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Thu, 16 Jan 1997
'Jargon won't help the environment'
'Jargon won't help the environment' JAKARTA (JP): The environmental jargon churned out by bureaucrats and activists has no meaning to most ordinary people and is therefore unlikely to motivate them into action, Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid said yesterdayWords such as "Sustainable Development",...
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Many areas still inundated
Many areas still inundated JAKARTA (JP): Many people evacuated from floods in Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, have not yet returned as 11 neighborhood units (RT) were still inundated yesterday.Subdistrict head Daeng Hubin Umar said he did not know how many residents had returned to their homes.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Police return damaged PDI building to state
Police return damaged PDI building to state JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Police handed over to the state yesterday the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters which was seriously damaged in a violent clash between opposing party factions last July.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
A war of colors
A war of colors Colors are loaded with emotion, or so psychologists and artists tell us. And whether or not we are aware of it, artists and decorators regularly use this emotional power to evoke certain emotions or to create or enhance the ambiance of a certain place.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Garuda's service
Garuda's service On Dec. 21, 1996, my wife and I boarded flight number GA740 bound for Manado. The flight departed only 20 minutes behind schedule, a miracle I thought. Thirty minutes into the flight an announcement was made that we were heading back to Jakarta airport for technical reasons.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
PJB books 64% rise in assets to Rp 8.2t
PJB books 64% rise in assets to Rp 8.2t JAKARTA (JP): PT Pembangkitan Listrik Jawa-Bali (PJB) I, a subsidiary of the state-owned electricity company PLN, reported a 64 percent increase last year in the value of its assets to Rp 8.2 trillion (US$3.4 billion), PJB I's president said yesterday.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Sociologist optimistic on national tragedies
Sociologist optimistic on national tragedies JAKARTA (JP): The rise and fall of Megawati Soekarnoputri, the press bans, the national car policy debate and dozens of other political events in Indonesia in recent years bode well for the growth of democracy, sociologist Arief Budiman said yesterday.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Chedi Hotel: Jl. Rancabentang 56-58: Job (Piano), 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, 16 Jan 1997
Property demand reached record level last year
Property demand reached record level last year JAKARTA (JP): The demand for all types of property, except industrial estates, in Greater Jakarta peaked last year, according to an international property consultancy firm."Demand for property was very high in almost all sectors during 1996.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
WB appoints Severino
WB appoints Severino JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank announced yesterday the appointment of Jean-Michael Severino as its regional vice president for East Asia, succeeding Russ Cheetham.Severino, a French citizen, joined the bank in April 1996 when he was appointed as a director in Country Department...
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Dayak culture under threat
Dayak culture under threat PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Dayak tribal leaders called on the provincial government yesterday to establish an institution to protect the rights of indigenous people.KMA M.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
'Dissidents cause unrest'
'Dissidents cause unrest' JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of Supreme Advisory Agency Admiral (ret) Sudomo dismissed scientists' analyses that the recent outbursts of violence jolting the country were caused by social and economic disparities.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Ujungpandang pilot project
Ujungpandang pilot project UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Mayor Malik B. Masry has disclosed that the city has been chosen for a pilot project in regional autonomy at the provincial capital level.The project will begin in April, Masry said after meeting with legislative council members to discuss...
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Japan seeks bigger role in Asia
Japan seeks bigger role in AsiaBy Brian Williams TOKYO (Reuter): For a man with lots of problems at home, Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto has ambitious plans for his country abroad.His just-concluded eight-day tour of Southeast Asia showed a prime minister eager to walk on the world stage...
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Busang gold mines
Busang gold mines The rivalry among the Canadian mining company BRE-X Mineral Ltd. and its local partners PT Krueng Gesui and PT Sungai Atan Perdana has temporarily ended tragi-comically because all three have lost.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Land prices keep going up
Land prices keep going up JAKARTA (JP): The price of land on Jl. Thamrin and Jl. Kebon Sirih in Central Jakarta reached a record Rp 12 million (US$5,106) per square meter this year, the highest in the city.This was an increase of Rp 2 million on 1996 prices, an official said yesterday.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Most RI islands still unnamed
Most RI islands still unnamed JAKARTA (JP): Most of Indonesia's 17,500 islands do not have names. Now, did you know that?Government officials said yesterday Indonesia had yet to find names for 11,808 of its isles across the world's largest archipelago.
