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Tue, 12 Aug 1997
W. Java gets new police chief
W. Java gets new police chief BANDUNG: Maj. Gen. Chaeruddin Ismail was installed yesterday as West Java Police chief replacing Maj. Gen. Nana Permana who takes up a new post as inspector general of the National Police.
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Satelindo targets higher profit
Satelindo targets higher profit JAKARTA (JP): Telecommunications operator PT Satelindo expects to net Rp 1.1 trillion (US$423 million) in revenue this year and plans to provide direct-to-home (DTH) television service next year.
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Graphics Exhibition: A European View (of Indonesia), old lithographs, engravings, and other graphics from Europe revealing the old way of life in Indonesia, at the Lagoon Tower, Jakarta Hilton International, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta.
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Microsoft, partners open info centers
Microsoft, partners open info centers JAKARTA (JP): Software company Microsoft Indonesia and its partners will open information technology centers in Jakarta to promote its business applications for the finance industry, manufacturing, mining industry and Intranet/Internet users.
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Medan bans sidewalk vendors
Medan bans sidewalk vendors MEDAN, North Sumatra: Residents are being asked to prevent sidewalks from becoming sidewalk stalls by the city administration."The Medan administration is not forbidding residents from making a living by opening up a canteen in their yard.
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
GRI buys leisure wear line
GRI buys leisure wear line SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia's PT Great River International (GRI) said yesterday its unit Apparel World of Singapore bought a leisure wear line from Ossia International.It said in a statement the acquisition of the GFF Gianfranco Ferre line and the takeover of a boutique...
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Globe-trotting for life's better picture
Globe-trotting for life's better picture JAKARTA (JP): Not many people are willing to leave behind their career, loved ones and motherland to pedal around the world on a bicycle.But Michel De Vos has taken the risk.
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 11, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 25 26,000 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,050 -50 91,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,250 25...
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Crime at the road
Crime at the road During the afternoon, cruising to a business appointment in Pasar Minggu, on turning left into Jl. Simatupang from Jl. Ampera Raya, we (driver and self) discovered a rupture in the car's rear tyre. We coasted down to a level spot and started to change the tire.
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Foreign investors pull out of Malaysia in droves
Foreign investors pull out of Malaysia in drovesBy Madhav Reddy KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): After nine years of eight percent or more growth, the Malaysian economy was everybody's favorite at the start of 1997, a darling among emerging markets and for many good reasons.
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Sunter Lake an ideal venue for skiing: Coach
Sunter Lake an ideal venue for skiing: Coach JAKARTA (JP): Water skiing coach Nico Abdurahman said yesterday that North Jakarta's Sunter Lake was suitable for 19th SEA Games water skiing events.Indonesia's water skiing team has been training there while waiting for the organizing committee's final...
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Malaysian ringgit hits fresh 42-month low on sales
Malaysian ringgit hits fresh 42-month low on sales KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The Malaysian ringgit extended its freefall against the dollar yesterday, hitting a 42-month low on sales from offshore investors, and most foreign exchange dealers expect further losses.
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Religious revival becomes a trend among local Moslems
Religious revival becomes a trend among local MoslemsBy Abu Ibrahim, Tedy Novan and Sumanto YOGYAKARTA (JP): A religious revival has become a trend among many Moslems. Recitation sessions are no longer dominated by the santri (strict followers of Islam) only.
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Tight money hits stock
Tight money hits stock Last Thursday's 3.13 percent fall in share prices in Jakarta -- the steepest slide in one day's trading after the almost 5 percent plunge on July 29 last year as the impact of major riots in the capital -- once again told of the difficult choices the monetary authorities...
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Traveler found dead in Puncak
Traveler found dead in Puncak BOGOR, West Java (JP): A man believed to have been involved in a late-night road accident was found dead in a dry water drain near here Sunday morning. He had been on a trip to the mountainous Puncak resort with 70 work colleagues.
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
RI boxers are good even 'without the Baharis'
RI boxers are good even 'without the Baharis' JAKARTA (JP): National Sports Council chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar told national boxers to do their best at the 19th SEA Games here in October, even though the Bahari brothers were not in the squad.
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Sucofindo to help Bapindo lessen debt
Sucofindo to help Bapindo lessen debt JAKARTA (JP): State-owned surveying company PT Superintending Company of Indonesia (Sucofindo) agreed yesterday to help state- owned Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) minimize bad credit risk.
