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Fri, 23 May 1997
Architects visit Italy
Architects visit Italy JAKARTA (JP): Four Indonesian architects arrived in Italy yesterday for the 18th International Exhibition on Marble and Granite 1997 in Carrara which will end May 25, an Italian diplomat said.
Fri, 23 May 1997
The Listening Post
The Listening Post 'Building English Skills Through Newspaper + Radio' Produced by American Language Center in cooperation with The Jakarta Post and Radio Sonora FM 100.9 Mhz * "Desert Death Song" by famed Western author Louis L'Amour.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Sarwono takes Golkar message to north coast
Sarwono takes Golkar message to north coast JAKARTA (JP): Senior Golkar official Sarwono Kusumaatmadja went on the campaign trail in North Jakarta Wednesday, trumpeting the message that everyone in the area stood to gain from the government-sponsored Jakarta Waterfront Development Program.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Colorful war at cemeteries
Colorful war at cemeteries YOGYAKARTA: People in the sultanate have accused the United Development Party (PPP) of being hypocritical over its attacks on Golkar for extending the color war to local cemeteries.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Banner war outside palace
Banner war outside palace YOGYAKARTA: The United Development Party (PPP) and Golkar are embroiled in a war of banners outside Sultan Hamengku Buwono X's palace.PPP fired the first shot last week when it erected a large poster, reading "The beloved Sultan is for PPP" in a refined Javanese language.
Fri, 23 May 1997
KIA to spend Rp 125.5b to lift stake in 2 firms
KIA to spend Rp 125.5b to lift stake in 2 firms JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed ceramic maker PT Keramika Indonesia Assosiasi (KIA) is set to spend Rp 125.5 billion (US$52.3 million) to buy all the outstanding stock in two ceramic firms, PT KIA Keramik Mas (KKM) and PT KIA Serpih Mas (KSM).
Fri, 23 May 1997
Govt reiterates call to vote
Govt reiterates call to vote JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia concludes its 27-day campaigning period today with the government reiterating its call to people not to abstain from voting on May 29.Secretary-general of the General Elections Institute Suryatna Subrata told a press conference at the agency's...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Govt pledges election totals for May 30
Govt pledges election totals for May 30 JAKARTA (JP): Provisional election results will be made public less than 24 hours after polling stations close at 2 p.m. on May 29, the government said Wednesday.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Businessman denies mastermind role in robbery
Businessman denies mastermind role in robbery BOGOR (JP): A businessman has denied any involvement in a robbery last Oct. 11 on the Jagorawi toll road in which one of his associates was shot.The police detained Idfiel Jaya Anwar, 36, in December for being the mastermind behind the theft of Rp 312...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Dai-ichi Hotel, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta: - Morgan's 1072 Classic Disco: Lemon Tea Band/Time Motion Band, Tuesday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., Smart Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., R and Co Band, Saturday, 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 20, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,100 -25 7,500 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,150 0 2,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,050 -25...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Busang troubles stop Bre-X releasing year-end results
Busang troubles stop Bre-X releasing year-end results TORONTO (Reuter): Bre-X Minerals Ltd said on Tuesday its recent troubles have delayed the release of year-end financial results for the gold prospector and its sister companies.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Lindskog extends lead at Bali Open by six strokes
Lindskog extends lead at Bali Open by six strokesBy Robert Soelistyo NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Sweden's Stephen Atako Lindskog took the lead at the Bali Open Golf Championship by six strokes yesterday with an 8-under par-208.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Try denounces use of ethnic divisions
Try denounces use of ethnic divisions JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno has called on people to stop raising the Chinese-versus-indigenous Indonesian issue as it could weaken the country's economic strength in the world market.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Bali Cliff, Pecatu: Frog Dance, Saturday. Balinese Theater, Ramayana Ballet, Monday. Kecak Dance, Tuesday and Saturday. Legong Dance, Wednesday. Mask Dance, Thursday. Jegog Orchestra, Friday. Tektekan Calonarang, Sunday, from 8.30 p.m.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Consumer Dreams
Consumer Dreams I read with great interest the article Consumer rights remain a dream in The Jakarta Post, May 11. It came just when I was letting off steam about a typical "Indonesian" case of service with no service, where customers are completely ignored by the provider.
