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Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Art has its place in child development
Art has its place in child developmentBy Rosemarie F. Oei UBUD, Bali (JP): "Art is a mirror of mind and emotions, a space for completing the need of matters of inner and outer world," S. Fitzgerald wrote in 1991's Education and the Australian Mind.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Govt to help finance foster parents group
Govt to help finance foster parents group JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. has instructed provincial administrations to allocate funds from their annual budgets to help finance the activities of the Foster Parents Movement (GN-OTA).
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Matahari raises stake in Hero Supermarket to 10%
Matahari raises stake in Hero Supermarket to 10% JAKARTA (JP): The country's largest retailer PT Matahari Putra Prima announced yesterday that it had bought another five percent of Hero Supermarket, raising its stake in the supermarket chain to 10 percent.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Motorcycle taxi driver killed
Motorcycle taxi driver killed JAKARTA (JP): A motorcycle taxi driver from North Bekasi died yesterday after being slashed in his face, hands, thighs and feet.His motorcycle was not found at the site.The body of M.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Pati villagers go on the rampage
Pati villagers go on the rampage PATI, Central Java: Villagers went on the rampage yesterday afternoon over a dispute about the election of the chief of the Sundoluhur village in Kayen subdistrict.Pati Regent Yusuf Muhammad confirmed that several buildings were damaged in the melee, but did not...
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Impersonator tried for theft
Impersonator tried for theft JAKARTA (JP): A man was indicted at the South Jakarta District Court yesterday for stealing eight personal computers and two printers worth Rp 21 million (US$5,833) from various police offices.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Sports bodies told not to give up hope over Asiad
Sports bodies told not to give up hope over Asiad JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council's vice chairman, Arie Sudewo, urged sports organizations which were not chosen to compete in the 13th Asian Games not to give up hope.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Apple opens branch in Philippines
Apple opens branch in Philippines MANILA (AFP): Apple Computer Inc. said yesterday it is to open a wholly-owned subsidiary in the Philippines to take advantage of the market opportunities here."As the Philippines is one of Apple South Asia's fastest growing markets, there is tremendous potential...
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
APPRI develops Indonesia's first private oil refinery
APPRI develops Indonesia's first private oil refinery JAKARTA (JP): PT Asia Pacific Petroleum Refinery Indonesia (APPRI), partly owned by tycoon Bambang Trihatmodjo, started Tuesday the construction of the country's first private oil refinery in Situbondo, East Java.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Banking transparency vital for recovery: Dornbusch
Banking transparency vital for recovery: Dornbusch JAKARTA (JP): Improved transparency in the banking sector would help restore confidence of both domestic and foreign investors and bring about economic recovery, renowned international economist Rudiger Dornbusch said here yesterday.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Soeharto says supply of rice is sufficient
Soeharto says supply of rice is sufficient JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto assured the nation yesterday that rice stocks will be more than enough over Christmas, New Year and the Islamic holy month Ramadhan.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Frost backs Asians at HK Open Golf C'ship
Frost backs Asians at HK Open Golf C'shipBy Bobby Allan Wilson HONG KONG (JP): South African David Frost has tipped an Asian player to win this week's star-studded Andersen Consulting US$850,000 Hong Kong Open at the Hong Kong Golf Club.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Jakarta's mixed burden
Jakarta's mixed burdenFrom MerdekaI am writing in response to Mr. Tasdik TN's letter of Nov. 22 in Merdeka on how to keep the Betawi community (Jakarta's indigenous group) intact.Mr. Tasdik TN, from Bekasi, said it was necessary to make a distinction between: (1) Jakarta as the capital of the...
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Tarmizi wants religious teachings reinforced
Tarmizi wants religious teachings reinforced JAKARTA (JP): Parents and religious leaders are being called on to reinforce religious teachings as a means of instilling high moral values to inhibit illegal practices such as abortion.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Miguel, Ayala end talks
Miguel, Ayala end talks MANILA (AFP): Philippine blue-chip firms San Miguel Corp. and Ayala Corp. said yesterday that they had called off talks on merging their food businesses.The two companies, which first announced the discussions in October, said in separate statements they had "failed to...
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Middle class missing in the news
Middle class missing in the newsBy David Harries JAKARTA (JP): Where has the middle class gone? Until July this year it was unusual if an article on Asian politics, economic or social conditions did not refer to something "middle class".
