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Fri, 21 Nov 1997
One million tree drive to be launched
One million tree drive to be launched BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The provincial administration will soon launch a "one million fruit tree planting drive", a campaign aiming to clean the environment after the haze that has shrouded the region for months.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
WB loan to improve Indonesia's IT
WB loan to improve Indonesia's IT JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank will give a US$34.5 million loan to Indonesia for the country's Information Infrastructure Development Project, the bank reported yesterday.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Satelindo operates new gateway in Medan
Satelindo operates new gateway in Medan JAKARTA (JP): Private telecommunications company PT Satelindo will operate a new gateway in Medan, North Sumatra, to support its international telecommunications services.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
The center-periphery problem
The center-periphery problemBy S. Belen JAKARTA (JP): Immanuel Wallerstein's theory about the main characteristics of gap-related problems between the center and the periphery also applies to the relationship among islands in Indonesia.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Managing social security
Managing social security After some hesitancy, PT Jamsostek, the state-owned social security company, has admitted that it took Rp 3.1 billion (US$1.3 million at the old exchange rate of Rp 2,400 per $1), out of its huge fund for what really amounted to "servicing" honorary members of the House of...
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Convenience store robbed in Ciputat
Convenience store robbed in Ciputat JAKARTA (JP): Police are looking for five men involved in the armed robbery of a convenience store in Ciputat, South Jakarta.City police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said on Wednesday that the thieves escaped with more than Rp 1 million (US$289), a nine-gram...
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
MPR to extend debate on election rule changes
MPR to extend debate on election rule changes JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) put a halt to the tough deliberation on the proposed amendments to a decree on general elections yesterday and agreed to allow faction leaders to seek a compromise.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Silvofishery benefits people and environment
Silvofishery benefits people and environmentBy M. Khazali and Khotib JAKARTA (JP): Almost all mangroves along the north coast of Java have been cleared out and converted to shrimp ponds except a few areas in which ponds are managed and owned by local people.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
City Council shuns proposal to raise hourly parking rate
City Council shuns proposal to raise hourly parking rate JAKARTA (JP): City Council has rejected the administration's proposal to increase parking fees by about 65 percent -- from Rp 300 (nine U.S. cents) per hour to between Rp 500 and Rp 1,000 -- a councilor said yesterday.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
On the need for a female president
On the need for a female president The Jakarta Post reported Wednesday, Nov. 19 that Abdurrahman Wahid (popularly known as Gus Dur), chairman of the powerful Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) organization, said that it is time for a female president.It is rather unfortunate that he did not give a reason.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Rp 25 overtime rate
Rp 25 overtime rateFrom Berita BuanaI was dumbfounded when I read a report that said that the overtime pay for elementary school teachers in Jakarta who teach extra hours only amounts to Rp 25 per hour.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
The political costs of IMF's cure
The political costs of IMF's cureBy Aleksius Jemadu JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia might have to pay political costs for the government's recently announced reform measures, aimed at regaining economic stability, which were suggested by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 20, 1997: -------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 850 0 0 AHAP Insurance 1,200 -500 2,000 Alter...
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Private firm to build refinery in E. Java
Private firm to build refinery in E. Java JAKARTA (JP): Privately owned PT Asia Pacific Petroleum Refinery Indonesia (APPRI), part of the Nusamba Group, announced here yesterday that construction of its refinery in Situbondon, East Java, would begin on Dec. 2.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Rashid to sell Niaga's stake
Rashid to sell Niaga's stake KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian banking and stockbroking group Rashid Hussain Bhd. said on Thursday it was looking to sell off its 20 percent stake in Indonesia's Bank Niaga, but was unable to find a buyer."We've not been able to sell it.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Seminar on anemia among women
Seminar on anemia among women LOMBOK, West Nusa Tenggara: A seminar on anemia among women of reproductive age will be held today in Selong, East Lombok, to be attended by 130 village midwives who deal with the women every day.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
House says no to fuel price hike
House says no to fuel price hike JAKARTA (JP): All four factions at the House of Representatives urged the government yesterday not to raise fuel prices to protect the public's interests.Most analysts have predicted that domestic fuel and electricity prices will have to be raised to enable the...
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
AMEX responds
AMEX responds With regards to a Nov. 20 letter in The Jakarta Post from Mr. AHO, who is a former American Express Gold Card member, we would like to take this opportunity to apologize for the unnecessary problems that he encountered with his American Express membership application to our Jakarta...
