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Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Seven die in bus crash
Seven die in bus crash JAKARTA (JP): At least seven people were killed and 46 injured yesterday when a speeding intercity bus hit two cars on a steep road near Kampung Tunggilis, Desa Ciputri in Pacet, Cianjur, 119 kilometers from here.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Southeast Asia, Latin America to expand ties
Southeast Asia, Latin America to expand tiesBy Vincent Lingga BUENOS AIRES (JP): Business representatives from ASEAN and Latin American Mercosur common market issued a joint declaration Friday expressing strong commitment to expanding economic ties between the two regions.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
KL okays $2b oil pipeline
KL okays $2b oil pipeline TOKYO (AFP): Malaysia has approved a planned consortium to be formed by Japanese and other Asian companies to build an oil pipeline across the Malaysian peninsula at a cost of US$2 billion, it was reported here yesterday.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Stern action against delinquents needed
Stern action against delinquents neededFrom Media IndonesiaI am sick of witnessing and reading reports on student brutality in Jakarta. Apart from involvement in brawls, which often claim lives, students have been involved in other criminal acts such as holdups, injuring bus passengers, causing...
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Officers to face court for illegal military exercises
Officers to face court for illegal military exercises JAKARTA (JP): Three Armed Forces officers will face a tribunal for allegedly organizing illegal military exercises in the East Java town of Malang, provincial military commander Maj. Gen. Djadja Suparman said yesterday.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Farewell to a sincere man
Farewell to a sincere man The outgoing Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has tried to prove that there is still at least one person here who dares to say no to a prestigious position.After governing the capital city for five years, with impressive success stories, he has chosen not to run for...
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Indonesian coach dissatisfied with 5-2 win over Laos
Indonesian coach dissatisfied with 5-2 win over Laos JAKARTA (JP): Widodo's two goals helped secure Indonesia's 5-2 win over Laos at the opening of the 19th SEA Games' soccer event at Senayan Main Stadium yesterday.The two goals by Widodo Chayono Putro were made at the 43rd and 67th minutes.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Expensive masks
Expensive masksFrom NeracaThe Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi)) has appealed to the community to show consideration to fellow countrymen who have been hit by the haze disaster in the provinces. The forum has invited communities in big cities to donate money to help purchase face masks which...
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Indonesia reiterates thick haze apology
Indonesia reiterates thick haze apology JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has apologized again to neighboring countries affected by haze and smoke caused by Indonesian brush and forest fires.The country pledged to continue exploring every avenue to fight the fires, Soeharto said, ordering Armed...
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
KL's budget sails through economic crisis
KL's budget sails through economic crisis KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's "balanced budget formula" has enabled the country to sail through the crises in its currency and stock markets, Deputy Premier Anwar Ibrahim said in reports published Saturday.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Factory faces losing license
Factory faces losing license TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang mayoralty has threatened to revoke the operation permit of a candy factory owned by PT Super World Wide Food Stuff Industri for failing to have liquid waste treatment equipment.M.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting and Ceramics Exhibition: Manusia dan Alam Pikirannya, works of Firman, Tisna Sanjaya, Agus Suwage and Suyatna, at the Lontar Gallery. Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H East Jakarta, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Oct. 28.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Riantor wins Sentul national drag race
Riantor wins Sentul national drag race JAKARTA (JP): Local driver Wie Wie Riantor won the national drag race at Sentul, near Bogor yesterday but race favorite Robert J. Paul still heads the national race rankings.Riantor, driving a Holden Commodore, clocked in at 12.286 seconds.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Take notice of the warning signs
Take notice of the warning signsFrom MerdekaThis year our country has seen a great number of disasters -- earthquakes, fires, the drought and students fighting in the street -- which have all had an impact on our development achievements.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Regional forex set for another fraught week
Regional forex set for another fraught week SINGAPORE (Reuter): Jangled nerves on Asian regional foreign exchange markets are unlikely to be soothed much this week, as traders keep a wary eye out for fresh sideswipes on the political or economic fronts.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
ABRI marks 52nd anniversary
ABRI marks 52nd anniversary JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) celebrated yesterday its 52nd anniversary with President Soeharto, in his capacity as its Supreme Commander, ordering the forces to make every effort to safeguard the general session of the People's Consultative Assembly...
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Moslem leaders call on nation to 'repent'
Moslem leaders call on nation to 'repent' JAKARTA (JP): Moslem leaders expressed yesterday alarm over the recent spate of disasters, which they said were a divine warning, and called on the nation to "repent".
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
A thorough reform with IMF help needed
A thorough reform with IMF help needed The rupiah took a big tumble day after day last week, setting all-time lows each time, as the monetary crisis continued unabated. Economist Kwik Kian Gie gave his opinion in the following question and answer.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
RI, PNG agree to preserve wild life
RI, PNG agree to preserve wild life MERAUKE, Irian Jaya: Zoology experts from the Wasur National Park in Irian Jaya and the Tonda National Park in neighboring Papua New Guinea (PNG) have agreed to cooperate in preserving the two parks' wildlife and ecosystems.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Prayad bests Kasiadi to win S'pore PGA title
Prayad bests Kasiadi to win S'pore PGA titleBy Bobby Allen Wilson SINGAPORE (JP): Thailand's Prayad Marksaeng held off diminutive Indonesian Kasiadi yesterday to win the US$200,000 Yokohama Singapore PGA Championship at Raffles Country Club by one stroke.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Golkar told to rethink stance on rights charter
Golkar told to rethink stance on rights charter JAKARTA (JP): Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid called on Golkar to reconsider its earlier rejection to establish a human rights charter into a decree of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
S'pore songbirds choked by smog
S'pore songbirds choked by smog SINGAPORE (AFP): Songbirds have fallen silent and cats and dogs are coughing and sneezing in Singapore, which is enveloped by smoky haze caused by raging forest fires in neighboring Indonesia, a news report said yesterday.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Major component parties rally to Mahathir's side
Major component parties rally to Mahathir's side KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Major component parties of Malaysia's ruling National Front rallied to Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's side to voice their undivided support for the premier, reports said yesterday.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Banking, corporate sectors battered but not down
Banking, corporate sectors battered but not down JAKARTA (JP): The currency woes that continue to bruise the Indonesian economy have given the country's corporate and banking sectors a beating, but have not completely devastated them, an international financial report says.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Japan to help raise imports from SE Asian countries
Japan to help raise imports from SE Asian countries TOKYO (AFP): Japan will offer measures to raise its imports from currency turmoil-hit Southeast Asian countries by insuring the region's trade transactions with Japanese firms, a news reports said Saturday.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Jakarta laden with ecological woes
Jakarta laden with ecological woesBy Edith Hartanto JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta is facing challenges to dealing with its environmental and habitat problems mainly because of its high density population coupled with public ignorance of the government's environmental programs.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Five flora, 5 fauna new mayoralty symbols
Five flora, 5 fauna new mayoralty symbols JAKARTA (JP): The municipality has chosen an indigenous plant and animal to symbolize each of the city's five mayoralties, in a bid to improve public awareness about the importance of preserving nature.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
21% of AIDS deaths are heterosexuals
21% of AIDS deaths are heterosexuals KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Heterosexuals are the second highest group of people after intravenous drug users to die from AIDS-related diseases in Malaysia, reports said yesterday.Selangor and Federal Territory Family Planning Association secretary C.R.S.
Mon, 06 Oct 1997
Armed Forces (ABRI) 52 Anniversary
Armed Forces (ABRI) 52 AnniversaryPhoto A: ReceptionJP/alxOLD GENERALS: L.B. Moerdani (right) cracks a joke as he congratulates A.H. Nasution on his promotion to five-star general. The two former defense ministers were accompanied by their wives during a reception to mark the 52nd anniversary of...
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. TVRI News 6:25 Morning News 6:45 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:15 Healthy and Fit 7:30 Live Reports: Peringatan HUT ABRI Ke-53 11:15 Music: Album Minggu Ini 12:30 p.m. Sports: Dari Gelanggang ke Gelanggang 1:30 Music: Minggu Gembira 2:00 News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country...
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
Used cars can be big deals: Buyers
Used cars can be big deals: Buyers JAKARTA (JP): Used cars can be big bargains, even among the status conscious who would balk at buying anything else secondhand.But it takes a bit of savvy and sometimes the help of experts to pick out the choice buys from lemons.
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
Japan's middle-aged warble 'Bengawan Solo'
Japan's middle-aged warble 'Bengawan Solo'By Maria D. Andriana TOKYO (Antara): Yamamoto's two daughters were stunned as they listened to their father singing. To the girls, the lyrics of the song was as strange as the tune.
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
Thailand's Prayad shines at Yokohama Singapore PGA
Thailand's Prayad shines at Yokohama Singapore PGABy Bobby Allen Wilson SINGAPORE (JP): Thailand's Prayad Marksaeng caught compatriot Thammanoon Sriroj yesterday in the US$200,000 Yokohama Singapore PGA Championship at Raffles Country Club to share the lead going into today's final round.
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
Can we say 'I am from Indonesia'?
Can we say 'I am from Indonesia'? JAKARTA (JP): "Look at that," I said to the friendly swimming pool attendant, "is it mist or smoke?" We were standing on top of Singapore's lush Four Seasons Hotel in the middle of August.