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
British and Thai police join forces
British and Thai police join forces BANGKOK (AFP): A team of British police is set to arrive in Thailand to launch a joint effort to stamp out child prostitution and sex tourism here, British officials said yesterday.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
State Policy Guidelines draft close to completion
State Policy Guidelines draft close to completion JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly is on course to complete the draft of the 1998/2003 State Policy Guidelines, pending a compromise on political and religious matters.Chief of the Assembly ad hoc committee deliberating the draft, R.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Fish Exhibition: Pesona Ikan Arwana, in the main lobby, Hotel Indonesia, until Dec. 10. * Architectural Photo Exhibition: Space and Time, by Yori Antar, at Galeri TC (Twilight Cafe), Jl. Kemang Raya No.24A South Jakarta, Sunday to Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
100 cars register for Langit Biru Wisata Rally
100 cars register for Langit Biru Wisata Rally JAKARTA (JP): About 100 cars have registered to take part in the Langit Biru Wisata Rally around the capital on Dec. 7.The organizer Pertamina, however, expects another 100 cars in the one-day touring rally.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Best souvenir
Best souvenir I love to travel for the simple reason that I am lucky to have the opportunity to experience different cultures, see distinct places of interest and bring home souvenirs of these experiences. This time I combined my short vacation with a visit to my sister who lives in Jakarta.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Tanah Abang's chronic problems 'far from over'
Tanah Abang's chronic problems 'far from over' JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta mayoralty's attempt to clean up Tanah Abang still has three hurdles to clear, including the presence of hoodlums who are believed to be the main source of problems in the area.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Japan's rupiah reserves stir debate at home
Japan's rupiah reserves stir debate at home TOKYO (Reuters): Japan's first intervention to help stabilize an Asian currency last month succeeded in making at least some impact in the market, but it also posed a key question to Tokyo: Should Japan hold an Asian currency in its foreign exchange...
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Foreign affairs council launched
Foreign affairs council launched JAKARTA (JP): With the aim of reaching a more balanced view in the formulation of foreign policy and providing a forum for public exchange, Indonesia's top foreign affairs practitioners and experts have formed the Indonesian Council on World Affairs (ICWA).
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Synergy sought to solve South China Sea rift
Synergy sought to solve South China Sea rift PACET, West Java (JP): Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas suggested yesterday the possibility of finding cohesion between the parallel tracks seeking to find a solution to the overlapping disputes in the South China Sea.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Sembawang wins $33m deal
Sembawang wins $33m deal SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore's Sembawang Engineering and Construction (SembEC) said yesterday it had won a US$33 million contract to build a hydrogen peroxide plant in Aceh, Indonesia.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Irony of Jakarta's motto
Irony of Jakarta's mottoFrom Suara KaryaJakarta's slogan expressing its strongly faithful character (Teguh Beriman) is ironic compared to existing realities in the capital city, there are numerous localities where people engage in immoral acts and the state of work discipline, traffic and...
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Water reservoirs in Greater Jakarta in poor condition
Water reservoirs in Greater Jakarta in poor condition JAKARTA (JP): About 60 percent of the 193 water reservoirs in Greater Jakarta are in a shabby state of repair due to poor maintenance and people's lack of awareness about their use as a water catchment, an official said yesterday.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Future governance 'needs coalition and alliance'
Future governance 'needs coalition and alliance' BANDUNG (JP): When President Soeharto is no longer in power, Indonesia should be led by a coalition of all existing social and political powers in order to overcome weaknesses that would occur in his absence, it was advocated here yesterday.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
APEC programs must see light
APEC programs must see lightBy Jusuf Wanandi VANCOUVER (JP): There is nothing that focuses the mind more than a crisis. Seemingly this was what happened at the ninth Ministerial Meeting and the fifth Leader's Meeting of APEC in Vancouver from Nov. 21 to 25, 1997.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Utut meets Wismoyo ahead of world c'ships
Utut meets Wismoyo ahead of world c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grandmaster Utut Adianto has paid a courtesy call on Indonesian Sports Council chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar prior to his participation in the world chess championships in Groningen, the Netherlands, from Dec. 8 to Dec. 28.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Students' logic, not result win out
Students' logic, not result win out JAKARTA (JP): Getting the right result was not everything for high school students competing in the finals of the annual physics and mathematics competition organized by Atmajaya Catholic University on Tuesday.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Bank Servitia sees more bad debts this year
Bank Servitia sees more bad debts this year JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Servitia has raised its loan loss provision this year by about 30 percent to anticipate an increase in nonperforming loans.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Bouraq airlines
Bouraq airlines I have heard over the years many uncomplimentary things about Bouraq such that I felt it time to write and correct this. I have now traveled four times by Bouraq in the last three months, and have nothing but praise for the airline.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Government increases gas price by 20 percent
Government increases gas price by 20 percent JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana has issued a decree to raise the price of gas by 20 percent to Rp 385 (10 U.S. cents) and Rp 400 per cubic meter for industries and other institutional buyers.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 3, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 825 0 0 AHAP Insurance 600 0 0 Alter Abadi 475 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 300 -25 250,500 Alumindo Perkasa...
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: Kid Pix Maria and Mirabella 3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Culture Program: Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 Education Program: Jendela Dunia 6:00 News: Lintasan...
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Sculptor Sidharta allows public to have a say in his art
Sculptor Sidharta allows public to have a say in his artBy M. Chalik BANDUNG (JP): When sculptor and painter Gregorious Sidharta Soegiyo was commissioned 30 years ago to make a Christ statue for a church in the small town of Klaten, Central Java, he came up with an image close to the Javanese...
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) conversion rates on Dec. 3, 1997 Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 3,875.00 3,975.00Austrian shilling 303.60 333.20Australian dollar 2,643.70 2,709.20Belgian franc 107.30 109.50Canadian dollar 2,768.80 2,819.80Swiss franc 2,741.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
New clinic for venereal diseases
New clinic for venereal diseases JAKARTA (JP): About 250 people, who have venereal diseases, were treated en mass at a recently opened clinic in the Kramat Jaya district of North Jakarta yesterday.The clinic, which was founded by the Peduli AIDS Institute and Karya Bakti Foundation, also tested...
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Govt to stop issuing forest permits
Govt to stop issuing forest permits JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry will stop issuing new licenses to exploit forests next year, except for forests in Irian Jaya and East Timor, the ministry's secretary-general Oetomo said yesterday.
Thu, 04 Dec 1997
Mobile phone market drops by 40%
Mobile phone market drops by 40%By I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): The previously brisk sales of mobile cellular phones has slumped as buyers have slashed their spending to cope with the falling rupiah.General manager of PT Ericsson Indonesia, Franky Prionggo, said here yesterday that the mobile phone...
Wed, 03 Dec 1997
4,000 workers in Kemang face dismissal
4,000 workers in Kemang face dismissal JAKARTA (JP): The closure of 122 businesses -- including cafes, restaurants and furniture shops -- in Kemang, South Jakarta, is expected to affect about 4,000 workers, a city councilor said yesterday.
Wed, 03 Dec 1997
Australia to aid Asia
Australia to aid Asia CANBERRA (Reuters): Australian Treasurer Peter Costello said yesterday the country would consider bilateral financial aid to Asian nations hit during the recent financial turmoil."If a further tier was requested on a bilateral basis, we would consider our position," Costello...
Wed, 03 Dec 1997
RP looks to rivers to slake thirst
RP looks to rivers to slake thirst MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos ordered yesterday a nationwide study on the use of Philippine rivers as a tap water source after the capital began rationing water amid an expectedly long drought, an official statement said.
Wed, 03 Dec 1997
'Make sinetron fest merry'
'Make sinetron fest merry' JAKARTA (JP): As organizers of the Indonesian Sinetron Festival (FSI) continued to prepare for the airing of Indonesia's television awards event tomorrow night, a senior official at the Ministry of Information yesterday urged them to create a festive atmosphere.
Wed, 03 Dec 1997
Denpasar to open P.O. Box 9000
Denpasar to open P.O. Box 9000 DENPASAR, Bali: Denpasar's city administration will open a special post office box to allow people to express their concerns about development in the area."Hopefully, through the P.O.
Wed, 03 Dec 1997
Asian currencies drop on Korean aid worries
Asian currencies drop on Korean aid worries SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asian currencies were driven to new depths yesterday, a sign of growing impatience in the region for a definitive announcement of a financial bailout package for South Korea.
Wed, 03 Dec 1997
Asiad decision upsets archery, bowling bodies
Asiad decision upsets archery, bowling bodies JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Archery Association and the Indonesian Bowling Association expressed disappointment yesterday at the National Sports Council's decision not to choose their sports to represent the country at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok...
Wed, 03 Dec 1997
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: CIDESJP/Agus Y. RanuTRAGIC TOPIC: Head of the Center for Information and Development Studies (CIDES), Adi Sasono (left) looks on as the dean of the School of law at Trisakti University, Adi Andojo, signs on a cloth opening a photo exhibition, Ranjau Darat (Land Mines) at Taman...