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Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Netherlands offers experts to Aceh
Netherlands offers experts to Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Netherlands has offered its infrastructure experts to Aceh's administration to help build a flood control system and wave breaker protection in coastal areas.The offer was made by Dutch Ambassador P.R.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 18, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 850 150 8,500 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 525 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 425 0 389,500 Alumindo...
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Embarrassing prize
Embarrassing prizeFrom Pikiran RakyatI felt extremely happy when I received a call in September from a representative of Bank Bali telling me that I had won a special prize from their Bali Festival. The prize was a two-way airplane ticket from Bandung to Denpasar.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
RI's foreign debt tops $117 billion
RI's foreign debt tops $117 billion JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad revealed yesterday that the country's foreign debt stood at US$117 billion as of September, a 7.3 percent increase from $109.3 billion recorded in March.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Asian economic slowdown may liberalize aerospace sector
Asian economic slowdown may liberalize aerospace sectorBy Bradley Perrett SINGAPORE (Reuters): The sudden weakening of Asia's economic outlook this year may prompt liberalization of the region's costly air transport and aerospace sectors.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Rain brings with it new problems
Rain brings with it new problems JAKARTA (JP): The severe drought may be coming to an end, but Indonesians now have to contend with another problem -- heavy rain which causes flooding and landslides.Heavy rain in many parts of the country in the past few days has caused a loss of livestock and...
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Kramat Tunggak red-light district to remain
Kramat Tunggak red-light district to remain JAKARTA (JP): After months of debate over its location, the controversial red-light district in Kramat Tunggak, North Jakarta, is to stay put.The municipality has decided not to move the district's sex workers because of objections from residents in the...
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Is the Asian economic dream lost? Maybe not
Is the Asian economic dream lost? Maybe notBy Michael Battye SINGAPORE (Reuters): Just a few short months ago, Asian businessmen had no doubts the world was theirs for the taking."Invincible, emboldened by success and drunken by growth, we were all the next Masters of the Universe," Singapore...
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Seminar on Australian wool
Seminar on Australian wool JAKARTA (JP): The International Wool Secretariat (IWS) of Australia will hold seminars and workshops in Jakarta and Bandung to promote future cooperation in developing the wool industry.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Asia needs tough economic steps: Lee
Asia needs tough economic steps: Lee SINGAPORE (Reuters): Troubled Asian economies are only prolonging the agony if they fail to take tough measures needed to correct fundamental problems, Singapore Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew said.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Crisis delays appointment of new cellular providers
Crisis delays appointment of new cellular providers JAKARTA (JP): The currency crisis has forced the government to delay until 1998 the appointment of 11 new cellular providers to operate the Digital Cordless System and the Personal Handy-phone Service regionally in six areas of the country.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Woman worker
Woman workerFrom RepublikaI met with an illegal woman worker in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, by the name of Tarmilah. She is from Cirebon, West Java. Still in her teens, she admitted that she was sent to Saudi Arabia by PT Apida Aviaduta, whose office is on 37 Jl. Hankam, Pondok Gede, Bekasi, West Java.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Two blank pages
Two blank pages On Monday, Nov. 17 your cartoon Rose is Rose described my feelings toward The Jakarta Post. It really is a kind of special pleasure to wake up every morning to get the news on the porch.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Police shooting of drug suspect gets support
Police shooting of drug suspect gets support JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer and a criminologist have backed the actions of Jakarta Police which resulted in the fatal shooting of a foreign drug suspect.When contacted by The Jakarta Post yesterday, lawyer Amir Syamsuddin and criminologist Adrianus Meliala...
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Bankers back gradual cut of interest rates
Bankers back gradual cut of interest rates JAKARTA (JP): Mochtar Riyadi, chairman of publicly listed Bank Lippo, supported yesterday the move of the Association of State- Owned Banks (Himbara) and the Federation of Private Domestic Banks (Perbanas) to gradually lower interest rates.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Fishermen involved in prostitution
Fishermen involved in prostitution JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Governor Jacob Pattipi alleged yesterday that Thai fishermen have been involved in prostitution in Merauke, Antara reported.Following an outbreak of AIDS several years ago, Thai fishermen have been barred from going ashore as they have been...
