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Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Suwito confident of WBF defense
Suwito confident of WBF defense JAKARTA (JP): World Boxing Federation (WBF) welterweight title holder Suwito Lagola of Indonesia is confident of retaining his title in a fight against Frank Pena of the United States here on April 17.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
DPR and nuclear power law
DPR and nuclear power law The House of Representatives (DPR) has ratified the nuclear power bill into law despite the presence of less than 75 House members. We all know that of the 500 House members at least 251 should attend a session in order to meet the quorum.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Ancol Travelodge, Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta: - Jungles Restaurant; Pasar Malam, Keroncong and Kecapi Suling, Friday, 6 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., Dixie Band, Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., Trio Band, Sunday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. - No.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Trailing ABRI's future political role
Trailing ABRI's future political roleBy C.P.F. Luhulima JAKARTA (JP): The National Institute of Sciences recently produced a report saying "ABRI needs to reduce its political role". The details of this report were published in The Jakarta Post (Feb. 25).
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Celebrating India's independence day
Celebrating India's independence day I am writing in reference to the article (March 6) on India's Independence day celebrations on Feb. 22, 1997 at Erasmus Huis, Jakarta.The article overlooked a number of important details of the program and did not include the main idea and theme behind the...
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
New DPR building to be used
New DPR building to be used JAKARTA (JP): Speaker of the House of Representatives H. Wahono will officiate at the opening of the new House of Representatives' (DPR) building on Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta, on Tuesday.A leather shadow puppet (wayang kulit) show performed by puppeteer Manteb W.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Teachers and students end strike
Teachers and students end strike JAKARTA (JP): The striking teachers of the Ksatrya school in Central Jakarta ceased the boycott they began Feb. 28 and started giving lessons yesterday.Some 32 teachers of the economics and management high school went on strike for six days over the dismissal of...
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Eight more people test HIV positive
Eight more people test HIV positive JAKARTA (JP): A Ministry of Health official said yesterday the number of HIV/AIDS carriers had increased by eight persons, bringing the total from 509 early February to 517 early this month.Director General of Communicable Diseases Hadi M.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Gary Daverne, NCO preparing classical night of Dvorak
Gary Daverne, NCO preparing classical night of Dvorak JAKARTA (JP): Classical music lovers can once again watch the Nusantara Chamber Orchestra (NCO) in action at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta on Tuesday (March 11) at 8 p.m.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Venture capital body
Venture capital body JAKARTA (JP): The Minister of Finance, Mar'ie Muhammad, said yesterday the government would help establish a venture capital monitoring body to oversee the operation of Indonesia's 20 venture capital firms.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Indonesia buys aluminum as China waits on copper
Indonesia buys aluminum as China waits on copper SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesian aluminum purchases have risen sharply recently while Chinese copper buyers are waiting on the sidelines for a dip in current high copper prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME), traders said yesterday.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Children's painting exhibition reveals lack of creativity
Children's painting exhibition reveals lack of creativityBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): Behind the bright colors and happy, smiling faces it is that clear Indonesian children lack the creativity and boldness to try something different ... at least compared to their Japanese counterparts.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Yellow wallets upset citizens
Yellow wallets upset citizens SEMARANG (JP): The political war of colors in Central Java has reached into citizens' pockets. Wallets are the latest object to fall victim to colors.Many townspeople are outraged at the latest policy to issue yellow -- government-backed Golkar's color -- wallets for...
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Tribal clashes leave three dead
Tribal clashes leave three dead JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Three people have been killed and five others injured in tribal clashes which started Thursday in Kwamki Lama village, north of mining town Timika, Antara reported yesterday.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Consortium negotiating for troubled Bank Pacific
Consortium negotiating for troubled Bank Pacific JAKARTA (JP): A consortium comprising the Bakrie, ALatieF and Pentasena groups is negotiating with the shareholders of troubled Bank Pacific on the terms for a takeover.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Serious drives fail to curb dengue cases
Serious drives fail to curb dengue cases JAKARTA (JP): Despite serious efforts and drives to curb dengue fever, 7,081 dengue cases were recorded in the city last year, an official said.Aslan Lasman, the head of the city's health agency, said yesterday that the number was much higher than the...
