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Wed, 29 Oct 1997
AIDS threatens Asia with grave economic crisis
AIDS threatens Asia with grave economic crisis MANILA (AFP): Asia faces potentially grave economic problems from the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and must be willing to challenge religious and cultural norms to mitigate them, experts said yesterday.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
300 allowed to sit civil service test
300 allowed to sit civil service test JAKARTA (JP): Three hundred civil servant applicants, who did not receive a notification letter from the municipality, were allowed to join yesterday's test despite earlier plans to fail them.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
PLN urged to negotiate private power prices
PLN urged to negotiate private power prices JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana ordered state-owned electricity company PLN to renegotiate with private power companies over prices following the rupiah's sharp depreciation against the U.S.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
APEC adopts plan for early trade liberalization
APEC adopts plan for early trade liberalization SINGAPORE (AFP): APEC senior officials wound up talks here yesterday by adopting a set of guidelines to identify priority sectors for early trade liberalization at the group's summit in Vancouver, Canada, next month.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Greed, complacency at play in drought, forest fires
Greed, complacency at play in drought, forest fires We have been closely following the effect of the prolonged drought, causing both record crop failures and an unprecedented smog which has enveloped the region. We recently asked Dr. H.S.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Asian crisis needs fast solution: Rubin
Asian crisis needs fast solution: Rubin NEW YORK (Reuters): U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin said there is "clearly a serious issue" with respect to financial instability in Southeast Asia that needs to be resolved as soon as possible.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Changwon industries seek investment opportunities
Changwon industries seek investment opportunities JAKARTA (JP): A trade mission from South Korea's industrial city of Changwon has arrived here for a three-day visit to explore investment opportunities.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Qiao purged but still visible
Qiao purged but still visible As Chinese President Jiang Zemin meets President Bill Clinton at the summit in Washington DC, The Jakarta Post Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin explores the way in which power politics within the Chinese Communist Party is having an unexpected result at home -- and...
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Hopes for next year's coffee crop fading
Hopes for next year's coffee crop fading SINGAPORE (Reuters): No rain fell on Indonesia's parched coffee belt over the past 24 hours and hopes for the 1998 crop are fading fast, dealers said yesterday."There were no rains overnight," a veteran coffee dealer said. "I think the crop's beyond saving.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Asian crisis curbs U.S. growth, analysts say
Asian crisis curbs U.S. growth, analysts say NEW YORK (Reuters): An ongoing financial crisis in southeast Asia will probably curb U.S. economic growth, and possibly influence how the Federal Reserve handles monetary policy in the near future, Fed sources and analysts said.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 28, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 850 -50 89,500 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi 600 -75 5,000 Alumindo Light Metal 500 -75 37,500...
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Three men tried for trafficking Ecstasy
Three men tried for trafficking Ecstasy JAKARTA (JP): Three men were indicted in the West Jakarta District Court yesterday for trafficking 800 Ecstasy pills with a street value of Rp 23 million (US$6,388).
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Shameful culture
Shameful culture During the recent SEA Games in Jakarta I enjoyed watching several sport events on TV. What attracted me most was the spectators' attitude (of course not all of them) in supporting their country's sportsmen and sportswomen in their struggle to win the games.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Ceramics Exhibition, Golekan at Bentara Budaya, Jl. Palmerah Selatan No. 17, Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Oct. 31. * Painting Exhibition, by Laila Dempster, at Shangri-La, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.1, Central Jakarta, until Nov. 2.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Klender traders protest management
Klender traders protest management JAKARTA (JP): Eleven legume traders from Klender market in East Jakarta went to the City Council yesterday to complain about the city-owned market management company PD Pasar Jaya's inconsistency in space allotment.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Asian fund not remedy for currency crisis: LGT
Asian fund not remedy for currency crisis: LGT SINGAPORE (Reuters): Setting up an Asian fund to help economies in trouble is not the best solution to the crisis facing the region's financial markets, LGT Asset Management chief economist John Greenwood said yesterday.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Parents plead to rights body to help free Nasiroh
Parents plead to rights body to help free Nasiroh JAKARTA (JP): A tearful Soleha, the mother of an Indonesian housemaid facing possible execution in Saudi Arabia, pleaded yesterday to the National Commission on Human Rights to help release her daughter.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
SEA Games stickers
SEA Games stickersFrom Sinar PagiThe protests voiced on the extension of imposed sales of SEA Games stickers are well founded. After the rejection by the Indonesian Consumers Institute (YLKI), Jakarta's Regional Legislative Council has also objected to the fund raising.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Hyundai breaks monopoly
Hyundai breaks monopoly SEOUL (AFP): South Korean industrial giant Hyundai Group yesterday obtained approval from a provincial government to jump into the country's monopolized and state-controlled steel industry, the group said.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
S'pore forests to get wild beasts
S'pore forests to get wild beasts SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore announced yesterday a plan to release indigenous wild animals into its forest reserves to try to revive a natural-born animal population."The exercise will see the release of some leopard cats, mousedeer and civets at various locations,"...
