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Fri, 21 Feb 1997
RI sends condolences over Deng's passing
RI sends condolences over Deng's passing JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto expressed yesterday his deepest condolences on behalf of the Indonesian nation at Deng Xiaoping's death, and hoped China's current leaders would continue the prudent domestic and international policies laid down by the late...
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
'It's hard to move a brothel'
'It's hard to move a brothel' JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is still uncertain about where to relocate the sex workers of the notorious red light district Kramat Tunggak in North Jakarta.The city secretary in charge of social affairs, Soenarjudardji, said yesterday it was not easy to decide...
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Hospital seminar to be held
Hospital seminar to be held JAKARTA: A two-day seminar on "proactive" hospitals is to be held at Lippo Karawaci hospital next week to discuss ways of developing accessible and effective public medical care, a Ministry of Health official said yesterday.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Pedestrian bridge
Pedestrian bridgeFrom PelitaThe pedestrian bridge on Jl. Pasar Minggu Raya, which was completed only two years ago, is not effectively utilized. This is because the bridge is not located at a convenient place for people to cross the road.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Possible political backlash endangers liberalization
Possible political backlash endangers liberalization JAKARTA (JP): Weakening government credibility and a possible political backlash could endanger Indonesia's trade and investment liberalization in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, an analyst warned yesterday.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
French minister due here
French minister due here JAKARTA (JP): A French economic delegation, comprising officials and 30 business people led by Minister of Public Works, Housing, Transport and Tourism Bernard Pons, will begin a four- day visit to Indonesia tomorrow.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
PaySys, Elang tie up
PaySys, Elang tie up JAKARTA (JP): Credit card management software firm PaySys International Inc. has selected PT Elang Mahkota Komputer (Emkom) to distribute PaySys' VisionPLUS software in Indonesia.PaySys president Stephen B.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Insurers and brokers agree to fix fees
Insurers and brokers agree to fix fees JAKARTA (JP): Insurance companies and brokers have agreed to decide the level of brokerage fees on fire loss insurance and premium discounts in a bid to stabilize the market, an industry executive said yesterday.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Hawkers, beware!
Hawkers, beware!From PelitaHawkers operating at bus terminals and road junctions are increasing. The bus terminal in Bekasi, West Java, is no exception. A significant increase of hawkers offering all kinds of goods such as drinking water, newspapers and watches, are evident.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Semiotic analysis of recent riots
Semiotic analysis of recent riotsBy Asvi Warman Adam JAKARTA (JP): On Jan. 27 rioters set fire to the Tanah Abang district office in Central Jakarta. The incident began at 7 a.m. after 20 city law enforcement officers and 10 military personnel asked sidewalk traders to move to the market building...
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
China mourns Deng Xiaoping
China mourns Deng Xiaoping BEIJING (Agencies): Peacefully and calmly, China yesterday began mourning for Deng Xiaoping, the paramount leader who lifted the world's most populous nation out of rank poverty and put it on course to become an economic superpower.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
RP poised to quit IMF supervision
RP poised to quit IMF supervision MANILA (AFP): The Philippines is ready to exit from more than three decades of economic supervision by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the IMF and the government said here yesterday.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Restart of Hanbo probe demanded
Restart of Hanbo probe demanded SEOUL (Reuter): South Korea's main opposition demanded yesterday a new probe into a loan scandal involving the failed Hanbo Steel Co, lashing out at state prosecutors for what it called a "disappointing" investigation.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Local exchanges sign MOU with ASX
Local exchanges sign MOU with ASX JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's capital market should expand cooperation with developed markets in the Asia-Pacific, Indonesian Capital Market Supervisory Board (Bapepam) chairman I Putu Gede Ary Suta said yesterday.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
'Environmental law should be revised'
'Environmental law should be revised' JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih proposed yesterday that the 1982 law on environmental management should be revised because it demands material evidence that prosecutors are rarely able to provide.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
People's incomes 'considered in parking fee hike'
People's incomes 'considered in parking fee hike' JAKARTA (JP): People's ability to pay will be taken into account in passing a new rule on parking fees, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday.After attending a ceremony to install security officers for May's general election, Surjadi said the...
