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Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Deregulation of RI shipping too late
Deregulation of RI shipping too late SINGAPORE (Reuter): The deregulation of Indonesia's shipping industry has come too late, prompting Samudera Shipping Line (SSL) to seek expansion funds in Singapore, company officials said yesterday.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Bowling team to train despite disagreement
Bowling team to train despite disagreement JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's 19th SEA Games bowling team have agreed to continue training despite a disagreement with their team manager.The 10 athletes agreed to continue their program in a meeting with Games training director Djoko Pramono on Monday.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
RI commits to servicing foreign debt
RI commits to servicing foreign debt JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad reaffirmed yesterday the government's strong commitment to meeting all its foreign debt obligations on schedule despite the rupiah's sharp depreciation.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Former De Mono employee tried
Former De Mono employee tried JAKARTA (JP): A former employee of De Mono cooperative faced Central Jakarta Court yesterday on charges of deception for allegedly tricking a woman into paying Rp 23 million (US$7,666).
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Toll road operator won't seek increase in tariffs
Toll road operator won't seek increase in tariffs JAKARTA (JP): Toll road operator PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada (CMNP) has promised not to ask for an increase in tolls despite the sharp fall in the rupiah against the U.S. dollar, a minister said here yesterday.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Airports close due to haze
Airports close due to haze BATAM, Riau: Several airports in Sumatra and surrounding areas were again closed Monday due to thick haze from incessant forest fires.Antara reported that Hang Nadim Airport on Batam Island was closed for four hours Monday morning due to haze that limited visibility.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Hottest bridge sextet loses
Hottest bridge sextet losesBy Djanwar Madjolelo JAKARTA (JP): The squad captained by Seymon Deutsch shot to a big first-quarter lead on their way to a 146-109 victory in the Vanderbilt Knockout Team Spring NABC 1996 over the hottest team in bridge, the Nick Nickell sextet.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Govt officials, observers differ on presidency
Govt officials, observers differ on presidency JAKARTA (JP): Government officials opposed yesterday the recent suggestion that civilians were not as qualified as those with a military background to lead the country and would not be ready for at least another five years.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Constitution not specific on presidential term
Constitution not specific on presidential termBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): To limit or not to limit? This question has caused political and legal experts to lock horns following a minister's recent remark that Indonesia needs to limit a president's term in office in the post-Soeharto era.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Jakartans' expectations and hopes for their new governor
Jakartans' expectations and hopes for their new governor JAKARTA (JP): As predicted, City Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso easily defeated the other two nominees in yesterday's selection to become Jakarta's next governor.He received 62 votes (or 82.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Enzyme producer to build center
Enzyme producer to build center BOGOR, West Java: The Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) and the San Diego-based Diversa Corp signed a cooperation agreement on bioprospecting.Under the agreement, Diversa, an enzyme manufacturer, will build a center for microbial diversity, provide equipment and...
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
SE Asian currencies tread water as dollar sinks
SE Asian currencies tread water as dollar sinks SINGAPORE (Reuter): Southeast Asian currencies stayed afloat yesterday as the U.S. dollar fell sharply against the yen and regional stock markets clambered further out of the depths.The dollar toppled below the key 120 yen level and hit a low of 118.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 9, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 100 254,500 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,000 25 1,000 Alumindo Light Metal 925 25...
