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Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Big retailers want clear regulation
Big retailers want clear regulation JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Retailers asked the government yesterday to take into account different economic levels of regency towns in its plan to limit big retail operations.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Prayers held for campaign
Prayers held for campaign JAKARTA (JP): Party leaders, government officials and religious figures joined in prayers yesterday for a successful election campaign.Head of the Indonesian Moslem Ulemas Council Hasan Basri led the prayers, which called for peace during the electioneering that kicks off...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Component industry development vital: Gaikindo
Component industry development vital: GaikindoBy Matthew Allen GAIKINDO, the Association of Indonesia's Automotive Industries, has called upon the government to help create a positive economic climate for the development of Indonesia's components industry.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Peugeot adds an auto
Peugeot adds an auto JAKARTA: Peugeot has added an automatic version to its midsized 406 sedan range, priced at Rp 103.5 million.The four-speed self-shifter joins the 2000cc five-speed manual model priced at Rp 96 million.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
U.S. fugitive arrested over money embezzlement
U.S. fugitive arrested over money embezzlement JAKARTA (JP): The police arrested Wednesday a United States national wanted by Interpol for the alleged embezzlement of US$3.5 million from the company he worked for in the U.S.Mursanudin A.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
'Hard Rock FM' marks anniversary
'Hard Rock FM' marks anniversaryBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): Judging from its name, Hard Rock FM must be a radio station blaring out hard rock music, right? Wrong. While the numbers played do include some hard rock, its staple roster is a blend of today's hits and yesterday's favorites.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
General election affects hotel accupancy rates
General election affects hotel accupancy rates JAKARTA (JP): Next month's general election, for which campaign activities will start tomorrow, has affected hotel occupancy rates in Jakarta, a hotel industry senior executive said yesterday.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Danamon pays dividend
Danamon pays dividend JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Danamon's shareholders approved yesterday a Rp 55 (2.2 U.S. cent) dividend a share."Total dividends to be paid are worth Rp 61.6 billion," the bank said yesterday.The bank booked a Rp 281.2 billion net profit in 1996, up 57 percent.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
City 'should learn from mistakes' in terminal project
City 'should learn from mistakes' in terminal project JAKARTA (JP): The City Council speaker M.H. Ritonga warned the city not to repeat the mistake it made with the Kampung Rambutan terminal when it constructs the Rp 110 billion (US$45.3 million) Pulogebang terminal in East Jakarta.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
General election must be successful: Soesilo
General election must be successful: Soesilo JAKARTA (JP): The government has challenged the public to help make the May 29 general election a success."It'd be awful for such a religious, civilized nation like Indonesia if its people are unable to make the five-yearly general election secure,...
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Parry and Purdy share lead at open
Parry and Purdy share lead at open JAKARTA (JP): Tournament favorite Craig Parry of Australia and American pro rookie Theodore Purdy shared an opening-round lead in the Satelindo Indonesia Open yesterday with 5-under par 67.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Recalcitrant officers disgrace to the nation
Recalcitrant officers disgrace to the nation JAKARTA (JP): National Military Police Chief Brig. Gen. Syamsu said yesterday that intelligence officers and armed servicemen still violated Armed Forces rules.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
RI wants to import more corn, soymeal
RI wants to import more corn, soymeal SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesian buyers are seeking between 20,000-50,000 tons of corn and over 50,000 tons of soymeal after recently buying a Panamax-sized cargo of Argentine corn for July shipment, dealers said yesterday.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Sugar's producer price rises by 5.5 percent
Sugar's producer price rises by 5.5 percent JAKARTA (JP): The government has raised the producer selling price of sugar 5.5 percent to Rp 96,080 a quintal or Rp 960 a kilogram to support sugar-cane growersbut assured the consumers that the retail price would remain stable at the current level.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Riddles around Merpati Airlines
Riddles around Merpati Airlines The weather was reportedly clear when the Merpati Airlines MZ- 106 aircraft crashed on Belitung Island. It is a pity that the circumstances that might explain why the tragedy occurred are not very clear.Ever since its inception, Merpati has had to bear a heavy burden.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Bank Lippo interested in RP Monte de Piedad bank
Bank Lippo interested in RP Monte de Piedad bank MANILA (Reuter): Four groups including Indonesia's Bank Lippo, are interested in buying into the financially-troubled Monte de Piedad Savings and Mortgage Bank of the Philippines, Central Bank officials said yesterday.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 24, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,025 25 719,500 Alumindo...
