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Wed, 19 Feb 1997
'ABRI consistent in approach to containing unrest'
'ABRI consistent in approach to containing unrest' JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) has been consistent in its approach to handling the recent incidents of unrest, namely it has maintained stability, according to Minister of Defense and Security Edi Sudradjat.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Idul Fitri celebration
Idul Fitri celebration As an African expatriate in Indonesia, I painfully missed the joyful celebration of Idul Fitri at my home in Kano, northern Nigeria. But it didn't turn out so bad afterall. About three different mosque committees in my vicinity presented three different envelopes, one after...
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Telephone contractors fail to meet govt target
Telephone contractors fail to meet govt target JAKARTA (JP): Three of the five private firms with 15-year telecommunication joint operation contracts have failed to meet the government's target for building telephone lines.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Thailand central bank rules out baht devaluation
Thailand central bank rules out baht devaluation BANGKOK (Reuter): The Bank of Thailand (BOT) yesterday ruled out a devaluation of the baht as a policy option to tackle the country's current economic problems.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Natuna to become center for industry and business
Natuna to become center for industry and business JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday Natuna island would be developed and become one of Asia's main business and industry centers.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
S'pore, Malaysia in joint drill
S'pore, Malaysia in joint drill SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore and Malaysia will hold a one-day joint air defense exercise to hone their ability to defend their airspace, the Singapore Ministry of Defense said yesterday.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Govt approves Bre-X's proposal on Busang gold
Govt approves Bre-X's proposal on Busang gold JAKARTA (JP): The government accepted yesterday the proposal of Canada's Bre-X Minerals Ltd. and its Indonesian partners to develop the Busang II and III gold areas in East Kalimantan.Minister of Mines and Energy I.B.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
PDI enters Surakarta's political color battle
PDI enters Surakarta's political color battle SURAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has entered the political battle over what color public objects in this ancient city should be painted.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Restaurant business in Jakarta has promising future
Restaurant business in Jakarta has promising future JAKARTA (JP): Restaurants are big business in Jakarta. As long as people have an appetite for delicious food, the restaurant business will likely survive here.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Oki admits to murdering his younger brother
Oki admits to murdering his younger brother JAKARTA (JP): The sole defendant in the Los Angeles triple murder case admitted yesterday to having killed one person; his younger brother, Ery Tri Harto Dharmawan.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Thailand hosts ASEAN meeting
Thailand hosts ASEAN meeting BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand's cabinet approved on Tuesday a proposal to host an ASEAN Finance Ministers meeting from February 28-March 1, a government spokesman said."This is the first time ASEAN countries will hold a Finance Ministers Meeting," MP Varathep Ratanakorn said.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Military so shield Natuna gas
Military so shield Natuna gas JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Armed Forces Commander General Feisal Tanjung said yesterday the military was ready to secure the exploitation of the huge gas reserves in the Natuna islands in the South China Sea."There is nothing to worry about.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
RI cyclists face uphill battle in Tour de Langkawi c'ship
RI cyclists face uphill battle in Tour de Langkawi c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian cyclists are expecting an uphill battle against their overseas opponents in the Tour de Langkawi championships in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Religious lectures on TV
Religious lectures on TVFrom RepublikaAs a Moslem I would like to propose both government and private TV stations run an "afternoon (religious) lecture" before mahgrib prayers. This is in addition to the same type of lecture conducted at dawn.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Bulog to increase rice supply this year
Bulog to increase rice supply this year JAKARTA (JP): The National Logistics Agency (Bulog) said yesterday it would procure between 2 million and 2.5 million tons of unhusked rice this year.Bulog said it would procure more milled rice than the 1.4 million tons bought from farmers last year.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Bogor-N. Holland cooperation
Bogor-N. Holland cooperation BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Bogor Regency and the North Holland water company signed a cooperation yesterday on water supply, including water treatment.Bogor was represented by Regent Eddy Gunardi and Daslim Saibi, the regency director of the state-owned water company,...
