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Thu, 25 Sep 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: Jazz live entertainment at 7:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.
Thu, 25 Sep 1997
Governor asks developers to back Thamrin Walk plan
Governor asks developers to back Thamrin Walk plan JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja called on private developers yesterday to support the administration's plan to turn Jl. Thamrin in Central Jakarta into a pedestrian-friendly street.
Thu, 25 Sep 1997
Canadian bank buys Bank Arya shares
Canadian bank buys Bank Arya shares JAKARTA (JP): Nova Scotia Bank of Canada concluded yesterday the purchase of a 35 percent stake in publicly listed Bank Arya, part of the Ongko Group.Bank Arya's president, Safrullah Hadi Saleh, said here yesterday the Canadian bank bought 21 percent of the total...
Thu, 25 Sep 1997
Megawati to skip House's last ball
Megawati to skip House's last ball JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri, the deposed leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), will not attend a farewell party for members of the House of Representatives (DPR) tomorrow.
Thu, 25 Sep 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.24, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 42,000 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 775 50 35,000 Alumindo Light Metal 775 0 110,500...
Thu, 25 Sep 1997
ASEAN states reassure world of economic reforms
ASEAN states reassure world of economic reformsBy Vincent Lingga HONG KONG (JP): Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines have reassured the world's financial leaders of their strong commitment to liberalization and continuous structural reform measures.
Thu, 25 Sep 1997
Seeded players lost in Wismilak tourney
Seeded players lost in Wismilak tourney SURABAYA (JP): More seeded players were upset in the second round of the Wismilak International women's tennis tournament at Embong Sawo tennis complex here yesterday.
Thu, 25 Sep 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition:...Yogyakarta; Retrospeksi etnofotografi by Tim etnofotografi UGM, at Galeri Fotojurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta, Tuesday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sept. 25 to Oct. 8.
Thu, 25 Sep 1997
Malaysian PM to visit S. America
Malaysian PM to visit S. America KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will visit Cuba, Chile, Uruguay and Argentina from Sept. 25 to Oct. 5 to strengthen trade, investment and other ties between Malaysia and these countries, a Foreign Ministry statement said yesterday.
Thu, 25 Sep 1997
Aussies 'outsiders' despite new foreign policy?
Aussies 'outsiders' despite new foreign policy?By S.P. Seth SYDNEY (JP): Australia's first foreign policy white paper was issued recently in Canberra. It sets out the priorities and goals of its foreign policy over the next 15 years.
Thu, 25 Sep 1997
Rupiah softens on ample liquidity in market
Rupiah softens on ample liquidity in market JAKARTA (JP): Local share prices gained 2.6 percent yesterday as the rupiah softened on ample liquidity supply in the money market, stockbrokers and currency dealers said.
Thu, 25 Sep 1997
Indian women to hold silken fashion show
Indian women to hold silken fashion show JAKARTA (JP): The fusion of Indonesian, Indian and western ideas will be the theme of a fashion show tomorrow night commemorating India's 50th anniversary of independence.
Thu, 25 Sep 1997
Four companies to go ahead with IPO plans
Four companies to go ahead with IPO plans JAKARTA (JP): At least four companies including PT Duta Kirana Finance, PT Aneka Tambang, PT Bhakti Investama and Bank Universal, will go ahead with their initial public offering (IPO) this year despite bearish local stock markets.
Thu, 25 Sep 1997
Underground road in Tangerang
Underground road in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): The local administration is to construct a Rp 6 billion (US$1.9 million) multilevel underground road to anticipate future traffic congestion in the Cikokol area, an official said.
Thu, 25 Sep 1997
Economic trends, 1992-1996
Economic trends, 1992-1996Real economic growth (%): 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 Indonesia 7.2 6.5 7.7 8.2 7.8 Malaysia 8.5 8.3 9.2 9.6 8.2 Philippines 0.6 4.4 4.8 4.8 5.5 Singapore 6.1 10.4 10.1 8.9 7.0 Thailand 7.0 8.8 8.6 8.6 6.7Consumer price inflation (%): Indonesia 7.5 9.7 8.5 9.4 8.0 Malaysia 4.
Thu, 25 Sep 1997
Soeharto endorses sale of SEA Games stickers
Soeharto endorses sale of SEA Games stickers JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has agreed to continue the sale of SEA Games stickers after the end of the Games to help pay off bank loans needed to hold the biennial sports event.
Thu, 25 Sep 1997
Businessman dies 4 days after point-blank shooting
Businessman dies 4 days after point-blank shooting JAKARTA (JP): A 35-year-old businessman who was shot at point- blank range by unknown assailants Saturday evening died at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital yesterday morning.
Thu, 25 Sep 1997
Haze, currency woes affect tourist growth
Haze, currency woes affect tourist growth JAKARTA (JP): Haze caused by prolonged forest fires in the country and the currency crises facing several Southeast Asian countries may hamper the growth of visitors to Indonesia, says a senior tourism executive.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
QAF to weather turmoil
QAF to weather turmoil SINGAPORE (Reuter): QAF Ltd., controlled by Indonesia's Salim Group, said yesterday it does not expect the regional turmoil in financial markets to have a material impact on the group's business.The company makes Gardenia bread and operates a chain of Smart supermarkets.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Golkar unveils team lineup for MPR general session
Golkar unveils team lineup for MPR general session JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita assisted by, among others, President Soeharto's daughter Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, will head the dominant Golkar faction at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)...
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 23, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,000 -25 32,500 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 725 -100 15,000 Alumindo Light Metal 775 0 113,000...
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Job termination clarification
Job termination clarification I refer to my letter 'Job termination' in the Sept. 22, 1997 issue of The Jakarta Post. There were some mistakes which will create totally misleading interpretations and which must be rectified.1. The fourth paragraph reads "... by Australia's Gough Ltd...
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Thieves steal ATM in Balikpapan
Thieves steal ATM in Balikpapan BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: A one-ton Bank Bali automated teller machine (ATM) was carried off by thieves from the Balikpapan Permai shopping center early yesterday morning.The daring robbery has befuddled police officers.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Timor car set to penetrate Malaysian mart
Timor car set to penetrate Malaysian mart JAKARTA (JP): PT Timor Putra Nasional signed an agreement with a Malaysian car distributor yesterday to sell its Timor cars in Malaysia, with both parties hopeful that they can compete against the highly popular and locally produced Proton Wira.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Thick haze claims first victims
Thick haze claims first victims JAKARTA (JP): Two people have died after suffering respiratory problems caused by haze, which has been choking dozens of towns in Sumatra and Kalimantan, an official said yesterday.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Singapore to get GPS system
Singapore to get GPS system SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore, in its battle to avoid choking its highways like so many other Asian cities, said yesterday it would establish the world's largest traffic monitoring system and make it accessible to drivers.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
A tasty bone to pick at Bobby Rubino's
A tasty bone to pick at Bobby Rubino's Rib joints are not territory where Epicurus fears to tread. But there were two reasons for a little trepidation before a visit to Bobby Rubino's Place for Ribs on the ground floor of the S. Widjojo Centre on Jl. Sudirman, South Jakarta.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Wimma fails in 1st round of Wismilak International
Wimma fails in 1st round of Wismilak International SURABAYA (JP): Mimma Chernovita of Indonesia was ousted in her bid to advance to the second round of the Wismilak International women's tennis tournament at the Embong Sawo tennis complex here yesterday.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
RP oil imports down
RP oil imports down MANILA (AFP): Philippine oil imports fell 1.5 percent from a year earlier to 68.631 million barrels in the first half of 1997, the energy department said yesterday.Philippine refiners also exported 5.98 million barrels of products in the same period, up 42.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Malaysian ringgit rise lifts Southeast Asian currencies
Malaysian ringgit rise lifts Southeast Asian currencies SINGAPORE (Reuter): Southeast Asian currencies regained some poise yesterday, led by a recovery in the Malaysian ringgit as players took profits on the dollar's sharp rise.But dealers said the worst was not over yet.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Why query IMF and World Bank pledge?
Why query IMF and World Bank pledge? The Jakarta Post on Sept. 22 reported the opinions of a noted economist, Kwik Kian Gie, and a veteran legislator, Theo Sambuaga, about the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank's (WB) pledge to fight corruption.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Governor Surjadi opens Tourism Mart and Expo
Governor Surjadi opens Tourism Mart and Expo JAKARTA (JP): About 50,000 people are expected to attend the fourth Tourism Indonesia Mart and Expo which opens here today.The four-day event is organized by Indonesia's Tourism Promotion Board (BPPI) and Jakarta's tourist agency and will be officially...
