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Tue, 25 Nov 1997
$9.6b in private debts to mature by March
$9.6b in private debts to mature by March JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono revealed yesterday that at least US$9.6 billion of the $65 billion in the private sector's foreign debts would mature by March.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Sutiyoso new chairman of shooting body
Sutiyoso new chairman of shooting body JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso was elected chairman of the Indonesian Shooting and Hunting Association for the 1997- 2001 period at the body's national congress which ended Sunday.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Sarwono warns of severe grought predicted for 2000
Sarwono warns of severe grought predicted for 2000 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should anticipate a severe drought in 2000 which is expected to be as intense as this year's, State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said yesterday.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Motivated students more apt to learn something
Motivated students more apt to learn somethingBy Hendra Gunawan BANDUNG (JP): I could try to teach my dog how to whistle, but I guess -- however hard I tried -- my dog would not learn. I could not then call it teaching, could I? If it was teaching, then it should be categorized as bad teaching.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Finance ministry office on fire, no one hurt
Finance ministry office on fire, no one hurt JAKARTA (JP): Fire destroyed sections of a 12-story building in the Ministry of Finance complex in Central Jakarta yesterday morning, forcing about 1,000 employees to use the emergency stairways.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
DGS nets robust earnings
DGS nets robust earnings JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Daya Guna Samudera (DGS) fishing company reported yesterday a Rp 43 billion, or 51 percent, increase in its net profit to Rp 128 billion (US$37.6 million) for the first nine months of this year.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Three get 135-day term for drugs
Three get 135-day term for drugs JAKARTA (JP): The Serang District Court in West Java sentenced yesterday three men found guilty of possessing 11 kilograms of hashish to 135 days in jail, Antara reported.The verdict was 15 days lighter than that demanded by the prosecution.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Clinton calms fears on Asian crisis
Clinton calms fears on Asian crisisBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat VANCOUVER, Canada (JP): Ahead of a meeting of 18 leaders of the Asia Pacific, United States President Bill Clinton led the way in calming fears over Asia's economic crisis, confidently describing them as "little glitches" that can be...
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Orangutans expelled from their habitat
Orangutans expelled from their habitatBy Iskandar Zulkarnaen SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan (Antara): An adult orangutan was so engrossed in sucking sap from the bark of a sengon tree, in a Menamang timber estate in the hinterlands of East Kalimantan, that he paid no attention to a truck roaring passed...
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Rangkas-Jakarta train service
Rangkas-Jakarta train service As a commuter on the Rangkas Bitung-Jakarta, and return, train service (DAOPS I), I would like to draw the attention of Perumka (state railway company) to the following matters: * The Jakarta bound train should leave earlier than the current time schedule because most...
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Transparency, market creation needed: Advisor
Transparency, market creation needed: AdvisorBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat VANCOUVER, Canada (JP): Opening more domestic markets and creating better transparency are the best remedies for Asia to recover from its financial crisis, according to a member of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)...
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Canada to sends medical specialists for Pakpahan
Canada to sends medical specialists for PakpahanBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat and Ati Nurbaiti VANCOUVER, Canada (JP): Canadian Foreign Minister Lloyd Axworthy announced Sunday that Canada would be sending medical diagnostic equipment and medical personnel to Indonesia for jailed labor leader...
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Charm of natural reserve in Manokwari
Charm of natural reserve in ManokwariBy Ais Latuputty WANDIBOI, Irian Jaya (Antara): A hilly area, the Wondiboi nature reserve is a storehouse of potential tourist destinations which may, in the future, be developed on a large scale.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
BNI to provide low-cost housing credits soon
BNI to provide low-cost housing credits soon JAKARTA (JP): Bank Negara Indonesia, the country's top commercial bank, will provide low-cost housing credits beginning next year as part of its program to increase retail borrowers.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Women 'ready for VP' in five years
Women 'ready for VP' in five years JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi said yesterday Indonesian women will be ready for the vice presidency in the next five years."Now, there's no chance for women.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
SE Asian rubber market weakened
SE Asian rubber market weakened SINGAPORE (Reuters): The Southeast Asian rubber market will likely be wobbly this week as most buyers take shelter from renewed currency turmoil in the region, dealers said yesterday.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Ship slowly sinks after collision
Ship slowly sinks after collision SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: About two thirds of the body of the KM Leuser luxurious passenger ship has sunk in the Mahakam River after it collided last Thursday with the motorized boat KM Kayu Lapis V, Antara reported yesterday.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Business strategy in Asia Pacific
Business strategy in Asia PacificBy Sofyan Wanandi The following article is based on a paper presented at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum's CEO Summit in Vancouver, Canada on Sunday. This is the first of two articles.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Singapore clarifies loan to RI
Singapore clarifies loan to RI SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore's US$5 billion loan for Indonesia is intended as a second line of defense to complement other aid, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said yesterday.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Soeharto arrives for APEC summit
Soeharto arrives for APEC summit VANCOUVER, Canada (JP): President Soeharto arrived here on a cold, wet evening Sunday, among the last of the 18 leaders to arrive for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Asian currencies fall on Yamaichi collapse
Asian currencies fall on Yamaichi collapse SINGAPORE (AFP): Asian currencies weakened yesterday as investors worried over a new round of volatility following the deteriorating market situation in South Korea and the collapse of Japanese brokerage Yamaichi.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Young golfers face tough task
Young golfers face tough task JAKARTA (JP): The country's rising young golfers are facing a tough challenge this week in the Kedaton Young Champions tournament as they have to play their 72 holes in three days instead of the usual four.On the first two days they will play 27-hole rounds at the 6.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
An ongoing crisis
An ongoing crisis The situation we are facing at present is quite a delicate one. The present crisis -- which is probably the first of its magnitude ever to have occurred under the New Order -- represents a point (in our existence) where a rethinking of our policies is in order.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Sumitro says RI's microeconomics weak
Sumitro says RI's microeconomics weak JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's most senior economist, Sumitro Djojohadikusumo, said yesterday the country's sound macroeconomics had not been supported by similarly healthy microeconomics.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Truck driver stabbed to death
Truck driver stabbed to death BOGOR (JP): A pick-up truck driver was stabbed to death allegedly by an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver at the victim's house in Cijeruk district, Bogor, Sunday evening.Anita, the victim's wife, said yesterday that she and her husband, Heri Ansori, 25, were about to...
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
BNI unveils fake promissory note
BNI unveils fake promissory note JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia 1946 (BNI) has asked police to probe the alleged role of three people in the counterfeiting of a promissory note valued at US$107 million.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Where to go in Jakarta: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 1997
Where to go in Jakarta: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 1997Exhibitions * Art Exhibition: Gelar Karya Perupa Jurnalis Indonesia, at The Art Exhibition Building (Wisma Seni Nasional), Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur, Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Nov. 25.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Malaysia eyes oil palm
Malaysia eyes oil palm KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian companies should establish offshore joint ventures in oil palm plantations to take advantage of expected increases in the world's demand for oils and fats, Primary Industries Minister Lim Keng Yaik said yesterday.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
New tribe found in S.E. Sulawesi
New tribe found in S.E. Sulawesi KENDARI, South Sulawesi: The provincial social services office has discovered an isolated tribe here, identified as the Kadeoha, bringing the number of primitive tribes in the province to eight."The new tribe has an estimated 250 members.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
670 die in traffic accidents in C. Java
670 die in traffic accidents in C. Java SEMARANG, C. Java: Police said here yesterday that up to 626 traffic accidents in Central Java had killed 670 people up to October this year.Central Java Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Lousy car calls at the Grand Hyatt
Lousy car calls at the Grand Hyatt In Jakarta I make my living as a driver. On Saturday, Nov. 15, 1997 I got a scolding from my boss because the boss had to wait for 30 minutes for the car. This was the second time, the first time the boss waited for 25 minutes, that was about two weeks ago.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Matahari's rights issue
Matahari's rights issue JAKARTA (JP): Matahari Putra Prima announced yesterday that it had received Rp 470 billion (about US$138 million) from Multipolar Corporation, its largest shareholder, as the payment for the portion of its rights shares.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
180 illegal cafes in Kemang to be closed
180 illegal cafes in Kemang to be closed JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta administration announced yesterday that it will proceed with a plan to close 180 cafes in Kemang, South Jakarta.The deputy governor for administrative affairs, Abdul Kahfi, said the cafes were being closed for failing to comply with...
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Asian military instructors review humanitarian law
Asian military instructors review humanitarian law BANGKOK (JP): Asian military instructors began a meeting yesterday to discuss ways of promoting international humanitarian law in the daily practices of their forces.Brig. Gen. P. Lt. Sihombing, deputy military chief prosecutor and Brig. Gen.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
When will the money crisis end?
When will the money crisis end?From MerdekaThere are as yet no signs of when the current monetary crisis will end despite the announcement that financial aid will come from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and several countries.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Asiad fund may come from State Budget before April
Asiad fund may come from State Budget before April JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman said yesterday that he would try to get the Asian Games funding from the 1998/1999 State Budget before the fiscal year begins in April.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Investors get two-year extension to start projects
Investors get two-year extension to start projects JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to grant a two-year extension to local and foreign investors facing difficulty in starting their projects on time, State Minister for Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo said yesterday.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
48 ABRI members face dismissal
48 ABRI members face dismissal JAKARTA (JP): At least 48 Armed Forces (ABRI) personnel are facing dismissal after they were allegedly caught consuming Ecstasy pills.National Military Police Commander Maj. Gen. Syamsu D.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Electricity rates
Electricity ratesFrom Sinar PagiIt is still fresh in our minds that our high-ranking government officials have said that telephone, electricity and fuel rates will not be raised. Rumors are rife that these rates will be increased as the declining exchange rate of our rupiah against the U.S.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
New rule needed to protect staple markets
New rule needed to protect staple markets JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Beddu Amang said yesterday that the government should issue a ruling to prevent private companies from controlling the market of staple products such as wheat.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Hotel site sales postponed
Hotel site sales postponed SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore's Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said yesterday it was postponing the sale of two hotel sites to beyond this year.The sales were originally scheduled for this month.
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Mien condemns dumping of babies
Mien condemns dumping of babies JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi condemned yesterday the dumping of aborted fetuses and dead babies.She accused those involved in the abortions of being inhuman and immoral, and urged police and related agencies to thoroughly investigate...
Tue, 25 Nov 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 24 , 1997: ------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,050 200 225,000 AHAP Insurance 925 -275 10,000...
Mon, 24 Nov 1997
Utut draws with Karpov in 4th round
Utut draws with Karpov in 4th round JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grand Master Utut Adianto's game against FIDE world champion GM Anatoly Karpov ended in a surprising draw in the fourth round of the Clash of the Titans at Omni Batavia Hotel yesterday.
Mon, 24 Nov 1997
Remuneration fee
Remuneration fee On Friday, Nov. 21, I required the services of Yayasan Pendidikan Internasional and had to pay through Bank Universal. Since the charge was in U.S. dollars, I paid dollars in cash through the bank's counter located in the Menara Imperium building, Kuningan.
Mon, 24 Nov 1997
Nobody killed in Dili riot, says rights body
Nobody killed in Dili riot, says rights body JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights disclosed yesterday that human rights violations had occurred in the latest incident in Dili, East Timor, but confirmed there were no fatalities.
Mon, 24 Nov 1997
Law on freedom of expression sought
Law on freedom of expression sought JAKARTA (JP): Legal expert Loebby Loqman says Indonesia has not fully implemented the spirit of democracy contained in the 1945 Constitution and that laws on freedom of expression and antitrust, both mandated by the constitution, are still missing.
Mon, 24 Nov 1997
Star-rated hotels in fiercer rate war
Star-rated hotels in fiercer rate warBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): The price war in the hotel industry is becoming fiercer with expensive hotels offering not only big discounts but also special packages to lure guests in the dwindling market.
Mon, 24 Nov 1997
CMNP rating reaffirmed
CMNP rating reaffirmed JAKARTA (JP): The country's only rating agency, PT Pemeringkat Efek Indonesia (Pefindo), said Saturday that it had lifted the rating alert on PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada's (CMNP) Rp 275 billion bonds and Rp 100 billion commercial paper.
Mon, 24 Nov 1997
President's call may help ailing stocks
President's call may help ailing stocks JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's instruction to state-owned companies to boost their portfolio investments will help restore the ailing stock market, said securities analysts."It is really good news for investors.