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Canada hopes for recognition at APEC forum this year
Canada hopes for recognition at APEC forum this yearBy Devi M. Asmarani JAKARTA (JP): Canada hopes to gain worldwide recognition from hosting this year's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, the country's ambassador to Indonesia, Gary Smith, said yesterday.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
JSX composite index hits four-year low
JSX composite index hits four-year low JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) composite index, the main gauge for local share prices, nose-dived yesterday through the psychological 400-point barrier hitting a four-year low, stockbrokers said.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Four disco patrons imprisoned
Four disco patrons imprisoned JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta District Court sentenced four discotheque patrons yesterday an average of three months in prison for consuming Ecstasy pills.The male defendants were identified as Erick Pariosa Setiawan, 20, and Asep Subhi, 18, and the females were Yulia...
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
U.S. adds credit to RI
U.S. adds credit to RI WASHINGTON (Reuters): The U.S. Agriculture Department said Tuesday that it is adding corn products to the list of food items that Indonesia and the Philippines can buy under the GSM-102 export credit guarantee program.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Where to go in Surabaya, for Friday, Nov. 21, 1997
Where to go in Surabaya, for Friday, Nov. 21, 1997Music and Entertainment * Novotel Surabaya Hotel & Suites, Jl. Ngagel 173-175: - Dahana Lounge Bar: Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Los Javados Acoustic music. - Puri Pool Bar: Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Garment factory workers strike
Garment factory workers strike JAKARTA (JP): About 600 workers of a garment factory in east Depok went on strike yesterday, demanding their wages which have been suspended for the last three consecutive months.The strike started at 7:15 a.m. on the grounds of PT Busan Surya Jaya on Jl. H. Dimun.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
House leaders told to step into bill row
House leaders told to step into bill row JAKARTA (JP): Observers called yesterday on the House of Representatives' leaders to step into the row over the use of a state-owned firm's money for legislators deliberating the manpower bill.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Challenges facing interreligious dialogs
Challenges facing interreligious dialogsBy B.S. Mardiatmadja This is the second of two articles from an excerpt of a paper to be delivered next week at a seminar in Oegstgeest, the Netherlands on Religious Plurality and Nationalism in Indonesia.
Fri, 21 Nov 1997
Energy Ventures wants to set up base in Batam
Energy Ventures wants to set up base in Batam SINGAPORE (Reuters): Energy Ventures Inc (EVI), U.S.-based manufacturer of oil field products, is seeking to establish a world class production site on Indonesia's Batam island, a senior EVI official said on Thursday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Deposit rates reduced to curb bank credit rates
Deposit rates reduced to curb bank credit rates JAKARTA (JP): The initiative of state and private banks to gradually lower deposit rates starting this week is aimed at stabilizing the banking industry and reducing credit interest rates, a leading banker said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
NZ embassy moves to BRI II
NZ embassy moves to BRI II JAKARTA (JP): The New Zealand Embassy has moved from Jl. Diponegoro 41 to the 23rd floor of Gedung BRI II on Jl. Sudirman Kav. 44-46 in Central Jakarta.An embassy press release stated that the change of address was effective as of this week and the embassy's telephone and...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Firm admits to spending Rp 3b to fund labor bill deliberation
Firm admits to spending Rp 3b to fund labor bill deliberation JAKARTA (JP): State-owned workers' social insurance company PT Jamsostek admitted yesterday it had slashed Rp 3.1 billion (US$911,000) off its budget to fund the deliberation of the manpower bill.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Pertamina to charter tanker from PT Humpuss
Pertamina to charter tanker from PT Humpuss JAKARTA (JP): The state oil company Pertamina has agreed to lease an oil tanker from PT Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi (HIT).Under the 10-year charter contract signed yesterday, Pertamina will use the 3,500-dead weight ton (dwt) Mt.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Talks with Pretoria on East Timor loom
Talks with Pretoria on East Timor loom JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday Indonesia was ready to discuss the East Timor question with South African officials, including President Nelson Mandela.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 19, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 850 0 0 AHAP Insurance 1,700 -800 2,000 Alter Abadi 525 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 375 -50 242,500 Alumindo...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
RI and RP coconut oil exports expected to rise
RI and RP coconut oil exports expected to rise HAMBURG (Reuters): Coconut oil exports from the Philippines and Indonesia are expected to increase to 400,000 tons during October-December of this year, the independent Oil World newsletter said on Tuesday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
House urges govt to issue ruling on live TV coverage
House urges govt to issue ruling on live TV coverage JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives urged yesterday Minister of Information R. Hartono to issue a ruling on live TV broadcasts.Hisyam Usamah and Muchlis of the United Development Party (PPP) and Y.B.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Badminton body urged to be prudent in selecting chief
Badminton body urged to be prudent in selecting chief JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman has urged participants of the Badminton Association of Indonesia's national congress to look further than someone's position in choosing a chairman.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Bribery legalized?
