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Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Far from reality
Far from realityFrom KompasI appeal to the government to stop saying that Indonesian economic fundamentals are stable. This conviction is obviously unrealistic.To repeatedly give such a statement is not only ineffective to curb the economic turbulence but is tarnishing the credibility of the...
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Indocement to sign loan
Indocement to sign loan TOKYO (Reuters): The Export-Import Bank of Japan and four Japanese commercial banks plan to sign a loan contract worth 15 billion yen with Indonesia's largest cement maker Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa, a spokesman for Export-Import Bank said yesterday.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Over-investment drives Indonesian economy to stagflation
Over-investment drives Indonesian economy to stagflation The Indonesian government has finally reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a reform package aimed at stabilizing the country's monetary crisis.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Free medical treatment for drivers
Free medical treatment for drivers BOGOR (JP): The Bogor Health Agency and the Bogor's Land Transport Owners Association (Organda) have reached an agreement to provide free medical treatment to minivan drivers.A.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Crisis will be a blessing in disguise: IMF chief
Crisis will be a blessing in disguise: IMF chief JAKARTA (JP): International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Michel Camdessus predicted yesterday that Indonesia's battered economy would recover from its financial crisis in less than three years.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Student dies while drag racing
Student dies while drag racing JAKARTA (JP): A technical high school student, who was drag racing friends, died on Tuesday when his motorcycle hit a trailer truck on Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan in North Jakarta.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Tamara to make 1st move in Utut-Karpov match
Tamara to make 1st move in Utut-Karpov match JAKARTA (JP): Top model and actress Tamara Bleszynsky is scheduled to make the first move in the chess match between Utut Adianto and Anatoly Karpov of Russia here from Nov. 21 to Nov. 25.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
No. 20 deadline given for sports bodies plans
No. 20 deadline given for sports bodies plans JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's 13th Asian Games task force has urged all sports organizations to submit their proposals by Nov. 20.Muhammad Hindarto, a member of the task force who is also the National Sports Council development program deputy, told...
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Two million get toothache monthly
Two million get toothache monthly JAKARTA (JP): Two million Indonesians complain every month that toothaches disrupt both their productivity at work and social life, and caused other physical and mental problems, according to Minister of Health Sujudi.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Natives need to learn new business ethics
Natives need to learn new business ethics JAKARTA (JP): Noted historian Taufik Abdullah says many ethnic groups in Indonesia are known to be astute businesspeople, but they should open up to new business ethics and learn from others including those of Chinese descent.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Music awards draw few nominations
Music awards draw few nominations JAKARTA (JP): Pop girl-group AB Three, Dewa 19 and grandmother Elvie Sukaesih, queen of dangdut music, have been nominated for most of the sub-categories in the upcoming 1997 Anugerah Musik Indonesia (AMI) music awards.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Indonesian-Fijian dictionary
Indonesian-Fijian dictionary JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Linguists from Cendrawasih University (Uncen) in Jayapura and Papua New Guinea's National University are working on an Indonesian-English-Fijian dictionary to bridge the gap between the countries.Rector of the UNCEN, Frans A.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 12, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 900 50 6,500 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 525 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 500 25 704,000 Alumindo...
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Inflation quite high: Hartono
Inflation quite high: Hartono JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia recorded a 1.99 percent inflation rate in October, the highest month-on-month increase in the last 10 years, Minister of Information R. Hartono announced here yesterday."The inflation rate from January to October this year was 7.
Thu, 13 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: Fix Band, Sweet Rock Band, on Nov. 13. Valencia, Comedian Top 40 Band, Nov. 14. As band, All Round Band, Nov. 15. New Freedom, Nov. 16. * Preanger Aerowisata Bandung Hotel, Jl.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Three die of fish poisoning
Three die of fish poisoning PALU, Central Sulawesi: Three of five residents of Bajugan village in Buol Tolitoli regency, died Tuesday morning of fish poisoning, Antara reported.Grandmother Hamsiah, 70, and her grandchildren, Engo, 13, and Syamsuddin, 12, died after eating some fish.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: MallJP/alxMALL MAVENS: Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro (third from right) is accompanied by Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso and his wife Setyo Rini (behind), the president of the Keris Gallery Puri Indah Mall, Handiyanto Tjokrosaputro (left), and branch manager...
