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Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Indonesia gets ADB grant
Indonesia gets ADB grant MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$700,000 technical assistance grant to Indonesia for a computer-based information network on the country's biodiversity, the bank said yesterday.
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
RI confident of beating Thailand to tennis gold
RI confident of beating Thailand to tennis gold JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is optimistic of winning the golds in tennis despite the presence of Thailand's world-ranked-38 women's singles player, Tamarine Tanasugarn.
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Policeman dies in accident
Policeman dies in accident TANGERANG (JP): Corporal Elpis Chaniago, 37, of Tangerang police precinct died in a traffic accident on Jl. Gatot Subroto, Tangerang, Tuesday night.His body was taken to Tangerang general hospital before being buried at Batuceper cemetery in a military ceremony yesterday.
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Burned tanker towed to Belawan
Burned tanker towed to Belawan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Tanker ship MT Permaisuri which caught fire in the Malacca Straits, was towed yesterday by a Singapore ship to the port of Belawan, Medan.The port's administrator, Barjuweh, said the tanker's agent, Sumatra Indah Raya, had asked for the tanker to...
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Rupiah's fall invigorates local food chains
Rupiah's fall invigorates local food chains JAKARTA (JP): The sharp depreciation of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar gives more vigor to local food restaurants to compete with their foreign rivals.Amir Karamoy, the vice president of local food chain operator PT Putera Sejahtera Pioneerindo, said...
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Three students die in latest street brawls
Three students die in latest street brawls JAKARTA (JP): Three students died during street brawls in Central and North Jakarta on Tuesday, increasing this year's death toll to 13.One of the three students died after suffering a skull fracture and stab wounds while the other two teenagers were hit...
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Telecom operators may raise tariffs due to currency woes
Telecom operators may raise tariffs due to currency woes JAKARTA (JP): The ongoing currency turmoil may force telecommunications operators to increase tariffs, executives said here yesterday.President of cellular operator PT Telkomsel, Koesmarihati Soegondo, said that she would accept any measures...
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
W. Sumatra needs measles vaccine
W. Sumatra needs measles vaccine PADANG, West Sumatra: More than 65,000 children in 383 villages in West Sumatra aged between nine and less than five years old need immediate measles vaccination.Head of the provincial health office, Firdaus, said here yesterday that all the villages, located in 14...
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Hoodlums are seeds of organized crime: Dibyo
Hoodlums are seeds of organized crime: Dibyo JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Dibyo Widodo warned yesterday against the rising phenomenon of hoodlums as they are the seeds of organized crime.Dibyo said the fight against hoodlums should start as soon as possible, adding that it would be...
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Asian wild cards at Australian Open
Asian wild cards at Australian Open MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP): Two Asian players will get wild cards in the main draw of the Australian Open here in January, organizers said yesterday.The wild card system for one man and one woman in the top 200 was first introduced last year.
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Australia 'smooths' Indonesia-U.S. relations
Australia 'smooths' Indonesia-U.S. relations HOBART, Australia (AFP): Australia has played a behind-the- scenes role in healing a rift between the United States and Indonesia, Prime Minister John Howard revealed yesterday.
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
S'pore to play spoiler role in SEA Games
S'pore to play spoiler role in SEA Games As part of our coverage of the SEA Games, The Jakarta Post is running a profile of each of the 10 participating countries. The story below is sixth in the series.
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Initial step to UN Security Council
Initial step to UN Security CouncilBy Rizal Sukma JAKARTA (JP): In a recent interview with Kompas daily, Indonesia's foreign minister Ali Alatas suggested that Indonesia has the potential to be a candidate for a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) should this most...
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Holiday Inn, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda 33, Bandung: - Kebun Bambu Restaurant: Guitar performance, Saturday, 7:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. - Braga Bar and Lounge: Prospect Band, Thursday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. * Preanger Aerowisata Bandung Hotel, Jl.
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Bogor workers continue strike
Bogor workers continue strike BOGOR (JP): Hundreds of workers at a private company entered the fourth day of their strike yesterday, demanding meal and transport allowances.The workers of privately owned PT Upati, which produces photo albums for export, visited the local manpower office in the hope...
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 8, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 950 -25 40,000 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 825 25 10,000 Alumindo Light Metal 625 0 8,000...