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
S'pore tanker fire kills crew member
S'pore tanker fire kills crew member SINGAPORE (Reuter): One crew member died and another is missing after a fire on an oil tanker in Singapore harbor, police said yesterday.The fire on board the 26,909-dwt Ocean Trader broke out early Wednesday evening while the Singapore-registered vessel was...
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Transmigrants help speed up development
Transmigrants help speed up development JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that sparsely populated provinces in Indonesia need more settlers from Java to speed up development.The transmigration program aims to improve the living conditions of poor people in Java and accelerate economic...
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Horison, Jl. Pantai Indah, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta: - The Anging Mamiri Garden: Fantastic Group from Philippines, Ever Green Hawaian Band/Orkes Keroncong, Hula-hula Dances, every Saturday Night, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
BDNI's net profit up
BDNI's net profit up JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed Bank Dagang Nasional Indonesia (BDNI) posted a Rp 69.1 billion (US$29.4 million) net profit for this year's first quarter, up 76.3 percent on the same period last year.The company said yesterday its operating income rose 67.4 percent to Rp 193.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
RI trains 86 countries
RI trains 86 countries MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Indonesia's family planning program is being used as a model by 86 countries, according to a senior official of the National Family Planning Board.The deputy of the board's Planning and Analysis division, Sardin Pabbadja, said yesterday that 96...
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Angry mob attacks election official's home in Pekalongan
Angry mob attacks election official's home in Pekalongan PEKALONGAN, Central Java (JP): An angry mob of about 200 people ransacked the home of a government official for failing to register them for next month's election, officials said yesterday.The incident happened at about 7 p.m.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Probe on officials issuing illegal permits starts
Probe on officials issuing illegal permits starts JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Administrative Affairs Idroes said yesterday the governor had issued an instruction to investigate officials responsible for issuing illegal permits in Kemang, South Jakarta.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Australia and RI promise more incentives for AIDA
Australia and RI promise more incentives for AIDABy Riyadi AMBON, Maluku (JP): Indonesia and Australia launched the Australia-Indonesia Development Area (AIDA) here yesterday.AIDA is a sub-regional economic zone linking northern Australia with eastern Indonesia.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Six arrested for cheating job seekers
Six arrested for cheating job seekers JAKARTA (JP): Three people arrested by the South Jakarta police for cheating job seekers were sent yesterday to the East Java police because they allegedly committed their crimes in East Java.The chief of the South Jakarta Police Detectives Capt. Ricko A.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainment * The Ritz Carlton Bali, Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran: Sami Sami Restaurant - Batak Folk Songs, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Padi Restaurant - Keroncong, nightly, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Routine exercises before election
Routine exercises before election All office personnel in the Tomang area were startled when a helicopter circled above office buildings on April 15, 1997, and all transportation was stopped by security officers from the Ukrida crossroad to Citraland for about an hour.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
RI's palm oil output up
RI's palm oil output up SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia's crude palm oil output in calendar 1997 is seen rising 14.3 percent to 5.6 million tons from 4.9 million tons in 1996, the vice-chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association (GAPKI) said yesterday.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Garuda Indonesia revamps services
Garuda Indonesia revamps services JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has increased overseas and domestic flight routes and changed several jets serving international routes.Garuda said yesterday it had increased flights to London from two to three times a week, flights to Seoul...
