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Wed, 12 Mar 1997
PLN's meter readings
PLN's meter readings I do not think too many voices would be raised in dissent if I say that PLN is an inefficient outfit -- and I am not referring to the blackouts which, to be fair, seem to be getting less frequent in our area, though I still have to call in our very noisy generator from time to...
Wed, 12 Mar 1997
Policeman found murdered
Policeman found murdered JAKARTA (JP): A policeman was found murdered at his home in the police housing complex in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, the City Police spokesman said yesterday.Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said the victim, Sgt.Maj.
Wed, 12 Mar 1997
ASEAN CCI want active private sectors
ASEAN CCI want active private sectors JAKARTA (JP): The ASEAN Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASEAN CCI) has called on private sectors to be more active in influencing their governments to establish an integrated economy in Southeast Asia.
Wed, 12 Mar 1997
Inefficiency causes fall in textile exports
Inefficiency causes fall in textile exports JAKARTA (JP): The poor performance of Indonesia's services sector was blamed yesterday for the declining growth of textile and textile-product exports over the past few years .
Wed, 12 Mar 1997
Fadel to go ahead with plan to take over GKG
Fadel to go ahead with plan to take over GKG JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Bukaka group, Fadel Muhammed, will go ahead with his plan to take over the assets of the bankrupt Golden Key Group (GKG) despite rumors that he faces financial difficulties in doing so.
Wed, 12 Mar 1997
Soeharto visits Nasution in hospital
Soeharto visits Nasution in hospitalAntara JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto visited Gen. (ret) Abdul Haris Nasution at Gatot Soebroto Army Hospital yesterday.The President was accompanied by Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono and his daughter Titiek Prabowo.
Wed, 12 Mar 1997
Disinterested or lazy
Disinterested or lazy I agree with G.S. Edwin (Sunday, March 9) that the phrase "It's so easy" is not usually very constructive. However, in the case of the Indonesian language, it is perfectly true. Any foreigner who is still unable to hold a simple conversation in Indonesian within six months of...
Wed, 12 Mar 1997
The Stage
The Stage I am writing in reference to the article Jakarta cafe culture catches on (Sunday, March 9, page one). The article read: "Beyond the success of a number of cafes many have also failed. The Stage, Blue Note, Upstairs, Zach and Metropolis are just a few of the unsuccessful ventures.
Wed, 12 Mar 1997
F-16 crash blamed on weather
F-16 crash blamed on weather JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung confirmed yesterday that one person died when an Air Force F-16 fighter crashed on landing at the Halim Perdanakusumah military air base Monday.Feisal blamed the accident on the weather.
Wed, 12 Mar 1997
Top riders line up for motocross c'ship
Top riders line up for motocross c'ship JAKARTA (JP): The world's top 15 riders are expected to fight an exiting battle next week in Yogyakarta at the World 125cc Moto Cross Championship, the season's opening competition.
Wed, 12 Mar 1997
Teenager married a transvestite
Teenager married a transvestite JAKARTA (JP): Shockwaves of disbelief are rippling through an East Kalimantan community after it emerged a local teenager's bride is in fact a transvestite, reports said yesterday.
Wed, 12 Mar 1997
Malaysia starts rubber pact, urges fair prices
Malaysia starts rubber pact, urges fair prices KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia, the world's third largest rubber producer, launched a global rubber price pact yesterday and urged consumers, especially the world's five big tire makers, to support prices.
Wed, 12 Mar 1997
Rubber futures prices up
Rubber futures prices up SINGAPORE (AFP): Rubber futures prices in Singapore ended higher yesterday on bigger turnover, dealers said.Volume for the four contracts traded on the Singapore Commodity Exchange Ltd. climbed to 2,665 tons from 1,295 tons a day earlier.April RSS 1 was last traded at 174.
Wed, 12 Mar 1997
The fundamentals of moral integrity
The fundamentals of moral integrityBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): In times of turmoil, hope and fear, I always look for somebody who is dependable, conscientious and morally courageous. I need to recognize such personalities to generate a feeling within myself that I am not walking blindly, but...