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Key dates in SE Asia financial crisis
Key dates in SE Asia financial crisis SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia's announcement yesterday that it will seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund was the latest development in Southeast Asia's financial crisis.
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Dollar victim
Dollar victim I am a graduate of Institute of Teachers Science and Pedagogy Jakarta majoring in German as a foreign language and work as a freelance teacher and translator. From the German Academic Exchange Service, I got a scholarship to do research in a German university.
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Komselindo delays plan to sell part of its shares
Komselindo delays plan to sell part of its shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Komunikasi Selular Indonesia (Komselindo), a private cellular telecommunications operator, has delayed its plan to sell part of its shares due to the ongoing currency upheaval.
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Rupiah stable, stocks gain on IMF announcement
Rupiah stable, stocks gain on IMF announcement JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah stabilized against the U.S. dollar yesterday as stock prices gained footing with the announcement by the government that it would seek financial aid from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Austindo to take control of HMH Gold
Austindo to take control of HMH Gold SYDNEY (Reuter): HMH Gold Mining Corp Ltd said yesterday Indonesia's PT Austindo Mining Corp (AMC) would move to a controlling interest in the gold producer and explorer after first taking a strategic stake.
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Lights out in Kupang
Lights out in Kupang KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The state-owned electricity company PT PLN here were left confounded yesterday with only an apology to offer when lights went out in Kupang five times the previous night.
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Another haze
Another haze This nation owes a debt of gratitude to Agence France Press, a French international news agency, for its report last week about an Indonesian citizen who had been executed in Saudi Arabia for murder.
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
President orders continued efforts to put out fires
President orders continued efforts to put out fires JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto told ministers yesterday to continue efforts to extinguish forest fires and thanked the international community for their assistance in facing the disaster.
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Travel: My Country 2:35 Children's Film: Family Matters 3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:15 Soccer: Indonesia vs Malaysia (live) 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15...
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Economists hail IMF plan to stabilize rupiah
Economists hail IMF plan to stabilize rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Economists and analysts hailed yesterday the government's plan to seek support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), saying it should help tackle the current currency crisis.
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
ABRI asked to reduce sociopolitical role
ABRI asked to reduce sociopolitical role JAKARTA (JP): Two political scientists made a fresh call on the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) to reduce its involvement in political affairs.Indria Samego and Syamsuddin Haris, two researchers from the Center for Political Affairs and Regional Studies at...
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Prof. Dr. Kartomo still alive
Prof. Dr. Kartomo still alive I would like to thank you for publishing my article Indonesia loses family planning advocate in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 8, 1997, page eight. However, there is a mistake, which could be from my part.Prof. Dr.
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
Turning to the IMF
Turning to the IMF The government's decision yesterday to seek help from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other international agencies was inevitable. The writing had been on the wall these past few days, with the rupiah continuing its slide day after day, at times almost by leaps and...
Thu, 09 Oct 1997
SEA Games VIPs to roar around in 'Rp 850m' Jaguars
SEA Games VIPs to roar around in 'Rp 850m' Jaguars JAKARTA (JP): To serve the VVIP and VIP guests and all the participants during the 19th SEA Games, the organizers are providing 777 imported cars, trucks and buses.
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
Mahathir gets confidence vote
Mahathir gets confidence vote KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian opposition leaders joined government parties yesterday to voice support for Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, whose position was been undermined by rumors of his resignation.
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
Malaysian tried for using fake passport
Malaysian tried for using fake passport JAKARTA (JP): A Malaysian woman was indicted at Tangerang District Court yesterday for allegedly using a fake Indonesian passport.Prosecutor Syahrudin charged the defendant Lam Miew Fun, 29, for violating Article 55 (a) of Law No. 9/1992 on Immigration.
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
RI may need IMF help: Sanwa Bank
RI may need IMF help: Sanwa Bank TOKYO (AFP): Indonesia might be forced to seek financial help from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) if it fails to meet billions of dollars in short-term obligations, a Japanese bank official said yesterday.
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
Soeharto reconfirms APEC summit attendance
Soeharto reconfirms APEC summit attendance JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has confirmed with the Canadian government that he will attend the Fifth Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Vancouver next month.
