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Wed, 09 Jul 1997
More funds needed for SEA Games
More funds needed for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The state minister for youth and sport affairs, Hayono Isman, said yesterday Indonesia had to increase its fund raising campaign to collect money for the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Citra Metro signs road deal
Citra Metro signs road deal MANILA (AFP): Philippine, British and Indonesian-backed firms agreed Tuesday to build a 16-billion-peso ( US$615 million) highway linking towns east and south of Manila, the firms said in a statement.The Philippine National Construction Corp.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Lending ban seen to hurt small, medium developers
Lending ban seen to hurt small, medium developers JAKARTA (JP): Businesspeople and analysts said yesterday that the government's move to ban new loans for land acquisition and development would severely hurt small and medium property developers.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Telkom to produce fiber optic cables
Telkom to produce fiber optic cables JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Telkom is planning to set up subsidiaries with private firms in the multimedia and optical fiber sectors, Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave said yesterday.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Sutiyoso to take action against disgraceful soldiers
Sutiyoso to take action against disgraceful soldiers JAKARTA (JP): Greater Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso said yesterday that stern action would be taken against unscrupulous soldiers who backed up illegal activities at entertainment establishments."... soldiers in the city ...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Government to tender 16 toll road projects
Government to tender 16 toll road projects JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday the tender of 16 toll road projects covering 485 kilometers in Java and Sumatra.An executive of the state-owned toll-road operator PT Jasa Marga, Abdul Hadi, said that the projects would require a total...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Deregulatory measures not to affect city revenue
Deregulatory measures not to affect city revenue JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday that new deregulatory measures on the reduction of local taxes and fees would not affect city revenue as the measures would speed up the municipality's plan to improve its tax collection system.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
New evidence for Pakpahan appeal
New evidence for Pakpahan appeal JAKARTA (JP): New evidence will prove that labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan was not involved in a labor riot in Medan, North Sumatra, in April 1994, one of his supporters said yesterdayThe Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union's secretary-general, Sunarti, said statements...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Call for stronger tobacco warning
Call for stronger tobacco warning JAKARTA (JP): The government warning on cigarette packs, "Smoking can be detrimental to your health," is too weak to make people give up smoking, a consumer activist says.Zoemrotin K.S.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Stock Exchang
Stock ExchangStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 8, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,250 -25 16,500 AHAP Insurance 2,850 -50 1,000 Alter Abadi 1,000 0 4,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,175 -50...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Japan may join EU talks on Myanmar sanctions
Japan may join EU talks on Myanmar sanctions TOKYO (AFP): Japan may join the European Union in taking the United States to the World Trade Organization over a U.S. state's sanctions law against Myanmar, a Japanese trade official said yesterday.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Courses for would-be legislators defended
Courses for would-be legislators defended JAKARTA (JP): The government defended its plan yesterday to provide courses on state affairs and the state ideology Pancasila to new members of the House of Representatives.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Soldier beaten by mob
Soldier beaten by mob JAKARTA (JP): A soldier was recovering in hospital yesterday after he was beaten unconscious by a crowd who thought he was a robber.A police source said the soldier, identified as Gun, received severe wounds to most of his body and was still unconscious when taken to hospital.