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Touch rugby meet here
Touch rugby meet here JAKARTA (JP): Touch rugby in Indonesia marks another chapter in its short but exciting history today with the staging of the 1997 Jakarta Touch Rugby Club (JTRC) Invitational Tournament.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
PT Indosat cancels plan to sell shares
PT Indosat cancels plan to sell shares JAKARTA (JP): State-owned international telecommunications firm PT Indosat has canceled its plan to sell some of its shares in digital cellular operator PT Telkomsel, sources said yesterday.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Bakrie to list its infrastructure units
Bakrie to list its infrastructure units JAKARTA (JP): Bakrie and Brothers plans to float its telecommunication and infrastructure units on the local stock exchanges in 1998.The group's chairman, Aburizal Bakrie, said the listing was part of the group's restructuring.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Thai weathers storm as run on deposits eases
Thai weathers storm as run on deposits eases BANGKOK (Reuter): Thailand appeared yesterday to be weathering its financial storm with a run on deposits at troubled finance firms slowing and the IMF expressing confidence in Thai authorities' handling of the economy.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
An expert questions special military tribunal
An expert questions special military tribunal JAKARTA (JP): A constitutional-law expert questioned yesterday the inclusion of a special military tribunal in a military tribunal bill now being deliberated in the House of Representatives.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Wynne reaches Blenheim semis
Wynne reaches Blenheim semis JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Wynne Prakusya will challenge first- seeded Li Chen of China in today's semifinals after beating Marisue Jacutin 6-2, 6-1 yesterday in the third round of the Ansett Women's International Tennis Event in Blenheim, New Zealand.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
WB's funds to end CFC use
WB's funds to end CFC use JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has granted Indonesia funds worth US$1.56 million to abolish the use of chlorofluorcarbon (CFC) which causes the depletion of the ozone layer, chairman of Indonesian Foam Manufacturers Association (AFI), Antonio M Go, said.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Corruption eruption shakes every region of the globe
Corruption eruption shakes every region of the globeBy Jonathan Power LONDON (JP): It is mind-boggling that President Bill Clinton, commander-in-chief of the world's one remaining superpower, might dare to risk his country's self-interest in financial and political prudence.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Foreign tourists have no insurance
Foreign tourists have no insurance DENPASAR, Bali: An average of 60 foreign tourists die in Bali each year, with nearly 90 percent of them not covered by insurance, Antara reported Wednesday.Consequently, according to Ari Murti, the head of the state- owned insurance company PT Jasa Raharja...
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
No hero's burial for Marcos: Ramos
No hero's burial for Marcos: Ramos MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos ruled out yesterday a hero's burial for the remains of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, his distant cousin, the presidential palace said here.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 7, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 8,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,225 -25 145,500 Alumindo...
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Arief Budiman, a too-honest scholar
Arief Budiman, a too-honest scholarBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): "Maybe I am too honest," Arief Budiman, a scholar known for his critical commentaries on social and political issues, said recently after learning his plan to go to Australia might be delayed by up to six months.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Foreigners invited to see polls
Foreigners invited to see polls JAKARTA (JP): The government is breaking new ground in the May general election by allowing foreigners to observe the polls.Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M., who also chairs the General Election Institute, guaranteed yesterday that foreign observers will...
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Venture capital firms help small entrepreneurs
Venture capital firms help small entrepreneursBy Prapti Widinugraheni YOGYAKARTA (JP): Dirman is a salak (snake fruit) farmer who owns a well-established a salak farm on several hectares in Sleman, Yogyakarta.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Govt to protect local palm oil firms
Govt to protect local palm oil firms JAKARTA (JP): The State Minister for Investment, Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo, has said the government might totally close oil palm plantations to foreign investors."The measure may be needed to protect local palm oil plantation companies," he was quoted by Antara as...
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
WB considering waiving debt-prepayment premium
WB considering waiving debt-prepayment premium JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank is considering waiving the premium for Indonesia's repayment of its debts to the bank ahead of schedule.The new World Bank vice president for East Asia and the Pacific, Jean Michel Severino, said yesterday the bank welcomed...
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Korpri: Government body or state apparatus?
Korpri: Government body or state apparatus?By Ignas Kleden JAKARTA (JP): The debate on the role of the Indonesian bureaucracy was enlivened at a seminar at the department of political and area studies of the National Institute of Sciences (LIPI) on Feb. 26.
Fri, 07 Mar 1997
East Timorese trial continues
East Timorese trial continues DILI: An East Timorese on trial for insulting President Soeharto confirmed everything recounted by a witness at the district court here yesterday.Joao Do Rosario Pires Al Joao, 24, was arrested last year for unfurling a banner containing anti-Soeharto messages during a...
