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Fri, 07 Nov 1997
GRI's sales rise 20%
GRI's sales rise 20% JAKARTA (JP): PT Great River International (GRI), a garment producer, announced yesterday that its sales rose 20 percent to Rp 212.9 billion (US$64.5 million) in the first three quarters of this year over the same period last year.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Proficiency in English
Proficiency in English For the average Indonesian today, learning and understanding the English language will never bring him or her to the proficiency achieved by many pre-war Indonesians who experienced the Dutch educational system in the Dutch language.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Millions in batik sales
Millions in batik sales YOGYAKARTA: A four-day batik exhibition, held in conjunction with the International Batik Conference, proved to be a venue for lucrative business transactions.The exhibition coordinator, Ardiyanto Pranata, said yesterday batik sales during the conference and exhibition...
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Purging city streets of jockeys 'not easy'
Purging city streets of jockeys 'not easy' JAKARTA (JP): The municipality is having a difficult time getting rid of jockeys -- people who offer themselves as passengers to motorists trying to beat the three-in-one traffic system -- an official said yesterday.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Maan extends lead to 7 shots at Tering Bay Open
Maan extends lead to 7 shots at Tering Bay Open BATAM ISLAND, Riau (JP): Maan Naasim, boosted by his victory at the Matoa Open last week which ended his two-year title drought, extended his lead to seven shots at the US$50,000 Tering Bay Golf Championship here yesterday with a three-under-par 69.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Alleged hoodlums caught selling 'protection stickers'
Alleged hoodlums caught selling 'protection stickers' JAKARTA (JP): Police have apprehended 16 alleged hoodlums from Tanah Abang -- including two teenagers and a woman -- for allegedly coercing minivan drivers to purchase protection "stickers", city police chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said yesterday.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Sjafrie installs FKPPI leaders
Sjafrie installs FKPPI leaders JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has installed board members for the nine branches of the Communication Forum of Indonesian Veterans' Children (FKPPI) in Jakarta, Bekasi and Tangerang.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Hopelessness can be dangerous
Hopelessness can be dangerous As a kid of five years old I stayed with a retired district chief (Asisten Wedana), because my parents lived in a remote village where even water mains and electricity were non-existent.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Man bashed to death at airport
Man bashed to death at airport TANGERANG (JP): An employee of a courier firm was allegedly bashed to death by a group of men in the cargo compound of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Wednesday, police said.The chief of the airport's police subprecinct, Capt.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Indomobil now public firm by backdoor listing
Indomobil now public firm by backdoor listing JAKARTA (JP): The giant Salim Group's automotive arm Indomobil was transformed into a publicly listed company through a backdoor listing yesterday.The group initiated the listing by merging PT Indomobil Investment Corporation with its publicly listed PT...
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Three of Bakrie Group's banks to merge
Three of Bakrie Group's banks to merge JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Bakrie Group, Aburizal Bakrie, said yesterday the group's banks, Bank Nasional, Bank Perniagaan and Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional, would merge in efforts to strengthen their capital and operations.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Man found dead in a Bekasi ditch
Man found dead in a Bekasi ditch JAKARTA (JP): A man was found dead in a ditch yesterday at the Prima Harapan housing complex, North Bekasi, a police officer said.A housemaid disposing of garbage noticed the body, Chief Sgt. Suhardiman said.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
TNT changes schedule
TNT changes schedule JAKARTA (JP): TNT Express Worldwide has changed its schedule to shorter transits on 30 routes within Asia.Garry Kirkman, senior technical advisor of PT Skypak International, speaking on behalf of the regional director of TNT Express Worldwide, said that in conjunction with the...
