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Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Search for Japanese divers continues
Search for Japanese divers continues UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Police on Selayar Island in South Sulawesi have joined forces with local search and rescue teams to locate five Japanese divers who have been missing in Bira Bulukumba waters since Friday.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Taiwan wins gold at world cycling meet
Taiwan wins gold at world cycling meet KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP): Chang Shu-yin won the women's 16- kilometer points race Tuesday, giving Taiwan its first gold medal of the World Cycling B Championship.Indonesia's Nuraini won the silver medal and Hong Kong's Alexander Yeung Ka Wah the bronze.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Businessman tried for bank swindle
Businessman tried for bank swindle JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Made Oka Masagung was indicted at the South Jakarta District Court yesterday for his role in the forgery of 36 promissory notes worth Rp 324 billion (US$56.3 million) endorsed by his bank, Bank Arta Prima.Prosecutor Y.W.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Negative rumors
Negative rumorsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaMany negative rumors have been started by irresponsible people who want to create a disturbance in this country.One rumor said that another wave of bank closures would take place, and still another had it that the President's health was deteriorating.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Prison officer may get 6 months
Prison officer may get 6 months BOGOR (JP): Prosecutor M. Nasir asked Bogor District Court to sentence a prison officer, 41-year-old Munandar, to six months in jail for aiding the escape of the man behind the Jagorawi toll road murder and robbery.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Transparency 'essential' to restore confidence
Transparency 'essential' to restore confidence JAKARTA (JP): Greater transparency and political will, especially in nominating vice presidential candidates, are essential to restore confidence in the Indonesian economy, chairman of Gemala Group Sofjan Wanandi said yesterday.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
RI still attractive to foreign investors
RI still attractive to foreign investors JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo reiterated yesterday that Indonesia was still attractive to foreign investors despite the ongoing currency crisis.Total foreign investment approvals rose to US$33.8 billion from January to Dec.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
A teacher's wish
A teacher's wishFrom Suara KaryaI am a grade school teacher in a small village in Central Java. I have been a teacher for 36 years. I am 55. When I retire at 60, I shall have worked 41 years.I say "thank you" to the gratitude expressed to teachers, both from students and the community.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
ASEAN to use own money
ASEAN to use own money MANILA (AFP): Southeast Asian leaders have agreed to increase intra-regional trade using their own currencies as a measure to minimize the effects of the strong dollar, President Fidel Ramos said Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Alavi ends Taufik's unbeaten chess run
Alavi ends Taufik's unbeaten chess run JAKARTA (JP): FIDE Master Alavi Moghaddom of Iran ended Indonesian Taufik Hallai's unbeaten run at the world youth chess championships in Cannes, France, early yesterday.Taufik, who had not lost a game through the eighth round and had thus far collected 6.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Exporters yet to benefit from rupiah's sharp fall
Exporters yet to benefit from rupiah's sharp fall JAKARTA (JP): The sharp depreciation of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar will not make Indonesian products more competitive because of their high import content, an economist said.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Police raid clinic, collect samples in abortion probe
Police raid clinic, collect samples in abortion probe JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Police temporarily closed a privately owned clinic on Jl. Kramat VI and detained its seven employees yesterday for questioning in connection with alleged abortion practices.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Soeharto puzzled by rupiah fall
Soeharto puzzled by rupiah fall JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto found it extremely difficult to understand why the rupiah had continued to fall against the U.S. dollar, a senior minister said yesterday.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
The need to improve Indonesia's image in the world community
The need to improve Indonesia's image in the world communityBy Budiono Kusumohamidjojo JAKARTA (JP): The Research and Development Board of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a workshop on Dec.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Medical specialists in Sorong
Medical specialists in SorongFrom KompasFeeling patriotic to the country, I moved to Irian Jaya to settle in Sorong. With regard to the country's good intentions to improve community health conditions in the eastern part of Indonesia, what do medical specialists experience there? We cannot work to...
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Elnusa gets Rp 65b loan from Bukopin
Elnusa gets Rp 65b loan from Bukopin JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bukopin agreed here yesterday to provide credit facilities of about Rp 68 billion (US$11.8 million) to PT Elnusa.Elnusa's president Aswad Dipo said the credit line would mainly be used to finance the maintenance of the refineries owned by its...
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Navy looks for new recruits
Navy looks for new recruits SURABAYA, East Java: The Indonesian Navy is recruiting men and women who want to become naval sergeants and enlisted personnel.Information chief of the Navy's eastern fleet, Lt. Col.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Netherlands' awards honors Indonesians
Netherlands' awards honors Indonesians JAKARTA (JP): Two Indonesians will receive the 1997 Prince Claus Awards of the Netherlands here this weekend, according to the Embassy of the Netherlands.Jim Supangkat, an art critic, and Sardono W.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Bintang threatens to walk out of his subversian trial
Bintang threatens to walk out of his subversian trial JAKARTA (JP): Former legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas is expected to attend Monday's opening court session of the subversion charges against him but he will likely boycott the rest of the proceedings at the South Jakarta District Court.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Rumors of a coup attempt baseless: Edi
Rumors of a coup attempt baseless: Edi JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Edi Sudradjat told people yesterday not to be provoked by baseless rumors about a coup attempt.Speaking to reporters after addressing the opening ceremony of an ASEAN seminar on Principles of Regional Resilience and...
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
ASEAN criticized for lack of action
ASEAN criticized for lack of action BANGKOK (AFP): The "alternative" ASEAN human rights network slammed yesterday the Southeast Asian grouping for turning a blind eye to the abuse of citizens within the region, especially in Myanmar and East Timor.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Forest fires a costly lesson: Try
Forest fires a costly lesson: Try KARANG JOANG, East Kalimantan (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno said yesterday the outbreak of forest fires this year is too costly a lesson that should not be repeated.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Clove trade's monopoly still needed, Hutomo says
Clove trade's monopoly still needed, Hutomo says JAKARTA (JP): Clove Marketing and Buffer Stock Agency (BPPC) chairman Hutomo Mandala Putra said yesterday that the agency's clove trading monopoly was still needed to protect farmers' interests.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: Kilas Balik 97, at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta, daily except Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., until Jan. 14. Talks with photographer, 2 p.m., on Dec. 20.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
I'm not ready for VP position: Hardiyanti
I'm not ready for VP position: Hardiyanti JAKARTA (JP): Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana threw in the towel in the race for the vice presidency yesterday, saying she was not capable of carrying out the second top position.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Three die in diarrhea outbreak
Three die in diarrhea outbreak TANGERANG (JP): A diarrhea outbreak in Solear subdistrict, Cisoka in Tangerang, has killed three people and hospitalized 37 others, an official said yesterday.Mas Iman K, head of the Tangerang social service agency, said that the dead victims were identified as...
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Concrete measures awaited
Concrete measures awaited People are now waiting for concrete measures to be taken by the government, as promised by Finance Minister Mar'ie Muhammad after his recent "road show" to the United States. The fulfillment of this promise is of the greatest strategic importance amid our efforts to...
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 17, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 650 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 400 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 175 0 1,858,000 Alumindo...
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
IDB to support Indonesian stock markets
IDB to support Indonesian stock markets JAKARTA (JP): The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and commercial banks from some Islamic countries have committed to support Indonesia's stock markets by picking up some undervalued, but quality stocks.IDB portfolio director B.M.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Australian aid for Irian Jaya
Australian aid for Irian Jaya JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Two twin otter planes have been assigned by the Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) office in Australia to assist in the airdrop of food supplies to drought-stricken areas in Jayawijaya district.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Santika Hotel, Jl. Sumatera No. 52-54, Bandung: - Pandanwangi Restaurant: Organist and Singer, Evan and Yanti, Monday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Batarade (Latin Music), Tuesday, Friday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Evan (Organist) and Tine (Singer), Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
PT KPC to go ahead with IPO next year
PT KPC to go ahead with IPO next year JAKARTA (JP): Coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC), based in East Kalimantan, plans to float its shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange in March, the company said yesterday.Company assistant to managing director Hadi S.
Thu, 18 Dec 1997
Rupiah's fall 'no longer economic fundamentals sign'
Rupiah's fall 'no longer economic fundamentals sign' JAKARTA (JP): The sharp drop in the rupiah against the U.S. dollar in the last three months did not reflect the country's economic fundamentals any more, according to an economist.
Wed, 17 Dec 1997
Try Sutrisno appeases confusion over politics
Try Sutrisno appeases confusion over politics JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno has called on Indonesian people, especially youth, not to be confused about the current political situation.The vice president urged young people not to be influenced by certain groups' attempts to disturb...
Wed, 17 Dec 1997
Hashimoto says U.S. presence in Asia required
Hashimoto says U.S. presence in Asia required KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto told ASEAN leaders yesterday that the presence of American troops in Asia and closer ties with China were crucial to promoting regional security.