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Briton found dead in his apartment
Briton found dead in his apartment JAKARTA (JP): A diabetic Briton was found dead in his apartment in the Setiabudi district, South Jakarta, yesterday, police said.The victim was identified as David Geschal, 48, a manufacturing director for PT Pirelli Cables Indonesia, an Italian joint venture...
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
City revising revenue bills to satisfy new regulation
City revising revenue bills to satisfy new regulation JAKARTA (JP): The municipality is in the process of revising its revenue bills to bring them into line with the government's new regulations and laws on local taxes and fees, a member of the City Council said yesterday.
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Jasindo expects 10 percent increase in profit this year
Jasindo expects 10 percent increase in profit this year JAKARTA (JP): PT Asuransi Jasa Indonesia (Jasindo) expects a 10 percent increase in premium income and net profit this year, an executive of the state-owned insurance company said yesterday.
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Tambang Timah maintains target output
Tambang Timah maintains target output JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed tin mining company PT Tambang Timah will not reduce its initial production target of 47,000 tons this year despite the drop in tin prices since early this year, the company said yesterday.
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Rights activism blamed for riots
Rights activism blamed for riots JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Dibyo Widodo blamed yesterday recent riots on many problems, including human rights issues.At a ceremony installing Maj. Gen. Chaerudin Ismail as chief of West Java Police in Bandung, West Java, Dibyo said the riots were...
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Moslem ulemas allow strikes, demonstrations for 'justice'
Moslem ulemas allow strikes, demonstrations for 'justice' SURABAYA (JP): Around 100 influential ulemas gathered for a two-day workshop and concluded yesterday with an endorsement for strikes and demonstrations "as long as they are held in search of justice.
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Ebony smuggling go on in Sulawesi
Ebony smuggling go on in Sulawesi PALU, Central Sulawesi: Central Selawesi Governor H.B. Paliudju lamented yesterday that between 5,000 and 10,000 cubic meters of ebony are smuggled out of the province each year.
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
No sign of ICMI-Golkar friction: Siswono
No sign of ICMI-Golkar friction: Siswono JAKARTA (JP): Golkar's decision to remove five senior Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) members from the faction's nomination list for the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) should not be seen as a sign of friction between the two...
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Review of rights declaration a defense mechanism?
Review of rights declaration a defense mechanism? Is there really a need to review the UN human rights declaration? J. Soedjati Djiwandono, a political scientist at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, argues that the issue could be exploited to retain the status quo.
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Megawati rejects reconciliation dialog offer
Megawati rejects reconciliation dialog offer JAKARTA (JP): Ousted Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) leader, Megawati Soekarnoputri, was dismissive of an initiative by the Soerjadi-led rival faction to hold a dialog to settle their dispute.
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Bahana manages Rp 900b in public funds
Bahana manages Rp 900b in public funds JAKARTA (JP): PT Bahana TCW Investment Management has managed at least Rp 900 billion (US$347.49 million) in public funds pooled through its four mutual funds, says the company's senior executive.
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Old archives building to be restored
Old archives building to be restored JAKARTA (JP): Work officially began Saturday to restore the decaying National Archives Building, a rare 18th century structure on Jl. Gajah Mada, Central Jakarta.A ceremony including the cutting of rice cones, signifying good luck, was held at the building to...
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Thai fisherman tests HIV-positive
Thai fisherman tests HIV-positive AMBON, Maluku: Another Thai fisherman has tested positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the Maluku office of the Ministry of Health said Saturday.The latest finding brings the number of Thai fishermen in Maluku with the virus to five.
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Yoga classes
Yoga classes In reply to the letter by Anthony Loney (Aug. 8) concerning Yoga classes in Jakarta, the Brahma Kumaris Yayasan Studi Spiritualitas offers free courses, twice a month, in the meditation and philosophy of Raja Yoga.For further information, fax or phone 724-6794. HELEN QUIRINJakarta
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Dilemma for entrepreneur
Dilemma for entrepreneur The government has recently been intensifying efforts to empower small-scale entrepreneurs. As a businessman I have been longing to see an extension of capital aid for business development and heartily welcome the government's efforts.
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Proud postures prop a still-fragile ASEAN
Proud postures prop a still-fragile ASEAN (ASEAN's) strength has lain in quiet consensus-building to resolve issues rather than head-on confrontation. This was and remains a necessity rather than a virtue because sensitivities still exist; some are too deeply-rooted, with historical as well as...
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
'Abang' and 'None' duties deviate from original objective
'Abang' and 'None' duties deviate from original objective JAKARTA (JP): Jakartans expressed concern Saturday that the role of the Abang and None Jakarta, or Mr and Miss Jakarta, was deviating from its original objective into merely ceremonial tasks,Amarullah Asbah of the Betawi (native Jakartans)...