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
300,000 trees planted in Bogor
300,000 trees planted in Bogor BOGOR (JP): At least 300,000 trees have been planted here in the past five years in an attempt to create a gigantic garden for the 12,000-hectare city, an official said yesterday.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
House leaders strongly deny bribery charges
House leaders strongly deny bribery charges JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives members vowed yesterday to avoid leeway that might lead to speculation that they receive bribes, including rejecting in the future any offer to deliberate bills at expensive hotels.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Hundreds bitten by dogs
Hundreds bitten by dogs KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Two hundred and eighty three residents of four regencies in the province have been bitten by dogs over the past year, 10 of whom died of rabies.Antara quoted veterinary surgeon I Made Suparto from the local office of husbandry as saying that last...
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
UEM purchase stirs up fears in Malaysia stock market
UEM purchase stirs up fears in Malaysia stock marketBy Christina Toh-Pantin KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Foreign investors seeking an imminent return to the Malaysian stock market may have heard a warning shot this week, analysts said yesterday.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Australia to host PNG peace talks
Australia to host PNG peace talks CANBERRA (Reuters): Australia is to host talks this week to help end the secessionist conflict on the Papua New Guinea (PNG) island of Bougainville, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said yesterday.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Stepping back in time at Art and Curio in Cikini
Stepping back in time at Art and Curio in Cikini A hole in the wall is how one friend had rather harshly described Art and Curio in Cikini, Central Jakarta.By no means a winning advertisement for a restaurant.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: WeddingSetnegSTATE WEDDING: President Soeharto congratulates Mutiara, daughter of Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo, on her wedding to Patiendra Sumarjono. The reception was held at Jl. Abdul Majid in Cipete, South Jakarta, on Sunday.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Indonesian workers abroad
Indonesian workers abroadFrom KompasSoleha, an Indonesian domestic servant working in Saudi Arabia, died at the hands of an executioner. She had been accused of killing her employer. I do not know whether the charge was proven or not.More recently, Nasiroh faced possible execution also.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Whose growth is it anyway?
Whose growth is it anyway?By Makmur Keliat JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has finally obtained financial aid from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for its reform measures aimed to help its troubled economy recover.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Governor Sutiyoso to consider nomination for Perbakin chief
Governor Sutiyoso to consider nomination for Perbakin chief JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Shooting and Hunting Association (Perbakin) Executive Director Sutiyoso says he will consider his nomination for association chairman for the coming term.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Sasak's unique traditions live on in Lombok
Sasak's unique traditions live on in LombokBy Susi Andrini LOMBOK (JP): Piyang in Lombok is home to a community of the Sasak people, who practice their own traditions distinct from their Balinese neighbors living a short distance across the sea.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Gus Dur says it is time for a female president
Gus Dur says it is time for a female president BAGU, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid has said the nation should discuss the possibility of Indonesia having a female president.The chairman of Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), said here yesterday...