Fri, 23 May 1997
CCF's activities traced in photographic essay
CCF's activities traced in photographic essayBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): The existence of Centre Culturel Francais, or the French Cultural Center, means a guaranteed art event in Jakarta every month. Hardly a month goes by without an interesting activity at the center.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Perumka speeds up cargo service
Perumka speeds up cargo service JAKARTA (JP): State-owned railway company Perumka is planning to slash travel time on its Jakarta-Surabaya cargo route with the operation of a faster train.Perumka's general manager in Jakarta, Eddy Sasongko, said here Wednesday that the company began trial...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Rats galore at Golden Truly
Rats galore at Golden Truly On May 19, 1997, I visited Golden Truly in Blok M, South Jakarta. On the second floor the odor of rat waste was overwhelming to the point of nauseating customers.An inquiry made to one of the attendants about the obnoxious smell received the reply that rats are rampant...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Bre-X seeks govt advise on its operations
Bre-X seeks govt advise on its operations JAKARTA (Antara): Bre-X Minerals Ltd said Tuesday it would seek the Indonesian government's advise on how to go about its operations in the country.Bre-X manager for Indonesia, Greg McDonald, said the company and its local subsidiaries in the meantime would...
Fri, 23 May 1997
China rejects Manila's stake
China rejects Manila's stake BEIJING (AFP): China dismissed efforts yesterday by the Philippines to assert their claim over Scarborough shoal in the South China Sea as "unacceptable"."The Philippine side is redoubling its activities on the Huangyan islands (Scarborough shoal).
Wed, 21 May 1997
Family-controlled firms in Asia likely to prevail
Family-controlled firms in Asia likely to prevail MANILA (Reuter): Family-controlled businesses in Asia are likely to prevail despite competition from multinational and publicly-held conglomerates, prominent Asian businessmen said yesterday.
Wed, 21 May 1997
Libraries widely misperceived in Indonesia
Libraries widely misperceived in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Libraries are still widely misperceived institutions in Indonesia, even among school teachers, a leading librarian said yesterday.Many people think a library is a costly place, or they are simply ignorant about the facilities which are...
Wed, 21 May 1997
New hotel
New hotelFrom MerdekaReports published in several newspapers on May 16, 1997 said the hotel in construction on Jl. Asia Afrika was Hotel Atlet.As far as I know, this hotel will not be called "Atlet", because there is already one hotel located on Jl.
Wed, 21 May 1997
Clearer vision is a must for ASEAN-10
Clearer vision is a must for ASEAN-10By A.K.P. Mochtan JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has pledged to accept Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar in toto as new members. The upcoming 30th anniversary of the regional grouping is deemed a momentous and auspicious occasion to...
Wed, 21 May 1997
Signs of political immaturity
Signs of political immaturity The campaigns of the 1997 general election have grown increasingly violent. Regretfully, reports of vandalized public facilities, human casualties, clashes between supporters of rival election contestants and between campaigners and security officers, terror on the...
Wed, 21 May 1997
A Korean experience in a Little Korea
A Korean experience in a Little Korea JAKARTA (JP): The Korea Tower restaurant -- a Little Korea on the 30th floor of the BBD building on Jl. Imam Bonjol, Central Jakarta -- holds the same set of lofty promises as all top-floor restaurants in highrise buildings. Breathtaking views.
Wed, 21 May 1997
Mulia's profit down
Mulia's profit down JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed ceramics producer PT Mulia Industrindo posted a Rp 16 billion (US$6.66 million) net profit in the first quarter of 1997, down 36 percent from Rp 24.8 billion in the corresponding period last year.
Wed, 21 May 1997
Solid waste used for reclamation
Solid waste used for reclamation JAKARTA (JP): The head of the City Sanitation Office, Subasir, welcomed yesterday a suggestion from the North Jakarta Reclamation Board to use solid waste in its Jakarta Bay project.
Wed, 21 May 1997
More investors sought for TIM renovation
More investors sought for TIM renovation JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is seeking the help of private companies to accelerate the renovation of the Central Jakarta's Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) art center.
Wed, 21 May 1997
SEA Games stickers: Poor creativity
SEA Games stickers: Poor creativity I think most Indonesians understand the importance of funds for maintaining and increasing achievement in sports. We don't need to argue about it. However, we'll get mad if sports' funds are collected by "force".
Wed, 21 May 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 20, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,125 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,150 0 7,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,075 0 71,000 Alumindo...
Wed, 21 May 1997
On SEA Games stickers
On SEA Games stickers I am writing in response to a letter from Zumrotin, a member of the executive board of the Indonesian Consumers Organization, dated April 28, 1997 concerning the sale of SEA Games stickers. I would like to clarify as follows:1.
Wed, 21 May 1997
Education is expensive
Education is expensiveFrom MerdekaMinister of Education Wardiman Djojonegoro's explanation of a number of collections at Ebtanas (national examinations) time, broadcast on RCTI's Buletin Malam program, was quite interesting.
Wed, 21 May 1997
Matahari's profits up 89%
Matahari's profits up 89% JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed retailer PT Matahari Putra Prima reported a net profit of Rp 41.3 billion (US$17 million) during the first semester of this year, an 89 percent increase over the same period of last year.
