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Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Product quality
Product quality I am writing in reference to an article in Kompas (Feb. 27) on Mendesak adanya standardisasi mutu produk (Urging standardization of product quality) written by Sudaryatmo, head of the Indonesian Foundation's complaint department.
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Storm wrecks houses
Storm wrecks houses BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: A storm wrecked more than 100 houses in the Hulu Sungai Tengah regency, about 165 km north of here, earlier this week, officials said yesterday.No fatalities were reported but several people were injured and at least 100 houses were badly damaged...
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Thailand, KL form trade body
Thailand, KL form trade body KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Malaysia and Thailand have agreed Thursday to set up a joint trade committee and a joint business council to help spur bilateral trade and investment cooperation.
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Defendant denies plotting to defraud Bank Indonesia
Defendant denies plotting to defraud Bank Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): A Bank Indonesia employee, charged with fraud, told the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday he objected to the prosecutors' indictment last week because he had never plotted to defraud the central bank as accused.
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Foreign tourist arrivals jumps 4.3 percent
Foreign tourist arrivals jumps 4.3 percent JAKARTA (JP): Foreign tourists to Indonesia rose 4.3 percent to 302,490 in January from the corresponding month last year, Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave said yesterday.The minister said the growth rate was higher than the 1.
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Soeharto urges people to vote
Soeharto urges people to vote JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto urged people yesterday to vote in the May 29 general election, describing it as a once-in-a five-year opportunity to determine the course of the nation's development, including its leadership.
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
The problem with single loyalty
The problem with single loyalty A surprise was recently delivered by the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI). During a presentation of research findings at LIPI's Widya Graha building Wednesday, a basic and strategic subject in our political life -- that of bureaucracy's monoloyalitas...
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
RI, Thailand reach basic gas pact
RI, Thailand reach basic gas pact JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina and Thailand's Petroleum Authority have reached a basic agreement on the purchase of natural gas from Natuna, Pertamina President Faisal Abda'oe said yesterday.
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
RI hopeful of hosting 2006 Asian Games
RI hopeful of hosting 2006 Asian Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is ready to host the 2006 Asian Games but is doubtful of its chances of hosting the Olympics in 2008.State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman said last night after the four-day National Sports Coordinating Meeting and the...
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Vanishing islands
Vanishing islands Six out of a thousand may not sound like many -- nor, for that matter, would six out of 120, which is closer to the actual number of islands contained in the Seribu (thousand) Islands group just outside the Bay of Jakarta.
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
PDI activists to stage Bali-Jakarta long march
PDI activists to stage Bali-Jakarta long march JAKARTA (JP): A former army general who sympathizes with the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) plans to lead a long march from Bali to Jakarta to dramatize his concern for the party's on-going leadership conflict.
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Apac to set up cotton plantation in Australia
Apac to set up cotton plantation in Australia JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed textile producer PT Apac Centertext Corporation plans to open a cotton plantation in Queensland, Australia, to support its garment production.
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Sex tour operator blacklisted
Sex tour operator blacklisted MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' authorities yesterday blacklisted a United States national accused of arranging sex tours to the country.Immigration Commissioner Edgar Mendoza said in a statement Norman Barabash had been barred from entering the Philippines after the...
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Officers jailed for bribes
Officers jailed for bribes SINGAPORE (AFP): Five Singaporean immigration officers have been jailed for taking bribes from Malaysian-operated syndicates to make it easier for Indonesians to enter the city state, a report said yesterday.
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Four more briquet plants
Four more briquet plants JAKARTA (JP): State-owned mining firm PT Bukit Asam in cooperation with Japan's Institute for Technology and Energy Development (NEDO) will build four more coal briquette plants to meet growing local demand.Minister of Mines and Energy I.B.
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Two die in diarrhea outbreak
Two die in diarrhea outbreak KEBUMEN, Central Java: Two people died and another 19 were hospitalized after a diarrhea outbreak in the Alian subdistrict, Kebumen regent Amin Sudibyo said yesterday.First reported a week ago, the illness is believed to have affected hundreds of people in the villages...
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 Cartoon Film: Animated Classic 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Sports 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:55 Filler and Trailler 5:00 Regional News 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Development Program: Perjalanan National 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 28, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,175 75 11,000 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 107,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,275 0...