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Bank mergers
Bank mergers The banking industry has begun to respond positively to the strong message conveyed by the supervisory authority through the Nov. 1 closure of 16 insolvent banks -- clean up your house, or perish.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Kecil itu Indah 5, by AD Pirous, Barli Sasmitawinata, Nana Bana and others, at Edwin's Gallery Jl. Kemang Raya No. 21, Kemang, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, at 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Mickey & Friends at Lippo Karawaci
Mickey & Friends at Lippo Karawaci JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's third outlet of Mickey & Friends, located on the ground floor of the huge Lippo Supermal in Karawaci, is to be officially inaugurated Saturday.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Nokia opens sales and service center
Nokia opens sales and service center JAKARTA (JP): Nokia Mobile Phones Indonesia, a subsidiary of Finnish cellular phone manufacturer Nokia, opened its first authorized sales and service center in Indonesia and Southeast Asia yesterday.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Police question Xanana over bomb making
Police question Xanana over bomb making JAKARTA (JP): Police questioned yesterday jailed East Timorese separatist leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao over alleged links with a bomb making operation, his lawyers said.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Merger of Bakrie banks to be finalized in 6 months
Merger of Bakrie banks to be finalized in 6 months JAKARTA (JP): The planned merger of Bakrie Group's three banks will occur in the next six months, according to Aburizal Bakrie, the chairman of the group.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Gas pipeline from Natuna field to Java considered
Gas pipeline from Natuna field to Java considered JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned gas and oil company Pertamina and partners are considering to transport natural gas from Natuna Island's gas fields through a pipeline to Java for electricity and industry.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Kadin urges govt to focus on liquidity
Kadin urges govt to focus on liquidity JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) called on the government to put more emphasis on market liquidity rather than on strengthening the rupiah, to help local companies survive.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
136 paintings by Indonesian, Japanese kids on display
136 paintings by Indonesian, Japanese kids on display JAKARTA (JP): A total of 136 paintings by Indonesian and Japanese children will be displayed on the second floor of Summitmas Tower on Jl. Sudirman kav. 61-62 until next Thursday.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Regreening award
Regreening award JAKARTA (JP): Menteng Metropolitan, a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Group, has received an award from Governor Sutiyoso for winning a competition for regreening housing and residential complexes.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Turkish mission to arrive
Turkish mission to arrive JAKARTA (JP): An official Turkish delegation made up of 50 leading businesspeople will begin a four-day Indonesian tour today to promote trade relations.Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey Sevinc Dalyanoglu said yesterday that his country, which had sustained an average 5...
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Pinault eyes Indonesia
Pinault eyes Indonesia PARIS (Reuters): French retailer Pinault-Printemps-Redoute said yesterday it had signed cooperation deals in Indonesia and the Philippines.The first deal signed with PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa, the second largest distribution group in Indonesia, was a study on the...
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Rumors panicked BCA customers
Rumors panicked BCA customersFrom NeracaThe banking crisis is indeed still being felt today. Public trust in the banking sector has been on the decline as a consequence of the great number of troubled banks and the liquidation of 16 of them.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Games consortium urged to submit pre-audit report
Games consortium urged to submit pre-audit report JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman urged yesterday the 19th SEA Games consortium to hand over pre-auditing report soon before he meets the House's Commission on Culture, Education, Religion, Youth Affairs and...
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Elderly poor get free operation
Elderly poor get free operation PALU, Central Sulawesi: The local chapter of the Lions Club organized recently a drive to provide free cataract operations for 170 poor senior citizens, Antara reported yesterday.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Govt confident in achieving tax revenue target
Govt confident in achieving tax revenue target JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad reassured yesterday that the government's domestic revenue from taxes would reach its target despite the monetary crisis and subsequent economic downturn.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
South Korean won sinks further, others follow suit
South Korean won sinks further, others follow suit SINGAPORE (Reuters): Bears dominated trading in most Asian currencies yesterday after the South Korean won sank to a new low against the U.S. dollar, prompting one central bank -- Indonesia's -- to intervene, forex dealers said.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
LG Group to expand into new sectors
LG Group to expand into new sectors JAKARTA (JP): South Korea's LG Group is set to boost its presence in Indonesia by further expanding into real estate and financial and agribusiness sectors despite Indonesia's current monetary crisis.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Govt refuses to raise civil servants' pay
Govt refuses to raise civil servants' pay JAKARTA (JP): The government will not increase the salaries of the nation's civil servants, despite increased living costs caused by the recent economic crisis, State Minister of Administrative Reforms T.B. Silalahi said here yesterday.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Threats to MPR session dismissed
Threats to MPR session dismissed YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) affirmed yesterday there has not been any political movements staged to disrupt the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) general session next March.The assistant to the Armed Forces Chief of Sociopolitical Affairs, Maj. Gen.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Government to increase local phone rates by 10 percent
Government to increase local phone rates by 10 percent JAKARTA (JP): The government will raise local telephone rates by about 10 percent in January, but will lower rates for domestic long-distance calls by 10 percent.
Wed, 19 Nov 1997
Asian banks must learn from Japan
Asian banks must learn from Japan HONG KONG (AFP): Banking authorities in Asian countries hit by currency turmoil must learn from the mistakes made by Japan and clean up their balance sheets, analysts said yesterday.