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Thu, 10 Jul 1997
BI defends property loan ban
BI defends property loan ban JAKARTA (JP): Central bank Governor Soedradjad Djiwandono yesterday defended a ban on new loans for land acquisition and development, saying that moral suasion had not curbed a rapid increase in property loans.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Expensive extension program
Expensive extension programFrom Pikiran RakyatIt is regrettable that, according to Asia Week (May 23, 1997), Padjadjaran University (Unpad), generally regarded as one of Indonesia's most prestigious universities, is not included in Asia's 50 best universities.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Hun Sen seeks understanding from ASEAN
Hun Sen seeks understanding from ASEAN PHNOM PENH (Agencies): Cambodia's Second Prime Minister Hun Sen met ASEAN ambassadors yesterday, a day before the Southeast Asian grouping is to discuss Cambodia's forthcoming admission to its ranks.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Reading not a 'serious business'
Reading not a 'serious business'By Ignas Kleden JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Publishers Association's (IKAPI) Jakarta branch recently held a book fair. As is always the case, if there is an event which is related to books, one is tempted to raise the issue of book publishing and the low reading...
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
13 die in collision on Aceh highway
13 die in collision on Aceh highway JAKARTA (JP): Thirteen people died and at least four others were seriously injured in a traffic accident Monday night on the Banda Aceh-Medan highway.The victims were riding in a minivan that collided with a truck at Tibang, Pidie, 112 kilometers east of Banda...
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Tourism promotion budget far below target
Tourism promotion budget far below target JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications has targeted collecting Rp 207.45 billion (US$84.67 million) in development tax this fiscal year to finance tourism promotion.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Stock settlement shortened
Stock settlement shortened KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange said yesterday it would reduce the settlement period for transactions from seven days to five days from Aug. 18.This meant that investors would have to complete their sales and purchase of shares on the stock market...
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
'Bung' Karno's grave
'Bung' Karno's graveFrom RepublikaThe plan to move Bung Karno's grave is a dilemma for his family and third parties.Batu Tulis, Bogor, is very close to the center of power. If there is a large-scale pilgrimage to the site, it will generate tremendous traffic congestion.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Polysindo and Datakom get improved ratings
Polysindo and Datakom get improved ratings JAKARTA (JP): Standard & Poor's raised the ratings of both PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa and Polysindo International Finance Co BV yesterday to BB plus from BB and reclassified both entities as stable instead of positive.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Training course on funerals
Training course on funerals JAKARTA (JP): About 120 senior high school students began a week-long training course yesterday on funeral issues, a municipality spokesman said.Kamaludin S. said the course, which is sponsored by the City Funeral Office, intends to give detailed information on how to...
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Fair coverage
Fair coverageFrom KompasI was somewhat flabbergasted when I watched Indosiar's "Focus Indosiar" program (July 7). The program presented a news item showing Megawati conducting the Haul Bung Karno celebration.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Thailand to host UN trade meeting
Thailand to host UN trade meeting BANGKOK (DPA): Thailand will host the 10th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in March 2000, the English-language Bangkok Post said yesterday.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
RP vows to defend peso but bourse falls
RP vows to defend peso but bourse falls MANILA (AFP): Philippine authorities vowed yesterday to defend the peso from speculators but the bourse plunged 4.1 percent on fears the central bank may not have the ammunition to back its words with action.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Asian football mentally lacking, says AFC chief
Asian football mentally lacking, says AFC chief KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Asian coaches must improve their players' mental agility if the region is to compete in world football, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said Monday.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Naturalist's house in ruin
Naturalist's house in ruin TERNATE, Maluku: The house of 19th century British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace in this North Maluku regency is in ruin because of neglect, Antara reported.The Ministry of Education and Culture and local authorities are responsible for maintaining the historical house...
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Depok gets township status
Depok gets township status JAKARTA (JP): The West Java Provincial Legislative Council has approved raising the status of Depok from an administrative city to a township.The approval was reached in a session led by the council's speaker H. Agus Muhyidin and was attended by West Java Vice Governor H.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Palm oil down further at Euro veg oil market
Palm oil down further at Euro veg oil market LONDON (Reuter): Palm oil posted further losses at the close of the European vegetable oil market on Tuesday following the sharply lower finish in Malaysia.Near panic selling in Malaysia sent palm oil prices in Europe tumbling with sentiment in Kuala...