Bribery legalized?From JayakartaThe statement by Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso that he did not object to his subordinates receiving money as a token of gratitude for the services they offer has invited reaction. It is no secret that the acceptance of illegal levies, bribes, grease money, etc.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Palembang to have new airport
Palembang to have new airport PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: South Sumatra's capital, Palembang, will have an international airport by 2001, an official said here yesterday.Antara quoted head of the PT Angkasa Pura airport authority here, Asman Soetjipto, as saying that the city's Sultan Mahmud...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
PT AAL to sell shares
PT AAL to sell shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra Agro Lestari (AAL), a plantation company, announced yesterday that the company and its underwriters had agreed to a price of Rp 1,550 per share in its initial public offering.The offering period is scheduled to open Nov. 25 and close Nov.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Govt renews vow to closely watch NGOs
Govt renews vow to closely watch NGOs JAKARTA (JP): The government has renewed its vow to keep a close watch on local non-governmental organizations it has branded "problematic."Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Rules for building underground being formulated: BPN
Rules for building underground being formulated: BPN JAKARTA (JP): The National Land Agency (BPN) is preparing regulations on land use and ownership in areas set aside for underground projects in the city, an official said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Telkom collects Rp 5.6b for Games
Telkom collects Rp 5.6b for Games JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Telkom has collected Rp 5.6 billion (US$1.62 million) from the sale of 19th SEA Games stickers, a company executive, A.M. Sampoerna, said in Bandung on Tuesday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Semanggi to become Jakarta's green symbol
Semanggi to become Jakarta's green symbol JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso outlined his vision yesterday of developing Semanggi cloverleaf, one of the city's landmarks, as a symbol for the greening of Jakarta.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Private TV stations' debts exceed Rp 40b
Private TV stations' debts exceed Rp 40b JAKARTA (JP): Private TV stations owe their state-owned counterpart TVRI more than Rp 40 billion (US$11.7 million), Minister of Information R. Hartono said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Lonsum's net income drops 24%
Lonsum's net income drops 24% JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT PP London Sumatra Indonesia (Lonsum) reported a 24 percent drop in net income to Rp 41.64 billion (US$12.24 million) in the year to September.The company said yesterday the drop was partly due to an extraordinary charge of Rp 44.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Security guard assaulted for stopping student brawl
Security guard assaulted for stopping student brawl JAKARTA (JP): A security guard, who tried to break up a student brawl Tuesday, was slashed with a machete yesterday in an alleged act of retaliation.A shop attendant, who witnessed the attack, said about 50 students threatened the security guard...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Hermawan out of Vietnam Open
Hermawan out of Vietnam Open HANOI (AFP): Men's top seed Indonesian Hermawan Susanto was eliminated in the first round match of the Vietnam Badminton open yesterday by unseeded Thomas Johansson of Sweden.Susanto lost 4-15, 12-15.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Lessons to be learned from Japan's reform measures
Lessons to be learned from Japan's reform measuresBy Paridah A. Samad JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's reform measures are genuinely needed to restore confidence in its troubled economy during the current monetary crisis, the worst in the 30 years of the country's period of economic growth.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Challenges in interreligious dialogs
Challenges in interreligious dialogsBy B.S. Mardiatmadja The following is an excerpt of a paper to be delivered next week at a seminar in Oegstgeest, the Netherlands. The seminar, Religious Plurality and Nationalism in Indonesia, is organized by the Netherlands chapter of the Association of...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Two men in court for defamation
Two men in court for defamation TANGERANG (JP): Two Ciledug residents faced court yesterday to answer charges of defaming President Soeharto by distribution of leaflets with anti-Soeharto messages.Prosecutor Samiun Yahya told Tangerang District Court that Syarifudin bin Murdali, 23, and Abdullah...