Thu, 16 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.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Consortium to build ethylene plant in W. Java
Consortium to build ethylene plant in W. Java JAKARTA (JP): A consortium of British Petroleum subsidiary BP Chemicals Ltd, Indonesia's PT Salim Chemicals Corporation and four Japanese companies will build a naphtha cracker complex to produce ethylene and propylene in Bojonegara, near Merak, West...
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Ardy beats Dong to confirm comeback
Ardy beats Dong to confirm comeback TOKYO (Agencies): Indonesia's three-time Japan Open champion Ardy Wiranata beat top seed Dong Jiong of China yesterday to prove he is back on top form after being sidelined with hepatitis for eight months.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 a.m Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Matters 3:05 Children's Program: Dendang Ria 3:30 TV Series: 13 Wonder 4:05 Science Film: Here come the star 4:30 Sports: Baseball 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:25 News: My Country 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan...
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
'Predation features strongly in our sociaty'
'Predation features strongly in our sociaty' The recent gang fights in Tanah Abang market have jolted many people to the reality that preman or gang members exist among us and are extorting money from people. Sociologist Hotman M. Siahaan discusses the issue with The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Greater China, ASEAN to lead world growth
Greater China, ASEAN to lead world growth SINGAPORE (AFP): Asia will dominate world economic growth in 1997 with Greater China and Southeast Asia leading the way into the 21st century, Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) analysts said yesterday.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Government firm on unregistered vocational schools
Government firm on unregistered vocational schools JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Education and Culture's Jakarta office repeated its warning yesterday to unregistered vocational schools to close if they could not meet minimum standards.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Chase to arrange $2.5b in local syndicated loans
Chase to arrange $2.5b in local syndicated loans JAKARTA (JP): Chase Manhattan Bank plans to arrange about US$2.5 billion in syndicated loans for Indonesia in the first quarter of this year, its executives said yesterday.Senior country officer for Indonesia, Morgan T.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
California to increase exports to RI
California to increase exports to RI JAKARTA (JP): Governor of California Pete Wilson was optimistic yesterday that exports from his state to Indonesia would continue to increase.Wilson, who arrived here Tuesday for a three-day visit, told reporters that California exported US$561.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Mount Merapi rumble causes evacuation
Mount Merapi rumble causes evacuation JAKARTA (JP): Mount Merapi, Indonesia's most active volcano, continued to spew burning ash and lava yesterday, prompting authorities to begin evacuating residents and close off tourist attractions, officials said.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaThursdayMaghrib 6:18 p.m.FridayImsak 4:17 a.m.Subuh 4:27 a.m.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Foreign fishing boats' operations regulated
Foreign fishing boats' operations regulated JAKARTA (JP): Local fishing companies wishing to lease foreign fishing boats must have fishing permits, according to the Ministry of Agriculture's new ruling.The agriculture minister's Decree No.957/1996, dated Dec.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Check food baskets, consumer warned
Check food baskets, consumer warned JAKARTA (JP): If you receive food and drink products in finely decorated baskets this coming Idul Fitri, be sure to check the expiration dates on the cover of every item, the Indonesian Consumers Organization (YLKI) warns.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Court sentences jail warden to two years
Court sentences jail warden to two years JAKARTA (JP): A court here sentenced yesterday a prison guard for two years and six months for accepting a bribe from Eddy Tansil, a businessman who escaped from the prison while serving a 20-year jail term.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Police and criticism
Police and criticism In the Jan. 9, 1997 edition of Kompas there was a disappointing statement from Jakarta Police Chief Gen. Hamami Nata.He was trying to explain the release of a large number of students involved in the hijacking of a city bus which lead to violence and caused injuries to the...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Two arrested for robbery attempt
Two arrested for robbery attempt JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested two men yesterday for a violent robbery attempt at a reporter's house in Pondok Bambu, East Jakarta.City Police Spokesman Major Nyoman Suriasta said the suspects, Supono and Saban, entered the house of Tota Maria L.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Suspected pedophile and murderer stand trial
Suspected pedophile and murderer stand trial JAKARTA (JP): The trial of a man accused of sodomizing and murdering six street children began yesterday at the Central Jakarta District Court.Prosecutor Suriansyah charged the defendant, identified only as SW alias Robot Gedek, 33, with sexually...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Protests about 'yellowization' still going on