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Steel from China subject to antidumping duties
Steel from China subject to antidumping duties JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Anti-Dumping Committee has decided to impose temporary countervailing duties, ranging between 22 percent and 42 percent on imports of hot rolled coil or plates from China, India, Russia and Ukraine.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
ITT Sheraton chain opens new five-star hotel in Yogyakarta
ITT Sheraton chain opens new five-star hotel in Yogyakarta JAKARTA (JP): International hotel chain ITT Sheraton Corporation has opened its 11th hotel in Indonesia, the Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta, in Central Java.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Reward offered to locate rebel
Reward offered to locate rebel JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The military has offered a reward to anyone who can provide information about a notorious rebel leader in the easternmost Irian Jaya province, a report said yesterday.Maj. Gen.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Indonesia to raise geothermal power
Indonesia to raise geothermal power JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will increase its geothermal power generation capacity to above 2,800 Megawatt (MW) by 2004 from the current capacity of 307.5 MW, an official said yesterday.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Yamaha unit in E. Java
Yamaha unit in E. Java TOKYO (Reuter): Japanese musical instrument maker Yamaha Corp said yesterday it has set up a wholly owned unit in East Java, Indonesia, to produce and sell components of woodwind instruments.The new company, PT Yamaha Musical Products Indonesia, is capitalized at US$9.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Mastermind of fatal Bogor robbery freed
Mastermind of fatal Bogor robbery freed BOGOR (JP): The prosecutors' office has freed the alleged mastermind of the Jagorawi fatal robbery because charges against him were too weak, the head of the prosecutors' office said.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
C. Java governor told to stop $4.1m project
C. Java governor told to stop $4.1m project SEMARANG (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. has ordered Central Java Governor Soewardi to shelve his highly controversial Rp 10 billion (US$4.1 million) building plan.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Polysindo posts 47% revenue rise
Polysindo posts 47% revenue rise JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa, whose purified terephthalic acid (PTA) and polymer manufacturing plants will be inaugurated by President Soeharto today, reported yesterday a 47 percent increase in operating revenue to Rp 1,422.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Fraud defendant asks to be freed
Fraud defendant asks to be freed JAKARTA (JP): An ex-employee of Bank Indonesia on trial for his part in a Rp 7 Million ($2.9 million) bank fraud, asked the judge Wednesday to free him because he wasn't in the wrong.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Liza fails to stop Wang at Danamon Women's Open
Liza fails to stop Wang at Danamon Women's Open JAKARTA (JP): Although Indonesia's Liza Andriyani failed to beat top seed Wang Shi Ting of Chinese Taipei at the US$107,500 Danamon Women's Open yesterday, she received a standing ovation from almost 200 spectators for trying.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
U.S. broadcasting firm plans to expand into Indonesia
U.S. broadcasting firm plans to expand into Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Besides the overseas satellite-based telephone system and other telecommunications services, WorldSpace, a U.S. satellite-based radio broadcasting firm based also plans to expand into Indonesia.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Harvard's award for Goenawan
Harvard's award for Goenawan CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (DPA): Harvard University announced Wednesday its 1997 prize for Conscience and Integrity in Journalism will go to an Indonesian magazine editor who has been banned from publishing by the government.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Pos, Mitra sign contracts with PSN
Pos, Mitra sign contracts with PSN JAKARTA (JP): PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN), Indonesia's first private satellite based telecommunications company, has awarded two contracts to use its Xpress Connection TM network.The company's president, Adi R.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Inco's profit down
Inco's profit down JAKARTA (JP): PT International Nickel Indonesia's unaudited net profit for this year's first quarter fell from US$7.2 million (Rp 17.04 billion) last year to $7.1 million.The company, which operates in Soroako, South Sulawesi, said yesterday the decline was because of smaller...
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Pulogebang bus terminal project to start in July
Pulogebang bus terminal project to start in July JAKARTA (JP): The construction of a bus terminal in East Jakarta which has been delayed since 1990, will start in July, the project's developer said yesterday.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Kuwait, RI ink tax accord
Kuwait, RI ink tax accord KUWAIT CITY (DPA): Kuwaiti acting prime minister and foreign minister Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad signed Wednesday a memo of understanding and a dual taxation agreement with Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Abdullah Alatas.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Business in residential areas
Business in residential areas The Jakarta Municipal Administration (DKI) has focused on businesses operating in the residential area of Kemang over the past few weeks. This elite area has, over the past ten years or so, gradually developed into a business district with shops, cafes, restaurants,...
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Minority parties threaten to boycott election campaign
Minority parties threaten to boycott election campaign JAKARTA (JP): With the electoral campaign only two days away, the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) threatened yesterday to boycott it if the party encountered too many hurdles.
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Bapepam probes 100 investors and brokers
Bapepam probes 100 investors and brokers JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) is investigating around 100 parties consisting of securities firms, investors and the directors and several executives of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) over the trading of Bank Pikko shares...
Fri, 25 Apr 1997
Batik artist carves out niche with designs on wood
Batik artist carves out niche with designs on woodBy K. Basrie SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): A chance happening three years ago brought the beauty of batik design to a new domain of wood for one local artist.