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Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Preventing future forest fires
Preventing future forest firesBy Aleksius Jemadu This is the first of two articles on how we can prevent forest fires in the future. BANDUNG (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo announced recently that forest fires over the last few months have destroyed 96,000 hectares of forest...
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Fate of migrant workers
Fate of migrant workersFrom RepublikaWe have recently been struck by a report that an Indonesian female migrant worker, Soleha, had to lose her life in the hands of an executioner. She was charged with murder, an accusation which is still open to question.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Hot water spring found in Jayapura
Hot water spring found in Jayapura JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Residents around Podena village, Jayapura, have discovered what could be the largest hot water spring in the province.Jayapura regent Jan Pieter Karafir told Antara here yesterday the spring spurts boiling water out of the ground at a height...
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Children under the sword
Children under the sword The President and the country are right to rejoice that Nasiroh has escaped the Saudi sword, although the execution of Soleha Anam Kadiran earlier in October cast a giant shadow over the result of this intervention by the government of Indonesia.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Unocal evacuates some 720 staff
Unocal evacuates some 720 staff BANGKOK (AFP): Unocal is evacuating some 720 staff from offshore gas facilities in the Gulf of Thailand because of a tropical storm approaching from the South China Sea to the east, the company said yesterday.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Astra gets revolving facility to repay loans
Astra gets revolving facility to repay loans JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Astra International, the country's largest automobile group, has secured US$160 million in revolving loan facility to repay its short-term, mature debts, the company announced over the weekend.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Two killed over Rp 20,000 debt
Two killed over Rp 20,000 debt JAKARTA (JP): An angry crowd beat two men to death during a commotion over the collection of a Rp 20,000 (US$5,71) debt in West Jakarta, one of victims' relatives said yesterday.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Asian stocks seen nervous, volatile
Asian stocks seen nervous, volatile HONG KONG (Reuters): Asian stocks braced for another week of extreme volatility, with concern that instability in other world markets could put further pressure on the region's wildly fluctuating exchanges.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Obituary
Obituary JAKARTA (JP): One of Indonesia's most famous vocal trainers, Pranadjaja, died yesterday afternoon at the age of 67.Born Pranowo Djojodinoto, Pranadjaja began his career after winning a classical singing contest as a student at Gadjah Mada University in his hometown of Yogyakarta.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Moslem urged to work together
Moslem urged to work together JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher said Moslems the world over should work together to fight poverty and illiteracy, and improve the quality of human resources in Islamic countries.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
German tourist drowns in Bali
German tourist drowns in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Eming Karim, a 53-year-old German tourist, died after being caught in a strong current at Canggu Beach in Kuta, Friday night, Antara reported.Coastguard Gede Berata said Karim was the second person to drown in the last 10 days.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Reform welcomed with some reservations
Reform welcomed with some reservations JAKARTA (JP): Economists lauded the government's new economic reform package approved by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the weekend, but expressed concern over the implementation of the measures.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Murder victim to be cremated
Murder victim to be cremated BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The government of the People's Republic of China has allowed the local administration to arrange the cremation of Guo Mao Jun, 19, who died from stab wounds on Oct. 13."The Chinese Embassy has given a mandate to local shipping company PT.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Names of liquidated banks
Names of liquidated banks -------------------------------------------------------------------------- No. Name of bank Asset credits Public Equity (in bil. Rp) fund -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. PT Bank Pinaesaan (a) 358.74 161.22 275.53 24.05 2.
