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Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Liza puts school before turning professional
Liza puts school before turning professional JAKARTA (JP): Liza Andriyani never dreamed of being a national heroine when she walked on to tennis court yesterday against Tamarine Tanusagarn, the world's 37 ranked player.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
SE Asian currencies brace for busy week
SE Asian currencies brace for busy week SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Indonesian rupiah regained its poise yesterday as the market quickly absorbed news of a ratings downgrade by Standard & Poor's Corp (S&P), while other Southeast Asian currencies braced for an event-filled week.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
No excessive jingoism
No excessive jingoism The 19th Southeast Asian Games have begun, and hopefully they will lead to even better friendships and understanding among the nations of this region.The opening ceremonies went off quite well. However, I am quite appalled at the constant emphasis on Indonesia having to be No.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Sutiyoso ordered to fix traffic jams
Sutiyoso ordered to fix traffic jams JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto ordered the newly installed Jakarta Governor Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso yesterday to eradicate slum areas and reduce traffic congestion in the city.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
RI smashes its way past Malaysia in badminton
RI smashes its way past Malaysia in badmintonBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's mighty female shuttlers made quick work of Malaysia yesterday to book their expected final place.The host team will face Thailand, a 3-2 winner over Singapore, in the final today.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Painting contest for blind artists
Painting contest for blind artists JAKARTA (JP): A painting contest for blind artists will be held at the Lippo Supermal Karawaci in Tangerang, about 30 kilometers west of here, on Oct. 30, organizer Sukyatno Nugroho said yesterday.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
6,000 go on strike in Tangerang
6,000 go on strike in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): More than 6,000 shoemakers at a Cibadak factory, in the Cikupa district, here went on strike yesterday to protest their employer's flippant approach to firing staff.The strikers, who began a sit-in at the factory's compound about 8 a.m.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Indonesia makes a splash in swimming
Indonesia makes a splash in swimmingBy Sylvia Gratia Miranda and I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Coming off a lackluster Sunday, Indonesia exceeded its wildest expectations in the pool by taking four of the six golds available yesterday.Richard Sam Bera won the 100 meters men's freestyle in 51.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Inflation predicted over 7 percent
Inflation predicted over 7 percent JAKARTA (JP): The country's inflation rate will increase to more than 7.4 percent this year from 6.47 percent last year despite the currency turmoil and drought, chief of the Central Bureau of Statistics, Soegito, predicted yesterday.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Police officers demoted, dismissed
Police officers demoted, dismissed PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Four officers at the provincial police office have been demoted for various violations, while another was dismissed, Antara reported.The punishment was meted out in a ceremony conducted by Police Chief Brig. Gen.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Hariyanto, Susi placed second on IBF list
Hariyanto, Susi placed second on IBF list JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Hariyanto Arbi has slipped to second place after holding onto the number one position for some time in the International Badminton Federation's rankings.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Nationalism wins over beauty
Nationalism wins over beauty Teenage nationalism eventually triumphed over beauty at the Senayan swimming pool stadium Sunday, but it was a close run thing.The vast majority of young girls' eyes were fixed on the strapping Malaysian hunk Azlan Wan Abdullah, until he trashed Indonesia's hopes in the...
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Black box can clarify mystery
Black box can clarify mysteryFrom Media IndonesiaA series of disasters have taken place in Indonesia recently, particularly in the air transportation sector involving Garuda, Merpati and other airlines.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 13, 1997: ---------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 50 2,000 AHAP Insurance 2,500 0 0 Alter...