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Banda Aceh wins Coca-Cola Cup
Banda Aceh wins Coca-Cola Cup JAKARTA (JP): Banda Aceh won the Under-16 Coca-Cola Cup soccer tournament defeating Jakarta 4-2 in penalty shootouts.The tournament was held in Banda Aceh on Monday to commemorate National Sports Day.Neither team scored a goal in the 90 minutes of the match.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Harmoko stakes claim to House speaker post
Harmoko stakes claim to House speaker post JAKARTA (JP): Golkar chairman Harmoko staked his claim yesterday for the position of House speaker, asserting that "political logic" dictated that the winner of the general election should be elected as leader of the legislative body.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Thai helicopter 'shot down'
Thai helicopter 'shot down' BANGKOK (AP): Myanmar dissidents in Bangkok said yesterday a Thai army helicopter that disappeared near the Myanmar border last month was shot down by the Myanmar army.Its four-man crew was killed in the crash, they said.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Myanmar is ASEAN's test case
Myanmar is ASEAN's test caseBy Rizal Sukma JAKARTA (JP): Before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) decided to accept Myanmar as a member, there had been concerns raised that the country's membership in the Association would pose a number of challenges, if not problems, for ASEAN.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Estetika 5 Ekspresi, at Hilton Executive Club, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sept. 10. * Painting Exhibition: Nuansa Decoratif by Sutopo, Djoko Maruto, Petrus Pranagung at Mon Decor Gallery, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: SuronoJP/obySEPTUAGENARIAN SHARER: Former coordinating minister for social welfare Surono (second right), accompanied by his wife (right), cuts a rice cone at a ceremony marking his 74th birthday in Jakarta.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Bedugul power project faces strong criticism
Bedugul power project faces strong criticism JAKARTA (JP): A senior environmental expert criticized yesterday the government's decision to allow the development of a geothermal power plant in Bedugul, Bali, saying the power project would have a negative impact on the environment.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Foreign investors in BSD project
Foreign investors in BSD project JAKARTA (JP): French company Carefour and South Korean firm Lotte plan, respectively, to build a large-scale wholesale center and a shopping and recreation center at the Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) satellite city in Tangerang.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Marine information center to be built
Marine information center to be built JAKARTA: Spain will help build a marine information center in the Central Java coastal town of Cilacap in a bid to help develop Indonesia's marine resources, a minister said.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Jababeka expands estate
Jababeka expands estateJP/alx Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo officially started yesterday construction of the Jababeka-Cilegon Industrial estate.PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka president Ismail Sofyan, said the first phase, covering 200 hectares, was expected to be completed in 1998.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Man arrested for arson
Man arrested for arson JAKARTA (JP): A 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly setting his family's house alight, police said yesterday.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said yesterday the alleged arsonist, Eng Hin, set his father's house in Tangerang alight because he had...
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
BI cuts rates further as rupiah and stocks stable
BI cuts rates further as rupiah and stocks stable JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, cut interest rates again yesterday on its short-term papers (SBIs) by 100 to 200 basis points to drive down high interest rates in the banking system.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Maj. Gen Sutiyoso wins Jakarta gubernatorial election
Maj. Gen Sutiyoso wins Jakarta gubernatorial election JAKARTA (JP): In an unsurprising move, more than 80 percent of city councilors voted for Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso to become the next governor of Jakarta.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
An intercultural how-to guide for managers
An intercultural how-to guide for managers Kunci Budaya: Business in Indonesia, The Key to SuccessBy Thomas Brandtgoasia Verlag, 1997252 pages JAKARTA (JP): It is quite a paradox that Indonesia's rich culture has acted as a formidable magnet for international tourists, yet at the same time, it is...
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Agency forecasts rain for October
Agency forecasts rain for October JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is forecast to have its hottest day on Sept. 22 this year but long-awaited rains are expected to pour in many parts of the country in October and November, the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency announced yesterday.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
RI pilot dies in Turkey
RI pilot dies in Turkey ANKARA (Reuter): The Indonesian pilot of a microlight aircraft due to compete in the World Air Games died when the craft crashed during a practice session in western Turkey, the games' organizing committee said yesterday.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Inaugural Ericsson Masters tees-off in world class style
Inaugural Ericsson Masters tees-off in world class styleBy Bobby Allen Wilson BINTAN, Riau (JP): Asia-Pacific pro golfers will get to see the Jack Nicklaus-designed Championship Course at Bintan Lagoon Golf Resort here when the US$500,000 Asia-Pacific Ericsson Masters tees-off tomorrow.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Travel: My Country 2:35 Family's Film: Big Brother Jake 3:10 Children's Program: Anak-Anak Indonesia 3:35 Talk Show: Kotak Pos 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Educational Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:10 TV Series: Road to Avonlea 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Hungarian bus maker wins $60-million deal
Hungarian bus maker wins $60-million deal JAKARTA (JP): Hungarian Ikarus Vehicle Manufacturing Co said yesterday it had secured a contract to sell 100 gas-fueled buses to the state-owned transportation company PPD.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Economic reform package
Economic reform package The government's package of measures that includes steps to boost the stock market, cut budget spending, raise luxury tax and cleanse the banking industry of unsound banks is welcome. This could prevent the country from plunging into a worse financial crisis.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
Mandela says East Timor should be given autonomy
Mandela says East Timor should be given autonomy JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (Agencies): South African President Nelson Mandela said yesterday the former Portuguese colony of East Timor should be awarded autonomy from Indonesia to end conflict over the territory.
Tue, 09 Sep 1997
Jakarta to host engineering expo
Jakarta to host engineering expo JAKARTA (JP): About 200 companies from more than 20 countries will participate in a major engineering and industrial show to be held at the Jakarta Convention Center from Oct. 7 to Oct. 10.
