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Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Districts still need water
Districts still need water PACITAN, East Java: Rain might have arrived in many parts of the country, but six districts in Pacitan are still suffering from a water shortage resulting from the long dry season.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Oscar's photographs capture eerie echoes from Angkor
Oscar's photographs capture eerie echoes from AngkorBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): It was April 1996 when Oscar Matuloh called the Antara head office in Jakarta to extend his visit in Cambodia."I'm already here, and I think this is the right time to cover the famous complex of temples and royal...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
S. Korea to buy CN-235 plane
S. Korea to buy CN-235 plane SEOUL (DPA): South Korea will buy military-use transport aircraft worth 100 billion won (about US$ 99 million) from Indonesia, the defense ministry announced in Seoul yesterday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Les Ballets returns to the city
Les Ballets returns to the city JAKARTA (JP): No stranger to Jakarta's modern dance buffs, Canada's Les Ballets jazz de Montreal dance company begins a three-night engagement at The Jakarta Playhouse tomorrow.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Indonesian fishing boats run aground
Indonesian fishing boats run aground BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Three Indonesian fishing boats have been detained by the Nicobar India Marine Patrol because they entered the country's territory illegally, Antara reported yesterday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Indonesian wins hotel award
Indonesian wins hotel award JAKARTA (JP): Degan Septoadji, the executive chef of the Ritz- Carlton Bali, has become the first Indonesian hotelier to win a special commendation in the "Young Hotelier of the World", a program jointly created by the IH&RA and Hotels Magazine.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
No bailout for private debts
No bailout for private debts JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad ruled out yesterday any government bailout for offshore private sector debt, totaling US$65 billion as of September.However, he offered the government's help to lobby foreign creditors to roll over short-term loans.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Probosutedjo proceeds with lawsuit against govt
Probosutedjo proceeds with lawsuit against govt JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Probosutedjo, the owner of Bank Jakarta liquidated on Nov. 1 by the government, went ahead yesterday with his lawsuit against the minister of finance and the central bank governor, his lawyers said.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
11 judokas to compete in Asian c'ships
11 judokas to compete in Asian c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Eleven local judokas left yesterday for Manila to take part in the Asian championships in Manila from Nov. 21 to Nov. 23.The 11 judokas consist of six men and five women.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Travel agencies say they deserve fiscal incentives
Travel agencies say they deserve fiscal incentives JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Tour and Travel Agencies (Asita) said yesterday that its members deserved government fiscal incentives.Speaking at a hearing at the House of Representatives, the association's vice chairman, Sjarman...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Bus shelter at Cengkareng market
Bus shelter at Cengkareng marketFrom KompasI work in an office in Central Jakarta and live at Tegal Alur, Cengkareng in West Jakarta. I don't like the traffic conditions at Cengkareng market because there is no bus stop in the vicinity.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
NU says rallies, strikes lawful acording to Islam
NU says rallies, strikes lawful acording to Islam BAGU, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Indonesian ulemas decreed yesterday that street rallies and strikes, if held for good purposes, are lawful according to Islam.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Scientists plan to study Komodo
Scientists plan to study Komodo KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A group of scientists from the Udayana University in Bali, led by Professor Putra Sastrawan, are currently studying the Komodo dragon population on Komodo Island and the mainland Flores Island.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Hotel Grand Aquila, Jl. Dr. Djundjunan No. 116, Bandung: - Paparazzi Club: Gen, Pop Rock Band, Monday. Fix Band, Sweet Rock Band, on Wednesday. Valencia, Attractive Top 40 Band, on Friday. AS band, All Round Band, Tuesday and Saturday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Asian woes cut world thermal coal demand
Asian woes cut world thermal coal demand SYDNEY (Reuters): Economic disruption in Asia was a major factor behind a big cut in forecast world demand for thermal coal in calendar 1997, a coal conference here was told yesterday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
RP heeds threat to kidnapped priest
RP heeds threat to kidnapped priest COTABATO, Philippines (AFP): The government has told some 500 soldiers and police not to move in on the kidnappers of a Belgian priest in the southern Philippines following warnings that he would be "executed" if they approached, military sources said.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Fire engulfs C. Jakarta hotel, half-naked guests flee
Fire engulfs C. Jakarta hotel, half-naked guests flee JAKARTA (JP): A low-cost, two-story hotel on Jl. Jatibaru, in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, was gutted by fire yesterday, forcing dozens of scantily clad guests to flee in panic.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: Adventure of Pinochio 3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Variety Show: Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 Student's music: Ansamble Angklung 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