Mon, 03 Nov 1997
Liquidation of banks hailed
Liquidation of banks hailed JAKARTA (JP): Businesspeople and economists hailed the government's bold move to liquidate 16 insolvent banks, but urged tougher measures against existing troubled banks.Sofjan Wanandi, chairman of the Gemala Group, said the move should serve as shock therapy for the...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
The benefits of an AFTA-CER link
The benefits of an AFTA-CER link P.J. Lloyd explains the value of such a link and the form it should take. In 1993, the Asean Free Trade Area (AFTA) and Australia and New Zealand, two countries which have established a free trade area, known as the Closer Economic Relations Agreement or CER for...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Paradox of civil society in a reinvestment world
Paradox of civil society in a reinvestment worldDemokrasi dan Civil Society (Democracy and Civil Society) By Mohammad A.S. Hikam LP3ES, Jakarta, 1996 xvi and 249 pages JAKARTA (JP): For historical reasons, the middle class is often assumed to be the pioneer and champion of sociopolitical reform.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Writing still a better way to send messages
Writing still a better way to send messages JAKARTA (JP): "I've just talked to the minister!""Aw, c'mon, just change his diaper.""Put it in the frying pan and don't forget to add some salt."Those odd snatches of conversation were overheard in front of the rest rooms at Soekarno-Hatta International...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Brawling music fans mar glitzy Super Group '97 in Jakarta
Brawling music fans mar glitzy Super Group '97 in JakartaBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): Super Group '97 was meant as a starting point to bring Indonesia's best rock groups together in one super gig."We'd like to make this an annual event from now on," chief producer Eddy Susilo said before the...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Don't fight a master with his own game
Don't fight a master with his own gameBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): From May 17 to May 29 a category 13 tournament was held to celebrate Grandmaster Miguel Najdorf's 87th birthday in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Auspicious time for property investors
Auspicious time for property investors JAKARTA (JP): If investors have planting seasons like farmers, now and sometime next year should be the right time for those with extra money to plant their seeds in property.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
G15 ministers debate low attendance
G15 ministers debate low attendance KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The foreign ministers of the Group of 15 (G-15) developing nations gathered yesterday ahead of a summit meeting amid concern over low attendance and lack of influence over rich countries.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Barli hails solace, tranquility of watercolors
Barli hails solace, tranquility of watercolorsBy Oei Eng Goan JAKARTA (JP): Most prolific artists believe that beauty is more than just in the eye of the beholder, it also has an inspiring drive to create artistic works that give solace and tranquility, benefiting all humankind.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
A scoop may not be sinful for ice cream buffs
A scoop may not be sinful for ice cream buffsBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): Vanilla, strawberry, cookies n' cream, rocky road, pistachio, even durian -- almost all of us have a preference when it comes to the sweet taste of delicious ice cream.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Anonymous
Anonymous Who plants the paddy with which this country,once a rice importer, has become self supportingin staple food? Who pushes your fishing boatsto sail through the stormsto catch fish for you?Who runs sugar cane plantationsthat guarantee a sugar supply for the nation? Who deposits money in...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Black People
Black PeopleBy Sori Siregar With their disheveled colors of brown and reddish yellow, the fallen leaves along Suitland Parkway heralded the coming of fall. Sooner or later, trees in the woods fencing a hidden skyline would have their leaves fall one by one, and apartments dotting the street would...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Property stung by monetary woes
Property stung by monetary woes Property has a dubious distinction as one of the first economic sectors to be badly battered by the currency crisis. The Jakarta Post reporters -- Budiman Moerdijat, Devi M.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
New pilots earn their wings in teaching courses
New pilots earn their wings in teaching coursesText and photos by K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): "Working as a flying instructor earns me less money than piloting a commercial airliner," says assistant flight instructor Yasir Ariansyah."But teaching gives me greater satisfaction.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Interest rate hikes from the weakening rupiah pain everyone
Interest rate hikes from the weakening rupiah pain everyoneBy Devi M. Asmarani JAKARTA (JP): An unsubstantiated rumor has it that the currency turmoil claimed the life of a private bank director here.The director reportedly had a heard attack after realizing he could no longer repay a highly...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Guess What?
Guess What? Scanning art exhibitions for new works for her private collection is a routine for businesswoman Rosita Syofian Noer.When visiting ceramic artist F. Widayanto's exhibition at the Bentara Budaya building in Central Jakarta last week, she could not resist temptation to purchase the...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Rupiah rides rocky road over time
Rupiah rides rocky road over timeBy Edith Hartanto JAKARTA (JP): Since it became the accepted legal tender in Indonesia 51 years ago, the rupiah has had its share of troubles.The overall trend has always been downward.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
People powerless under currency crisis
People powerless under currency crisis JAKARTA (JP): The plunge in the rupiah value and skyrocketing interest rates are hurting the lives of many people and hindering business activities.The Jakarta Post interviewed people from different walks of life on how they have been affected, and how they...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Property analyst warns of tougher times
Property analyst warns of tougher timesBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Panangian Simanungkalit predicted as long ago as 1991 that the local property sector would collapse. His prediction, which went largely ignored, has proven correct this year.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Meanings and motifs of the 'ikat' weavings of NTT
Meanings and motifs of the 'ikat' weavings of NTTBy Emilie Sueur JAKARTA (JP): NTT, three letters which stand for Nusa Tenggara Timur, the southeastern part of Indonesia, but also, as Jes A. Therik, governor of NTT and specialist in ikat designs subtly notices, three letters for Nusa Tenun Tangan,...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Masters Upi and Maria invited to Holland, Spain
Masters Upi and Maria invited to Holland, Spain JAKARTA (JP): Two Indonesian Women International Masters, Upi Darmayana Tamin and Maria Lucia Ratna, have been invited to compete in three chess competitions in the Netherlands and Spain in December and January 1998.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Govt shuts 16 banks in first reform move
Govt shuts 16 banks in first reform move JAKARTA (JP): The government closed 16 ailing private banks yesterday as part of the International Monetary Fund's reform package to restore confidence in the country's economy.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Tennis body backs up junior stars
Tennis body backs up junior stars JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Tennis Association (PELTI) official Benny Mailili believes national junior players deserve the chance to perform in major events such as the Asian Games and the Olympics.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Tempest over tradition in take on shadow plays
Tempest over tradition in take on shadow playsText and photos by Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Halogen spotlights bathe the stage of the shadow play in dark violet light. Four dancers cavort seductively as gamelan music plays in the background.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Big auction of Asmat woodcarving bodes well
Big auction of Asmat woodcarving bodes wellBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): "Going once..., going twice...", followed by a deafening roar in unison accompanied by stomping of, say, a hundred feet (that's 50 people at a conservative guess) and a storm of applause...