Wed, 17 Dec 1997
Bumbu's seasoning spices up eclectic decor
Bumbu's seasoning spices up eclectic decor "Where does one get a good, reasonably priced Indonesian meal?" friends visiting the city recently asked me.An expansive wave in the direction of my local roadside food stall would not have sufficed, even though the food-loving mother-of-three who runs it...
Wed, 17 Dec 1997
RI buys Indian rice know-how
RI buys Indian rice know-how NEW DELHI (DPA): Indian-made technology to produce particle boards from rice husks rather than wood chips will soon be adopted in Indonesia under a licensing deal signed yesterday.
Wed, 17 Dec 1997
Extra buses ready for Idul Fitri
Extra buses ready for Idul Fitri SEMARANG, Central Java: The land transportation office has prepared 24,815 buses for the Idul Fitri and New Year exodus, an official said here Monday."In addition to the buses prepared, an extra 188 buses will be operated during Idul Fitri," Rasiswo said.
Wed, 17 Dec 1997
Sahid International, Park Plaza forms alliance
Sahid International, Park Plaza forms alliance JAKARTA (JP): Sahid International Hotel Management and Consultant will form an alliance with Park Plaza International (PPI) Asia Pacific Pty Ltd to jointly tap the growing hotel industry in the region.
Wed, 17 Dec 1997
Asia braces for unrest as turmoil spreads
Asia braces for unrest as turmoil spreadsBy Sarah Davison HONG KONG (Reuters): Asia's economic turmoil is threatening to spill over from the financial markets to the streets, with many analysts predicting outbreaks of violence and nationalism as the crisis intensifies.
Wed, 17 Dec 1997
ASEAN, Japan reaffirm commitment to IMF bailout
ASEAN, Japan reaffirm commitment to IMF bailout KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Leaders of the nine ASEAN nations and Japan yesterday reaffirmed their support for IMF bailout schemes and called for swift implementation of the Manila framework to restore regional financial stability.
Wed, 17 Dec 1997
UN vows to accelerate E. Timor settlement
UN vows to accelerate E. Timor settlement JAKARTA (JP): United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan pledged yesterday to accelerate his efforts to help Indonesia and Portugal settle the East Timor issue.
Wed, 17 Dec 1997
Four teenagers die in fire
Four teenagers die in fire SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Four teenagers burned to death when they failed to escape a fire that razed at least 70 houses in Tanjung Redep district, Berau regency, East Kalimantan province last Sunday.
Wed, 17 Dec 1997
Attorney General vows to probe officials' conduct
Attorney General vows to probe officials' conduct JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih announced yesterday that a team of investigators would probe the alleged role of employees from the Jakarta Provincial Prosecutor's Office in influencing witnesses' testimonies.
Wed, 17 Dec 1997
Foreigners fathered RI's graft
Foreigners fathered RI's graftBy Donna K. Woodward MEDAN (JP): Indonesia is a country often at the top of the world's lists of the most corrupt countries. Why?Is Indonesian culture innately and inevitably corrupt?Contrary to this popular but superficial view, corruption is not an endemic part of...
Wed, 17 Dec 1997
Naval parade in Surabaya
Naval parade in Surabaya SURABAYA, East Java: To celebrate its 52nd anniversary, the Indonesian Navy held a big parade here Sunday.Some 5,224 personnel participated in the parade which also featured models of battleships and the Jalesveva Jayamahe Monument.
Wed, 17 Dec 1997
Whence come rumors?
Whence come rumors? Public concern about the health of President Soeharto has apparently been exploited by some people to instill fear into the financial markets, leading to the renewed free-fall of the rupiah these past few days.
Wed, 17 Dec 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: Big Brother Jake 3:10 Indonesian Children 3:35 Talk Show: Kotak Pos 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:10 TV Series: Road to Avonlea 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country...
Wed, 17 Dec 1997
Ajib to fight Thai in WBF title defense
Ajib to fight Thai in WBF title defense JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian World Boxing Federation (WBF) welterweight junior titleholder Ajib Albarado is ready to defend his title in today's bout against Thailand's Umnard Sukhthai at the Indosiar building.
Wed, 17 Dec 1997
House does not need code of ethics
House does not need code of ethics Following bribery allegations of some members of the House of Representatives (DPR), leaders of all four factions of the House have approved a plan to set up an ethics code for legislators.