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
Indonesia tested by Thailand in Asia Cup
Indonesia tested by Thailand in Asia Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia was tested by Thailand yesterday on the second day of the A King Asia Cup Championships at the Senayan Indoor Tennis Stadium before finally winning 3-0.Chinese Taipei also cruised to the semifinals after beating India 3-0.
Fri, 21 Feb 1997
ABRI asks NGOs to act as govt partners
ABRI asks NGOs to act as govt partners JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Sociopolitical Affairs Chief Lt. Gen. Syarwan Hamid asked non-governmental organizations (NGOs) yesterday to act as the government's partner in development.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
NZ gives $1.4m to RI
NZ gives $1.4m to RI JAKARTA (JP): The New Zealand Government is giving US$1.4 million for technical assistance through its Official Development Assistance program, the country's ambassador to Indonesia, Tim Groser, said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Police face problems in handling software piracy
Police face problems in handling software piracy JAKARTA (JP): Inadequate law and knowledge have hindered legal proceedings against many software pirates in Indonesia which has a reputation as one of the world's worst offenders of property rights, a police officer has said.
Thu, 20 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.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Belo stresses need for dialog to end conflicts
Belo stresses need for dialog to end conflicts DILI (JP): East Timorese and people from other provinces need to improve mutual respect and understanding so they can live side by side in harmony, the Bishop of East Timor, Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Asia-Pacific tourism to double by 2010
Asia-Pacific tourism to double by 2010 MALE (AFP): The World Tourism Organization (WTO) expects the number of travelers to the Asia-Pacific region to double to around 240 million by 2010.While still lagging behind Europe, the region could overtake the Americas, according to the figures released at...
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Lilik new ITB rector
Lilik new ITB rector BANDUNG: Wiranto Arismunandar, rector the prestigious Bandung Institute of Technology for two consecutive terms, will be replaced by Lilik Hendrajaya in a ceremony on March 7.Lilik is a professor in the physics department as well as its deputy dean.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Two found dead in Cilacap
Two found dead in Cilacap CILACAP, Central Java: The Wijayakusuma search and rescue team has found the bodies of two people drowned at the Karangkandri and Serandil beaches.The team, lead by Atas Munandar, found the corpse Sunday of an unidentified, petite woman in her 30s wearing beige pants and a...
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Tunky rules out tax breaks for electronics industry
Tunky rules out tax breaks for electronics industry JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo has ruled out giving the electronics industry special incentives based on local content or a product's brand name, as it has done for the national automotive industry.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Chedi Hotel, Jl. Rancabentang 56-58: Job (Pianist), Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Irven (Guitar), Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Mixed Voices Accapela (Singer) and Andi (Pianist), Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
PSN, Telkom sign deal on satellite service
PSN, Telkom sign deal on satellite service JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) signed a satellite-based service agreement yesterday with its parent firm state-owned domestic telecommunications operator PT Telkom.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
RI prepares two doubles players for Fed Cup tie
RI prepares two doubles players for Fed Cup tie JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is preparing two doubles players for the Fed Cup Asia Oceania Qualifying Group I in Wellington, New Zealand next month.Coach Sri Utaminingsih, nicknamed Utami, said yesterday the national team -- comprising Yayuk Basuki, Mimma...
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Between nepotism, professionalism
Between nepotism, professionalismBy Ignas Kleden JAKARTA (JP): Nepotism, whether transparent or not, has become a sensitive issue in Indonesia. From the selection of members of the House of Representatives to university management personnel, as is the case with the University of Riau, it appears...
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
RI books trade deficit
RI books trade deficit JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's trade deficit with Australia increased 32.5 percent from A$1.04 billion in 1995 to $1.38 billion last year despite an increase in exports to Australia.Harmen Sembiring, a senior official at the Indonesian embassy in Canberra, said yesterday one...
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Government urged to open upstream chemical industry
Government urged to open upstream chemical industry JAKARTA (JP): A chemical industry executive asked the government yesterday to open the industry's upstream sector to more competition to boost the downstream sector's development.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Geothermal seminar in Bali
Geothermal seminar in Bali JAKARTA (JP): IBC Asia Ltd., in cooperation with the International Institute of Geothermal Research and Geothermal Energy Association, will organize a seminar in Bali called "Geothermal Power in Asia '97 Conference" from Feb. 24 to 28.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Use zebra crossings!
