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Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Pasar Senggol - Balinese Village, daily, Kecak Dance, Friday and Tuesday, Legong Dance, Saturday, Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday, Balinese dance parade - Rejang dance, Puspawresti Dance, Belibis Dance & Jaran Teji Dance, Monday, ...

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Manila learns to tame its motorists

Manila learns to tame its motoristsBy Cecilia Quiambao MANILA (JP): Absalom Piedad, who drove a subcompact, did not like it when somebody hurled verbal abuse just because he managed to nose ahead of a bigger sedan in heavy traffic.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Korean executive denies manipulation charges

Korean executive denies manipulation chargesBy Harry Bhaskara SEOUL (JP): A Korean executive has denied charges made by an Indonesian labor supply company, which he represents, that he siphoned off US$30 million from the wages of Indonesian trainees in Korea.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Bank customer robbed of Rp 110m

Bank customer robbed of Rp 110m JAKARTA (JP): A private company employee was robbed yesterday by two men in his office parking lot on Jl. Cokroaminoto in Menteng, Central Jakarta after just having withdrawn Rp 110 million (US$46,808) from BBD Bank's Tanah Abang branch.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Hindu hypocrisy

Hindu hypocrisy Justice S. Rajendra Babu handed down a curiously convoluted ruling last month following an appeal from members of the Mahila Jagran (Women's Awakening) group.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Said to be tried in Netherlands, says RI diplomat

Said to be tried in Netherlands, says RI diplomatBy K. Basrie THE HAGUE (JP): Mohamad Said, the Garuda Indonesia pilot suspected of attempting to smuggle 8,000 Ecstasy pills out of Schiphol airport, will be tried soon in the Netherlands, according to an Indonesian diplomat.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Flood victims get new homes

Flood victims get new homes BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Minister of Social Services Inten Soeweno opened yesterday 150 houses newly built by the Armed Forces for flood victims in East Aceh regency, Antara reported.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Intelectual property an issue for Biodiversity

Intelectual property an issue for Biodiversity JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is to take part in the third Conference of Parties to the Convention of Biodiversity, in the hope of obtaining international agreement on better protection of its natural wealth.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Finance firm for housing

Finance firm for housing JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian real estate association plans to establish a multi-finance company to develop housing estates with Bank Papan Sejahtera and Bank Bukopin, according to the association's chairman.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku 2:35 TV Series: Animated Classic 3:05 TV Series: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Students' Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 6:05 Travel: Aceh 6:15 Village Program 6:45 ...

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Comments on Nobel Prize

Comments on Nobel Prize One of Parkinson's Laws states that whenever a committee convenes, deliberates and makes a few decisions, the time spent on each issue is inversely proportional to its importance.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/PT Telkom working on major networks

PT Telkom working on major networks JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta office of PT Telkom, the state- owned telecommunications company, announced yesterday that the office is currently working on major networks by reinstalling primary telephone cables in several areas of the mayoralty.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/REI calls for guideline on permits revocation

REI calls for guideline on permits revocation JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Developers (REI) has urged the National Land Agency (BPN) to set up a clear-cut guideline before revoking the permits of the developers who have kept their land vacant for years.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Problematic NGOs face strong action

Problematic NGOs face strong action JAKARTA (JP): The government has promised to take strong action against at least 31 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) identified as problematic.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Officials trace tailed tribe

Officials trace tailed tribe SERUI, Irian Jaya: Officials at the Yapen Waropen regency office of the Ministry of Social Services are investigating reports that an isolated tribe of people with tails live in the regency's hinterland, Antara reported yesterday.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Hotel abuses permit on height

Hotel abuses permit on height TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Officials from the regency's public order office demolished the fourth and fifth floors of a hotel yesterday because its owner abused the permit issued by the local administration on the height of the building.The hotel is located on Jl.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Improved rules for mixed marriages

Improved rules for mixed marriages We feel very sad about the problems couples of mixed marriages are facing in Indonesia. Therefore, we would like to appeal to the concerned authorities to reexamine the immigration laws and revise them, so that:1.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/President will install new chief justice today

President will install new chief justice today JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will install today Sarwata and T.H. Ketut Suraputra as the new chief justice and the vice chief justice at the Merdeka State Palace.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/RI and Finland to talk forestry cooperation

RI and Finland to talk forestry cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Finnish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Kalevi Hemila is expected to arrive here Sunday to discuss Finnish-Indonesia forestry cooperation, the Finnish Embassy announced yesterday.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Orphans win awards

Orphans win awards BANDUNG, West Java: One hundred high-achieving orphans were awarded two-year scholarships by the committee of the National Foster Parent campaign, Antara reported on Wednesday.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Indonesian wins Asian women chess

Indonesian wins Asian women chess JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's leading female chess player, Upi Darmayana Tamin, won the 6th Asian Women's Championship in Madras, India Tuesday and is now eying her grandmaster title.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/PT PAL gains $1.3b contracts

PT PAL gains $1.3b contracts SURABAYA (JP): The state-owned shipbuilding company, PT PAL, has received US$1.3 billion worth of orders for 30 ships of various sizes for delivery until 1999, a senior executive said yesterday.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/RI teen tennis talents lack focus: Bolander

RI teen tennis talents lack focus: Bolander JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top teenage tennis players have good technique but do not seem to be willing to focus 100 percent on the sport, according to Swedish coach Michael Bolander.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/'Adieu' performed with style

'Adieu' performed with styleBy Tetet Srie WD JAKARTA (JP): With a wide screen dotted in brown and gray in the background, accompanied by a woman's voice and music composed by Pascal Dusapin, the dancer made her appearance.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Bali club routed by Argentineans

Bali club routed by Argentineans JAKARTA (JP): Bali's professional soccer club Gelora Dewata will head for the Indonesian League's new season with a lot of homework to do after crashing 3-0 to Argentina's national junior team at home yesterday.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Korean housewives help heart patients

Korean housewives help heart patients JAKARTA (JP): The Korean Women's Association collected a total of Rp 75,000,000 (US$30,000) during a fund-raising charity Wednesday.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Xenophobic fever

Xenophobic fever Prime Minister John Howard's belated decision on Wednesday to accept the Labour opposition party's proposal for a joint parliamentary motion condemning racism and pledging a tolerant and open society is seen by many as heartening progress made by the Canberra government to calm ...