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Humpuss eyes IPTN's maintenance service
Humpuss eyes IPTN's maintenance service BANDUNG, West Java (JP): Three firms, including the Humpuss group, have offered to buy into state-owned aircraft maker PT IPTN's maintenance service.IPTN general manager Hari Laksono said here yesterday the three companies were keen to buy into the service...
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Consulting firm opened
Consulting firm opened JAKARTA (JP): Insurance consulting firm PT Bumi Citra Cempaka announced yesterday the establishment of operations to help domestic insurers improve their performance.The company's chief executive officer, Thomas Turula, said his firm could assist insurance firms to strengthen...
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Jakarta Hilton International Hotel, Jl. Gatot Subroto: - Lagoon Lounge; Piano live entertainment, open daily, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Pizzaria Restaurant; Ocean Park Band, Wednesday and Thursday. Prospect Band, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday.
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Djajanti cement in Brunei
Djajanti cement in Brunei JAKARTA (JP): Butra Djajanti Cement, a joint venture between Brunei companies and Indonesia's Djajanti said it controlled about 60 percent of Brunei's cement market.Butra general manager David G.
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Sterner finishes the job in Ladies Asia circuit
Sterner finishes the job in Ladies Asia circuit JAKARTA (JP): Pernilla Sterner of Sweden won the Kosaido Ladies Asia Golf Circuit in the play-off yesterday at the Pondok Cabe golf course and country club, Tangerang.Sterner, who celebrated her 29th birthday on Feb.
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Golkar upbeat hard work will pay off on election day
Golkar upbeat hard work will pay off on election dayBy Dwi Atmanta JAKARTA (JP): Golkar is confident of another landslide victory in the May 29 general election, given the amount of work it has put into consolidating grassroots support these past three years.
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Four policemen imprisoned for torturing civilians
Four policemen imprisoned for torturing civilians JAKARTA (JP): A military tribunal in Bandung sentenced four Tasikmalaya police officers to between 22 and 28 months yesterday for torturing civilians. Their action triggered a major riot in the town last year.
Sat, 01 Mar 1997
Accident measures needed for nuclear plant: Observer
Accident measures needed for nuclear plant: Observer JAKARTA (JP): It would be irresponsible for the government to build a nuclear power plant without having measures in place to cope with accidents, a renowned intellectual said yesterday.Y.B.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Timah plans to buy five mining firms
Timah plans to buy five mining firms JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed tin mining company PT Timah is trying to buy five ailing mining companies in Indonesia and overseas.PT Timah president director Erry R.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Try Sutrisno calls for improved labor policy
Try Sutrisno calls for improved labor policy JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno called for reform of the country's labor export policy yesterday to help improve Indonesia's image overseas.When addressing a manpower ministry workshop, Try said a crackdown on illegal labor suppliers, tighter...
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Wartsila builds genset plant
Wartsila builds genset plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Wartsila Diesel Indonesia has begun building its genset manufacturing plant in the Jababeka Industrial Estate in Bekasi, West Java.The company said yesterday the plant would cost about US$10 million and would produce 500 KW to 6,000 KW gensets.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Students' food program
Students' food programFrom NeracaI am very impressed with the food program for provincial primary school children and for children from a humble background. It is not only a noble program, it is a stimulus to improve the quality of human resources.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Gathering for unfortunates
Gathering for unfortunates JAKARTA: Three thousand orphans, homeless people, scavengers and former prostitutes are to gather for a post-Idul Fitri celebration here Sunday.Tuti Try Sutrisno, wife of Vice President Try Sutrisno, is scheduled to attend the festivity at Pondok Gede hosted by the Social...
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Chequers; The World Premier Band from USA, daily (except Sunday), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. * Millennium Sirih Jakarta, Jl. Fachrudin 3, Jakarta: - The Lobby Lounge; Sahata Group, daily, 7 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 27, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,100 200 16,000 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 108,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,275 0 316,500...
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Court asked to dismiss fraud case
Court asked to dismiss fraud case JAKARTA (JP): The defense lawyers of two men accused of being involved in forging transfer documents of Bank Indonesia urged the court yesterday to dismiss the case.The lawyers told the Central Jakarta District Court the prosecutors' indictments were invalid...