OPEC advised to ignore uncertainty over Iraq
OPEC advised to ignore uncertainty over Iraq LONDON (Reuters): OPEC must ignore short-term uncertainty over Iraqi exports and raise its official output ceiling at ministerial talks in Jakarta next week, a senior Gulf Arab oil industry source said on Tuesday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Taiwanese, Chinese deported
Taiwanese, Chinese deported BITUNG, North Sulawesi: Immigration officials deported here yesterday 93 Chinese and Taiwanese nationals working as sailors in the North Sulawesi capital of Manado, after they overstayed their visas for eight months.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Cleanup of slums along Ciliwung will continue
Cleanup of slums along Ciliwung will continue JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso pledged yesterday to continue cleaning up slums along Ciliwung River, the largest of 13 rivers in the capital, to help prevent flooding during the rainy season.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Malaysia to screen Internet reports
Malaysia to screen Internet reports KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Malaysian government has set up a committee to screen all foreign reports about the country in the Internet, a newspaper reported yesterday.The Star daily quoted Culture, Arts and Tourism Ministry deputy secretary-general Tengku Alaudin...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Singapore's $5 billion loan to be at 'commercial' rate
Singapore's $5 billion loan to be at 'commercial' rate SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore pledged yesterday to help support Indonesia through its financial troubles but said its promised loan of up to US$5 billion would be offered at commercial rates of interest.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
AMEX's style of management
AMEX's style of management I was a member of American Express (AMEX) from 1991 to 1994, when I held a gold card issued in Boston, the United States. In early August 1997, upon the recommendation of a friend who works at an AMEX bank in Switzerland, I reapplied for membership in Jakarta.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
G-7 roped in as Asian crisis worsens
G-7 roped in as Asian crisis worsensBy Philippe Ries HONG KONG (AFP): The Group of Seven leading industrialized countries are becoming increasingly involved in the southeast Asian financial crisis, worsening as the South Korean currency plunges.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Grand Hyatt named best resort
Grand Hyatt named best resort JAKARTA (JP): Business Traveler magazine has selected Grand Hyatt Bali as the best resort hotel worldwide in 1997.Based on a poll of its readers around the world, the magazine reviewed several key aspects of hotels, including room quality, rates, facilities and...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Asian currencies poised for new dive as won falls
Asian currencies poised for new dive as won falls SINGAPORE (AFP): Asian currencies threatened to test new depths against the U.S. dollar yesterday as South Korea scrambled to avert a crash and proposals for an independent Asian fund to bolster regional currencies were junked.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
More flood-prone areas this year
More flood-prone areas this year JAKARTA (JP): The number of areas in the capital likely to be inundated by flood waters during the wet season could reach at least 108, far in excess of last year's 82 sites, it was announced yesterday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
'Pay teachers more for the students' sake'
'Pay teachers more for the students' sake' JAKARTA (JP): Councilors urged the municipality yesterday to review the city's policies on teachers' salaries and involuntary deductions.Councilors Lukman Mokoginta from the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) faction and Soeparmo from the dominant Golkar...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Karpov confident of beating Utut in chess duel
Karpov confident of beating Utut in chess duel JAKARTA (JP): FIDE world chess champion Grandmaster Anatoly Karpov of Russia voiced optimism that he could beat Indonesia's GM Utut Adianto in a duel which starts at Omni Batavia Hotel today and will last through Nov. 24.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Fight against TB gets a boost from abroad
Fight against TB gets a boost from abroad JAKARTA (JP): The Dutch government has donated Rp 150 million (US$42,000) to the provincial health office in Irian Jaya to help cure 1,500 sufferers of tuberculosis in the province, Antara reported yesterday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
S&P affirms ratings on Bank Danamon, Niaga
S&P affirms ratings on Bank Danamon, Niaga JAKARTA (JP): International rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) said yesterday it affirmed its "BB" long-term and "B" short-term counterparty ratings on Bank Danamon.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Pesona Lukisan Kecil 4 by Five Indonesian Artists (Indonesia Lima), at Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 2-3, Central Jakarta, until Nov. 27.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Gus Dur's wish to quit rejected by NU leaders
Gus Dur's wish to quit rejected by NU leaders BAGU, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Senior ulemas rejected yesterday Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Abdurrahman Wahid's wish to retire and hold elections next year.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Four business sectors severely hit by turmoil
Four business sectors severely hit by turmoil JAKARTA (JP): Construction, financial, transportation and telecommunications sectors had been the hardest hit by the country's monetary crisis, an analyst said yesterday.Didik J.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Koch Industries Inc. buys 5% stake in Trans-Pacific
Koch Industries Inc. buys 5% stake in Trans-Pacific JAKARTA (JP): Koch Industries Inc, a major petrochemical company of the United States, has acquired a 5 percent stake in PT Trans-Pacific Petrochemical Indotama (TPPI).
