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Sun, 19 Oct 1997
RI serves up perfect five in individual badminton
RI serves up perfect five in individual badmintonBy Johannes K. Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): The host country's powerhouse reputation in badminton was certified as it swept all five individual events yesterday.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Sumatran rhino to give birth in zoo
Sumatran rhino to give birth in zoo CINCINNATI (AP): Seven-year-old Emi could become the first Sumatran rhinoceros in 108 years to give birth in captivity."The confirmed pregnancy at the Cincinnati Zoo is a milestone of epochal significance for the survival of this venerable species," said Tom...
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Murals in Yogyakarta attract tourists
Murals in Yogyakarta attract touristsBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA, Central Java (JP): In fine arts, mural painting may not be popular but using walls as a medium is the oldest form of artistic expression.As mural paintings are not collectible items, very few local artists express themselves with such...
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Mahathir faces complaint
Mahathir faces complaint NEW YORK (Reuters): The World Jewish Congress said on Friday it would complain to the U.N. Human Rights Commission that recent comments by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad were grotesque and played into stereotypes.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
The role of ASEAN from China's perspective
The role of ASEAN from China's perspectiveBy Wang Hailiang ASEAN is an important factor in the Asia-Pacific balance and how it uses its weight matters. SINGAPORE: The past 30 years have proved that ASEAN's successes are not confined to the subregion of Southeast Asia itself.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Upset RP karatekas walk out of competition
Upset RP karatekas walk out of competitionBy Sylvia Gratia Miranda JAKARTA (JP): The Philippine team bid an angry and abrupt farewell to the karate competition yesterday in a fit of pique over refereeing.Deputy president of the Philippines Karate-Do Federation, German L.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
More hairy victory moments
More hairy victory moments JAKARTA (JP): Victors doing funny things to their hair seems to be a trend at these Games.First came Vissanu Sopanich. He had his head shaved almost as soon as he crossed the finish line after winning the men's track 100m.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Foreigners regular clients of Soedarmono's royal carriage
Foreigners regular clients of Soedarmono's royal carriageText and photo by Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): There was a time when carriages were the symbol of reigning Javanese kings. These carriages, even though they had local names, were ordered from the Netherlands.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. TVRI News 6:25 Morning News 6:45 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:15 Healthy and Fit 7:30 Children's Program: Arena Kami 8:00 Brudy and Family 8:30 Cartoon Film 9:00 People and Event 9:30 Ethic 10:00 Live Reports: Gelanggang Sea Games XIX 1:00 p.m.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
RP to rely on neighbors
RP to rely on neighbors SUBIC BAY, Philippines (DPA): Breaking away from vestiges of a Western colonial past, the Philippines will rely more on renewed ties with Southeast Asian neighbors for economic progress, President Fidel Ramos said yesterday.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Shutterbugs flashed out
Shutterbugs flashed out JAKARTA (JP): Some spectators in the Senayan Badminton Hall were so eager to take pictures of their idols they forgot a basic rule in badminton: no flash photography.Several teenage girls who had snapped photographs of Indonesia's Indra Wijaya, Hariyanto Arbi and Ricky...
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Labor migration in Southeast Asia: Analysis, cooperation needed
Labor migration in Southeast Asia: Analysis, cooperation neededBy Charles N. Myers Migration of people in Southeast Asia has been increasing, with potentially serious implications, but international cooperation on the matter is lacking SINGAPORE: Cross-border migration of people in Southeast Asia...
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Disappointed fans rampage in Senayan
Disappointed fans rampage in Senayan JAKARTA (JP): Hooligans left a trail of destruction yesterday after the SEA Games men's soccer final at the Senayan Stadium, Central Jakarta.Security forces detained dozens, and at least 50 people were reported injured.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Bargain hunters flock to bazaar
Bargain hunters flock to bazaarBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): "Cheap T-shirt of SEA Games ... please come in and have a look," a salesman shouted incessantly in broken English to attract the flow of passersby to his stall.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Oil spill threatens Singapore marine life
Oil spill threatens Singapore marine life SINGAPORE (AFP): Helicopters sprayed chemicals on oil-tainted seas yesterday and Japan sent experts to help clean up the mess as the worst oil spill in Singapore's history threatened marine life in the area.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Birthday Carol
Birthday Carol JAKARTA (JP): The following athletes taking part at the SEA Games mark their birthday today:Nasrum Lahamang (karate, Indonesia 1970); Wahyu Hidayat (karate, Indonesia 1970); Phouravanh Douangchanhdara (assistant coach, Laos 1956); Kwah Poh Ling (ten pin bowling, Malaysia 1966);...