Fri, 07 Mar 1997
Bogor military has new chief
Bogor military has new chief BOGOR (JP): Lt. Col. Mustafa Hadi Pranoto was yesterday installed as new chief of the Bogor Mayoralty military replacing Lt. Col. Sujatno, who died on Jan. 25.The transfer of post ceremony, led by Bogor Resort Military Commander Col.
Fri, 07 Mar 1997
RI has no ambition of becoming a rice exporter
RI has no ambition of becoming a rice exporter JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday Indonesia had no intention of becoming a rice exporter and all efforts to increase productivity were aimed solely at maintaining self- sufficiency.
Fri, 07 Mar 1997
Lippo opens new stock gallery
Lippo opens new stock gallery JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Lippo Securities opened a stock gallery and a dealing room at its headquarters yesterday to cater more to retail clients.The company's managing director, Jos Parengkuan, said the opening of the gallery was expected to increase the number...
Fri, 07 Mar 1997
Military to host Bali car rally
Military to host Bali car rally JAKARTA (JP): About 125 drivers are expected to compete in the two-day Bali Wisata Rally from March 29.Korem 163 Wirastya, a district military command in Bali, is holding the rally to celebrate its anniversary.
Fri, 07 Mar 1997
Hari to buy 40 percent of Multipolar
Hari to buy 40 percent of Multipolar JAKARTA (JP): Matahari Putra Prima's president, Hari Darmawan, said yesterday he planned to buy up to 40 percent of Multipolar, which earlier this year bought 45 percent of Matahari's shares from his personal holding company.
Fri, 07 Mar 1997
Hartarto woos Indian businessmen
Hartarto woos Indian businessmen NEW DELHI (Reuter): Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Production and Distribution Hartarto urged Indian businessmen yesterday to invest in his country."There will be growing opportunities to invest in the markets of the Association of South East Asian Nations...
Fri, 07 Mar 1997
SE Asian Games launch to cost Rp 300 million
SE Asian Games launch to cost Rp 300 million JAKARTA (JP): The 19th SEA Games consortium expects to spend Rp 300 million (US$125,000) on next week's launch of the biennial event to be held in October.Games organizing committee spokesman Ishadi SK said yesterday that about 70 percent of the budget...
Fri, 07 Mar 1997
33,000 hectares derelict in Greater Jakarta
33,000 hectares derelict in Greater Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): About 33,000 hectares of land in Greater Jakarta is derelict because of poor law enforcement in the property sector, a property analyst said yesterday.
Fri, 07 Mar 1997
At 75, Mochtar Lubis still cares for press freedom
At 75, Mochtar Lubis still cares for press freedomBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): No longer active in the profession, Mochtar Lubis, who turns 75 years old today, still regards himself as a journalist.But he is a cut above the rest.
Fri, 07 Mar 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 6, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 -150 3,500 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 36,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,250 0 424,500...
Fri, 07 Mar 1997
Amien calls for greater honesty
Amien calls for greater honesty JAKARTA (JP): Moslem scholar Amien Rais said yesterday only honesty could save Indonesia from the social turbulence facing it, especially in relation to the upcoming general election.
Fri, 07 Mar 1997
PPP, PDI verging on bankruptcy
PPP, PDI verging on bankruptcy JAKARTA (JP): With half of the formal stages that culminate in the May 29 general election complete, the two minor parties have yet to receive government funds to enable them to participate fully.
Fri, 07 Mar 1997
Who should the civil service answer to?
Who should the civil service answer to? Analysts have often pointed out the lack of cogency in public statements made by certain politicians and bureaucrats. Political scientist J. Soedjati Djiwandono of the Center for Strategic and International Studies examines the most recent example.
Fri, 07 Mar 1997
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and entertainment * Majapahit Hotel, Jl. Tunjungan 65: - Indigo: La Prima Band, Sunday to Friday, 7.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m., Saturday, 7.30 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. * Radisson Plaza Suite Hotel, at Plaza Bulevard, Jl. Pemuda 31-37: - Cafe Taman: Tanira Band, everyday, 7 p.m.
Fri, 07 Mar 1997
Students join teachers strike in C. Jakarta
Students join teachers strike in C. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Some 350 students of a vocational school in Central Jakarta joined teachers in a strike Monday. Their teachers have been striking over the dismissal of the headmaster by the school's board of management since Feb. 28.
Fri, 07 Mar 1997
ASEAN summit on nuclear free zone
ASEAN summit on nuclear free zone KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Senior ASEAN officials are to formally propose a summit with Japan to their foreign ministers and expect a regional nuclear free zone treaty to be implemented by June, a report said yesterday.