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Mon, 12 May 1997
Tri Polyta reviews supply
Tri Polyta reviews supply JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Tri Polyta Indonesia announced over the weekend that it had reopened negotiations on its long-term propylene supply with PT Chandra Asri.Chief Executive Officer of Tri Polyta, Markus Hartanto said that the negotiations would focus on the...
Mon, 12 May 1997
Pest plagues coconut plantations
Pest plagues coconut plantations TERNATE, Maluku: Coconut farmers are on the alert after an outbreak of the sexava pest destroyed acres of plantations in Halmahera during the past five months.North Maluku Regent Abdullah Assagaf said here Saturday that the outbreak began in October of last year and...
Mon, 12 May 1997
Alliance for change
Alliance for change The emergence of a new political alliance, albeit unofficially, between supporters of the ousted Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) chief Megawati Soekarnoputri and the United Development Party (PPP) is probably about the only surprise anyone can expect from this year's general...
Mon, 12 May 1997
Police investigate Megawati's role in disturbances
Police investigate Megawati's role in disturbances JAKARTA (JP): The police are investigating the possible involvement of Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) ousted leader Megawati Soekarnoputri in recent election campaign disturbances.Police spokesman Lt. Col.
Mon, 12 May 1997
Indonesia wins four golds at Arafura Games
Indonesia wins four golds at Arafura GamesBy Primastuti Handayani DARWIN, Australia (JP): Indonesia's second string athletes successfully won four gold, six silver and six bronze medals in the second day of the Arafura Games yesterday.Silvy Triana clocked 2:28.
Mon, 12 May 1997
Economist cites red tape in fishery
Economist cites red tape in fishery BOGOR, West Java (JP): A mountain of bureaucratic procedures is obstructing development of the fishery sector, an economist said yesterday.Didik J. Rachbini of the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef) said red tape was so prevalent in the...
Mon, 12 May 1997
Bakrie embarks on resort project in Lampung
Bakrie embarks on resort project in Lampung JAKARTA (JP): The Bakrie Group will join with the government in developing a resort area geared to adventure tourism in Kalianda, Lampung.They have established PT Krakatau Lampung Tourism Development Corporation (KLTDC) to develop the 340-hectare resort...
Mon, 12 May 1997
Foreign presence on JSX expected to remain strong
Foreign presence on JSX expected to remain strong JAKARTA (JP): Trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) is expected to remain strong this week, with foreign investors likely to further dominate trading activities.
Mon, 12 May 1997
Al-Falah cooperates with renowned U.S. partner
Al-Falah cooperates with renowned U.S. partner JAKARTA (JP): An Islamic preschool, which combines Islamic teachings with an international education standard, was introduced in Cibubur, East Jakarta, on Friday. It is the first of its kind in Indonesia.
Mon, 12 May 1997
Pudjiadi's net profit up
Pudjiadi's net profit up JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Pudjiadi & Sons Estate posted a net profit of Rp 2.38 billion (US$1.01 million) last year, an increase of 3.8 percent over the previous year.The company said in a statement Saturday that the firm's total sales surged by 6.6 percent to Rp 35.
Mon, 12 May 1997
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 12, 1997:
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 12, 1997: Party Campaign areas Important campaigners ---------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Aisyah Aminy, Ali Hardi Kiaidemak, Bali, East and West Nusa Tosari Widjaya, Rusjdi Hamka, Tenggara, East Timor...
Mon, 12 May 1997
Harmoko proves his loyalty
Harmoko proves his loyalty KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Despite his busy campaigning schedule, Golkar boss Harmoko has proven his faith to his wife is not fading.When presenting a handkerchief to a would-be first time voter during a campaign here Saturday, he assured her it was no "love...
Mon, 12 May 1997
Miscalculation shapes political alliance
Miscalculation shapes political alliance The joint election campaign between supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) and those of Megawati, the ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), has gained people's attention.
Mon, 12 May 1997
Who's afraid of Nyai Roro Kidul?
Who's afraid of Nyai Roro Kidul? CILACAP, Central Java: For the sake of the general election, the local government is risking the wrath of Nyai Roro Kidul, the Queen of the Indian Ocean in Javanese mythology.
Mon, 12 May 1997
PPP has evidence of poll rigging attempts
PPP has evidence of poll rigging attempts JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) stood by its recent allegation of poll rigging attempts, but said it had faith in the government's handling of the problem.
Mon, 12 May 1997
No air condition on Sembrani train
No air condition on Sembrani train On April 25, 1997, I traveled on the Sembrani train from Gambir Station to Pasar Turi Station in Surabaya. It was the first time that I took a trip on this particular train.