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Irish couple make new record
Irish couple make new record SEMARANG (JP): An Irish couple that checked out of the Patra Jasa Hotel on Feb. 5 after a five-year stay has provoked a debate over whether their continuous occupation deserves entry in the Museum for Indonesian Records.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Longer Idul Fitri holiday
Longer Idul Fitri holidayFrom Pikiran RakyatI could not return to my hometown for Idul Fitri this year because I was the duty officer in the shop where I am employed.I would like to visit my hometown more regularly.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Busang gold deal
Busang gold deal We should join Bre-X Minerals Ltd. Chairman David G. Walsh in congratulating businessman Mohamad "Bob" Hasan for his instrumental role in bringing the prolonged negotiations for the Busang gold development to a conclusion that is satisfactory to all parties involved.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 18, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 25 360,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,300 0 546,500...
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
RI pins hopes on older bowlers at SEAG
RI pins hopes on older bowlers at SEAG JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Bowling Association, Oke F Supit, said yesterday that the nation would pin its hopes on older bowlers at the 19th SEA Games in October."The development of bowling here is overdue.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
No date set for Cambodia's ASEAN entry
No date set for Cambodia's ASEAN entry PHNOM PENH (Agencies): The foreign ministers of Cambodia and Indonesia yesterday denied that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) had promised that Cambodia would join the grouping in July.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
PDI leadership urged to support Soeharto in 1998
PDI leadership urged to support Soeharto in 1998 BOGOR, West Java (JP): The government-recognized leadership of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has been urged by its members to support President Soeharto's renomination in 1998.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Printer denies knowing of defamatory articles
Printer denies knowing of defamatory articles JAKARTA (JP): Witnesses testifying at a trial of a man charged with defaming President Soeharto by printing an issue of unlicensed Suara Independen magazine told South Jakarta District Court yesterday they were involved in its printing but denied...
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
City agency plans hike in parking fees
City agency plans hike in parking fees JAKARTA (JP): The parking fees in some city areas will increase by between 100 and 500 percent, if a City Parking Agency proposal goes ahead.The City Parking Agency announced details of the plan yesterday.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
W. Jakarta's crime rate down
W. Jakarta's crime rate down JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said yesterday the crime rate in West Jakarta dropped by 23.7 percent last year.Hamami said under the leadership of the outgoing chief of West Jakarta police precinct, Lt. Col.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Buggies still bring in a decent living
Buggies still bring in a decent livingBy Listiana Operananta JAKARTA (JP): In a hectic city like Jakarta it is hard to believe people can still earn a living with a delman (traditional horse-drawn buggy).
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Megawati's husband answers summons
Megawati's husband answers summons JAKARTA (JP): Taufik Kiemas, husband of ousted Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri, answered a police summons yesterday to appear as a witness in the Haryanto Taslam case.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
1963 Subversion Law still needed: Singgih
1963 Subversion Law still needed: Singgih JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih said yesterday the controversial 1963 Subversion Law would be needed until Indonesia introduced a substitute law to deal with political crimes.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
PPP denies members' involvement in ethnic riot
PPP denies members' involvement in ethnic riot JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) denied an Army claim yesterday that two of its politicians had incited the latest wave of ethnic violence in West Kalimantan.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Hotel, food trade fair
Hotel, food trade fair JAKARTA (JP): A hotel, tourism and food trade fair starts today to display the latest developments in those industries.The four-day 1997 Indonesian Hotel and Food trade fair at the Jakarta Fair Grounds in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, has 400 participants and is expected to...
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
South Korea urges vigilance against unstable North
South Korea urges vigilance against unstable North SEOUL (Reuter): South Korea yesterday called for "extraordinary alertness" and military readiness against North Korea, saying a top Pyongyang official's defection highlighted serious instability in the Stalinist North.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Govt to borrow $5.25b in new debt next fiscal year
Govt to borrow $5.25b in new debt next fiscal year JAKARTA (JP): The government expects to borrow US$5.25 billion in new debt from overseas sources next fiscal year, up from $4.59 billion this fiscal year, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday.
Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Tambang Timah plunges after Busang failure
Tambang Timah plunges after Busang failure JAKARTA (JP): State-owned tin mining company PT Tambang Timah's shares were under pressure yesterday as the market reacted negatively to its failure to join the Busang gold project.The company's shares plunged by Rp 400 to close at Rp 4,425 (US$1.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
400 traders refuse to move to new market
400 traders refuse to move to new market JAKARTA (JP): About 400 traders of Jembatan Lima in West Jakarta are still resisting the authority's order to vacate the market to pave the way for renovation.The traders said yesterday they refused to leave because a contract between them and PD Pasar Jaya,...
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Private cars banned in Puncak
Private cars banned in PuncakFrom Pikiran RakyatThe Puncak tourist route from Ciawi, Bogor, until Cipanas in the Cianjur district, is constantly jammed, and not just before or after the Lebaran holidays. It happens every weekend.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
RI businesses told to be more outward looking
RI businesses told to be more outward lookingBy Riyadi BANGKOK (JP): Large Indonesian businesses should focus on overseas markets to help improve nonoil exports, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said yesterday.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Two detainees die in Purwokerto
Two detainees die in Purwokerto PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Two detainees may have been beaten to death by security officers for attempting to escape, a police officer said yesterday.The authorities at the state detention house claimed the detainees died of an unknown "illness" but there are...
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
India can get $200b from expat Indians
India can get $200b from expat Indians BOMBAY (Reuter): The head of India's richest state said on Monday that the country could attract up to $200 billion from expatriate Indians."I am told that as many as $150-200 billion can easily be channeled by overseas Indians into our country," said Manohar...
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Increase in road accidents tarnishes Malaysian festivals
Increase in road accidents tarnishes Malaysian festivalsBy Christina Pantin KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Over past weeks, Malaysians have observed not only two major festivals, but also a grimmer event spawned by the national festivities -- a rise in road accidents that has frustrated the country's...
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Youth group protests Golkar nomination list
Youth group protests Golkar nomination list JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta chapter of the Angkatan Muda Pembaharuan Indonesia (AMPI) has protested the list of Golkar candidates nominated to be Jakarta provincial councilors.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Bibliography on Indonesia published
Bibliography on Indonesia published JAKARTA (JP): The United States Library of Congress released a two-volume bibliography of English-language resources on Indonesia last week.Unveiling Indonesia - Indonesian Holdings in the Library of Congress: A Bibliography was compiled by A.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Japanese shuttlers see hot weather as problem
Japanese shuttlers see hot weather as problem JAKARTA (JP): Japanese shuttlers will have to deal with Indonesia's hot weather as they prepare for the A King Asia Cup Championship tomorrow at the Senayan Tennis Indoor Stadium.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Conflict-ridden PDI predicts vote rise
Conflict-ridden PDI predicts vote rise BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party is confident of increasing its vote in the May 29 general election, despite deep-seated internal conflicts and election rules it has branded restrictive.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Historical sites under threat
Historical sites under threat SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Dozens of the 88 historical sites across the province are under serious threat, a senior local official said yesterday.Kasdi A, head of the provincial office in charge of museums, history and archeology, said the sites are not properly...
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Malaysia's rubber exports
Malaysia's rubber exports KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's rubber export earnings are projected to grow to 10 billion ringgit (US$4 billion) by 2010 from 7.9 billion ringgit last year, a senior minister said.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Sports to 'beat' gangs fights
Sports to 'beat' gangs fightsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaGang fights among the young are a daily occurrence in Jakarta. Those involved in the fights are either young hoodlums or secondary school students. This is a sad phenomenon because the young are expected to serve the country in the future.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Four suspected in Kalimantan unrest
Four suspected in Kalimantan unrest JAKARTA (JP): The authorities believe at least four people were behind the latest wave of ethnic conflict in West Kalimantan, a senior military officer said yesterday.Maj. Gen.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
'Pakpahan never uttered antigovt statements'
'Pakpahan never uttered antigovt statements' JAKARTA (JP): A prosecution witness told the court trying labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan yesterday that he had not heard Pakpahan utter any antigovernment statements between August 1995 and July 1996.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997
Council receives complaints about PPP candidates
Council receives complaints about PPP candidates JAKARTA (JP): A communication forum of native Jakartans has opposed the nomination of three PPP members for the May general election yesterday.The Communication Forum of Betawi Younger Generation said the nominees were not fit to represent native...