Use zebra crossings!From NeracaOne of the safest places to cross a road is at a clearly marked zebra crossing. But pedestrians are not the only road users that have to be disciplined. Motorists should also have a high sense of discipline.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Brothers seek legal aid in grenade case
Brothers seek legal aid in grenade case JAKARTA (JP): A team of lawyers from the Foundation of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (YLBHI) will represent two brothers under police suspicion of illegally possessing grenades, the foundation spokesman said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Balinese Hindus observe Galungan
Balinese Hindus observe Galungan JAKARTA (JP): Balinese Hindus celebrated Galungan yesterday to mark the triumph of Dharma (goodness) over Adharma (evil).Balinese from all walks of life wearing colorful traditional costumes flocked to temples for mass prayers during which they also made offerings.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
City motorists reject plans for parking fee hike
City motorists reject plans for parking fee hike JAKARTA (JP): Motorists said yesterday raising parking fees up to Rp 5,000 was too high while a consumer advocate said the plan should be canceled.They were responding the announcement of a plan, to increase parking fees by between 100 and 500...
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
21 die in traffic crashes
21 die in traffic crashes SEMARANG: Central Java Police spokesman Let. Col. Bardja said Tuesday 21 people had died in 13 traffic accidents during the week after the Idul Fitri holiday. Thirty-three other people were injured in the incidents.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
RI queries AIDS-free certificate
RI queries AIDS-free certificate JAKARTA (JP): An Irian Jaya health official says he doubts the validity of AIDS-free certificates Thailand has issued to its fishermen working in Indonesia.Antara quoted Dr.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Soeharto touches down in Laos for the first time
Soeharto touches down in Laos for the first time VIENTIANE (Agencies): Indonesia's President Soeharto, on his first ever trip here, was given a royal welcome yesterday for a visit to Laos which is expected to boost its hopes of joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) later in...
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Lucent wins $105m million CDMA deal
Lucent wins $105m million CDMA deal JAKARTA (JP): Analog cellular operator PT Komselindo has awarded a US$105 million contract to Lucent Technologies of the United States to supply and install the country's first commercial Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Astra decides to retain its board of directors
Astra decides to retain its board of directors JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's biggest carmaker PT Astra International decided to retain its board of directors yesterday ending speculation a change of management was imminent.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Consumers foundation stresses its impartiality
Consumers foundation stresses its impartiality JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation stressed yesterday it received complaints with an open mind so as not to be exploited by business rivals.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
800 tourists head for E. Timor
800 tourists head for E. Timor DILI, East Timor: A German cruise ship with approximately 800 passengers on board will arrive in Dili, East Timor on Saturday, an official of the state-owned shipping company, Pelni, said yesterday.A.J.P.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
RI could become major business player
RI could become major business player JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia could become a major business player in the Asia-Pacific if its rapid economic growth continued, a senior executive of the Paris-based International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) executive said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Evening transport
Evening transportFrom PelitaI work the evening shift at a private company. When I leave work at 11 p.m. I always have problems finding public transport like PPD, or Mayasari Bhakti bus services. Public transportation is even more scarce after the Idul Fitri holiday, or other public holidays.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Yakuza may launder $6.1b a year through Australia
Yakuza may launder $6.1b a year through Australia SYDNEY (AFP): The Japanese organized crime syndicate Yakuza could be laundering up to A$7.7 billion (US$6.1 billion) through Australia each year, the National Crime Authority said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 a.m Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Matters 3:05 Performances: Gerak dan Lagu 3:30 Tour and Travel: Dream of Flight 4:05 Science Film: A Writer's Exchange 4:30 Sports: Olah Raga dan Prestasi 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Arabic...
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Soeharto's trip to Cambodia seen boosting economic ties
Soeharto's trip to Cambodia seen boosting economic ties PHNOM PENH (Reuter): A landmark visit by Indonesian President Soeharto to Cambodia this week paved the way for a number of agreements aimed at boosting weak economic ties, officials said.
Thu, 20 Feb 1997
Myanmar responds with force to ethnic rebel group meeting
Myanmar responds with force to ethnic rebel group meetingBy Teena Amrit Gill BANGKOK: The Myanmar army has moved swiftly and with a strong show of force, to pre-empt a possible reunion of ethnic minority rebel groups who have voiced support for popular pro-democracy leader and Nobel laureate Aung...