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
Rupiah and stocks stabilize on BI move
Rupiah and stocks stabilize on BI move JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah and stock prices stabilized yesterday following Bank Indonesia's sporadic intervention in the currency market, dealers said.The rupiah strengthened to close at 3,680/95 against the U.S.
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
Sachroni installed acting governor
Sachroni installed acting governor BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Minister of Home Affairs Moh. Yogie S.M. inducted yesterday Oman Sachroni as acting governor of Lampung replacing Poedjono Pranjoto who began serving as a legislator last Wednesday.
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
U.S. cocoa quarantine costs RI producers
U.S. cocoa quarantine costs RI producers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Cocoa Association said yesterday that the country's cocoa exporters were likely to look for new markets if the United States did not lift its tight inspection of the Indonesian commodity.The association's executive director, P.S.
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
Canadian bubble blower delights Jakarta crowds
Canadian bubble blower delights Jakarta crowds JAKARTA (JP): World-class bubble blower Fan Yang from Canada will be entertaining visitors to the Fantasy Land amusement park, at Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta, until Oct. 12.
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
Sound of Aceh's flute drowned out by new tunes
Sound of Aceh's flute drowned out by new tunesBy Ampelsa and Azhari BANDA ACEH (Antara): During the heyday of Aceh's Sultan Iskandar Muda in the 17th century, palace officials were serenaded by seurune kalee, a popular flute-like musical instrument.
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
Manila approves rice import
Manila approves rice import MANILA (Reuter): Manila has approved the import of a total of 850,000 tons of rice for buffer stocks next year, National Food Authority (NFA) deputy administrator Gregorio Tan said yesterday."(NFA) was given a standby authority to import 500,000 tons rice next year.
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
Japanese envoy backs regional fund idea
Japanese envoy backs regional fund idea BANGKOK (AFP): Japan's ambassador here has said Tokyo would back a Southeast Asian initiative to set up a regional monetary fund to bolster troubled economies, reports said yesterday.
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
Determined Thais arrive quietly
Determined Thais arrive quietly JAKARTA (JP): The second wave of the Thai team arrived yesterday for the 19th SEA Games determined to repeat its superb performance of two years ago.Thailand's deputy chief of mission, Preeda Rodphothong, said upon arrival at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport his...
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
Checks loom for Bangkok's Asian Games work
Checks loom for Bangkok's Asian Games work BANGKOK (AFP): Two more key deadlines are looming for organizers of next year's Bangkok Asian Games which has been put on a tight schedule to get preparations back on track.
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
RI haze back in Thailand
RI haze back in Thailand BANGKOK (AFP): Smog from Indonesian forest fires has returned to southern Thailand with the air quality deteriorating after an improvement last week, the Pollution Control Department said yesterday.
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
Malaysian king to pay state visit
Malaysian king to pay state visit JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian King Ja'afar Abdul Rahman will arrive here tomorrow for a five-day state visit, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said yesterday.He is scheduled to hold talks with President Soeharto and visit Central Java and Bali.
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
Haze disaster
Haze disasterFrom PelitaIrrespective of all informational procedures, allow me to share with the readers some information which may be useful as precautions against possible haze problems in Jakarta. A haze disaster seems inevitable since forest fires are still raging in many parts of the country,...
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
International crossers to compete in Riau
International crossers to compete in Riau JAKARTA (JP): Crossers from New Zealand, Australia, Japan and Thailand have confirmed their participation in the Gudang Garam Asia-Pacific Championship in Pekanbaru, Riau, from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19.
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
Foreign aid pours in to combat fires
Foreign aid pours in to combat fires JAKARTA (JP): More than a dozen countries have contributed to efforts to fight the blazing brush and forest fires in Indonesia, with Australia sending two water bombers and Norway contributing funds to the effort yesterday.
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
Autopsy a burden for grieving families
Autopsy a burden for grieving familiesBy Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-year-old Cuntirah, a vegetable farmer from Kuningan in West Java rushed to Jakarta after being told that her husband, Saripin, 40, an ice seller, had been stabbed by a fellow street trader at the Tanah Abang market in Central...
Wed, 08 Oct 1997
One killed in boat accident
One killed in boat accident PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: A collision between an overloaded speedboat and a cargo ship carrying rocks killed one passenger and critically injured four others Monday.Antara reported the speedboat was heading to Banjarmasin from Kuala Kapuas.