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Standard tariff for ASEAN
Standard tariff for ASEAN JAKARTA (JP): The ASEAN Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Working Committee for Infrastructure and Tourism (WCIT) has proposed charter tariffs among nonscheduled airlines in the region be standardized.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
BOC wins RI contract
BOC wins RI contract LONDON (Reuter): BOC Plc said yesterday that its BOC Gases division and a joint venture partner had won a contract to supply oxygen and power to PT Smelting Co in East Java, Indonesia.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Security troops drop into markets
Security troops drop into markets JAKARTA (JP): The army conducted security drills yesterday in Greater Jakarta in preparation for the May general election.Drills were conducted around Hotel Indonesia, the Senen Market, Central Jakarta, the downtown business centers of Jl.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
PDI rifts shows up lack of democracy
PDI rifts shows up lack of democracyBy Asip Agus Hasani YOGYAKARTA (JP): Cornelis LAY, a political scientist based at Gadjah Mada University's Inter-University Center, once described Indonesian politics as having a "barbarian" face because of the ever-decreasing opportunities made available to...
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Warring tribes in Timika agree to end violence
Warring tribes in Timika agree to end violence JAKARTA (JP): The death toll in the tribal clashes in Irian Jaya has risen to four, but conflicting parties agreed to end the violence Sunday in a traditional "tying up the arrows" ceremony.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Swindled by experts
Swindled by expertsFrom Pos KotaOn March 3 at 11 a.m., I left my bank on Jl. Gunung Sahari for Jatinegara. When I arrived at the Jatinegara market, I met someone who claimed to be a Korean. The man asked me how he could get to Glodok as he wanted to take his computer there.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
'RI can learn from loss to Saudis'
'RI can learn from loss to Saudis' JAKARTA (JP): The All-Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) should learn a lot from the country's defeat by Saudi Arabia in Sunday's friendly match in Singapore, the assistant national coach Parlin Siagian said Sunday.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Indonesia's Susi Susanti aims for All-England title
Indonesia's Susi Susanti aims for All-England title BIRMINGHAM, England (AFP): Susi Susanti, the world's most successful professional badminton player, hopes to win the All- England trophy to supplement the wedding ring she acquired last month.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Refinery output key for Minas
Refinery output key for Minas SINGAPORE (Reuter): Asian crude sales for prompt trading are expected to slow this week as Middle East grades appear mostly placed, while Indonesian refineries are the focus for Minas and Duri sellers.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
SE Asian rubber trade frustrated by flat demand
SE Asian rubber trade frustrated by flat demand SINGAPORE (Reuter): Flat global demand for rubber will continue to weigh on Southeast Asian prices this week and the trend will not change unless major consumers step up their buying, regional traders said yesterday.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
RI key to Australia's live cattle exports
RI key to Australia's live cattle exports SYDNEY (Reuter): Australia's meat industry statutory authority, the Australian Meat and Livestock Corp (AMLC), said in its latest monthly market review live cattle exports, mainly to Indonesia and the Philippines, were the major factor ensuring the...
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Lukman Harun's opinion
Lukman Harun's opinionFrom MerdekaLukman Harun's way of thinking as reported by Merdeka of Feb. 27 is very disturbing. I do not agree on a number of points.1. Muhammadiyah members should not talk to the press directly.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Garuda Indonesia to reopen Munich service
Garuda Indonesia to reopen Munich service JAKARTA (JP): National air carrier Garuda Indonesia plans to reopen its service to Munich, Germany after quitting the Jakarta- Munich route in 1995.Company general manager in Germany, Agus Asmayadinata, said in Berlin yesterday that Munich had the potential...
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Two killed in C. Jakarta fires
Two killed in C. Jakarta fires JAKARTA (JP): Fires broke out in several places in Central Jakarta over the weekend, leaving two people dead and some 1,900 people homeless, the city police spokesman said yesterday.Lt. Col. E.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
C. Java promotes exports
C. Java promotes exports JAKARTA (JP): The Central Java administration will promote trade with Singapore, South Korea, Japan, the United States, Australia, Czech Republic, and France.The Investment Coordinating Board's Central Java Office Chairman, Soedarsono, said in Semarang yesterday that all...
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Berenstain Bears 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Children's Program: Gelar Music 3:30 Science Film: Four Minute Mile 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science and Technology Film 4:30 TV Drama: Kejora 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons...
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Democracy vs efficiency at WTO
Democracy vs efficiency at WTOBy Djauhari Oratmangun GENEVA (JP): More than two months have elapsed since the World Trade Organization's Singapore Ministerial Conference (SMC) ended.Yet the accusations of "nontransparency and an undemocratic way of doing business", in particular in the...
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Governors told to enforce all the electoral laws
Governors told to enforce all the electoral laws JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto ordered the provincial governors yesterday to enforce all the electoral laws in the May 29 general election."I'm asking you all to pay great attention to make sure the general election is successful," Soeharto said in...