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Matahari revises profit
Matahari revises profit JAKARTA (JP): PT Matahari Putra Prima said yesterday that it had lowered its net profit target this year to Rp 52 billion (US$15.29 million) from Rp 92 billion due to the currency turmoil.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
SE Asian woes more serious
SE Asian woes more serious HONG KONG (AFP): Southeast Asia's economic problems are far more troubling for the rest of the world than the Mexican peso crisis of 1994-95, a leading U.S. academic said in a paper released here yesterday.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
House to encourage its members to initiate laws
House to encourage its members to initiate laws JAKARTA (JP): The new House of Representatives (DPR) will be expected to play a more active role in making legislation, House Speaker Harmoko said yesterday.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Regional rubber looks for direction
Regional rubber looks for direction SINGAPORE (Reuter): Southeast Asia's rubber market is likely to be looking for direction this week, although the trade will keep a wary eye on the region's shaky financial markets, traders said yesterday.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
VDHS in acquisition talks
VDHS in acquisition talks SINGAPORE (Reuter): Engineering and infrastructure services firm Van der Horst said yesterday it was in talks to buy stakes in companies with interests in telecommunications in Indonesia and in civil engineering and construction in Asia.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Thai strongwomen sets world record
Thai strongwomen sets world recordBy Christiani S.A. Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): The first senior world record fell in the weight lifting hall yesterday as Thailand's Khassaraporn Suta lifted 125.0 kgs in the clean and jerk of the women's 59 kg category. Three SEA Games records were also broken.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Debutant breaks down after striking gold
Debutant breaks down after striking goldBy Budiman Moerdijat JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian banking student making her SEA Games debut and with no medal ambitions broke down and sobbed uncontollably when she won her gold-medal match in the taekwondo finweight division yesterday.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Suriname's leader arrives for talks
Suriname's leader arrives for talks JAKARTA (JP): Suriname's President Jules Albert Wijdenbosch and his entourage will arrive here this morning for a four-day state visit to strengthen bilateral talks between the two countries.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Fruitfest promotes local fare
Fruitfest promotes local fare CILEUNGSI, Bogor (JP): PT Mekar Unggul Sari, which manages a 264-hectare orchard in Cileungsi, will launch today a week-long fruitfest at the park.A fruit market, a seminar on environment regreening, an auction of potted fruit trees and a panel discussion -- titled The...
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Results
ResultsAthleticsMen:3,000m steeplechase 1. Hector Begeo (Phi) 9:08.28 2. Baraira Aries Yose (Ina) 9:16.12 3. Suthichit Jirasak (Tha ) 9:22.15Javelin: 1. Fredericus Mahuse (Ina) 71.62m 2. Imran Muhamad Yazid (Mas) 71.38m 3. Boonjanari Thirdsa (Tha) 67.16mHigh jump: 1. Loo Kum Zee (Mas) 2.10m 2.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Thai government to unveil economic recovery package
Thai government to unveil economic recovery package BANGKOK (AFP): Thai Finance Minister Thanong Bidaya said yesterday economic ministers approved tough new regulations to force a restructuring of the ailing finance sector as part of a long-awaited economic recovery package.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
East Asia summit opens with currency worries
East Asia summit opens with currency worries HONG KONG (AFP): Political and business leaders gathered here yesterday to start the East Asia Economic Summit, with the region's currency worries and China's promises to speed reforms taking center stage.
Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Farmer's plantations untouched
Farmer's plantations untouched In reference to the article in your paper (Timber estates threaten forests by Stephanus Djuweng, Oct. 10), PT Finnantara Intiga wishes to clarify its plans in West Kalimantan.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Men arrested with 500 grams marijuana
Men arrested with 500 grams marijuana JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested three men for allegedly possessing 500 grams of marijuana.Ridhwan Abdullah, 28, Panud Nugroho, 24, and Mamad, 26, were attested Thursday afternoon in the parking lot of Mega Pasaraya department store in Manggarai, South...
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Sepak takraw may appear in Olympics
Sepak takraw may appear in OlympicsBy Dwi Atmanta JAKARTA (JP): Southeast Asian traditional sport sepak takraw received a major boost yesterday in its bid to make its Olympic debut in Sydney in 2000.The secretary-general of the International Sepak Takraw Federation, Abdul Halim, told The Jakarta...
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
19 workers of a toy firm suffer from food poisoning
19 workers of a toy firm suffer from food poisoning JAKARTA (JP): At least 19 of 100 workers of PT Mattel, a large-scale toy company, who have reportedly been suffering from food poisoning since Thursday, were still being treated at Bakti Husada Hospital in Bekasi as of Saturday.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
RI may become Asia's largest gold producer
RI may become Asia's largest gold producer JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Mining of the Ministry of Mines and Energy Adjat Sudradjat said yesterday that Indonesia has the potential to become Asia's largest gold producer.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
BCA services
BCA services I read with interest the letters from Mr. Taufiq and Mr. Smith regarding their experiences with their BCA dollar account. I await BCA's explanation as I too have had frustrating experiences with my BCA dollar account at the Menara Imperium branch office.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
RI sails away with canoeing, kayaking golds
RI sails away with canoeing, kayaking golds JAKARTA (JP): Host kayakers and canoeists left all others in their wake as they made a clean sweep of the six gold medals in competition early yesterday.The men's 1,000 meters singles kayak was the first event in the greenish waters at the Jatiluhur...
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Govt snubs call for national repentance
Govt snubs call for national repentance SEMARANG (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher has thrown a wet blanket over a call for "nationwide repentance" made recently by Moslem leaders concerned by a spate of disasters hitting the country, saying the issue has been politicized.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Graphic Art Exhibition: by Marida Nasution, at the Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, at 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Oct. 16. * Painting Exhibition: Van Der Sterren from New Zealand, at Galeri Linggar, Jl.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Accident caused by drunk driver
Accident caused by drunk driver DILI, East Timor: Provincial police chief Col. Atok Rismanto said the driver of the truck that plunged into a ravine in Ermera last Tuesday was allegedly under the influence of alcohol.Antara quoted Rismanto as saying that the truck's brake was also faulty.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Four people stabbed to death in Jakarta
Four people stabbed to death in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Four men were stabbed to death in separate incidents in the city and surrounding areas Saturday night while Jakartans were celebrating friendship and goodwill with the opening of the 19th SEA Games.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Armin spends as much time on water as on land
Armin spends as much time on water as on land JAKARTA (JP): Growing up in a fishing neighborhood, Armin, the single kayak 1,000 meters gold medal winner, spent as much time on the water as on land."I knew how to row a boat before I was nine years old," he said with his trademark shy smile.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Officer dismissed over Ecstasy
Officer dismissed over Ecstasy UJUNGPANDANG, S. Sulawesi: The Ujungpandang military tribunal dismissed Capt. Leonardo Uiyana from the police force and sentenced him to two years and three months imprisonment for abusing and trafficking Ecstasy pills.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Malaysian King calls for academic cooperation
Malaysian King calls for academic cooperation SEMARANG (JP): Visiting Malaysian King Ja'afar Abdul Rahman expressed hope Saturday that his country and Indonesia could further enhance cooperation in the academic field.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Tutut spikes volleyball dump
Tutut spikes volleyball dump JAKARTA (JP): Ever since Jakarta Governor Sutyoso lashed out at the state of the karate hall, it seems no venue is safe from criticism.The latest to be slammed is the indoor volleyball center at Istora Senayan.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Wynne left cold by bashful beau
Wynne left cold by bashful beau JAKARTA (JP): When a player wins, she expects congratulations from her family and friends and especially from her boyfriend.But love moves in mysterious ways and it was a case of no such luck yesterday for Indonesia's first tennis singles player, Wynne Prakusya.
Mon, 13 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 3:35 Belief in God The Almighty 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Health Program: Kesehatan Mata 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show: Music City Today 5:30...
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Thai swimming team reigns in the pool
Thai swimming team reigns in the poolBy Sylvia Gratia Miranda JAKARTA (JP): Thailand swam away with four gold medals on the opening day of the swimming competition at the Senayan Swimming Stadium.First places came in the 200 meters women backstroke, 400 meters men's individual medley, and 4x200...
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
One chignon short of a costume
One chignon short of a costume JAKARTA (JP): A last-minute call of nature caused by opening ceremony nerves left one of the high school dancers humiliated and almost cost her dear.Rina, performing the Gebyar Nusantara dance, was worried she would not be able to last until after the performance so...
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Drought-hit Jayawijaya gets more relief offers
Drought-hit Jayawijaya gets more relief offers JAKARTA (JP): The drought-hit Jayawijaya regency in Indonesia's easternmost province is to get more help as the embassies of Japan and the United States here have offered to send relief, Antara reported.Regent J.B.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Tax payers
Tax payers Director General of Tax Fuad Bawazier has stated that there are still many informal sectors, such as food stalls, which have not been made subject to taxation even though their turnover can reach trillions of rupiah.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Below par RI continues its winning run
Below par RI continues its winning runBy Budiman Moerdijat JAKARTA (JP): Although Indonesia's soccer team won by two goals to nil in yesterday's match against the Philippines at the Senayan stadium, the performance was nothing like as good as Thursday's 4-0 crushing of Malaysia.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
SEA Games Medals' Tally
SEA Games Medals' Tally Medal's tally as at 21.20 last night Gold Silver Bronze--------------------------------Indonesia 16 5 10Thailand 6 6 10Philippines 4 6 6Singapore 4 1 2Vietnam 2 2 4Malaysia 1 5 3Myanmar 0 6 0Laos 0 0 3Cambodia 0 0 1Brunei 0 0 0 Total 33 31 39 Some events gave two bronzes,...
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Can human rights be guaranteed with decree?
Can human rights be guaranteed with decree?By Vedi R. Hadiz JAKARTA (JP): An interesting debate has ensued recently, prompted by the formulation of a document by the National Defense and Security Council (Wanhankamnas), about whether our People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) should produce a decree...