Mon, 12 May 1997
WB provides $110m loan for Bali infrastructure
WB provides $110m loan for Bali infrastructure JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has approved a US$110 million loan to help finance an urban infrastructure development project in Bali and improve the sustainability of infrastructure services in that province.
Mon, 12 May 1997
PPP struggles to hold on to support of Moslems
PPP struggles to hold on to support of Moslems YOGYAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of United Development Party (PPP) supporters roaming the streets of Yogyakarta on motorcycles were a common sight even before campaigning officially began.
Mon, 12 May 1997
Police shoot 63 bandits this year
Police shoot 63 bandits this year JAKARTA (JP): City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang yesterday said the number of criminals shot by police from January to April this year was more than 60."So far about 63 criminals have been shot by police.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Books take children into new world
Books take children into new worldBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): When parents read their children a good story, they take their offsprings into a new world, said Murti Bunanta, an expert in children's literature.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Truck mudguard paintings kill drivers' boredom
Truck mudguard paintings kill drivers' boredomText and photos by K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Traveling around Indonesia it is common to see expressive illustrations and phrases adorning the tailgates and mudguards of trucks.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Children's books industry struggling
Children's books industry strugglingBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Do not be surprised if many Indonesian children are more familiar with Western superheroes Batman, Superman, Spiderman, Japanese space cat Doraemon, Cinderella or Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck than local characters like Bawang...
Sun, 11 May 1997
Guess What?
Guess What? Six leading directors turned down the offer to direct the TV drama Bukan Perempuan Biasa (No Ordinary Woman). Actress Jajang C. Noer knows why."I asked them not to accept the offer because I really wanted to do it," Jajang said.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Consumer rights remain a dream
Consumer rights remain a dream The Indonesian Consumers Organization (YLKI) celebrates its 24th anniversary today with a fresh commitment to keep up its aggressive stance in the interest of the people. Such a mission puts the organization in the hot seat because to some extent, it relies on a...
Sun, 11 May 1997
Advertising Expenditures by Type of Media (in billion Rp)
Advertising Expenditures by Type of Media (in billion Rp) 1996 1997* Media Amount % share Amount % share ----------------------------------------------------- Newspaper 1,202 29.0 1,344 27.1 Magazine 270 6.5 325 6.6 Radio 189 4.6 206 4.2 Cinema 10 0.2 9 0.2 Television 2,203 53.2 2770 55.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Bachelors
Bachelors It strikes me as odd that many young people from Indonesia, who finish their education in European countries (Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland), prefer to remain single after returning to Indonesia. Even those who get a job after finishing their studies prefer to remain bachelors.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Apparel Convention opens
Apparel Convention opens HONG KONG (JP): The World Apparel Convention opens tomorrow at the Hong Kong International Convention and Exhibition Center.The two-day convention, scheduled to be opened by Sunyoto, president of the International Apparel Federation, will draw 600 participants from...
Sun, 11 May 1997
APEC seeks ways for sectoral liberalization
APEC seeks ways for sectoral liberalizationBy Riyadi MONTREAL (JP): Trade ministers in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have agreed to speed up sectoral trade liberalization and improve individual action plans.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Siana Kristiani on her way to becoming world class doll maker
Siana Kristiani on her way to becoming world class doll makerText and photos by Susi Andrini JAKARTA (JP): Siana Kristiani likes dressing her "children". They are beautiful, sweet and cute and have exotic faces. Regrettably they are dumb because they are porcelain.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Paris music museum features the sound of ancient gamelan
Paris music museum features the sound of ancient gamelanBy Kunang Helmi Picard PARIS (JP): There is something unique about this museum: it has a permanent display of 17th century Venetian lutes which rub shoulders with a gamelan orchestra from Java and a synthesizer invented by Frank Zappa.
Sun, 11 May 1997
RI softball team leads Arafura Games
RI softball team leads Arafura Games By Primastuti Handayani DARWIN, Australia (JP): Steven Andre Pattiwael's home run marked a victory for Indonesia men's softball team over neighboring country Brunei Darussalam 14-3 in 6 innings at the Arafura Games opening day.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Art bourse gauges art and political conditions
Art bourse gauges art and political conditionsBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Fine Arts Foundation holds its Third Indonesian Art Bourse at the Regent Jakarta on Tuesday. Scheduled during the campaign period for the general election, which is understandably considered by many to be a...
Sun, 11 May 1997
What people say about the role of YLKI
What people say about the role of YLKI JAKARTA (JP): There is an art to shopping around for bargains in goods and services. The catch is that sometimes the spending spirals into a reckless buying binge.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Ministers unhurt in emergency landing
Ministers unhurt in emergency landing JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman and Minister of Social Services Endang Kusuma Inten Soeweno survived a scare yesterday when a Merpati Nusantara aircraft made an emergency landing in Palembang, South...
Sun, 11 May 1997
Koi, king of fresh water fish, 'brings luck and happiness'
Koi, king of fresh water fish, 'brings luck and happiness'Text and photos by K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): It was Monday afternoon. A woman in her 40s stopped at the capital's famous fish market on Jl. Barito in South Jakarta.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Erna Witoelar fights to protect consumers
Erna Witoelar fights to protect consumersBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): The level of consumer protection is not the same worldwide. While some consumers are very aware of their rights -- and are thus protected from defective products -- others are helpless to a point where they remain...
Sun, 11 May 1997
Arafura Games open in spectraculer style
Arafura Games open in spectraculer styleBy Primastuti Handayani DARWIN, Australia (JP): As Nova Peris-Kneebone brought the torch to the cauldron, nearly 15,000 people in the Marrara Sporting Complex's football stadium rose and applauded last night's spectacular opening ceremony of the Arafura Games.
Sun, 11 May 1997
An insider's tales of the New Order government
An insider's tales of the New Order government Sudharmono SH, Pengalaman Dalam Masa Pengabdian: Sebuah Otobiografi (Experiences within the Office: An Autobiography)Grasindo, Jakarta, 1997Annex, glossary/abbreviations, bibliography, chronology, index, list of prize and award,583 pp.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Guess What?
Guess What? If your boss gets to the office early and leaves well after the working day has ended, what should you do? Follow or ignore your boss' example.Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro often goes to work early and leaves late.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Golkar says East Timor is not up for debate
Golkar says East Timor is not up for debate JAKARTA (JP): Golkar chairman Harmoko fired up a campaign rally in the East Timor town of Baucau by blasting people who tried to bring the province's integration to the fore during local election debates.
Sun, 11 May 1997
The secret of shopping odysseys
The secret of shopping odysseys JAKARTA (JP): Hans used to tease me about my shopping because I go distances to save money. I go to a shop downtown because the milk in that shop is Rp 500 less expensive than in the shop near my house.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 11, 1997:
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 11, 1997: Party: Campaign areas: Important campaigners -------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Java, Maluku, Irian Jaya Hamzah Haz, Zain Badjeber, Alawy Muhammad, Yudo Paripurno, Yusuf Rizal Tjokroaminoto Golkar Kalimantan, Sulawesi...
Sun, 11 May 1997
Consumer Complaints
Consumer ComplaintsIndonesian Consumer Foundation (January-March 1997) No. Type of commodity Total # of cases % ------------------------------------------------- 1 Electricity 6 3.7 2 Hotel/Tourism 8 5 3 Medicines/Cosmetics 5 3.1 4 Housing 21 13.2 5 Electronics 16 10.1 6 Food 15 9.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Jujur (Big Person)
Jujur (Big Person)By Jujur Prananto Five knocks at the door of the living room were heard. The rhythm and the stress was so familiar to Wasito and Sukini that the wife and husband knew who the guest was without opening the door.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Let the buyer beware of products and services
Let the buyer beware of products and servicesBy Wirasti Wiryono JAKARTA (JP): What can a customer do in an age of "The public be damned", as quoted by mass communications expert M. Budyatna, especially when he or she has been misled into buying a product or service which does not live up to its...
Sun, 11 May 1997
Campaign '97
Campaign '97Photo A/B/C: Hairs JP/Arief Suhardiman JP/Arief Suhardiman JP/Arief SuhardimanHAIR RAISING: Zany hairstyles take center stage at rallies by Golkar (left) and the United Development Party (PPP) (above).
Sun, 11 May 1997
YLKI sees class action as tool to protect consumers
YLKI sees class action as tool to protect consumersBy I. Christianto and Wirasti Wiryono JAKARTA (JP): Win or lose, the Rp 500 billion (US$210 million) lawsuit filed last month against the state-owned electricity monopoly PLN has set a precedent in Indonesian consumer advocacy.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Consumer protection law gets the runaround
Consumer protection law gets the runaround JAKARTA (JP): The adage that the customer is king or queen still does not apply in Indonesia.One day, your flight may be delayed or rerouted and you arrive hours later than scheduled. The next day, your bank arbitrarily imposes additional service charges.
Sat, 10 May 1997
Semen Padang gets $63m loan
Semen Padang gets $63m loan JAKARTA (JP): Amsterdam-based ABN AMRO Bank N.V. agreed to provide a US$63 million export credit facility here yesterday to state-owned PT Semen Padang, a cement producer based in West Sumatra.
Sat, 10 May 1997
RTZ, CRA eye RP gold
RTZ, CRA eye RP gold MELBOURNE, Australia (AP): RTZ-CRA is assessing the viability of a possible 6 million ounce gold resource in the Philippines to decide whether to develop it in conjunction with the local entail of joining the United Paragon Mining Corp.