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Auric divests of Bank Niaga
Auric divests of Bank Niaga SINGAPORE (Reuters): Auric Pacific Group said yesterday it sold 21.65 million Bank Niaga shares amounting to Singapore US$20 million to the Tirtamas Group.A company statement said as at Sept.30, Auric held a total of 59.84 million shares or 8.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Two student skirmishes disrupt city traffic
Two student skirmishes disrupt city traffic JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of senior high school students were involved in two separate street brawls respectively on Jl. Salemba Raya and an intersection on Jl. Pemuda in Central Jakarta yesterday, causing heavy traffic jams on nearby roads.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Andromeda drops lawsuit against govt
Andromeda drops lawsuit against govt JAKARTA (JP): Bank Andromeda withdrew its lawsuit yesterday against Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad and Governor of Bank Indonesia Soedradjad Djiwandono over the closure of the bank citing national interest as the reason.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Eleven poor provinces need urgent action
Eleven poor provinces need urgent action YOGYAKARTA (JP): An expert says the future poverty alleviation program should concentrate on areas with the poorest communities in eleven provinces.According to Mubyarto, the assistant to the State Minister of National Development Planning, the provinces...
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Harmoko vague over vice presidency talks
Harmoko vague over vice presidency talks JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Harmoko was vague yesterday over speculation that House leaders would discuss the next vice presidential candidacy with a team of presidential advisors scheduled to visit the legislative body today.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Anticipating floods
Anticipating floodsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe rainy season is approaching, yet the Bekasi administration has been doing nothing concrete to anticipate the possible floods that may hit the area.The acting Bekasi mayor, when interviewed by TPI some time ago, said that it was difficult to handle the...
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Perbanas supports merger of weak and small banks
Perbanas supports merger of weak and small banks JAKARTA (JP): The Federation of Private Domestic Banks (Perbanas) pledged its full support yesterday in the merger of weak and small banks in a bid to strengthen the country's banking sector.Perbanas' deputy chairman B.S.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
TV coverage
TV coverage The newly enacted Broadcasting Law seems to have the potential to clash with public interests. Its first test case, which made nobody happy, took place Monday when the government abruptly banned a planned live TV broadcast from the House of Representatives.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Sutiyoso's statement
Sutiyoso's statementFrom MerdekaMerdeka daily reported on Nov. 5 that Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso would take steps against 132 unruly developers. Sutiyoso said that Jakarta needed to improve its quality of the environment.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Pulogebang bus terminal project put on hold
Pulogebang bus terminal project put on hold JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta mayoralty has postponed indefinitely the construction of Pulogebang Bus Terminal, which was scheduled to start in July, a city councilor said yesterday.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
RI, Mozambique sign deal
RI, Mozambique sign deal JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Mozambique signed an agreement yesterday on economic and technical cooperation aimed at enhancing ties between the two countries which were only formally established in November 1991.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Tackling financial crisis via APEC
Tackling financial crisis via APEC Just when one thought APEC's days were numbered, an economic crisis in the region has surfaced to propel the grouping once again to the forefront of regional cooperation -- with the United States being looked upon once more to take the lead.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Probe 'demolition' of disputed bus shelter: Councilor
Probe 'demolition' of disputed bus shelter: Councilor JAKARTA (JP): City councilors urged the municipality yesterday to make a full investigation into a missing bus shelter on Jl. Prapanca Raya in Kemang, South Jakarta.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Asian crisis affects Aussie industries
Asian crisis affects Aussie industries CANBERRA (Reuters): Australian industry expects the Southeast Asian economic crisis to have a direct effect on business, with 16 percent of companies surveyed by the nation's largest industry group expecting a significant impact.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997
Thai drug users may keep SEA Games golds
Thai drug users may keep SEA Games golds JAKARTA (JP): Two Thai athletes, who were found guilty of using banned substances in last month's SEA Games, may not have to forfeit their gold medals.Letters of authorization from the athletes' doctors were never passed on to the medical committee, its...
Wed, 12 Nov 1997
IMF chief's visit a show of confidence
IMF chief's visit a show of confidence JAKARTA (JP): The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Michel Camdessus, arrived here yesterday evening for a two-day visit to show support for the country's reforms to tackle the monetary crisis.
Wed, 12 Nov 1997
European seafood makes bigger splash than Chinese
European seafood makes bigger splash than ChineseBy John Aglionby JAKARTA (JP): Is good food better than good sex?Before this week I would not have hesitated to answer no, particularly when considering what is usually on offer in Jakarta (in the culinary department, I am talking about).Until Nov.
Wed, 12 Nov 1997
Mother of 5 arrested for marijuana stash
Mother of 5 arrested for marijuana stash JAKARTA (JP): A mother of five was arrested at her house in Bekasi for allegedly possessing and trafficking marijuana, police said yesterday.City police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang identified the suspect only as As, 46.