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 31, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 900 0 ...

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Batam not ready for foreign air cargo, airport officials say

Batam not ready for foreign air cargo, airport officials sayBy Johannes Simbolon BATAM, Riau (JP): Despite a government order that all international cargo flights load and unload at Hang Nadim airport, they cannot because the airport does not have the facilities, officials said here yesterday.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Robberies of taxi drivers common

Robberies of taxi drivers common Taxi drivers are a familiar part of our lives. They are ready to take you whenever and wherever you want to go. They do their jobs without fear of being robbed or murdered.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Golden Glove c'ship in Semarang

Golden Glove c'ship in Semarang JAKARTA (JP): More than 80 boxers from 24 provinces are expected to take part in the Golden Glove championship in Semarang, Central Java, next January.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/BoP deficit projected at $0.7b in 1997

BoP deficit projected at $0.7b in 1997 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is expected to suffer a US$700 million balance of payments (BoP) deficit next year, after enjoying a projected $200 million surplus this year, a domestic report says.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Indonesia struggles into Olympic bridge final

Indonesia struggles into Olympic bridge final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's men's bridge team won through to the final of the 10th Bridge Olympics on Rhodes Island, Greece, yesterday -- but only just.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Pertamina sets unleaded fuel plan

Pertamina sets unleaded fuel plan JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned oil company Pertamina plans to produce enough unleaded gasoline to supply Greater Jakarta by 1999 under the Blue Sky Program to reduce air pollution.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/'Bond market retarded by varous factors'

'Bond market retarded by varous factors' JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono stated yesterday that the lack of liquidity and a benchmark, and the absence of a central clearing and custody body are still impeding the progress of the bond market in Indonesia.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/BNI Securities

BNI Securities Correction: The caption on Page 9 of yesterday's newspaper should have read "Chairman of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency I Putu Gede Suta hands over a letter of approval on the establishment of the BNI Reksa Dana mutual fund of PT BNI Securities" -- instead of the ...

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Protection against torture

Protection against torture The uproar over the death of Tjetje in police detention has done some good. Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman yesterday said that Indonesia would shortly ratify the Convention Against Torture.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Environmentalists lament no action against polluters

Environmentalists lament no action against pollutersBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Environmentalists yesterday lauded the government for naming the domestic companies that pollute rivers, but lamented the lack of follow-up legal action.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Expert upbeat on North Jakarta reclamation project

Expert upbeat on North Jakarta reclamation project JAKARTA (JP): An expert on environmental law said he was upbeat that the reclamation project in North Jakarta will be in line with environmental standards.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Election screening deadline for legislator candidates extended

Election screening deadline for legislator candidates extended JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday was forced to extend the period of administrative screening of prospective legislators because a number of candidates had failed to submit the necessary documents on time, an official said.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/SEAG team plans spectator campaign

SEAG team plans spectator campaign JAKARTA (JP): The Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee promised yesterday to learn from the recent National Games which failed to attract the attention of Jakartans.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post * There's a big bazaar at the Kemang Hotel tomorrow and a big broadcast this evening -- both courtesy of the International Community Activities Center (ICAC), a social and educational institution which serves needs and offers opportunities, to both Indonesians and expatriates.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Investors unclear on emerging markets

Investors unclear on emerging markets JAKARTA (JP): Global investors often find it difficult to distinguish one emerging market from another, says William H. Overholt, the managing director of the Hong Kong branch of Bankers Trust Co.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Manager questioned for kicking employee

Manager questioned for kicking employee TANGERANG, West Java (JP): A Korean expatriate who allegedly kicked a female employee for rejecting an order was questioned by police in Jatiuwung district yesterday.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Sampoerna has 15% Astra stake

Sampoerna has 15% Astra stake JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) confirmed yesterday that Putera Sampoerna, the founder and president director of cigarette maker PT HM Sampoerna, had increased his PT Astra International share holding to 15 percent.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Train car for personal profit

Train car for personal profitFrom NeracaBefore the Jakarta-Yogyakarta train departed from Senen station at 9:10 p.m. on Oct.18, passengers were not allowed to enter the last car. They had to travel in the other crowded cars.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/More candidates enter the fray in KNPI contest

More candidates enter the fray in KNPI contest JAKARTA (JP): The ongoing congress of the Indonesian National Youth Committee (KNPI) entered its fourth day yesterday as the race for its chairmanship intensified.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Commitment will save APEC, says Keating

Commitment will save APEC, says Keating JAKARTA (JP): Former Australian prime minister Paul Keating warned yesterday that unless Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) countries submitted positive free-trade action plans at the upcoming APEC ministerial meeting, the group would lose ...

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Globetrotters vow to sting like bees

Globetrotters vow to sting like bees JAKARTA (JP): The Harlem Globetrotters, dubbed the "Magicians of Basketball", arrived here from Surabaya yesterday for their entertainment shows on Saturday and Sunday.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Linking social justice with national unity

Linking social justice with national unity Each year the nation celebrates the anniversary of the pledge made by youth activists on Oct. 28, 1928. J. Soedjati Djiwandono reflects on the significance of the pledge in today's society.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Elmi Hotel: Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 42-44: - Qemi Club: Karaoke/Disco, Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Atlantic Band, