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Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Power projects which have signed power purchase agreements
Power projects which have signed power purchase agreements Projects Location Capacity Investment Operation MW US$million ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Paiton I E. Java 1,230 2,430 1998/99 2. Tj. Jati B C. Java 1,320 1,770 1998 3. Paiton 2 E.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Dow Chemical to boost its investment in Asia
Dow Chemical to boost its investment in Asia NEW YORK (Reuter): Dow Chemical Co is on track to invest $200- $300 million in Asia during the rest of the decade and boost its sales in the region to 20 percent of the company's total from 10 percent in 1995.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Our National Police to be integrated?
Our National Police to be integrated?From Pikiran RakyatMany people find it strange to hear the Indonesian Police Force mentioned as part of the Indonesian Armed Forces. To Bambang Widjojanto of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute Foundation (YLBHI) the bill on the Police Force strongly suggests...
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
S'pore firm seeks to buy Natuna gas
S'pore firm seeks to buy Natuna gas JAKARTA (JP): A Singapore consortium led by Sembawang Corp. will continue its quest to buy natural gas from the Natuna island, despite the Indonesian government's cutbacks on big infrastructure and development projects.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Computerization speeds up haj pilgrimage registration
Computerization speeds up haj pilgrimage registration JAKARTA (JP): The registration for next year's haj pilgrimage has been a success thanks to the use of computers, the Ministry of Religious Affairs said yesterday.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
ASEM starts to discuss financial crisis
ASEM starts to discuss financial crisis BANGKOK (AFP): Asian and European finance ministers assembled here yesterday to seek ways of dousing Southeast Asia's raging financial crisis and lay the ground for cooperation into the 21st century.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Widow dies in Dili fire
Widow dies in Dili fire DILI, East Timor: A 50-year-old widow had to pay the ultimate price for forgetting to turn off her stove as she died in a fire in her house."She forgot to turn off her stove before going to sleep.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Monetary crisis still haunts Malaysian shares
Monetary crisis still haunts Malaysian shares KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Asia-Pacific share prices ended mixed yesterday as currency turmoil continued to dog Southeast Asian markets and dampen sentiment elsewhere.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 18, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 -25 90,000 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 800 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 775 -25 42,500...
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Asmat crafts go commercial?
Asmat crafts go commercial? Thank you to The Jakarta Post editor for publishing my article titled 'Journey into the spirit of the times of the Asmat' on Sept. 11, 1997. This was written as a comment to the article titled Asmat now crafts totem poles for money published Sept. 4, 1997.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Satellite business in Asia-Pacific booming
Satellite business in Asia-Pacific boomingBy I. Christianto PALO ALTO, California (JP): The Asia Pacific region will remain the major market for the world's satellite manufacturers in the coming years.Demand for satellites continues to grow in the region and dozens of them will be ready for orbit...
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Novotel Surabaya Hotel & Suites, Jl. Ngagel 173-175: - Dahana Lounge Bar: Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Los Javados Acoustic music. - Puri Pool Bar: Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Indonesia hopes to win Volvo World Cup
Indonesia hopes to win Volvo World Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia expects to win the third and fourth Southeast Asian league series of the 1997 Volvo World Cup Showjumping on the next two Sundays respectively at the Arthayasa Stables in Sawangan, Bogor.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Rain threat hangs over drivers in Medan championship rally
Rain threat hangs over drivers in Medan championship rallyBy Robert L. Soelistyo MEDAN (JP): Rain is wanted in drought stricken areas, but it is not wanted here by most of the drivers starting the World Gudang Garam Rally Championship this morning.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Malaria prevalent in many villages
Malaria prevalent in many villages JAKARTA (JP): Malaria incidents have been declining in Indonesia and are now confined mostly to villages, health officials said yesterday."Currently, malaria is still found in 32 regencies in Java and Bali, and in 118 regencies on the outer islands," the director...
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Two killed when ship explodes
Two killed when ship explodes SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Two sailors were killed and another went missing when their tanker ship exploded in Tanjungredeb on Wednesday, Antara reported.Police said the tanker, Terang Dunia Agung, exploded shortly after unloading 150 tons of gasoline at a quay in...
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Riau haze blamed for respiratory problems
Riau haze blamed for respiratory problems JAKARTA (JP): More than 10,000 Riau residents have suffered respiratory problems due to the thick smoke enveloping the province since August, a health ministry official said yesterday.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
EAEC: Still a valid prospect?
EAEC: Still a valid prospect?By Paridah Abd. Samad KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Surprisingly, or perhaps not surprisingly, ASEAN is still championing the EAEC (East Asia Economic Caucus) cause. ASEAN foreign ministers at the end of their annual meeting in Subang Jaya, Malaysia on July 25, 1997 expressed...
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Customs and excise office delays EDI system for imports
Customs and excise office delays EDI system for imports JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Customs and Excise will again postpone full implementation of the customs electronic data interchange (EDI) system for imports until the end of this year due to the lack of a backup server.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Travel: My Country 2:35 Children's Film: Kelly 3:10 Children's Dances: Aneka Tari Daerah 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Documentary Film: Home Green Home 5:30 Creative Program: Karya Tepat Guna 6:00...
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Relatives identify driver of ill-fated bus as Riyadi
Relatives identify driver of ill-fated bus as Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): The driver of the Jaya Bakti Super bus, which crashed Sunday, was identified by relatives yesterday as Riyadi Mulyono from Kendal, Central Java, and not Wardiman as previously announced.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
High cost at religious court
High cost at religious courtFrom RepublikaI believed that a court procedure would finish in a short time and at low cost in accordance with the prevailing principle, but reality proves otherwise.Mental prowess, physical endurance, clear thinking, and in particular adequate funds, are essential to...
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting and Ceramics Exhibition, works of Firman, Tisna Sanjaya, Agus Suwage and Suyatna, at the Lontar Gallery. Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H East Jakarta, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Sept. 30.
Thu, 18 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, 18 Sep 1997
Two police chiefs installed this month
Two police chiefs installed this month JAKARTA (JP): Two of the nine police precinct chiefs in Greater Jakarta will be replaced this month, City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said yesterday.West Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Bakat Poerwanto will be relieved by Lt. Col.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Poetry reading contest starts next month
Poetry reading contest starts next month JAKARTA (JP): A poetry reading workshop, Bengkel Deklamasi Jakarta, will hold Indonesia's fifth annual poetry recitation contest next month.The workshop is held in cooperation with HB Jassin Documentation Center and Taman Ismail Marzuki Art Center.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Foul play in man's suicide
Foul play in man's suicide JAKARTA (JP): A former public minivan driver was found dead at his home on Tuesday, hanging from a rope attached to a door vent.Achmad Sofyan, 51, was found by his younger brother M. Hafizullah at the house on Jl. Olah Raga, in the Cililitan district, East Jakarta.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Court jails four Thais
Court jails four Thais BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Four Thai fishermen were given jail time by the district court yesterday for fishing illegally, Antara reported.Prayong Koson, 24, and Kritsanook Sea Theng, 26, received four months and a Rp 3.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Bank Papan's picture card
Bank Papan's picture card JAKARTA (JP): Bank Papan launched yesterday Visa Picture card, the first of its kind in Asia.The card features any picture chosen by the cardholder on the front, the bank said in a statement.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Retrenchment plan will not affect CMNP toll road project
Retrenchment plan will not affect CMNP toll road project JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed toll road operator PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada (CMNP) said yesterday the government's retrenchment of the country's toll road development would not affect its projects.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Bambang reelected YLBHI chief
Bambang reelected YLBHI chief JAKARTA (JP): In a close split decision, the board of trustees of the Foundation of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (YLBHI) elected yesterday evening Bambang Widjojanto for a second term as the foundation's executive board chairman.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Vice presidency open to active officers: Rudini
Vice presidency open to active officers: Rudini JAKARTA (JP): A senior political and military analyst says active members of the Armed Forces (ABRI), for the first time, may join next year's vice presidential race.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Holidays and SEA Games
Holidays and SEA GamesFrom RepublikaI am a high school student in Bandung and need to know the truth of the rumor that the holidays of the current semester will take place before the exams. We are thus forced to enjoy leisurely days before the exams. My teachers have no explanation on the matter.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
32 companies withdraw COW applications
32 companies withdraw COW applications JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-two mining companies have withdrawn their applications for the seventh generation contracts of work which are being deliberated at the House of Representatives, an official said.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Malaysian cops nab 3 Nigerians
Malaysian cops nab 3 Nigerians KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Malaysian police have arrested three Nigerians suspected of being members of an international syndicate running a kickback scam which swindled several businessmen, reports said yesterday.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
High telephone tariffs 'may hamper RI's IT'
High telephone tariffs 'may hamper RI's IT' SAN FRANCISCO (JP): High telephone tariffs in Indonesia may hamper the development of the country's information technology, according to a senior telecommunications executive.Adi R.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Bali festive for Galungan
Bali festive for Galungan DENPASAR, Bali: Denpasar and most other towns and villages in predominantly Hindu Bali turned festive yesterday as people marked Galungan, the day of victory of good over evil.Decorated bamboo lined most streets and in front of people's houses.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
The Ujungpandang riots
The Ujungpandang riots One might have thought, or hoped, that in the 52 years that Indonesia has existed as an independent nation, this country would at least have come close to reaching its ideal of becoming a single unified nation, undivided by race, ethnicity or religion -- an ideal that was...
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Four Seasons ranked 5th
Four Seasons ranked 5th JAKARTA (JP): The latest poll by the monthly newsletter Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report has ranked the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay fifth in the world's international resort hotels category.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Save our forests
Save our forests For three days starting yesterday (Tuesday), the environmental ministers of ASEAN will be meeting in Jakarta to discuss matters in this region. Ironically, even as they are meeting huge forest fires are raging in Sulawesi, Kalimantan and Sumatra.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Lonsum gets $213m loan
Lonsum gets $213m loan JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Pan London Sumatra Plantation (Pan Lonsum) has secured a $213 million syndicated loan from 29 banks from 10 countries.The company said yesterday the loan agreement was signed in Phuket, Thailand on Sept. 12.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Highwayman shot dead in S. Jakarta
Highwayman shot dead in S. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead an alleged highwayman in Petukangan Selatan, South Jakarta, yesterday after he robbed a female motorist.A senior officer at the Kebayoran Lama police subprecinct said the suspect, Andi Afriadi, 23, was shot after he tried to stop...
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Southeast Asian free trade project 'in danger'
Southeast Asian free trade project 'in danger' TOKYO (AFP): Southeast Asia's currency crisis may force the region to reconsider an ambitious free trade project as gaps between its economies widen over the next few years, analysts said.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Japan firms seen buying Natuna gas stake
Japan firms seen buying Natuna gas stake TOKYO (Reuter): A Japanese consortium is expected to agree by as early as the end of this year to buy a stake in the huge Natuna gas project in the South China Sea from Indonesia's state oil firm, Pertamina, traders familiar with the deal said yesterday.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Ujungpandang under control
Ujungpandang under control UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Security authorities were in control over this riot-torn city although the situation remained tense with sporadic disruptions yesterday following Monday night's outbreak of violence.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
30 skyscrapers lack green standards
30 skyscrapers lack green standards JAKARTA (JP): About 30 of Jakarta's 300 high rise buildings were never the subject of an environmental impact study, an official disclosed yesterday.These studies ensure that buildings are environmentally friendly, the head of the city's environment bureau,...
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Air excercise scaled down
Air excercise scaled down PEKANBARU, Riau: The Malaysian Royal Air Force has withdrawn eight Hawk fighter planes which were originally scheduled to take part in ongoing joint air exercises with its Indonesian counterpart, Antara reported.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
Postponed toll roads projects
Postponed toll roads projects Projects Investment (billion rupiah) 1. Pejagan - Pemalang 742.8 2. Pemalang - Batang 484.2 3. Semarang - Solo 1,297.6 4. Surabaya - Madura 597 5. Gersik - Tuban n.a 6. Aloha waru - Tanjung Perak 1,820.0 7. Solo - Mantingan 540 8. Mantingan - Ngawi 468.6 9.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
'Man cannot live by idealism alone'
'Man cannot live by idealism alone'By Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Lawyer Luhut M.P. Pangaribuan thought that 16 years was enough time to "devote" his life to serving the poor and needy through legal aid work, and that now was the time to think about his financial life.
Thu, 18 Sep 1997
City military gets new chief of staff
City military gets new chief of staff JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso installed yesterday Brig. Gen. Sudi Silalahi as the new chief of staff at the Military Command, replacing Brig. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin.