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Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Bank Bali charges
Bank Bali charges Messrs. Smith, Taufiq, Menon and Tung, I empathize. But if it makes you feel any better, BCA is not the only bank to levy dubious and inexplicable charges on its U.S. dollar accounts.Several colleagues and I opened Bank Bali dollar accounts at the Setiabudi Building branch in...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
More golds for Jonathan as gymnastics ends
More golds for Jonathan as gymnastics endsBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Jonathan Mangiring Sianturi continued his winning ways in the vault and high bar yesterday to reap a total six golds in the Games.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
RI fends off foes in karate
RI fends off foes in karateBy Innocentius Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Despite a chorus of protests from Malaysia, the host team got off to a perfect start in karate yesterday by taking the first six of the roster of 19 golds.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Greed leads to pain in Southeast Asian economies
Greed leads to pain in Southeast Asian economiesBy Ram S. Ramanathan JAKARTA (JP): Every economist has his own theory, now that the Southeast Asian miracle appears to be more of a mirage. Some feel that the tigers are only shedding their puppy fat, while others contend they are just pussy cats...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Indonesian boxing camp cultivates six gold medals
Indonesian boxing camp cultivates six gold medalsBy Johannes K. Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian boxers struck their most successful blows in SEA Games history yesterday, punching their way to six of the seven gold medals they contested.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Leaded gas endangers Jakartans' health: Expert
Leaded gas endangers Jakartans' health: Expert JAKARTA (JP): The extensive use of leaded gasoline in the capital could lead to serious health problems among Jakartans, particularly children, an environmental consultant said.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Bureaucratic mentality
Bureaucratic mentalityFrom Sinar PagiThe mentality of the government's low-level bureaucrats gives cause for concern.Most of them ask to be served because they do not know what to do, said Asep Kartiwa who is a chairman in the School of Political Science at Padjadjaran University in Bandung.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Councilor opposes Monas gas station
Councilor opposes Monas gas station JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor urged Governor Sutiyoso yesterday to snub the official opening of a gas station in the western parking lot of the National Monument (Monas) park.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Records fall as pool events wrap
Records fall as pool events wrapBy Sylvia Gratia Miranda JAKARTA (JP): Outstanding performances lowered the curtain on the swimming competition yesterday, as all but one of the six winners entered the SEA Games record book.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Billions for land appropriation
Billions for land appropriation MEDAN, North Sumatra: A total of Rp 144 billion (US$4.1 million) has been paid out for the appropriation of 1,362 hectares of land in Kuala Namu, Deli Serdang, that will be developed into a new airport for the province.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Street children find refuge in UN program
Street children find refuge in UN program JAKARTA (JP): Today has been declared International Day for the Eradication of Poverty by the United Nations' General Assembly. But how is poverty being addressed here?The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) -- which has labeled poverty eradication...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
'Govt must be open on effects of crisis'
'Govt must be open on effects of crisis' JAKARTA (JP): The government must be open about the effects of the currency crisis on Indonesia and what kind of international measures it seeks, as secrecy could lead to more speculation, the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef) has...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
House deputies' job description approved
House deputies' job description approved JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Harmoko has approved the job descriptions of his four deputies, and the lineup of the legislative body's commissions and agencies.In a plenary meeting here Wednesday, Harmoko said that Deputy House Speaker Syarwan Hamid of the...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
RP suffers $2.34b deficit
RP suffers $2.34b deficit MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' balance of payments plummeted 178 percent from the previous year to a 2.345 billion-dollar deficit in the seven months to July, figures from the Finance Department showed Thursday.The plunge was a reversal from the 3.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Host cycling riders gain mixed results
Host cycling riders gain mixed resultsBy Dwi Atmanta JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian cycling queen Nurhayati grabbed her fourth gold medal in as many races in the 19th Southeast Asian Games yesterday, but her male teammates faltered.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
SEA Games Medals Tally
SEA Games Medals TallyMedal's tally as at 22.40 last night Gold Silver Bronze--------------------------------Indonesia 119 57 67Thailand 56 61 45Malaysia 33 41 48Philippines 27 36 62Vietnam 20 35 30Singapore 15 7 32Myanmar 4 19 30Brunei 0 2 2Laos 0 0 7Cambodia 0 0...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Govt has 'no choice but to seek IMF aid'
Govt has 'no choice but to seek IMF aid' YOGYAKARTA (JP): The government has no alternative but to allow the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to intervene in the country's currency crisis.Economist Edy Suandi Hamid, from the Yogyakarta-based Islamic University of Indonesia, said that acquiescing...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
What a shocking phone bill
What a shocking phone bill YOGYAKARTA (JP): Sugeng, a 55-year-old carpenter-masseur from Baciro village, was shocked to receive a mobile phone bill for more than Rp 11 million (US$3,235). Sugeng has never even held a mobile."My father never had a telephone let alone a mobile.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Results
ResultsSwimmingMen:1,500m freestyle: 1. Torlap Sethsothorn (Tha) 16:00.38 2. Torwai Sethsothorn (Tha) 16:02.21 3. Die Ung (Mas) 16:08.87Women:200m freestyle: 1. Ravee Intporn-udom (Tha) 2:05.33 2. Meitri Pangestika (Ina) 2:07.63 3. Catherine Surya (Ina) 2:08.084x100m medley relay: 1. Indonesia 4:19.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Dayamitra changes name
Dayamitra changes name JAKARTA (JP): Telecommunications company PT Dayamitra Malindo announced yesterday the company's name has been changed to PT Dayamitra Telekomunikasi, and launched the trading name Cable & Wireless Mitratel.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Extension of SEA Games stickers
Extension of SEA Games stickersFrom Media IndonesiaThe executive board of the Indonesian Consumers Institute Foundation (YLKI) has opted to come out against the proposed extension of the sales of SEA Games stickers.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Japan to exhibit ancient paintings
Japan to exhibit ancient paintings UJUNGPANDANG, S. Sulawesi: The Japanese Cultural Center, through its consulate here, will display more than 60 ancient Japanese paintings from Oct. 22 to Oct. 28.Antara quoted Japanese Consul Takonai Susumu as saying yesterday the collection of ancient paintings...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Leaders say SE Asia at 'defining moment'
Leaders say SE Asia at 'defining moment' HONG KONG (AFP): Southeast Asian leaders agree that the region's currency turmoil will now force an examination of why the "Asian miracle" was derailed and how to it get back on the road to growth.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nikko Bali Hotel: - Kupu-kupu Amphitheater, Balinese dance performances at 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., Legong Dance, on Tuesday, Joged Bumbung, on Thursday, Ramayana, on Saturday. - Oo Looloos Santap Restaurant presents live music daily except Monday at 9 p.m.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
One killed, 17 villagers trapped in forest fire
One killed, 17 villagers trapped in forest fire JAKARTA (JP): A forest fire has killed one teenager, injured two women and trapped 17 others in Wanim village, Jayawijaya regency, Irian Jaya, Antara reported yesterday.The news agency said the incident took place Wednesday.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 10:00 a.m. Live Reports: Gelanggang SEA Games XIX 1:00 p.m. Music 2:00 News: Berita 14 2:30 Live Reports: Gelanggang SEA Games XIX 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Documentary Film: Agriculture 2000 5:30 Performance: Harmoni bambu 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Timor talks participants leave for Austria
Timor talks participants leave for Austria JAKARTA (JP): A group of East Timorese invited by the United Nations to the third round of the All-Inclusive Intra-East Timorese Dialog (AETD) talks left here Wednesday for Austria.The talks, the third so far, are scheduled to take place from Oct.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Indonesia keeps on firing in shooting
Indonesia keeps on firing in shootingBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): There were hugs all around in the Indonesian camp after another gold in the women's running target mixed run team event yesterday.The trio of Hasmawarni, Puji Lestari and Herce Meiske Tumbuan met the congratulations of their...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Honda to sell cleaner cars
Honda to sell cleaner cars TOKYO (Reuters): Honda Motor Co Ltd said yesterday that it will sell vehicles in Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries that are less polluting than conventional cars.Honda said in a statement it will initially launch a low- emission Civic passenger car in Thailand...
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
TV soccer beats live volleyball
TV soccer beats live volleyball JAKARTA (JP): The soccer semifinal between Indonesia and Singapore at Senayan Stadium was more than a sell-out. Thousands of spectators were refused entry by security guards.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
Another worker faces execution in Saudi Arabia
Another worker faces execution in Saudi Arabia JAKARTA (JP): In the wake of furor over the recent execution of Indonesian worker Soleha Anam Kadiran in Saudi Arabia, a women's group claimed yesterday that another worker was about to face the same fate.
Fri, 17 Oct 1997
RP, Myanmar leaders talk about opposition
RP, Myanmar leaders talk about opposition MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos and the chairman of Myanmar's ruling junta discussed the need for "reconciliation with opposition groups" during talks in Yangon, a presidential statement said here yesterday.Ramos and Senior Gen.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997
Emotion and ignorance lead to judging mayhem
Emotion and ignorance lead to judging mayhemBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Athletes are whingeing, coaches are moaning and the judges are getting defensive. It must be a regional gymnastics competition.The problem is simple.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997
Indonesia's GDP to grow by 6 percent this year
Indonesia's GDP to grow by 6 percent this year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth will only rise 6 percent this year and about 5 percent next year due to the impact of the currency turmoil, according to analyst Mari E. Pangestu.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997
Panther killed by poison
Panther killed by poison GUNUNGKIDUL, Yogyakarta: A small black panther was killed recently in Botodayaan, Rongkop district, after eating a poisoned chicken that a villager had placed near his son's grave.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997
Indonesia surprisingly takes lead in men's, women's golf
Indonesia surprisingly takes lead in men's, women's golf JAKARTA (JP): Fielding the best teams it has ever had gave Indonesia a surprise lead in both the men's and ladies' teams in yesterday's SEA Games golf championships at Matoa Nasional Golf and Country Club, Ciganjur, South Jakarta.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997
Indonesia tops medal table in shooting
Indonesia tops medal table in shootingBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Most shooters would be happy to win two gold medals in a lifetime. Indonesia's Bari Agustini Said accomplished the feat in one day in her Games debut.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997
Supriati bags another gold and Games record
Supriati bags another gold and Games recordBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Supriati Sutono won the much-anticipated rematch against Malaysian rival Yu Fang Yuan yesterday in the 10,000 meters, landing her second gold medal and Games record.Supriati, 25, finished in 34 minutes 2.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997
Thais accuse Indonesia of bribing judges
Thais accuse Indonesia of bribing judgesBy Budiman Moerdijat JAKARTA (JP): Allegations of bribery rocked the last day of the taekwondo competition yesterday with the Thais accusing the Indonesians of paying off the judges.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997
No flys on me, says zippy lifter
No flys on me, says zippy lifter JAKARTA (JP): If you think the strapping well-built weight lifting athletes are nothing but Hulk Hogans who cannot laugh at embarrassing situations, then you are wrong.Philippine lifter Jocynie Villarta was chatting and joking with her teammates during an event...
Thu, 16 Oct 1997
3 bogus detectives rob bus passengers
3 bogus detectives rob bus passengers JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police have arrested three men who allegedly pretended to be detectives and stole Rp 30,000 (US$8.60) from a bus passenger.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997
RI 'should pay more attention to economy'
RI 'should pay more attention to economy' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should pay more attention to the economy because that is where most future challenges and threats lie, prominent military thinker Rudini said yesterday.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997
Mixed bag for host in Games
Mixed bag for host in Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia excelled in unexpected areas in the 19th Southeast Asian Games yesterday but slipped up in some favored sports.Shooting, gymnastics, swimming and other fields that Indonesia has long failed to dominate gave the host more gold in one day than was...
Thu, 16 Oct 1997
AIDS may spread faster in Asia than Africa: UN
AIDS may spread faster in Asia than Africa: UN BEIJING (Reuters): AIDS may spread faster in Southeast Asia than Africa because of widespread drug use in the region, a U.N. official said yesterday."There are many injecting drug-users in Asia who may spread the disease to the general public," said...
Thu, 16 Oct 1997
More liberalization needed
More liberalization needed By his remarks yesterday (Tuesday), Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong confirmed his status as the markets' good cop in the routine he occasionally plays to Dr. Mahathir's bad cop. Mr.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997
Female worker Soleha not a murderer: Father
Female worker Soleha not a murderer: FatherBy Ainur R. Sophiaan MALANG, East Java (JP): Kadiran, a 70-year-old tenant farmer in Donomulyo village, said he felt a strong foreboding when one day, not too long ago, he saw the village chief approach his house with four other men.
Thu, 16 Oct 1997
Gasindo's $50m bonds
Gasindo's $50m bonds JAKARTA (JP): PT Intimutiara Gasindo announced yesterday that it had issued five-year mandatory convertible bonds worth US$50 million.The company said proceeds of the five-year bonds would be used to finance expansion projects, developing the company into an integrated...
Thu, 16 Oct 1997
High price of the news
High price of the news JAKARTA (JP): It seems nowhere is safe from the slide in the value of the rupiah, including the SEA Games.One savvy newspaper hawker in the Istora Senayan stadium has obviously decided to up prices, including yesterday's edition of this newspaper, to compensate for the...
Thu, 16 Oct 1997
Picture hides the anger
Picture hides the anger JAKARTA (JP): There is only one way to respond to the disappointing services at the 19th SEA Games and that is with sick jokes, according to one journalist.An Indonesian reporter who works for Australian radio station SBS, Maz Inung, could not but grumble over the slow,...
Thu, 16 Oct 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 8:45 a.m. Live Reports: Peringatan Hari Pangan Sedunia 10:00 Live Reports: Gelanggang Sea Games XIX 1:00 p.m. Music 2:00 News: Berita 14 2:30 Live Reports: Gelanggang Sea Games XIX 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Culture Program: Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 Ensemble Music 6:00...