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Indonesian spikers win one, lose one
Indonesian spikers win one, lose oneBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia had to settle for a solitary gold yesterday in indoor volleyball thanks to its men's team, as Thailand proved too skilled for the host women.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Proposal to cut budget submitted
Proposal to cut budget submitted JAKARTA (JP): The municipality has proposed to cut its Rp 3.37 trillion budget for the 1997/1998 fiscal year by 3.31 percent, or Rp 106.6 billion (US$29.21 million), to the City Council in a plenary meeting yesterday.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Stowaway found in Malaysian warship
Stowaway found in Malaysian warship PEKANBARU, Riau: A young Indonesian stowaway was found aboard a Malaysian warship that was to take home 1,078 Malaysian firefighters who helped fight forest fires in Sumatra.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 10:00 a.m. Live Reports: Gelanggang Sea Games XIX 1:00 p.m. Music 2:00 News: Berita 14 2:30 Live Reports: Gelanggang Sea Games XIX 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Series: Full House 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 TVRI...
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Euro offers Asia an alternative to U.S. dollar
Euro offers Asia an alternative to U.S. dollarBy Yoshiko Mori TOKYO (Reuters): Watch out, U.S. dollar! Asian investors have long been waiting for an alternative to the dollar as the key reserve currency, and monetary officials and economists say it could be the euro.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Insurance claim raised
Insurance claim raised JAKARTA (JP): The government has raised the life insurance claim for passengers killed in a land and air traffic accident by around 100 percent -- to Rp 5 million (US$1,428) and Rp 40 million respectively from the previous rates of Rp 2 million and Rp 20 million.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Worsening haze reduces visibility to almost zero
Worsening haze reduces visibility to almost zero JAKARTA (JP): Worsening haze reduced visibility Thursday in cities in Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi to almost zero, and wildlife in Kalimantan and Java is being affected, reports said yesterday.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
100 prostitutes rounded up
100 prostitutes rounded up BOGOR (JP): Bogor regency's public order office has rounded up over 100 prostitutes in a series of operations along certain streets over the last three months, an official said.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Workers warned on third parties
Workers warned on third parties JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin called on workers yesterday not to be influenced by others who encourage them to join strikes or demonstrations.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Malaysia copes with haze from Indonesia
Malaysia copes with haze from IndonesiaBy David Chew SINGAPORE (JP): The song Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by the Platters has always been a popular hit with many Malaysians. But today as its lilting strains come clear over the air waves, they do not evoke romantic memories.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Orangutan killed after fleeing fires
Orangutan killed after fleeing fires SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Forest fires in the province have forced at least 16 orangutans to flee their habitat, but one of the apes died at the hands of villagers, Antara reported yesterday.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Soccer final decisive for Wullems
Soccer final decisive for WullemsBy Budiman Moerdijat JAKARTA (JP): Self-confidence and optimism are the two key traits that have enabled the Indonesian soccer team's Dutch coach Henk Wullems cope with the unrelenting pressure to win the gold medal in the 19th SEA Games soccer competition.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Design Exhibition: 3 tahun Desain UPH, at the Lippo Supermal Karawaci, until Oct. 19. * Painting Exhibition: Van Der Sterren from New Zealand, at Galeri Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until Oct. 19.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Ssangyong faces uncertain future
Ssangyong faces uncertain future FOLLOWING hot on the heels of Kia's cash crisis comes news that Ssangyong -- South Korea's smallest carmaker -- may also be facing financial trouble.For the past year Ssangyong -- which launched its four wheel drive Boxer here in June -- has been suggesting that...
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Soeharto noncommittal about his renomination
Soeharto noncommittal about his renomination JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto indicated yesterday his commitment to the constitution when he was requested to open an international historian conference in August next year.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Sutiyoso to seek info on Monas gas station
Sutiyoso to seek info on Monas gas station JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said yesterday that he would invite representatives of the company managing the controversial gas station located at the National Monument (Monas) park in Central Jakarta to brief him on the project's purpose.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
19th SEA Games Results
19th SEA Games ResultsAthleticsMen:Discus throw: 1. Tuck Yim Wong (Sin) 52.18m 2. Wunsawan Sawusdee (Tha) 49.78 3. Ismail Sroyer (Ina) 47.52200m: 1. Worasit Vechaphut (Tha) 21.02 2. Yanis Raubaba (Ina) 21.34 3. Ganeshwaran Raman (Mas) 21.36400m: 1. Romzi Bakar (Mas) 47.13 2.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Australia acts to reel in investors
Australia acts to reel in investors SYDNEY (AFP): The Australian government is reportedly considering giving overseas investors a tax break in a bid to lure their business from its crisis-stricken Asian neighbors.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Thailand rescinds oil tax increase
Thailand rescinds oil tax increase BANGKOK (AFP): Thai Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh and a special meeting of economic ministers yesterday agreed to rescind the cabinet's decision this week to increase taxes on oil to meet IMF austerity requirements.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Malaysia unveils mesures to curb account deficit
Malaysia unveils mesures to curb account deficit KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced yesterday a two percentage point cut in the corporate tax rate and new measures to help narrow the nation's current account deficit.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Police detective shot dead in raid
Police detective shot dead in raid JAKARTA (JP): A City Police detective was shot dead yesterday when he and his team raided a cheap apartment in Pejompongan in Central Jakarta.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang confirmed that Chief Sergeant Kamino, 37, was shot in the raid at about 6 a.m.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
500,000 PNG people face famine
500,000 PNG people face famine PORT MORESBY (Reuters): An estimated 500,000 people in Papua New Guinea (PNG) are in urgent need of food and water, according to an official assessment of the worst drought to hit the South Pacific nation in 50 years.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 17, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 950 -25 70,000 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 675 -25 92,500 Alumindo Light Metal 700 0 45,000...
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Agribusiness falls short of expectations: Expert
Agribusiness falls short of expectations: ExpertBy Joko Sarwono BOGOR, West Java (JP): The 1993 State Policy Guidelines, Indonesia's development blueprint for the past five years, provides numerous stipulations on agribusiness development, but realization is far from expectations.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Indonesian wrestlers pin down golds
Indonesian wrestlers pin down goldsBy Christiani S.A. Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's wrestlers have a slight edge over Vietnam as action on the mat concludes today.Host wrestlers stayed atop the medal table after the third day of freestyle wrestling yesterday, adding three golds, one silver and...
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
El Nino, man-made disaster threaten Dayaks
El Nino, man-made disaster threaten DayaksBy Carol Colfer BOGOR (JP): Pictures of the dramatic flooding that characterizes El Nino in the western hemisphere have been rampant in recent weeks. But there is a different side of El Nino in the eastern hemisphere: drought.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Shiitake mushrooms 'promising venture'
Shiitake mushrooms 'promising venture'By Sri Wahyuni WONOSOBO, Central Java (JP): Supriyadi, 23, could not help but beam watching Minister of Agriculture Sjarifuddin Baharsjah harvest the first shiitake mushrooms that he and other young farmers in Kreo village, Kejajar district, had been...
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
ASEAN seeks closer ties with CER, southern Africa
ASEAN seeks closer ties with CER, southern AfricaBy Riyadi KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Closer Economic Relations (CER) group of Australia and New Zealand agreed in a consultation meeting here yesterday to eliminate trade barriers.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Malaysians and Thais share the spoils in athletics
Malaysians and Thais share the spoils in athleticsBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian sprinter Shanti Govindasamy confirmed her status as the fastest woman in the region yesterday when she won the 200 meters gold medal, three days after her victory in the 100m.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Indonesia assured four golds from badminton
Indonesia assured four golds from badmintonBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): The loss of Joko Suprianto to Malaysian Ong Ewe Hock in the men's singles yesterday was the lone blemish for the home country in the individual badminton events.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Foreign fans wave flags for their athletes
Foreign fans wave flags for their athletesBy Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Crowd support can make all the difference in a tense game, but who is cheering on the foreign contingents in these Games in their quest for gold?A familiar face at the event is Lydia de Vega, formerly the queen of the 100 meters...
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Indonesia and Thailand rule wave
Indonesia and Thailand rule waveBy Innocentius Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Thailand won five gold medals each and Singapore snatched four in the 19th SEA Games yachting finals in Jakarta Bay yesterday.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Siemens to boost sales
Siemens to boost sales JAKARTA (Antara): German company Siemens AG aims to become the seventh largest supplier of personal computers in Indonesia by increasing its market share from 2 percent last year to 6 percent this year, its marketing manager said.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Withdrawing dollars
Withdrawing dollars If not for Mr. Smith's letter of Oct. 9, I would not have known that BCA, or any other Indonesian bank, charges customers a commission for withdrawing his or her own money (dollars).I checked with BCA Setiabudi branch, Bandung.