Wed, 12 Nov 1997
Temporary market for 450 traders
Temporary market for 450 traders JAKARTA (JP): A Rp 1.3 billion (US$394,000) market is currently being built in Menteng Pulo, Central Jakarta, to temporarily accommodate 450 traders from three South Jakarta markets.
Wed, 12 Nov 1997
World's food marketing agencies open workshop
World's food marketing agencies open workshop JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Food Marketing Agencies (AFMA) in cooperation with the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Indonesia's State Logistics Agency (Bulog) began a three-day workshop in Jakarta yesterday.
Wed, 12 Nov 1997
Immediate action needed to avert starvation
Immediate action needed to avert starvation JAKARTA (JP): Besides being blamed for the smog, the prolonged drought will also impact agricultural production. We asked Dr. H.S. Dillon, executive director of the recently founded Center for Agriculture Policy Studies, to comment on the current...
Wed, 12 Nov 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Graphic Exhibition: Boeatan Indonesia Asli, Vintage Indonesian Advertising and Graphic Design Revisited at Galeri TC (Twilight Cafe), Jl. Kemang Raya No.24A South Jakarta, Nov. 12-30. * Painting Exhibition: Night and Day, by Arnold Sobers and Mulyadi W.
Wed, 12 Nov 1997
RP 'inactive' over kidnapped girl
RP 'inactive' over kidnapped girl COTABATO, Philippines (AFP): The father of a two-year-old girl kidnapped by bandits in July, accused the government yesterday of "inaction" over his daughter's abduction while acting immediately to free an Irish priest.
Wed, 12 Nov 1997
RP suspends peace talks
RP suspends peace talks MANILA (AFP): The Philippine government said yesterday it was suspending peace talks with Communist guerrillas until insurgents freed a police officer they seized near Manila last month.
Wed, 12 Nov 1997
BI urged to help small firms
BI urged to help small firms JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, was urged yesterday to provide bridging finance to business customers of the 16 closed banks to prevent them from going into bankruptcy, otherwise the already swollen ranks of the unemployed would further explode.
Wed, 12 Nov 1997
Caltex to acquire Thai British Petroleum Oil
Caltex to acquire Thai British Petroleum Oil BANGKOK (AFP): Caltex Oil (Thailand) Ltd. said yesterday it will acquire the entire retail service station network of British Petroleum Oil (Thailand) Ltd., despite a serious recession and a slump in oil sales.
Wed, 12 Nov 1997
Problem of migrant workers
Problem of migrant workersFrom Media IndonesiaFrequently occurring problems related to Indonesian migrant workers are a dilemma. It often happens that cases involving these migrant workers are not thoroughly settled because information about these workers, while still at home and abroad, is not...
Wed, 12 Nov 1997
Soeharto enters vice presidential candidacy debate
Soeharto enters vice presidential candidacy debate JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto stepped into the ongoing discourse on who will be the next vice president yesterday, saying that only the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has a final say on the matter.
Wed, 12 Nov 1997
More Nigerians arrested for heroin possession
More Nigerians arrested for heroin possession JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested another two foreigners holding Nigerian passports for possessing 3.6 kilograms of first- grade heroin, a senior officer said yesterday.National Police spokesman Brig. Gen.
Wed, 12 Nov 1997
Women workers
Women workersFrom MerdekaI agree that all illegal women workers abroad should be deported, because they have created many problems for the Indonesian government. But I don't agree to the idea to stop sending legal workers abroad because it would increase unemployment and hamper efforts to eradicate...
Wed, 12 Nov 1997
Medan students protest price hikes
Medan students protest price hikes MEDAN, North Sumatra: Dozens of university students took to the streets yesterday to protest the rise in prices prevalent throughout the city.Carrying posters saying "Prices rise, the people are restless" and "Reduce prices now", the students went to the...
Wed, 12 Nov 1997
Mine investment to remain unattractive
Mine investment to remain unattractive SINGAPORE (Reuters): Mining investment will not come back to Asia soon, after the scandal surrounding the Busang gold find in Indonesia, and there is also a need to re-establish confidence in mining rules here, an analyst said yesterday.
Wed, 12 Nov 1997
Live broadcast ban undue: House leaders
Live broadcast ban undue: House leaders JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives leaders said yesterday that they had not expected the government to ban two private televisions from broadcasting live Monday's plenary session.The House's top brass, however, fell short of denouncing the ban.