Tue, 09 Sep 1997
Tribe-people identified
Tribe-people identified AMBON, Maluku: Officials from the ministry of social services announced yesterday that they had registered another 215 families from an isolated tribe on Buru Island.The head of the social service office in Maluku, Karno, said a team earlier this month had listed a total 764...
Tue, 09 Sep 1997
Instilling a love of reading on ships
Instilling a love of reading on ships JAKARTA (JP): Imagine having to sit for days with nothing to do while waiting for a ship that will carry you to your port of destination in some remote area."That's an ideal situation for a 'love reading' campaign.
Tue, 09 Sep 1997
Bangladeshi PM in Philippines
Bangladeshi PM in Philippines MANILA (AFP): Bangladeshi Premier Sheikh Hasina Wajed arrived here yesterday for a three-day state visit, the Bangladeshi embassy here said.A formal welcoming ceremony was scheduled for Sheikh Hasina at Malacanang presidential palace later yesterday, after which she...
Tue, 09 Sep 1997
New governor elected today
New governor elected today JAKARTA (JP): The City Council will today select Jakarta's next governor from the three nominees who have received President Soeharto's approval.Councilor Achmad Suaidy, chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) faction, said yesterday that the nominees were not...
Tue, 09 Sep 1997
Fire victims allotted funds to rent houses
Fire victims allotted funds to rent houses JAKARTA (JP): City-owned developer PT Sarana Jaya will give rent money to victims of a fire which gutted 1,297 houses in Pademangan Barat, North Jakarta, an official said yesterday.North Jakarta Mayor H.
Tue, 09 Sep 1997
Airfares adjusted to new rupiah rate
Airfares adjusted to new rupiah rate JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) will introduce new airfares later this month based on the rupiah rate of 3,000 to the U.S. dollar.
Tue, 09 Sep 1997
Lee Kuan Yew leaves hospital
Lee Kuan Yew leaves hospital SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore elder statesman Lee Kuan Yew left hospital yesterday after treatment for a respiratory infection.A statement from the office of Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said Lee's condition had improved and he had been advised to rest at home.
Tue, 09 Sep 1997
House passes bills on security, defense and police
House passes bills on security, defense and police JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives passed yesterday four security and defense-related bills which included the widely criticized police bill.In a House plenary session presided over by Deputy Speaker Soetedjo, all four factions unanimously...
Tue, 09 Sep 1997
Star Mild wants Manado drag win
Star Mild wants Manado drag win JAKARTA (JP): The Star Mild team hopes to win the fifth leg of the national drag race in Manado, North Sulawesi on Sept. 14."I am confident that our racers of the Star Mild team could win the Manado race," Tim McKinlay, from the Star Mild team, said Sunday.
Tue, 09 Sep 1997
Juwono sees civilians unready for presidency
Juwono sees civilians unready for presidency JAKARTA (JP): Political analyst Juwono Sudarsono told incompetent civilians to step aside and let someone with a military background to again lead the country for at least another five years.
Tue, 09 Sep 1997
City cooperates with 'TPI'
City cooperates with 'TPI' JAKARTA (JP): Television station TPI will cooperate with the municipality by screening a variety of programs about developments in the city.The agreement, signed yesterday by Governor Surjadi Soedirdja and TV station representatives Tito Sulistio and Ishadi SK, aims to...
Tue, 09 Sep 1997
PT Great River ties up with Malaysian firm
PT Great River ties up with Malaysian firm JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's garment producer PT Great River International (GRI) and Malaysian Anakku Baby Products Sdn. Bhd. agreed here yesterday to establish a baby wear factory in Purwakarta, West Java.
Tue, 09 Sep 1997
Malaysian financial markets wait on new policy thrust
Malaysian financial markets wait on new policy thrustBy Madhav Reddy KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia's battered financial markets are expected to remain volatile until investors see hard evidence that government pledges to cut spending are put into practice, analysts said.
Tue, 09 Sep 1997
Halimah proposed as W. Sumatra governor
Halimah proposed as W. Sumatra governor PADANG, West Sumatra: Halimah Bambang Trihatmojo, a daughter- in-law of President Soeharto, was named as a possible candidate for West Sumatra governor yesterday.
Tue, 09 Sep 1997
Enterprises have difficult times
Enterprises have difficult timesFrom NeracaIn the present economic conditions small and middle level businessmen are undergoing difficult times. They have to finance their operations against high bank interest rates.