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Wed, 22 Jan 1997
RI players out-trumped in Holland
RI players out-trumped in Holland JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top bridge pair, Henky Lasut and Eddy Manoppo failed to repeat last year's success at the Volmac World Top Tournament, held in The Hague from Jan. 16 to Jan. 19.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Perhutani firms turn profits
Perhutani firms turn profits SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): State-owned forestry company Perhutani I, which oversees state forests in Central Java, recorded profits of Rp 140.3 billion (US$59 million) last year, up from Rp 137.1 billion in 1995, the company said yesterday.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Government announces extra flights for Idul Fitri
Government announces extra flights for Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday that there would be extra flights on 24 domestic and 12 international air routes for seven days before the Idul Fitri holiday and seven days after it.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Ratelindo to spend $500m on phone lines
Ratelindo to spend $500m on phone lines JAKARTA (JP): The telecommunications company PT Ratelindo, a subsidiary of PT Bakrie & Brothers, plans to spend US$500 million increasing its line capacity to 500,000 fixed telephone lines by 1999, Ratelindo's senior vice president said yesterday.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Ways to prevent bank robberies
Ways to prevent bank robberiesFrom Media IndonesiaBank robberies have increased in the last few months and are showing a growing tendency to be violent, in some cases even with fatal outcomes. Pleas made by the security sector, such as police, that bank customers should make use of the free guard...
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Mount Merapi calms but caution remains
Mount Merapi calms but caution remains MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): The authorities decreased Mount Merapi's alert level yesterday although residents in areas highly vulnerable to lava floods were asked to remain watchful.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Different reports, cause confusion
Different reports, cause confusion If you want to maintain peace in your heart and mind, do not read too many newspapers. Stick to one, because this will prevent you from becoming confused and frustrated.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Companies pollute river
Companies pollute river MEDAN, North Sumatra: Ninety percent of the wastes dumped into the Belumai River, in Tanjung Morawa subdistrict, Deli Serdang district in the province of North Sumatra come from three companies, a survey said.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
6,000 students to get scholarships
6,000 students to get scholarships JAKARTA (JP): The Orangtua Bimbing Terpadu (Foster Parent Integrated Program) plans to award scholarships to 6,000 students nationwide this year, a spokesperson said yesterday.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Pelita helicopter goes missing
Pelita helicopter goes missing JAKARTA (JP): A Pelita Air Service helicopter with three passengers reported missing Jan. 9 in West Kalimantan has still not been found, a press report said yesterday.It is feared the Bolkow 105 helicopter crashed in the jungle.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Mount Merapi evacuees told to stay in refuges
Mount Merapi evacuees told to stay in refuges YOGYAKARTA (JP): Mount Merapi's activity decreased yesterday although it continued sending tremors and streams of molten lava down its slopes.Despite the decrease in activity, the authorities kept the alert at the highest level on the grounds that the...
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Little Mia Audina eying up queen Susi Susanti's throne
Little Mia Audina eying up queen Susi Susanti's throne TOKYO (AFP): Fresh from her victory in the Japan Open, world number one Mia Audina is looking for an even more aggressive style as she seeks to eclipse badminton's most successful player -- Susi Susanti.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Candidate list draws criticism
Candidate list draws criticism JAKARTA (JP): Criticism of the composition of the newly issued list of candidates for the 1997-2002 House of Representatives came in hard and fast yesterday.Outspoken Moslem scholar Amien Rais criticized the General Election Institute for endorsing the provisional...
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Police meet ulemas
Police meet ulemas JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said yesterday ulemas are needed to calm possible conflicts relating to SARA (tribal affiliations, religion, race and societal groups) issues that might disrupt unity.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Hendro promoted to Lt. General
Hendro promoted to Lt. General JAKARTA (JP): The newly inducted Secretary of Development Operations A. M. Hendropriyono has had his military ranking raised to lieutenant general.Hendro, former chief of the Jakarta Military Command, reported his promotion to the Armed Forces chief Gen.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 20, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,200 0 2,218,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,375 0 2,030,500...