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Agenda for the Asean Regional Forum
Agenda for the Asean Regional ForumBy Dr Harry Harding Unless the ARF can move to a higher stage of development, it may lose the support it currently enjoys in the United States, says Harry Harding.The Asean Regional Forum (ARF) has achieved remarkable progress in a short space of time.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Watch display revisits era of timeless elegance
Watch display revisits era of timeless eleganceBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): Time seems cradled in showcases, with straps of hand-sewn crocodile skin and soft leather on gleaming gold, jewel and diamond-encrusted watches in no way compromise timing.
Sun, 02 Nov 1997
Guess What?
Guess What? Rather than nursing her wounds, actress-cum-film producer Marissa Haque decided to put out flames raised over her controversial teleseries Di Bawah Purnama Aku Berdoa (I Pray Under a Full Moon) by letting her work speak for itself.
Sat, 01 Nov 1997
Golkar's choice of Soeharto wins more support
Golkar's choice of Soeharto wins more support JAKARTA (JP): A pattern of increasing public statements backing President Soeharto for the 1988/2003 presidency is starting to emerge in the wake of Golkar's decision two weeks ago to nominate him as the faction's choice.
Sat, 01 Nov 1997
IMF announces $23b aid package for Indonesia
IMF announces $23b aid package for Indonesia WASHINGTON (Reuters): The International Monetary Fund announced yesterday a $23 billion multilateral financial package involving the World Bank and Asian Development Bank to help Indonesia stabilize its financial system.
Sat, 01 Nov 1997
DGS realigns shareholding
DGS realigns shareholding JAKARTA (JP): PT Hasilnusa Buana has bought from PT Hasil Samudera Laut 92,975,040 shares in publicly listed PT Daya Guna Samudera (DGS) for Rp 5,000 per share through a cross transaction in the Surabaya Stock Exchange.
Sat, 01 Nov 1997
Stock market shrugs off IMF-led aid package announcement
Stock market shrugs off IMF-led aid package announcement JAKARTA (JP): Trading activities on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) shrugged off the government's announcement on the IMF-led aid package plan yesterday, with most shares losing ground in active trading.
Sat, 01 Nov 1997
RI's aviation rating
RI's aviation rating WASHINGTON (AP): The Federal Aviation Administration has upgraded its rating of Indonesia's aviation regulations to acceptable.Indonesia had been rated only "conditional," following a 1996 assessment.
Sat, 01 Nov 1997
Memento rings
Memento ringsFrom Media IndonesiaSome relevant parties have stated that the case related to memento rings for former legislators is now closed. However, have things really stopped here? Does the whole thing simply mean returning the rings to the party who made them available and waiting for new...
Sat, 01 Nov 1997
Nursalim's firms and bank not affected
Nursalim's firms and bank not affected JAKARTA (JP): The abduction of business tycoon Sjamsul Nursalim, the owner of Bank Dagang Negara Indonesia (BDNI) and chairman of the Gadjah Tunggal business group, will not affect the performance of his companies, an executive of the bank said yesterday.
Sat, 01 Nov 1997
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997Exhibitions * Batik Exhibition, by Maartri Djorghi, at Galeri TC (Twilight Cafe), Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24A South Jakarta, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Nov. 1-8. * Painting Exhibition, by Laila Dempster, at Shangri-La, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.