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Thailand sees negative economic growth in 1997
Thailand sees negative economic growth in 1997 BANGKOK (Reuters): Thailand's gross domestic product is expected to shrink 1.0-1.5 percent in 1997, the head of the finance ministry's fiscal policy office said on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Cement factory awaits decision
Cement factory awaits decision MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Indonesian Forum for Environment (WALHI) has denied rumors that the government has given its approval for the construction of a cement factory inside the Gunung Leuser National Park.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Wrangling Thai parties announce rival govts
Wrangling Thai parties announce rival govts BANGKOK (Agencies): Thailand's squabbling political parties announced they were forming two rival governments yesterday to replace the outgoing administration of Chavalit Yongchaiyudh.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Three foreigners held for 1.7 kg heroin haul
Three foreigners held for 1.7 kg heroin haul JAKARTA (JP): Three foreigners have been arrested for alleged involvement in smuggling 1.7 kilograms of high-grade heroin into the country from Thailand, a senior officer said yesterday.National Police spokesman Maj. Gen.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Russia likely to enter APEC with Japanese support: Jiji
Russia likely to enter APEC with Japanese support: Jiji TOKYO (AFP): Russia is expected to join the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum as early as next year after Japan eased its tough stance to Russian's bid to enter the grouping, Jiji Press said yesterday.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
IMF approves $10 billion loan for Indonesian bailout
IMF approves $10 billion loan for Indonesian bailout WASHINGTON (Reuters): The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday approved a $10 billion loan for Indonesia as part of a massive international package to get the country's economy back on track.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Thailand delays gas purchase from Natuna
Thailand delays gas purchase from Natuna BANGKOK (Reuters): Thailand's economic crisis has taken its toll on the energy sector, forcing the country to delay two major natural gas procurement projects, a senior government minister said yesterday.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Bank Global to offer shares to public
Bank Global to offer shares to public JAKARTA (JP): Bank Global International will sell 50 million shares, or one-third of its total shares, to the public next month, the company announced yesterday.The bank said the issuance of the shares, each with a nominal price of Rp 500, would be underwritten...
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
No account of Indonesians seeking employment abroad
No account of Indonesians seeking employment abroad YOGYAKARTA (JP): Ida Bagus Mantra, a senior researcher at the University of Gadjah Mada's population studies center, said recently that countless Indonesians have literally risked their lives seeking jobs illegally abroad over the last two decades.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
The Listening Post
The Listening Post "Building English Skills Through Newspaper + Radio" Produced by American Language Center in cooperation with The Jakarta Post and Radio Sonora FM 100.9 Mhz * The English of eight-year-olds presents a special challenge to any non-native speaker talking with them.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Tutut backs government action on ailing banks
Tutut backs government action on ailing banks JAKARTA (JP): Businesswoman Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, who is the eldest daughter of President Soeharto, supported yesterday the government's weekend closure of 16 banks, including those partly owned by other family members.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Ten people killed in bus-truck collision
Ten people killed in bus-truck collision JAKARTA (JP): Ten people died and 19 others were severely injured when an interprovince passenger bus collided head-on with a truck carrying pine logs in Aceh early Tuesday.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
IMF chief to meet Malaysian leaders on market upheavel
IMF chief to meet Malaysian leaders on market upheavel KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): International Monetary Fund Managing Director Michel Camdessus will meet Malaysian leaders next week during a tour of Southeast Asia to discuss upheaval in financial markets, authorities said yesterday.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Coastal developers' licenses reviewed
Coastal developers' licenses reviewed BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The Lampung administration is threatening to revoke the licenses of four developers engaged in a 500-hectare coastal reclamation project if they are found guilty of damaging the environment, Antara reported an official here as saying.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Share prices plunge on local market
Share prices plunge on local market JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) plunged yesterday, with the JSX composite index losing 2.5 percent to close at 478.91 points in moderate trading.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
RI satellite to be launched
RI satellite to be launched PARIS (AFP): The European rocket Ariane-4 on Monday will launch two telecommunications satellites, one Swedish and the other Indonesian, from the space center in Kourou, French Guiana, the Arianespace agency announced Wednesday.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Deutsche Bank's new building
Deutsche Bank's new buildingJP/bay Deutsche Bank officially opened its new building, on Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, yesterday.State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie (center), Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Heinrich Seeman (left) and Josef Ackerman (right), member...
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Workers protest against violation of agreement
Workers protest against violation of agreement TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of workers from a suitcase manufacturing company went to Tangerang City Council yesterday to protest against their company's alleged failure to honor a wage agreement.The protesters, who arrived at 9 a.m.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
TB prevalent despite 30 year campaign
TB prevalent despite 30 year campaign JAKARTA (JP): After a 30 year campaign, Indonesia has failed to eradicate tuberculosis which has long remained the number two killer after cardiovascular diseases, an official said yesterday.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
YLKI responds
YLKI responds On behalf of the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) I would like to thank Mr. Indaryanto for his letter in The Jakarta Post of Oct. 27 regarding the sale of SEA Games stickers.We understand what he means by the difficulty in reality to refuse the imposition of paying for SEA Games...
