Alamsjah Ratu Perwiranegara, a former aide to President Soeharto and the Coordinating Minister for...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Call for integrated transport in Bogor
Call for integrated transport in Bogor BOGOR (JP): A transportation consultant has suggested that Bogor have an integrated road and railway service linking it with surrounding areas in West Java.Purnomosidi, speaking at a seminar on transportation in Bogor Thursday, said improvement was needed...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Price war in hotel industry to continue
Price war in hotel industry to continue JAKARTA (JP): The price war between Indonesia's star-rated hotels will continue because of the phenomenal increase in new hotels over the last few years, according to tourism expert Oka A. Yoeti.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Free storytelling for kids and parents
Free storytelling for kids and parents JAKARTA (JP): Two popular Indonesian storytellers Pak Raden and Pak Djokolelono and their British counterparts, Helen East and Rick Wilson, will perform a bulk of favorite tales tomorrow morning at Bentara Budaya hall on Jl. Palmerah Selatan, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Make things better
Make things better I am pleased to note that The Jakarta Post would consider publishing on national holidays. I refer to your prompt feedback on Jun Sta. Ana's letter of March 26, 1997.Another writer, Ben Dowson, raised an interesting and pertinent point in his letter Really odd (March 22, 1997).
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Brazil waiting for reply on RI cocoa
Brazil waiting for reply on RI cocoa RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuter): The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture is still awaiting a reply from the Indonesian embassy which could allow it to give the go-ahead to imports of Indonesian cocoa, a ministry official said.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Malaysia, Singapore spat forces currencies to fall
Malaysia, Singapore spat forces currencies to fall KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The ringgit and Singapore dollar fell sharply on Thursday, becoming the first victims of reports that Malaysia has decided to freeze ties with the island nation, dealers and analysts said.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Warkop comedians uneducational
Warkop comedians uneducationalFrom RepublikaHaving seen films on TV starring the Warkop group of comedians on Indosiar, I would like to voice my concern.Nearly all the films present the negative side of Western life contrary to our moral and cultural values.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Audi chooses technology and good looks for new A6
Audi chooses technology and good looks for new A6By Alexander Corne GERMAN prestige brand, Audi, which starts selling its A4 models in Indonesia later this year, has unveiled a new, larger car, in Europe.The new A6 is likely to go on sale in Indonesia late next year.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Sinar Surya sues Kian Ho
Sinar Surya sues Kian Ho SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore's Kian Ho Bearings Ltd said on Thursday it was being sued by Indonesian firm PT Sinar Surya Corp over the alleged supply of unsatisfactory goods.Kian Ho said in a statement it was counter-claiming for defamation.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
City Hall won't widen Jl. M.H. Thamrin sidewalk
City Hall won't widen Jl. M.H. Thamrin sidewalk JAKARTA (JP): The sidewalk along Jl. M.H. Thamrin will not be widened by eight meters despite newspaper reports to the contrary.Prawoto S. Danoemihardjo, the assistant to the secretary of development affairs, said Thursday the city was not planning to...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Boy hangs himself
Boy hangs himself JAKARTA (JP): An elementary school student has been found hung dead in his house in West Jakarta.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said Thursday that 13-year-old Rizky had hung himself with a sarong in the attic of his house on Jl.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Cherishing our heritage
Cherishing our heritage As of the beginning of this week, Jakarta's Museum and Historical Agency has ceased to exist. In its place is the newly established City Museum and Restoration Agency.Given that just one word in its name has been changed, one may be forgiven for being a bit skeptical about...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Sales of Timor national car plunged in February
Sales of Timor national car plunged in FebruaryBy Clay Lucas SALES of the Timor Putra national car collapsed last month.The company had expected to sell more than 3,000 cars in February but, according to statistics released by PT Astra International, sold only 962.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Container terminal joint venture to be set up
Container terminal joint venture to be set up JAKARTA (JP): PT Surya Semesta Internusa through its subsidiary PT Suryacipta Swadaya will operate a container terminal with Sumitomo of Japan and PT HM Sampoerna.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Rights body wants new office
Rights body wants new office DILI, East Timor: The National Commission on Human Rights is seeking to move its representative office in East Timor, currently located near a military facility, to new premises, a report said Thursday.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
River Ajkwa polluted
River Ajkwa polluted JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Residents along the Ajkwa River, which flows from the outskirt of Tembagapura city to Timika, the capital of East Mimika regency, have been warned against drinking the polluted water, Antara reported.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
UBS cuts SGS rating
UBS cuts SGS rating ZURICH (Reuter): Union Bank of Switzerland said it cut its recommendation for shares of inspections company Ste Generale de Surveillance to "sell" from "hold" on expectations the company had lost contracts with Indonesia and Pakistan.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Wartsila builds RI plant
Wartsila builds RI plant HELSINKI (Reuter): Wartsila Diesel, part of Finnish diversified engineering group Oy Metra Ab, said in a statement on Thursday it would invest slightly over US$10 million in a new power plant modules and engines factory in Indonesia.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Course opens for 2nd special squad
Course opens for 2nd special squad JAKARTA (JP): Specially trained policemen are badly needed to fight criminals who have become more violent to both their victims and law enforcers, said the City Police chief.Maj. Gen.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
RI to send six cyclists to Tour de Philippines
RI to send six cyclists to Tour de Philippines JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is to send six cyclists to the Tour de Philippines in Manila, April 16 to May 3.Sofian Ruzian, deputy director of the SEA Games training center, said that the Indonesian Cycling Association (ISSI) has approved the plan of...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Radisson Hotel, Jl. Pecenongan 72, Central Jakarta: - Lobby Lounge Bar; Vino on Bass and Yudi on Piano, Mona and Nongky (Singers), Monday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. * Ancol Travelodge, Jl. Lodan Timur No.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Thai swimmers rule local c'ships
Thai swimmers rule local c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Thai swimmers dominated day one of the 24th Southeast Asia inter-club age group swimming championships yesterday as 27 clubs battled for the Sanya Samakki Challenge Cup.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Marker says East Timor visit a political mission
Marker says East Timor visit a political mission JAKARTA (JP): United Nations special envoy Jamsheed Marker said his fact-finding visit to East Timor was a political mission toward a solution to the longstanding dispute.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Five people nabbed over maid's death
Five people nabbed over maid's death JAKARTA (JP): Four security guards and a director of a Goro wholesale store were arrested yesterday over the death of the director's maid at the Rajawali Condominium on Jl. Rajawali Selatan.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Ramos Horta
Ramos Horta I would like to thank The Jakarta Post for publishing my article Horta's referendum stand (March 26, 1997). I noticed an editing error in the 12th paragraph which has to be corrected.The sentence: "Domingos claims to speak for East Timor but he has never stepped foot in East Timor in 20...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Indonesia needs to improve its marketing strategy
Indonesia needs to improve its marketing strategy JAKARTA (JP): Exporters should understand marketing and competition concepts and prepare strategic steps to compete in the free trade era, says a senior official.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Is Malaysia getting rich too quick?
Is Malaysia getting rich too quick?By Anil Noel Netto KUALA LUMPUR: The year 2020 has been listed here as the time when Malaysia would attain the status of an industrialized nations but, going by the increased consumption among its rising middle class, the country has already "arrived".
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 27, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,075 -25 509,000 Alumindo...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Emerging Busang tale stuns Aussie mine experts
Emerging Busang tale stuns Aussie mine experts SYDNEY (Reuter): Indications that Indonesia's Busang gold lode may contain much less gold than investors were led to believe has stunned Australian mining experts.