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
PUDI executives reject evidence
PUDI executives reject evidence JAKARTA (JP): The three politicians of the unrecognized Indonesian Democratic Union Party (PUDI) being detained for disseminating antigovernment messages through Idul Fitri greetings cards rejected evidence produced by the Attorney General's Office yesterday.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Radisson Hotel, Jl. Pecenongan 72, Central Jakarta: - Lobby Lounge Bar; Vino on Bass and Yudi on Piano, Mona and Nongky (Singers), Monday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. * Ancol Travelodge, Jl. Lodan Timur No.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Nurturing small firms
Nurturing small firms They are known as venture capitalists -- two words which in most developing countries, including Indonesia, have negative or even exploitative connotations. But it was these capitalists and several tycoons that President Soeharto summoned for a special meeting on the...
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Bekasi proclaimed new mayoralty
Bekasi proclaimed new mayoralty BEKASI (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. inaugurated the Bekasi mayoralty yesterday, hoping the new administration would immediately deal with its lingering urban problems.Prior to the induction of Kailani A.R.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
City PDI chapter publishes problems
City PDI chapter publishes problems JAKARTA (JP): Campaigners of the city's chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party will be issued with a reference book on the city's problems launched yesterday.The book has been in the making since June last year, Lukman F.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Soeharto warns foreign press
Soeharto warns foreign press NEW YORK (AFP): Indonesian President Soeharto warned that negative press reports about his country could provoke violence in the Southeast Asian nation, according to Newsweek magazine.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Yogie blasts 'white group' irresponsible citizens
Yogie blasts 'white group' irresponsible citizens BEKASI (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. waded into the increasingly acrimonious debate on people who refuse to exercise their right to vote yesterday, blasting them irresponsible citizens.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Jazz-gamelan concert on stage
Jazz-gamelan concert on stage JAKARTA (JP): A rare music performance blending Jazz and Javanese gamelan will be staged at the Wayang Orang Bharata art center in Senen, Central Jakarta on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Statistic bill rules foreign researchers
Statistic bill rules foreign researchers JAKARTA (JP): A new bill will require foreign research institutions to form partnerships with local researchers before they survey or publish statistics in Indonesia.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Ayuningrum wins downhill cycling
Ayuningrum wins downhill cycling JAKARTA (JP): National female cyclist Ayuningrum won the downhill event of the mountainous Karangkates Terbuka cycling races in Malang, East Java, on Sunday.Ayuningrum clocked one minute 54.43 seconds and Resa Susanty came second a few seconds later.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Asian rapid growth could cause friction
Asian rapid growth could cause friction SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said yesterday Asia's rapid economic growth could lead to friction, especially with the emergence of China as a leading economic superpower.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
No transition period for new customs rules
No transition period for new customs rules JAKARTA (JP): The government will not give any transition period for the implementation of the new customs procedures which comes into force on April 1, the customs office said yesterday.The Director of Tariffs and Customs Prices, Daeng M.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Govt wants GKG in strong hands
Govt wants GKG in strong hands JAKARTA (JP): The Minister of Finance, Mar'ie Muhammad, said yesterday investors wanting to buy the bankrupt Golden Key Group's (GKG) assets must be financially strong enough to do so without further burdening state-owned Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo).
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
BI firm on lending to small businesses
BI firm on lending to small businesses JAKARTA (JP): The central bank, Bank Indonesia, plans to penalize banks that fail to disburse at least 20 percent of their total credits to small and medium businesses, an official said yesterday.
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Wimar to host new talk show
Wimar to host new talk show JAKARTA (JP): Local TV viewers can now watch a new talk show hosted by Wimar Witoelar on Indosiar private television station.The 30-minute show Selayang Pandang, a combination of chat and music, will have the high-profile Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Azwar...
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Investment board proposes bill
Investment board proposes bill JAKARTA (JP): The Investment Coordinating Board will propose a bill on both domestic and foreign investment operations to replace Law No.1/1967 and Law No.8/1968.The board secretary Asriel Noer said the bill was made to accommodate the process of economic...
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Ardy wins Sweden Open
Ardy wins Sweden Open JAKARTA (JP): Old hand Ardy B Wiranata of Indonesia beat Budi Santoso, a junior, in Sunday's all-Indonesian final of the Sweden Open badminton championship 15-10, 15-10.After his victory, Ardy said he planned to reach the world's top 16 so he could take part in the World...
Tue, 11 Mar 1997
Diah family to sell all shares in Hotel Prapatan
Diah family to sell all shares in Hotel Prapatan JAKARTA (JP): The president of the publicly listed PT Hotel Prapatan, A.T. Nurman Diah, will resign and sell all his family's shares in the company.Nurman will tender his resignation at the company's extraordinary shareholders meeting Thursday,...