Wed, 09 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.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Handover won't affect RI exports to HK: Tunky
Handover won't affect RI exports to HK: Tunky JAKARTA (JP): Hong Kong's reversion to Chinese rule will not affect Indonesia's exports to the former British colony, a senior minister said yesterday.Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said trade between Indonesia and Hong Kong would remain...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
S'pore tops Asia infrastructure survey
S'pore tops Asia infrastructure survey SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore has come first in an infrastructure survey of expatriates living in Asia, according to a report by the Political & Economic Risk Consultancy Ltd.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
European businesses urged to get into Asia
European businesses urged to get into Asia JAKARTA (JP): European businesses were encouraged yesterday to increase participation in the development of infrastructure and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Asia.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Anoa called potential killer
Anoa called potential killer KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: An Australian animal conservation expert said yesterday that the native anoa (small buffalo) could go on a killing spree like the "killer tiger" in Lampung, Sumatra.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Crew strike may affect BA service
Crew strike may affect BA service HONG KONG (Reuter): British Airways service to Asia, including Jakarta, Beijing, Osaka and Nagoya in Japan and Kuala Lumpur, will be affected by a cabin crew strike starting today, BA's Hong Kong cargo manager Chris Chan said.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
ASEAN 'dismayed' over Cambodia
ASEAN 'dismayed' over Cambodia JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) issued a joint statement yesterday saying it was "dismayed" by the turn of events in Cambodia and announced a special ministerial meeting tomorrow to deliberate the crisis.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Soeharto to talk to poor kids
Soeharto to talk to poor kids KUPANG, E. Nusa Tenggara: Thirteen children from poor local families have been selected to meet President Soeharto in Jakarta on July 23 on National Children's Day.Abdul Kadir Makarim, who head's the children's selection committee, said yesterday that the 13 children...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 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 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:10 TV Series: Topacio 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Bank customer robbed of Rp 25m in Kebayoran
Bank customer robbed of Rp 25m in Kebayoran JAKARTA (JP): One of two robbers at the parking lot of a bank on Jl. Melawai, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, shot a customer yesterday and made away with Rp 25 million (US$10,200) in cash.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Governor posts 'only for' officers, civil servants
Governor posts 'only for' officers, civil servants JAKARTA (JP): The government said yesterday that people outside the civil service or military were not allowed to become governors.The director general for public administration and regional autonomy, Oman Sachroni, said it was constitutionally...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Clear the air
Clear the airFrom Surabaya PostAs a motorcyclist I am concerned about the danger of the black smoke emitted from buses' exhausts. Many of these buses are managed by private companies. The black smoke not only hinders visibility but is also detrimental to road users' health.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Sunson to go public
Sunson to go public JAKARTA (JP): PT Sunson Textile Manufacturer is planning to offer 80 million shares, or 22.84 percent of its enlarged capital, to the public.Avi Dwipayana of PT Trimegah Securities said the company expected to raise between Rp 64 billion and Rp 80 billion (US$33.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Man stabbed by girlfriend's brother
Man stabbed by girlfriend's brother JAKARTA (JP): A 17-year-old student has been stabbed by his girlfriend's brother who disapproved of the couple's relationship.The victim was berated by the suspect prior to the incident which took place Monday night in the latter's house on Jl.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Number of proposed governor candidates drops to eight
Number of proposed governor candidates drops to eight JAKARTA (JP): The number of proposed candidates for Jakarta's next governor now drops from 12 to only eight as another candidate has joined the wagon and decided not to be a candidate.Deputy Governor of Economic and Development Affairs Tb.M.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Cloud seedling last option
Cloud seedling last option JATILUHUR, West Java: The government considers that cloud seedling will be the last resort in overcoming water shortages in West Java's major reservoirs.Drought has affected at least 22,000 hectares of rice fields which depend on water from the Jatiluhur reservoir, Antara...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Mixed reactions to deregulation package
Mixed reactions to deregulation package JAKARTA (JP): Businesspeople and legislators highly welcomed yesterday the new reform package which slashes local taxes and levies and import tariffs in a substantial effort to reduce the cost of doing business.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Lack of transparency leads to corruption
Lack of transparency leads to corruption JAKARTA (JP): The lack of transparency in government policy making has caused top heavy corruption, a leading economist said yesterday.Sjahrir of University of Indonesia told a seminar on bureaucracy that corruption prevailed thanks to policies which,...
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
New options in bus bind explored
New options in bus bind explored JAKARTA (JP): City authorities are looking into alternatives to keep bus companies solvent and improve services after the government ruled out a hike in fares this year.Deputy Governor of Development and Economic Affairs, Tb.M.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Chocolate promotion
Chocolate promotion It was disturbing to read the article by Bruce Emond in The Jakarta Post (July 1) commenting on the late arrival of His Excellency, the Ambassador of Belgium at a recent promotion at the Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta.Mr.
Wed, 09 Jul 1997
Moslem scholars and democracy
Moslem scholars and democracyBy Masykuri Abdillah JAKARTA (JP): In accordance with the globalization trend, especially after the collapse of the Eastern European regimes, democracy is becoming an important factor of international relations as well as a subject of intensive debate in the Third...
Tue, 08 Jul 1997
400 garment factory workers go on strike in North Jakarta
400 garment factory workers go on strike in North Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): More than 400 workers, mostly women, of a garment factory on Jl. Agung Perkasa, in Sunter Podomoro, North Jakarta, went on strike yesterday demanding an explanation of the factory's relocation plan.