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Treating mystic believers
Treating mystic believers The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) recently held discussions concerning a topic uncommon in any other country: old-style traditional mystic beliefs, or non-denominational faiths as they are called here.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Timber thieves caught in the act
Timber thieves caught in the act SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A team of provincial councilors touring the Kutai National Park accidentally came upon a group of men loading four trucks with stolen meranti blambangan logs recently, Antara reported Tuesday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Derogatory English word
Derogatory English word On Saturday evening, Nov. 8, I tuned in to one of the most popular radio stations in Jakarta, Prambors, while I was in heavy traffic.A couple of disc jockeys (DJs) named Nadia and Rizal were on the air, holding a conversation about a person they know in Paris.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Traffic violations
Traffic violationsFrom Pos KotaDuring my daily commute on the Jagorawi (Jakarta, Bogor, Ciawi) toll road to and from work, I observe at least 30 to 40 vehicles violating traffic regulations. I mostly see vehicles exceeding the speed limit or following too closely the vehicles in front of them,...
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Asian coffee trade wary of RI rains
Asian coffee trade wary of RI rains SINGAPORE (Reuters): Late rains drenching the Indonesian coffee belt will likely trim the losses inflicted by a drought caused by the El Nino weather pattern, regional dealers said yesterday.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Marching bands compete next month
Marching bands compete next month JAKARTA (JP): The Grand Prix Marching Band Foundation in cooperation with the City Tourism Office will hold the 15th annual marching band competition at Istora Senayan stadium in Central Jakarta from Dec. 23 to Dec. 28.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
Call to stop sending unskilled workers abroad gains support
Call to stop sending unskilled workers abroad gains support JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Labor Export Companies (Apjati) supported yesterday legislators' call for the government to stop sending unskilled workers abroad.
Thu, 20 Nov 1997
PLN asks Sengkang to lower power prices
PLN asks Sengkang to lower power prices JAKARTA (JP): PT Energy Sengkang has asked state-owned electricity company PLN for a license to build another power plant in compensation for willingness to reduce power prices for its steam power plant in Sengkang, South Sulawesi, PLN president Djiteng...
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Walhi criticizes city's greening program
Walhi criticizes city's greening program JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) has criticized the municipality's plan to green Jakarta, especially by setting free a group of birds, as having no significant beneficial impact on the environment.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Long-awaited rain arrives in Jakarta
Long-awaited rain arrives in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The long awaited rain fell throughout Jakarta yesterday evening as forecast by the National Meteorology and Geophysics Agency, an official said."Today's rainfall is spread evenly, but this is just the beginning of the rainy season," Sri Diharto,...
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
PDI and PPP insist on poll rule changes
PDI and PPP insist on poll rule changes JAKARTA (JP): Minority parties in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) were adamant yesterday in their demand that the government ease its role in the general election.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Kawan Lama gets ISO 9002
Kawan Lama gets ISO 9002 JAKARTA (JP): PT Kawan Lama, an industrial equipment and machinery supplier, has been awarded an ISO 9002 certificate from SGS International Certification Services for its quality management.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Resumption of RI-Lisbon ties seen
Resumption of RI-Lisbon ties seen DILI, East Timor (JP): Visiting Portuguese nobility Dom Duarte Pio expressed optimism yesterday his country will in time recognize East Timor as part of Indonesia and diplomatic ties between the countries will one day be established.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
NU boss Gus Dur wants to step down next year
NU boss Gus Dur wants to step down next year BAGU, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid, chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem organization, said yesterday he wished to retire next year rather than wait until the next election in 1999.