Protests about 'yellowization' still going on JAKARTA (JP): The war of colors between two political groupings in Central Java gave no sign of abating yesterday with United Development Party (PPP) chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum stepping into the fray.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
An uneasy year ahead
An uneasy year ahead The year ahead has the potential for unrest. A number of important events this year -- especially the general elections -- will shape the future of the nation. Of no less importance is the fact that global developments in our shrinking world create the possibility of our...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Gus Dur's sermon is sweet music to the ears
Gus Dur's sermon is sweet music to the earsBy P. Prasetyohadi JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid, more popularly known as Gus Dur, the chairman of the country's largest Moslem organization Nahdhatul Ulama, has made a surprise move by introducing his first recorded sermon accompanied by music.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Harmoko again awarded 1996 Man of the Year
Harmoko again awarded 1996 Man of the Year SEMARANG (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko accepted yesterday the 1996 Man of the Year award from Suara Merdeka, the leading newspaper in Central Java.This is the second such award given to Harmoko, a former journalist, by Indonesian newspapers.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Japan-ASEAN ties
Japan-ASEAN ties Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto wound up his Southeast Asian tour yesterday with a message to leaders in the region of his intention to expand and deepen Tokyo's ties with countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), both as a group as well as...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Alatas receives praise from his arch-rival
Alatas receives praise from his arch-rival HONG KONG (AFP): Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas yesterday got praise from an unexpected quarter -- his arch-rival Jose Ramos Horta, head of the East Timorese separatist movement.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Sarwono slams U.S. over Rio Declaration
Sarwono slams U.S. over Rio Declaration JAKARTA (JP): The U.S. and other wealthy countries have been slack about implementing the 1992 Rio Declaration on environment, State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said yesterday."The world has yet to see the United States (U.S.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
$21-million golf course in dispute
$21-million golf course in dispute SEMARANG: The Central Java government's plan to build a Rp 49 billion (US$21 million) golf course has met strong opposition in the provincial legislative council.Councilors have described the project in Jangli in the southern suburb as an extravagance that will...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Prosecutor accused of discrimination
Prosecutor accused of discrimination JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers of a man detained for defaming the President said yesterday their client received discriminatory treatment by the South Jakarta Prosecutor.Andi Syahputra's requests for city arrest have been rejected.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Bangladesh issues tax break
Bangladesh issues tax break DHAKA (AFP): The Bangladesh cabinet has approved a proposal to waive taxes on industrial investment, according to a government statement published in major newspapers here yesterday.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Armed robbers net Rp 5 million
Armed robbers net Rp 5 million JAKARTA (JP): Two armed men robbed yesterday a bank on Jl. Gunung Sahari, Central Jakarta, stealing Rp 5 million (US$2,100) from three employees.It was the second armed robbery in Jakarta this year.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. M.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Investors urged to start Madura bridge project
Investors urged to start Madura bridge project JAKARTA (JP): The government will wait until next month for private investors to decide if they will go ahead with their plan to build a bridge linking Java and Madura island.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
State loses US$3.5 million
State loses US$3.5 million KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Misappropriation of local government funds has lost the state Rp 7.9 billion (US$3.5 million) over the past six years, it was disclosed yesterday.Head of the supervisory board here Willy P.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 14, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,150 -25 7,300,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,375 25...
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: SukamdaniSahid JayaBREAKING OF THE FAST: The president of the Sahid Group, Sukamdani S. Gitosardjono (second right) hits a drum to mark the breaking of the fast at the Sahid Jaya Hotel in Jakarta. The Ramadhan fasting month began last Friday.
Wed, 15 Jan 1997
Bank mergers set to improve credit
Bank mergers set to improve credit KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): International rating agency Standard and Poor's said yesterday the anticipated increase in mergers among Malaysian banks over the next three years will benefit their credit quality.