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
Newly opened Hotel Mulia ready for Games activities
Newly opened Hotel Mulia ready for Games activities JAKARTA (JP): The Hotel Mulia Senayan rejected accusations yesterday that it was not ready for the SEA Games after it turned away foreign athletes on Friday who thought they were staying there.
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
Giving Indonesian art the respect it deserves
Giving Indonesian art the respect it deservesMasterpieces of Contemporary Indonesian Painters By Esmeralda and Marc Bollansee Times Editions, Singapore, 1997 173 pages Rp 223,000 UBUD, Bali (JP): Western observers and art connoisseurs are often reluctant to accept the validity of other types of...
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
Pasar Mobil Kemayoran bids good prices for used cars
Pasar Mobil Kemayoran bids good prices for used cars JAKARTA (JP): One of the most popular used-car markets in the city is Pasar Mobil Kemayoran at the Jakarta Fairground complex, at the now defunct Kemayoran Airport, in Central Jakarta.
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
One killed, two others injured in car crash
One killed, two others injured in car crash JAKARTA (JP): A motorist died while her friends -- a woman and a South Korean man -- suffered serious injuries in a crash on Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta, in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
Armed Forces undergoes generation changes
Armed Forces undergoes generation changes SINGAPORE: Now that the commotion surrounding the Indonesian general election on May 29, 1997, has more or less subsided, the preoccupation of ABRI - the Indonesian Armed Forces - is to clean up the mess and set the stage for another equally, if not more,...
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
Rain brings some relief but haze is still a threat
Rain brings some relief but haze is still a threat JAKARTA (JP): In some drought-stricken areas of Indonesia, residents have started to breathe easier because of downpours over the past two days, but haze remains a threat for a greater part of the country.
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
RI seamen face prosecution
RI seamen face prosecution TAIPEI (DPA): Kaohsiung Harbor police on Taiwan's have turned six Indonesian seamen over for prosecution for smuggling in 24 rare birds, a spokesman for the authorities said yesterday.
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
Thailand to help RI quash forest fires
Thailand to help RI quash forest fires BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand will send six experts to Indonesia next week to evaluate what help can be given to fight the raging forest fires that have left much of Southeast Asia engulfed in smog, reports said yesterday.
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
Guess What?
Guess What? In Irian Jaya, the words "yesterday", "today" and "tomorrow" do not exactly stay true to their meaning. Not when talking about newspapers published outside the province.Subscribers get their copies a day late, particularly since not all of the newspapers are available on the Internet.
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
French couple and son travel globe on tandem bike
French couple and son travel globe on tandem bikeBy Emilie Soeur JAKARTA (JP): The Soulats -- Alain, 38, Sylvie, 40, and Aymeric-Ulysse, 2 -- are anything but a usual family. They seem to suffer from a strange illness we could call: the tandem-bike addiction.
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
Old dancers never fade away
Old dancers never fade awayBy Mariam K. Sutalaksana JAKARTA (JP): Dancers who have survived for more than 20 years in Indonesia and are dedicated in their field to produce the best of works deserve an individual commentary.The performances held at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta on Sept. 26 and Sept.
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
Mobil'88 fine tunes formula in selling used cars
Mobil'88 fine tunes formula in selling used carsBy Sugianto Tandra JAKARTA (JP): In the 1970s, purchasing a used car from a doctor was judged a safe buy. Their caring hands were assumed to have kept the vehicle in tip-top condition.This notion has slowly faded away.
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
Yogyakarta's new students get 'lessons' in politics
Yogyakarta's new students get 'lessons' in politicsBy Tedy Novan YOGYAKARTA (JP): This decade has ushered in a hotbed of political activism among Yogyakarta university students.Political themes have found their way into orientation programs, which were originally aimed at preparing new students for...
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
900 SEA Games referees scheduled to arrive today
900 SEA Games referees scheduled to arrive today JAKARTA (JP): More than 900 foreign and local referees are due to arrive today for the 19th SEA Games.The organizing committee's competition deputy, Mohammad Hindarto, announced yesterday that about 500 local referees and 400 foreign referees were...
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
Home may be best venue to have guests
Home may be best venue to have guestsBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): As one of the top interior designers in town, Yuna Nasution's daily agenda is packed with meetings. Entertaining clients, business colleagues or friends is a big chunk of her heavy schedule.
Sun, 05 Oct 1997
Guess What?
Guess What? In the bundle of often inaccurate Teutonic stereotypes, Germans are known for stoic natures. Yet German Ambassador to Indonesia Dr. Heinrich Seemann brims with enthusiasm when talk turns to Raden Saleh, the famed 19th century Indonesian painter.