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Growth Area to spur development
Growth Area to spur development BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: East Kalimantan Deputy Governor Suwarna hopes that the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines - East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) will spur further development in the area and create stronger regional cooperation.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Malaysia offers to RI a standby fund: Anwar
Malaysia offers to RI a standby fund: Anwar KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The US$1 billion which Malaysia has offered to Indonesia is a standby facility to help its neighbor revive its ailing economy, Deputy Premier Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday."It is not aid," Anwar told reporters.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Waiting for IMF aid
Waiting for IMF aid We will not be surprised to find out sometime later this week or early next month that the reform measures to be prescribed by the International Monetary Fund-led team as the condition for its financial aid to Indonesia, will not differ greatly from what domestic private-sector...
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Assembly campaigns for guidelines drafts
Assembly campaigns for guidelines drafts JAKARTA (JP): All five factions in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) began yesterday campaigns for their respective drafts of state policy guidelines.Given its majority position in the legislative body, Golkar appears to have the upper hand in its...
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Public pressure needed for democratization
Public pressure needed for democratization JAKARTA (JP): The ongoing currency crisis may have many adverse impacts, but it also serves as an impetus for greater democratization, a political observer says.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: Big Brother Jake 3:10 Indonesian Children 3:35 Talk Show: Kotak Pos 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:10 TV Series: Road to Avonlea 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 The Rainbow 6:15 Village Program...
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
Support looms for human rights decree
Support looms for human rights decree JAKARTA (JP): Deputy chairman of the National Commission on Human Rights Marzuki Darusman suggested yesterday that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) establish a decree on human rights promotion in response to global demands.
Wed, 29 Oct 1997
16 local golfers to play in Tugu Pratama c'ship
16 local golfers to play in Tugu Pratama c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Sixteen Indonesian pro golfers are eligible to play next month in the US$300,000 Tugu Pratama PGA Championship 1997.The Indonesia Golf Association's secretary-general, Taufik Azis, told a press conference yesterday that Kasiadi, Maan...
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
Where to go in Jakarta: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1997
Where to go in Jakarta: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1997Exhibitions * Ceramics Exhibition, Golekan at Bentara Budaya, Jl. Palmerah Selatan No. 17, Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Oct. 31. * Painting and Ceramics Exhibition: Manusia dan Alam Pikirannya, works of Firman, Tisna Sanjaya, Agus Suwage and...
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
Southeast Asian palm oil prices seen as uncertain
Southeast Asian palm oil prices seen as uncertain KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Southeast Asian palm oil prices are seen heading into an uncertain week, with the trend in Malaysia and Singapore to be dominated by the direction of their currencies, traders said."We're just looking at the ringgit.
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
Travel agencies losing money
Travel agencies losing money PADANG, West Sumatra: Travel bureaus in West Sumatra are loosing millions of rupiah as a result of cancelled tours due to the haze from the currently extensive brush and forest fires.
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
Seminar on gas technology
Seminar on gas technology JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina and Japan's Osaka Gas of International Cultural Exchange will sponsor a seminar here tomorrow to promote the use of environmentally- friendly gas technology.
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
Wiranto elected chairman of team to elect president
Wiranto elected chairman of team to elect president JAKARTA (JP): Gen. Wiranto was elected yesterday as the chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) ad hoc committee in charge of electing a president and vice president next March for the 1998-2003 term.The Assembly also elected Gen.
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
Environmentalists say caution needed in Lampung reclamation
Environmentalists say caution needed in Lampung reclamationBy Dede A. Rizki BANDARLAMPUNG, South Sumatra (Antara): The area around Teluk Lampung strait is crowded with trucks, sand-and-brick carriers and other heavy machinery used for a huge reclamation project.
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
RI handles haze health problems
RI handles haze health problems JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Health and the Indonesian Pulmonologists Association have started measures to deal with health problems affecting some 240,000 people in haze-blanketed regions, an official said.
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
Man faces jail term for ruining painting
Man faces jail term for ruining painting JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor demanded that a local choreographer be sentenced to six months in prison for damaging a painting by the late Hendra Gunawan.Prosecutor Lukimanto told the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday that Sri Sugeng Edhi Kwartanto, 41,...
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
Electing legislators
Electing legislatorsFrom MerdekaIt goes without saying that all members of society have placed their hopes on the newly elected legislators and members of the People's Consultative Assembly (DPR/MPR) who were installed on Oct. 1, 1997.
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
Malaysia pledges $1b in aid for Indonesia
Malaysia pledges $1b in aid for Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia pledged US$1 billion in assistance to Indonesia yesterday to supplement the currently negotiated financial package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to restore confidence in the Indonesian economy.
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
Thai finance chief vows to curb economic slide
Thai finance chief vows to curb economic slide BANGKOK (Reuters): New Finance Minister Kosit Panpiemras said yesterday he would try to stop Thailand's economic crisis from worsening by maintaining strict fiscal discipline in the short time he expects to be in office.
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 27, 1997: ------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 900 0 31,500 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter Abadi...
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
Soeharto warns of uncontrollable urbanization
Soeharto warns of uncontrollable urbanization JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto warned yesterday of the danger of uncontrolled urbanization because most big cities are not prepared to accommodate a speedy population growth.
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
Some facts of life
Some facts of life Mr. Bill Starr calls me "offensive" and "presumptuous" ("Your Letters," On concept of guilt, Oct. 25) in daring to suggest that the concepts of selfishness and guilt are not high on the philosophical agenda in Indonesia.
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
Australian PM arrives for talks
Australian PM arrives for talks JAKARTA (JP): Australian Prime Minister John Howard will arrive here this afternoon for a two-day visit on his way home from the Commonwealth summit in Edinburgh, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said yesterday.
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
Awaited rain brings tragedy to C. Java
Awaited rain brings tragedy to C. Java SEMARANG, Central Java: Long-awaited rainfall in Central Java brought sudden calamity as dozens of homes were destroyed by the rain and strong winds.The spokesman of the Grobogan regency, Tjipto Santoso, told The Jakarta Post yesterday that heavy rain Sunday...
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
200 minivan drivers go on strike in Bogor
200 minivan drivers go on strike in Bogor BOGOR (JP): About 200 drivers of No. 07A minivans, which serve the Pasar Anyar-Salabenda route, went on strike yesterday to protest a five-kilometer overlap with No. 32 minivans -- which ply the Cibinong-Taman Pagelaran route.
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
PLN expected to lose at least $421m next year
PLN expected to lose at least $421m next year JAKARTA (JP): State-owned electricity company PT PLN projected yesterday that it could lose at least Rp 1.5 trillion (US$421.3 million) next year due to the rupiah's depreciation against the U.S. dollar.
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
Vice crackdown catches 62
Vice crackdown catches 62 JAKARTA (JP): The city public order officer rounded up 62 prostitutes and transvestites operating in several locations on the weekend.Thirty-five women and 27 transvestites were caught in the National Monument (Monas) square park, Central Jakarta, and Pulomas and...
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
Jababeka builds new industrial park
Jababeka builds new industrial park CIKARANG, West Java (JP): PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka, in cooperation with three Singaporean industrial developers, started development yesterday of an industrial park here despite concerns of an uncompleted Environmental Impact Analysis.
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
Fiber optic companies urge government to lower tariffs
Fiber optic companies urge government to lower tariffs JAKARTA (JP): The country's fiber optic manufacturers have been complaining about the high import duty on raw materials, urging the government to set lower tariffs to accelerate the industry's progress.
Tue, 28 Oct 1997
Evidence shows unilateral sanctions a no-win crusade
Evidence shows unilateral sanctions a no-win crusadeBy Arif Havas Ugroseno JAKARTA (JP): Are sanctions becoming an increasingly important foreign policy tool for enforcing international norms and standards of behavior?Yes, according to Stuart Eizenstat, U.S.