Wed, 21 May 1997
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 21, 1997:
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 21, 1997: Party Campaign area Important campaigners --------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Sumatra, Bali, East and Ismail Hasan Metareum, Aisyah Amini, West Nusa Tenggara, Hamzah Haz, Ali Hardi Kiaidemak, East Timor Muhammad Buang...
Wed, 21 May 1997
Military suspects PRD role in unrest
Military suspects PRD role in unrest JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) suspects the outlawed Democratic People's Party (PRD) of orchestrating some of the election campaign violence.Various parties, including PRD, are using the campaign period to further their political ends, including to foil...
Wed, 21 May 1997
Capital increase no problem for insurance firms
Capital increase no problem for insurance firms JAKARTA (JP): An increase in paid-up capital in the insurance industry will not pose problems for local insurance firms, an insurance executive said yesterday.
Wed, 21 May 1997
BPS to launch mortgage-backed securities
BPS to launch mortgage-backed securities JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Papan Sejahtera (BPS) plans to launch Indonesia's first ever mortgage-backed securities of about US$100 million through the Jakarta Stock Exchange.
Wed, 21 May 1997
Knife-wielder nabbed near Ramos
Knife-wielder nabbed near Ramos MANILA (AFP): Police in the southern Philippine city of Iligan yesterday arrested a man carrying a knife who attempted to approach President Fidel Ramos, the presidential palace said, denying he had tried to stab the Philippine leader.
Wed, 21 May 1997
Unggul plans acquisition
Unggul plans acquisition JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed chemical firm PT Unggul Indah Corp said yesterday it planned to buy Singapore-based Salim Oleochemicals Pty Ltd for US$20 million.The company said it planned to ask shareholders' for their approval at a meeting on June 25.
Wed, 21 May 1997
Experts differ on sentence on pedophile
Experts differ on sentence on pedophile JAKARTA (JP): Experts said yesterday they basically agreed on the death sentence, but differed on the verdict handed down yesterday to Siswanto, alias Robot Gedek. He was found guilty of the sexual abuse and premeditated murders of 12 boys.
Wed, 21 May 1997
PPP chief Ismail promises political reforms if party wins
PPP chief Ismail promises political reforms if party wins JAKARTA (JP): The Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) promised political reforms yesterday if it won the May 29 general election.Party chief Ismail Hasan Metareum said in a message to party members nationwide that the party would...
Wed, 21 May 1997
BI changes rules on bank ratings
BI changes rules on bank ratings JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, has modified bank rating rules to improve the soundness of the country's 139 commercial banks.The new rules, issued on April 30, 1997, focus on capital, assets quality, management, earning and liquidity -- better known...
Wed, 21 May 1997
WTO chief wants early resolution of RI auto dispute
WTO chief wants early resolution of RI auto dispute MANILA (AFP): World Trade Organization (WTO) director-general Renato Ruggiero said yesterday he hoped for an early resolution of an auto complaint lodged before its dispute settlement mechanism against Indonesia.
Wed, 21 May 1997
New apartment topped off in Kelapa Gading
New apartment topped off in Kelapa Gading JAKARTA (JP): A new apartment building featuring small size apartments targeted at middle income residents will be ready for occupancy in December in Kelapa Gading Permai, North Jakarta, the developer said yesterday.
Wed, 21 May 1997
Cigarette vendor killed in Monas
Cigarette vendor killed in Monas JAKARTA (JP): A cigarette vendor was found dead with a stab wound to the stomach at National Monument Park, Central Jakarta early yesterday morning.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. M.
Wed, 21 May 1997
Students protest local poll violence
Students protest local poll violence YOGYAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of Gadjah Mada University students staged a protest yesterday against violent election campaigning in this Javanese sultanate."The detention of 40 students of the Sunan Kalijaga State Institute of Islamic Studies (IAIN) was an arbitrary...
Wed, 21 May 1997
Bakrie to buy Bumi Modern
Bakrie to buy Bumi Modern JAKARTA (JP): Bakrie Capital Indonesia (BCI), a subsidiary of Bakrie and Brothers Group, plans to buy 25 percent of property developer PT Bumi Modern for Rp 27.84 billion (US$11.60 million) from its major shareholder, PT Asuransi Jiwa Bersama.
Wed, 21 May 1997
Canada's Bre-X to settle problems with workers
Canada's Bre-X to settle problems with workers JAKARTA (JP): Canada's Bre-X Minerals Ltd has assured the Indonesian government that it will honor its obligations to its 549 dismissed workers, including 15 expatriates, by the end of the month, Antara reported yesterday.