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Domestic airfares may be hiked due to weak rupiah
Domestic airfares may be hiked due to weak rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Domestic economy airfares may be increased because of the depreciation of the Indonesian rupiah against the U.S. dollar.Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said Saturday that the Indonesian National Air Carriers Association...
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Shangri-La gives discounts over fire
Shangri-La gives discounts over fire JAKARTA (JP): The Shangri-La Hotel gave discounted room rates to guests who were evacuated when a fire broke out in the hotel on Saturday morning."So far, we haven't had any complaints from customers but we've given discounts to the guests who were...
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Manpower bill unclear on women's leave rights
Manpower bill unclear on women's leave rights JAKARTA (JP): The government-sponsored bill on manpower does not guarantee that the various leave entitlements accorded for women under the present law would be continued, lawyers said.
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
New subscription rate
New subscription rateTo meet with increasing production costs, The Jakarta Post will apply a new monthly subscription rate of Rp 22,000 as of Sept. 1, 1997. The new unregistered mailing rate will be Rp 66,000 for a three-month subscription. -- The Publisher
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Interest rate woes to cast another shadow on JSX
Interest rate woes to cast another shadow on JSX JAKARTA (JP): The uncertainty surrounding regional currencies and the rising interest rates in Indonesia will continue to cast a shadow over the local stock market, analysts said.
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Aceh culture goes global
Aceh culture goes global BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Aceh Custom and Culture Institute (LAKA) has opened representative offices in Amsterdam and Kuala Lumpur to introduce and promote the diversity of its culture abroad, Antara reported Saturday.
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Astra CMG Life's premium income up 77%
Astra CMG Life's premium income up 77% JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra CMG Life's total premium income increased 77 percent to Rp 18 billion (about US$7.2 million) in the first six months of this year from Rp 10.2 billion a year ago.
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Graphics Exhibition: A European View (of Indonesia), old lithographs, engravings, and other graphics from Europe revealing the old way of life in Indonesia, at the Lagoon Tower, Jakarta Hilton International, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta.
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Policy prudence
Policy prudenceFrom Bisnis IndonesiaLife insurance companies issuing policies of US$500,000 and above in Indonesia should proceed with great caution in screening applicants.The requirements should include a complete medical by two doctors; a report by the insurance agent on the medical; and the...
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
AIDS expert
AIDS expertJP/bayCorrection: The article on anti-AIDS campaigner Dr. Zubairi Djoerban that appeared on this page on Saturday mistakenly identified Dr. Sjamsuridjal Djauzi, another campaigner, as Zubairi. The real Zubairi Djoerban is above.
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Ulema blames migrants for vice
Ulema blames migrants for vice BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Vice is spreading in Aceh and tainting the image of the province known as "Terrace of Mecca", a leading ulema said Saturday.Ali Hasjmy, the chairman of the local chapter of the Indonesian Ulemas Council, blamed migrants for the spread of alcoholism,...
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Thais grab three titles at Asia Road Racing meet
Thais grab three titles at Asia Road Racing meet JAKARTA (JP): Thailand captured three titles at the Asia Road Racing motorcycling championship in Sentul, West Java yesterday.The three titles came from 110cc, 125cc and 150cc races in which seven Thai motorcyclists took most of the top places.
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Two alleged drug makers nabbed
Two alleged drug makers nabbed JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested two men in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, over the weekend for alleged involvement in the production of barbiturate-type Nipam pills.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Jamu seminar opens next month
Jamu seminar opens next month JAKARTA (JP): An exhibition and seminar on Indonesia's traditional herbal medicine, jamu, its role as an alternative medicine and strategies to market it globally, will be held at the Kartika Chandra Hotel here on Sept. 12 and Sept. 13.
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Number of diabetic patients up
Number of diabetic patients up JAKARTA (JP): The number of Indonesian diabetics may swell to five million by 2010, says an expert.Askandar Tjokroprawiro, an endocrinology expert at Surabaya's Dr. Sutomo General Hospital, was quoted by Antara as saying yesterday that in East Java capital alone there...
Mon, 11 Aug 1997
Mitsui invests more in Asia
Mitsui invests more in Asia TOKYO (Reuter): Mitsui Petrochemical Industries Ltd will invest 50 billion yen (US$436.1 million) to enter petrochemical business in Asia, a major Japanese financial daily reported on Saturday.