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Sikka language
Sikka language On Feb. 28, 1994, I received a letter from Hein Steinhauer in response to my request published in "Your Letters" (The Jakarta Post Feb. 23, 1994). He also enclosed several copies of his papers and articles that he once sent to magazines or presented at certain seminars.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Blood donors 'should be told if they are HIV positive'
Blood donors 'should be told if they are HIV positive' JAKARTA (JP): A legislator has called on the government to drop a policy which forbids the Red Cross to inform blood donors if they are infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
New shipping policy needs financial support
New shipping policy needs financial support JAKARTA (JP): The government's move to allow imports of used cargo and fishing vessels needs financial and fiscal support, says a member of the House of Representatives.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
History repeats itself
History repeats itselfFrom RepublikaIn the early 1990s, Indonesia manufactured sedan cars under the model MR-90 (people's car) which was affordable to most people.But the sales of this car were sluggish, forcing government departments to absorb the products to be used for official cars.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Broadcasting bill to be sent back for amendment
Broadcasting bill to be sent back for amendment JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will send the broadcasting bill, passed last December, back to the House of Representatives for amendment, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said yesterday.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Cries for water?
Cries for water?From MerdekaThe Jakarta Water Company should work harder to respond to society's challenge in areas that are still deprived of drinking water.Jakarta, which has been dubbed a "metropolitan city", is still unable to provide all its citizens with the primary need of clean water 50...
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Komatsu Indonesia increases production capacity by 30%
Komatsu Indonesia increases production capacity by 30% JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed heavy equipment producer PT Komatsu Indonesia opened yesterday a new heavy equipment assembly plant in Cilincing, North Jakarta.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Dow aims to enter SE Asian market
Dow aims to enter SE Asian market SINGAPORE (Reuter): Dow Chemical Co, the world's largest producer of chlorine and caustic soda, is aiming to penetrate the Southeast Asian market for these products, a company official said yesterday.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Vendors face 18 months in jail
Vendors face 18 months in jail JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor demanded the Central Jakarta District Court to sentence three roadside vendors involved in a riot and the arson of the Tanah Abang district office building to 18 months' imprisonment.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Stop complaining about shortcomings: Soeharto
Stop complaining about shortcomings: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday it was needless for the nation to complain about development shortcomings, much less let discontent grow so that people lost self control and became destructive.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Jamz, Jl. Panglima Polim Raya. No. LMN 11, South Jakarta, at 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Harvey M, Benny L & Co, Monday. Benny L & Co, Dixie Night, Tuesday. Indra, Jamz Session, Wednesday. Wachdach Band, Thursday. Embong R and Audensi Band, Friday.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
New fighting erupts in RP
New fighting erupts in RP ZAMBOANGA (Reuter): More fighting erupted in the southern Philippines yesterday despite an order by President Fidel Ramos for the military to cease offensive activity to clear the way for cease-fire talks, an army spokesman said.
Thu, 10 Jul 1997
Sound indicators
Sound indicators The robust, key economic indicators announced after the monthly cabinet meeting last week, when the Asian financial situation plunged into turmoil after the floating of Thailand's baht, served to further reassure both domestic and foreign investors of the sound fundamentals of...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Holyfield gives Mandela purple satin boxing robe
Holyfield gives Mandela purple satin boxing robe JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP): President Nelson Mandela had no boxing tips for Evander Holyfield when the two met Monday, but the heavyweight champion had something for Mandela - a white and purple satin boxing robe.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Manila to limit city traffic
Manila to limit city traffic MANILA (AP): Manila officials announced yesterday a tough new plan to limit the number of cars on the capital's roads and reduce its notorious traffic jams.Under the new plan, private vehicles will be banned three days a week from the streets of metropolitan Manila's...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
S. Korea to import more LNG from RI
S. Korea to import more LNG from RI JAKARTA (JP): South Korea will import more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Indonesia and further promote energy cooperation between the two countries, a visiting South Korean minister said yesterday.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Jl. Pasar Senen
Jl. Pasar SenenFrom NeracaMornings, afternoons, evenings and nights, Jl. Pasar Senen from Wayang Orang Bharata to Pasar Senen is jammed causing a lot of stress among road users, especially private vehicle drivers.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: ProfessorJP/msaPROUD PROFESSOR: Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono (left) congratulates Dr. Alwi Dahlan on his induction as professor at the University of Indonesia's School of Social and Political Sciences in Jakarta.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
300 shuttlers to compete in Sony Indonesia Open
300 shuttlers to compete in Sony Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): About 300 shuttlers from 15 countries will compete in the Sony Indonesia Open badminton championships in Surakarta, Central Java, from July 16 to July 20.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Boracay pollution puts damper on RP tourism industry
Boracay pollution puts damper on RP tourism industryBy Dolly Aglay BORACAY, Philippines (Reuter): Islanders gargle its sea water and officials frolic on its dazzling beach -- but tourists are turning away from the paradise island of Boracay."We got a lot of cancellations.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Librarian battles for literary culture
Librarian battles for literary cultureBy Irawati Wisnumurti JAKARTA (JP): Colleagues have described the head of the National Library, Mastini Hardjoprakoso, as a quietly elegant lady who loves embroidery and is passionate about the outdoors.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Councilors clash over governorship
Councilors clash over governorship DILI (JP): Leaders of the East Timor legislative council almost brawled yesterday over who should head a team in charge of selecting gubernatorial candidates.The provincial legislative council's chief, Antonio Freitas Parada, disagreed with one of his deputies,...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
16 countries to enter Jakarta Open
16 countries to enter Jakarta Open JAKARTA (JP): Sixteen countries will compete in the Jakarta Open, part of Asian Tour Beach Volleyball championships, at Senayan Sport Center from July 11 to July 13.Teams from ASEAN countries, New Zealand, India and Australia will be among the competitors.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
RP official recommend devaluing peso
RP official recommend devaluing peso MANILA (AFP): A group of high-ranking government officials and business leaders has recommended to President Fidel Ramos a "possible gradual depreciation of the peso," the presidential palace said yesterday.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Love our country
Love our countryFrom KompasI agree with the government's ruling that government institutions, including state-owned companies, should buy Timor cars. This would show the depth of officials' sense of patriotism and nationalism.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Profilindo gets loan
Profilindo gets loan JAKARTA (JP): A bank syndication led by Bank Tamara agreed yesterday to grant a Rp 80 billion (US$326.79 million) loan to finance company PT Profilindo Intratama Finance.Bank Tamara's vice president Hendrik Suhardiman said yesterday the three-year syndicated loan would carry a...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
KL aerospace exhibition
KL aerospace exhibition KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): A total of 769 companies have confirmed plans to participate in the fourth Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition in December, Malaysian Defense Minister Syed Hamid Albar announced yesterday.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Soesilo says riots possible before March assembly
Soesilo says riots possible before March assembly JAKARTA (JP): A senior cabinet minister warned yesterday of possible attempts to disrupt the presidential election next March.Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman said the Armed Forces should prepare for...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Jakarta Fair offers 'kerak telor'
Jakarta Fair offers 'kerak telor'By Christiani Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): The annual Jakarta Fair has been a long awaited opportunity for vendors of a traditional Betawi snack called kerak telor. It is made from eggs and beras ketan (glutinous rice) and shaped like an omelette.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Two-day cease-fire in S. Philippines
Two-day cease-fire in S. Philippines COTABATO, Philippines (AFP): The Philippine military announced yesterday a 48-hour unilateral cease-fire to its offensive against Moslem rebels in areas around this southern city.The cease-fire started yesterday, said Maj. Gen.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Mercenary issue to dominate PNG election
Mercenary issue to dominate PNG electionBy Ratih Hardjono PORT MORESBY: The current general election in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has been an opportunity for the people to demand change. Two of the four prime ministers PNG has had since independence have been ousted.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Danareksa venture capital
Danareksa venture capital JAKARTA (JP): State-owned finance company PT Danareksa and its Japanese and Taiwan partners launched their new joint venture company yesterday.The joint venture, Daiwa NIF Ventures, is soon to establish a venture capital company -- Danareksa Ventura Pertama -- which is...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Stewardess' rapist jailed
Stewardess' rapist jailed MANADO, North Sulawesi: A 21-year-old local man, who worked as a receptionist at a four-star hotel, was sentenced to seven years imprisonment yesterday for raping a 19-year-old Merpati Nusantara airways stewardess.