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Cunning hits $100,000 mark on Omega Tour
Cunning hits $100,000 mark on Omega Tour JAKARTA (JP): American Mike Cunning is the first player this year to pass the US$100,000 mark on the Asian PGA's Omega Tour.The 39-year-old from Arizona did so after yet another solid performance on the Omega Tour put him into top spot on the Omega Order of...
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Asia-Pacific stock marts close mixed
Asia-Pacific stock marts close mixed HONG KONG (AFP): Stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region closed mixed yesterday, with Kuala Lumpur seeing a technical rebound following instability in the wake of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's harsh words over currency trading.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Golkar says all nominations for Soeharto
Golkar says all nominations for Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): The ruling political group Golkar has received numerous nominations for Indonesia's next president from various supporters. All had one name: the incumbent Soeharto.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
RI needs to open oil market by 2000
RI needs to open oil market by 2000 SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia must start to open its domestic oil product market by 2000, ahead of eventual market liberalization under the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) in 2003, former OPEC secretary general Subroto said yesterday.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Mayor ordered to get tough with developers
Mayor ordered to get tough with developers JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja ordered North Jakarta Mayor Suprawito yesterday to get tough with developers who failed to deliver the required public and social facilities.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Most motorists ignorant about unleaded gasoline
Most motorists ignorant about unleaded gasoline JAKARTA (JP): Almost two-thirds of respondents to an Indonesian Consumers Foundation survey revealed they know practically nothing about unleaded gasoline.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Author smears local children's books as 'command-like prose'
Author smears local children's books as 'command-like prose' JAKARTA (JP): Dutch children's book author Annie Keuper- Makkink has criticized the content of first-grade elementary school books here as being too strict with command-like prose without arousing children's desire to read.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
IMF urged to take active role in currency crisis
IMF urged to take active role in currency crisis HONG KONG (JP): Indonesian Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad warned yesterday that the currency crisis sweeping Southeast Asia could lead to an economic crisis.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Gas pipe leak causes fire
Gas pipe leak causes fire JAKARTA (JP): A fire caused by a leaking gas pipe opposite the GKBI building under Jl. Sudirman, South Jakarta, caused heavy traffic jams around the Semanggi junction yesterday as people slowed to watch.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Some 1,300 shoemakers demonstrate at House
Some 1,300 shoemakers demonstrate at House JAKARTA (JP): More than 1,300 workers at two shoe factories in North Jakarta went on strike yesterday and demonstrated at the House of Representatives, demanding welfare improvements.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
4,100 illiterate in S. Kalimantan
4,100 illiterate in S. Kalimantan BANJARMASIN, S. Kalimantan: There are still 4,100 people in five regencies here who are completely illiterate, an official said yesterday.The head of the local Ministry of Education office, Aspul Fansuri, told Antara that his agency would strive to cut the number...
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Singapore's rustic hideaway prepares for development
Singapore's rustic hideaway prepares for developmentBy Jacqueline Wong SINGAPORE (Reuter): Pulau Ubin, an island off the northern coast of Singapore with just 600 inhabitants, is something of an alter ego to the modern, bustling city state.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Design Exhibition: The Innovative Finnish Design exhibition at the National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Sept. 30. * Painting and Ceramics Exhibition, works of Firman, Tisna Sanjaya, Agus Suwage and Suyatna, at the...
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Angry mob burns city minivan
Angry mob burns city minivan TANGERANG (JP): Dozens of residents of Cipondoh district burned yesterday a city minivan allegedly driven by a 'migrant'. The action was in response to a clash Monday in which a local driver was killed.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Haze in Malaysia's Sarawak reaches critical level
Haze in Malaysia's Sarawak reaches critical level KUCHING, Malaysia (Agencies): Smog choking Southeast Asia thickened dangerously in Malaysia's Borneo state of Sarawak yesterday, cutting visibility in the capital Kuching to an arm's length, officials and witnesses said.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Marsinah case closure questioned
Marsinah case closure questioned JAKARTA (JP): Two lawyers questioned yesterday the police's decision to temporarily close their investigation into the 1993 murder of labor activist Marsinah.Trimoelja D.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Anwar the 'voice of reason' in Malaysia
Anwar the 'voice of reason' in MalaysiaBy Reme Ahmad KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): When Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad talks about the financial markets these days, investors look to his deputy, Anwar Ibrahim, for guidance.
Wed, 24 Sep 1997
Provinces told to create buffer stocks of rice
Provinces told to create buffer stocks of rice JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to set up emergency stocks of rice across the archipelago to help deal with a likely food shortage caused by the drought.