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Couple robbed of Rp 9.2 million
Couple robbed of Rp 9.2 million JAKARTA (JP): Five men armed with knives stole Rp 9.2 million in cash and jewelry from a couple in West Jakarta Sunday afternoon.The left tire of the couple's sedan deflated en route to Jl. Bandengan Utara.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Asian rice bowls threatened by budget cuts
Asian rice bowls threatened by budget cutsBy Martin Abbugao MANILA (AFP): A budget shortfall is threatening research at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) south of here which aims to increase yields and feed Asia into the next century.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Ciputra plans E. Java housing project
Ciputra plans E. Java housing project JAKARTA (JP): PT Ciputra Development plans to invest Rp 250 billion (US$106 million) this year to develop its Citra Harmoni housing complex just south of Surabaya, East Java.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Telemedicine used to help doctors in remote areas
Telemedicine used to help doctors in remote areas JAKARTA (JP): What would you do if you were a doctor trying to save someone's life in an area far from the modern cities where countless well-equipped, capable doctors live?This is the kind of problem often faced in Indonesia in the islands...
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
'Lebaran' transportation
'Lebaran' transportationFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe majority of Moslem people prefer to celebrate Idul Fitri (also popularly referred to as Lebaran) in their hometown in accordance with the traditional family gathering.However, there is a catch.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
'Tiras' trial stalled
'Tiras' trial stalled DILI, East Timor: The trial of four men accused of assaulting a reporter had to be adjourned yesterday because none of the five prosecutor's witnesses turned up, Antara reported.Prosecutor Bambang Riyanto could not explain the absence of his witnesses.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Scholars skeptical about Maoist theory
Scholars skeptical about Maoist theory JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's allegation that Maoists masterminded the recent riots received skeptical responses from scientists yesterday.Amien Rais, Kausar Bailusi and Farid Ali were of the opinion that the sectarian violence in Situbondo, East Java,...
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Indonesian seamen queried
Indonesian seamen queried SEOUL (AFP): Twenty Indonesian seamen were in custody Monday after mob violence on a South Korean trawler triggered by an argument over instant noodles, police said."They are under custody here for questioning," a police spokesman in the southern port of Pusan said by...
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Recent riots not affecting investments: Sanyoto
Recent riots not affecting investments: Sanyoto JAKARTA (JP): The riots which have hit several towns in the last few months have not stopped foreign businesspeople investing in Indonesia, State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo said yesterday.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
SIA and Indian group make tieup on airline
SIA and Indian group make tieup on airline NEW DELHI (AFP): India's industry ministry has apparently cleared the way for Singapore Airlines (SIA) to tie up with the country's Tata group to launch an airline here, the Press Trust of India (PTI) said yesterday.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Govt calculating annual rice price increase
Govt calculating annual rice price increase JAKARTA (JP): The government is calculating this year's annual increase in the producer (floor) price of rice and will announce it later this month, Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said yesterday.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
House approves temporary 25% bus fare hike
House approves temporary 25% bus fare hike JAKARTA (JP): The government will allow bus operators to increase bus fares by 25 percent for seven days prior to Idul Fitri and 10 days after the holiday, which falls on Feb. 9 and Feb. 10.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
RP police chief expected to resign
RP police chief expected to resign MANILA (AFP): The head of the Philippine National Police (PNP) was expected to resign following the failure of police to capture a fugitive congressman, a spokesman for President Fidel Ramos said yesterday.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday, Sunday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Paraguas Vocal Group, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 7:15 p.m. to 411 p.m.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Berentain Bears 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Education Program: Diletansia; Piano, Biola dan Gitar 3:30 Science Film: Beyond Tomorrow 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science and Technology Film: Science World 4:30 Performance: Pelangi...
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Bank Indonesia defends aggregate targeting policy
Bank Indonesia defends aggregate targeting policy JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono defended yesterday the central bank's policy of targeting monetary aggregates to contain inflation.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Election committees invite complaints, objections
Election committees invite complaints, objections JAKARTA (JP): Officials at regional and municipal election committee offices across the country opened their doors wide yesterday to people wanting to lodge complaints or raise objections to provincial and local legislature candidates.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Witness held 'hostage' during unionist's trial
Witness held 'hostage' during unionist's trial JAKARTA (JP): The court trying labor activist Muchtar Pakpahan was marked yesterday with an incident in which presiding Judge Djazuli P. Sudibyo decided to hold a witness "hostage" for allegedly giving false testimony.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
KL to probe log smuggling case
KL to probe log smuggling case KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered a probe into a suspected log smuggling operation in Malaysian Borneo, the national news agency Bernama said yesterday.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Five swimming golds targeted at SEA Games
Five swimming golds targeted at SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia expects to win at least five swimming gold medals in the coming SEA Games in October, an official said.Having observed their intensive training in the United States, Radja M.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Biennial Yogyakarta 1997
Biennial Yogyakarta 1997 I read Mr. R. Fadjri's review on Yogyakarta's 1997 art festival (Jan. 14, 1997) with utmost interest.It is very rare that you write about modern art in Indonesia other than exhibitions in Jakarta.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaTuesdayMaghrib 6:19 p.m.WednesdayImsak 4:21 a.m.Subuh 4:31 a.m.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Jasa Marga to sell shares after poll
Jasa Marga to sell shares after poll JAKARTA (JP): Some of the shares of the state-owned toll road operator PT Jasa Marga will be sold to the public after the May general election, the company's senior executives said yesterday.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
'Missing' land puzzles authorities
'Missing' land puzzles authorities KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian authorities yesterday were investigating the "disappearance" of some 18,000 hectares (45,000 acres) of land to be gazetted as permanent forest reserves in northern Kedah state.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Residents seek higher compensation
Residents seek higher compensation JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Cipayung, East Jakarta sought the help of the City Council to improve conditions in compensation paid to them for a toll road project.The five-person delegation, representing 167 families of the Setu subdistrict, was received by chairman...
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Old woman burns herself
Old woman burns herself JAKARTA (JP): A sixty-year-old woman committed suicide Saturday by setting herself ablaze.An officer at the Central Jakarta Police precinct said yesterday the police assumed that Rukiyah had immolated herself at her house on Jl.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Councilors attack water firm's plan on joint venture
Councilors attack water firm's plan on joint venture JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor has denounced plans that would allow private firms to supply water along with the city-owned water company, PDAM.The head of the City Council's commission D for development affairs, Bandjar Marpaung, said yesterday...
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
KIM to expand estate
KIM to expand estate JAKARTA (JP): PT Kawasan Industri Medan (KIM) will invest Rp 83 billion (US$34.6 million) in expanding its industrial estate in Medan, North Sumatra, by 314 hectares next month, according to the company's president Papo Hermawan.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
RI firms join Austrian expo
RI firms join Austrian expo JAKARTA (JP): Twelve Indonesian companies participated in a trade exhibition in Wina, Austria, last week, displaying about 50 kinds of export commodities, an Indonesian diplomat said over the weekend.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Garuda losses drop by 75% to $36.8m in 1996
Garuda losses drop by 75% to $36.8m in 1996 JAKARTA (JP): State-owned air carrier Garuda Indonesia reduced its losses last year by more than 75 percent to Rp 87.44 billion (US$36.8 million), down from Rp 342.79 in 1995, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said yesterday.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
CMNP gets BBB rating from Standard & Poor's
CMNP gets BBB rating from Standard & Poor's JAKARTA (JP): Standard & Poor's has given a 'BBB' rating to the proposed US$100 million notes to be issued by Citra Marga Finance B.V. and guaranteed by toll road developer PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada (CMNP).
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Hanoi, Manila open talks
Hanoi, Manila open talks HANOI (Reuter): The Philippines and Vietnam opened high-level talks in Hanoi yesterday aimed at bolstering bilateral cooperation, which was expected to include the issue of disputed islands in the South China Sea.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Armed men rob Dutchmen of Rp 2 million in Tanah Abang
Armed men rob Dutchmen of Rp 2 million in Tanah Abang JAKARTA (JP): Two armed men attacked a Dutchman while his taxi was stopped on Jl. KH Mas Mansyur in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, yesterday, robbing him of nearly Rp 2 million (US$840).Tanah Abang Police Chief Maj.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Legislators want greater control of state budget
Legislators want greater control of state budget JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives attacked yesterday the proposed 1997/1998 state budget, saying that legislators should have greater control of state spending and development projects.