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
U.S. signals opposition to Asian rescue fund
U.S. signals opposition to Asian rescue fund NEW YORK (AFP): The United States on Wednesday signaled its reluctance to support a regional rescue fund to resolve financial crises in Southeast Asia.U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers, in a speech here to the Japan Society, insisted that...
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Two men face court for trafficking marijuana
Two men face court for trafficking marijuana JAKARTA (JP): Two men were indicted during separate sessions at East Jakarta District Court yesterday for trafficking a total of two kilograms of marijuana.The first defendant, Ahmad Husain, 33, was arrested on Jl. Pisangan Timur in East Jakarta on Aug.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
U.S., China opt for stable ties
U.S., China opt for stable tiesBy Rizal Sukma JAKARTA (JP): The long-awaited Sino-American summit has just ended with promising results, not only for a better relationship between the two countries, but also for stability and peace in the Asia-Pacific region.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Trakebah and Incognito to start the music at JakJazz
Trakebah and Incognito to start the music at JakJazz JAKARTA (JP): It is usually packed with shoppers, but the area around Pasar Festival on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said assumes a musical character today with the opening of the Jakarta International Jazz Festival, better known as JakJazz.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 6, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 800 -25 28,000 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 575 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 475 -50 173,000 Alumindo...
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Currency crisis haunts Korean financial markets
Currency crisis haunts Korean financial markets SEOUL (AFP): South Korea sank deeper into a financial crisis yesterday as its currency tumbled against the U.S. dollar, sending rattling Southeast Asian markets.
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Jiang gets fair marks on U.S. trip 'performance'
Jiang gets fair marks on U.S. trip 'performance'By Edward Neilan Debriefing sessions back in Beijing might ask the question: 'Who is this guy Richard Gere?' TOKYO (JP): China's President Jiang Zemin is back in Beijing, facing the music from his colleagues, in a series of critiques on his recent...
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: Kelly 3:10 Children's Dance by Sanggar Yurnita 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Documentary Film 5:30 Performance: Gatra Kencana 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara,...
Fri, 07 Nov 1997
Cyanide fishing seen as threat
Cyanide fishing seen as threat MANILA (DPA): Environmental officials said yesterday that cyanide and dynamite fishing are threatening marine life in southern Philippine and Malaysian islands, but they are puzzled over the origin of the fishermen using the illegal practices.
Thu, 06 Nov 1997
Int'l cooperation for better health care
Int'l cooperation for better health careBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): The constant war which mankind has had to fight throughout its existence is not political or even territorial, but the fight against disease.Dr.
Thu, 06 Nov 1997
Several injured in student brawl
Several injured in student brawl PURWOKERTO, Central Java: A dozen students were injured when pupils from two technical high schools started a brawl in Banyumas regency yesterday.Banyumas Police chief Lt. Col.
Thu, 06 Nov 1997
Leprosy in Maluku
Leprosy in Maluku AMBON, Maluku: At least 1,650 people are still known to be suffering from leprosy in Maluku, health officials said here yesterday."Most of the leper patients being treated since the beginning of the year are in Ambon, north Maluku and southeast Maluku," Dr.
Thu, 06 Nov 1997
MeesPierson launches mutual funds
MeesPierson launches mutual funds JAKARTA (JP): PT MeesPierson Finas Investa management launched here yesterday two open-end mutual funds -- MeesPierson Finas Investa Lestari and MeesPierson Finas Investa Pesona.
Thu, 06 Nov 1997
Bondowoso supplies water to villages
Bondowoso supplies water to villages SURABAYA, East Java: Bondowoso regency announced it has already distributed four million cubic meters of water to six villages worst hit by this year's prolonged drought.
Thu, 06 Nov 1997
Andromeda files suit against govt
Andromeda files suit against govt JAKARTA (JP): Bank Andromeda's directors filed a lawsuit at the State Administrative Court here yesterday against Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad and Governor of Bank Indonesia J. Soedradjad Djiwandono over the closure of their bank.
Thu, 06 Nov 1997
Kadin calls for quick mergers, acquisition of ill banks
Kadin calls for quick mergers, acquisition of ill banks JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) called on the government yesterday to quickly help the mergers or acquisitions of existing unhealthy banks to prevent the country's banking industry from plunging into an...
Thu, 06 Nov 1997
Marlina breaks junior record
Marlina breaks junior record JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Marlina broke a junior world record at the 1997 Asian Power lifting Championship in Chang Hua, Chinese Taipei, which was staged from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3.Marlina, who competed in the women's 48 kgs division, lifted a total of 412.