Tue, 08 Jul 1997
Ginandjar says bureaucracy must be modernized
Ginandjar says bureaucracy must be modernized JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must modernize its bureaucracy if it wants its development programs to be successful, Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita said yesterday.
Tue, 08 Jul 1997
Schroder launches 2 mutual funds
Schroder launches 2 mutual funds JAKARTA (JP): PT Schroder Investment Management (SIM) Indonesia launched yesterday two open-end mutual funds -- Schroder-Panin Dana Mantap and Schroder-Panin Dana Prestasi -- to raise public funds.
Tue, 08 Jul 1997
Hotline service for parking
Hotline service for parking JAKARTA (JP): The City Parking Agency has opened a hotline at 475-7416 to field complaints from the public, an official said yesterday.Kamaludin, the municipality's spokesman, said that the hotline service was open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tue, 08 Jul 1997
KL money group to go ASEAN
KL money group to go ASEAN KUALA LUMPUR (AP): The head of the Malaysian financial group Rashid Hussain Bhd. said the group plans to expand into all countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Tue, 08 Jul 1997
Kalbe buys Woods brand
Kalbe buys Woods brand JAKARTA (JP): PT Kalbe Farma, a publicly listed pharmaceutical company, has spent US$14.4 million to buy Woods brand-name and business from W.E. Woods Pty Ltd and Woods Pharmaceutical Australia Pty Ltd, Kalbe said yesterday.
Tue, 08 Jul 1997
Wiranto joins Army Special Force
Wiranto joins Army Special Force JAKARTA (JP): The newly promoted Army Chief of Staff Gen. Wiranto became an honorary member of the Army Special Force (Kopassus) after completing the force's basic training yesterday.
Tue, 08 Jul 1997
Indonesia joins ASEAN concern over Cambodia
Indonesia joins ASEAN concern over Cambodia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia expressed concern yesterday over the crisis in Cambodia and is mulling over suggesting a special ASEAN meeting to discuss the issue.After meeting with President Soeharto at Merdeka Palace, Ambassador-at-large Nana Sutresna said the...
Tue, 08 Jul 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Mooncat 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:10 Teenagers' Program: Ramaja Indonesia 3:35 Education Program: Open University 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Teenagers' Drama: Kabar Terakhir dari Sanggar 5:00 English Lessons...
Tue, 08 Jul 1997
Bank Putra issues $25m notes
Bank Putra issues $25m notes HONG KONG (Reuter): Indonesia's PT Bank Putra Surya Perkasa is expected to launch a US$25 million floating rate certificates of deposit issue on Thursday, arranger AB Capital Markets (HK) said.The issue will be divided into two tranches.
Tue, 08 Jul 1997
Torajans told to preserve culture
Torajans told to preserve culture UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Tana Toraja regency should create new tourist attractions and preserve local indigenous culture if it wants to remain one of the country's top tourist destinations.
Tue, 08 Jul 1997
Bakrie ups FRN to $135m
Bakrie ups FRN to $135m HONG KONG (Reuter): Bakrie Indonesia B.V's floating rate note issue has been increased to US$135 million from US$125 million, arranger Sumitomo Finance Asia said.The deal is guaranteed by PT Bakrie Investindo.The facility has a final maturity of four years.
Tue, 08 Jul 1997
IM Ruben claims GM title, still needs to lift elo rating
IM Ruben claims GM title, still needs to lift elo rating JAKARTA (JP): IM Ruben Gunawan of Jakarta claimed the Grandmaster title in the final round of the Bali Jeff-RCA Grandmaster Chess Tournament on Sunday.Ruben claimed the GM title after drawing with IM Cerdas Barus and scoring 11.
Tue, 08 Jul 1997
Bank mergers
Bank mergers As a layman and citizen of our beloved republic, I have followed developments over the past 30 years concerning the availability of information in the media.A few years ago the Ministry of Finance issued a flood of licenses for about 130 new private banks.
Tue, 08 Jul 1997
BHP sees Indonesia as important target for expansion
BHP sees Indonesia as important target for expansion Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited (BHP) is seeking more projects to expand its operations in Asia. Hendarsyah Tarmizi of The Jakarta Post and three other Asian journalists recently visited the Melbourne-based business group's iron ore...
Tue, 08 Jul 1997
Seven die in diarrhea outbreak
Seven die in diarrhea outbreak PADANG, West Java: At least seven people have died and dozens have been hospitalized since an outbreak of diarrhea hit southern Solok regency last Thursday, a local official said yesterday.