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Kim plans clean out after loan scandal
Kim plans clean out after loan scandal SEOUL (AFP): South Korea's President Kim Young-sam met an influential business chief yesterday, signaling the start of a clean out of his government tainted by an explosive loans scandal.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Lawyers question internal security bill
Lawyers question internal security bill JAKARTA (JP): A group of human rights lawyers and activists urged the House of Representatives yesterday to take the lead from the military in drafting the proposed internal security bill.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Over 5,000 AIDS cases in Vietnam
Over 5,000 AIDS cases in Vietnam HANOI (AFP): More than 5,000 cases of HIV-infected people are now registered in Vietnam, a report said yesterday.At least 5,005 people have tested positive for the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus, of which 701 have full blown AIDS and 412 have died, the Nhan Dan...
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Hyundai set to build $400m car plant in RI
Hyundai set to build $400m car plant in RI SEOUL (AFP): South Korea's largest automaker, Hyundai Motor Co., said yesterday it would build a 400-million-dollar auto joint venture in Indonesia to strengthen its foray into the local market.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
U.S. envoy to Hanoi arrives in April
U.S. envoy to Hanoi arrives in April HANOI (AFP): Douglas "Pete" Peterson is likely to be confirmed as the first ambassador to Vietnam this week and will arrive in Hanoi by April 1, a United States embassy official here said on yesterday.Desaix Anderson, U.S. charge d'affaires, told U.S.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Military probes Aceh rebels arms cache
Military probes Aceh rebels arms cache JAKARTA (JP): Military authorities in Aceh are investigating the origin of 49 assault rifles they seized in two places this week, a senior minister said yesterday.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Massachusetts reviews policy
Massachusetts reviews policy BOSTON (Reuter): Massachusetts, which has barred companies from doing business with the state if they do business in Myanmar, will consider expanding the policy to include Indonesia yesterday.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Labelization of food items
Labelization of food itemsFrom Pikiran RakyatI read in the news that labelization of every food item would have to be legalized according to the principles of the Moslem Council of Ulemas (MUI). Being a Moslem, this is good news and I would like to express my gratitude to all contributing parties...
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Bre-X Minerals says it can sell Busang stake
Bre-X Minerals says it can sell Busang stake CALGARY (Reuter): Bre-X Minerals Ltd confirmed on Wednesday it has the right to sell its 45 percent holding in the rich Busang gold deposit in Indonesia without offering a right of first refusal to its Indonesian partners.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
27 oil exploration areas on offer this year
27 oil exploration areas on offer this year JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina is offering 27 areas for oil and gas exploration this year, including 15 in eastern Indonesia, the company's director for exploration and production, Prijambodo Muljosudirdjo, said yesterday.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Bulletproof jackets
Bulletproof jacketsFrom Media IndonesiaWe are very concerned about the frequent robbery of bank clients. The criminals usually carry firearms and would crush whoever wished to obstruct them.Local security guards are completely helpless when faced with armed bandits, who threaten to kill them.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
'Members of Korpri must vote Golkar'
'Members of Korpri must vote Golkar' JAKARTA (JP): Two senior government officials insisted yesterday that Indonesia's six million civil servants had to vote for Golkar in the coming general election.Despite growing calls that members of the Indonesian Civil Servants Corps (Korpri) should be...
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Animated Classic 3:05 Teenagers' Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Comedy: Situasi 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 Regional News 5:30 News: Lintas Kesehatan 6:00...
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Indonesia and Croatia forge closer economic ties
Indonesia and Croatia forge closer economic ties JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto and Croatian Prime Minister Zlatko Matesa laid the groundwork in talks here yesterday for stronger economic ties between the two countries and discussed the possibility of using a counter-trade system.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Susi, Yayuk and Ade Rai nominated for award
Susi, Yayuk and Ade Rai nominated for award JAKARTA (JP): Three Indonesian athletes have been nominated for the Gillette World Champions Indonesia award: Susi Susanti (badminton), Yayuk Basuki (tennis) and Ade Rai (bodybuilding).
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Misuari invites RI firms to invest in Mindanao
Misuari invites RI firms to invest in Mindanao MANILA (JP): Governor of the Philippine region of Mindanao, Nur Misuari, is inviting Indonesian businesspeople to invest in the war-torn area by offering special incentives.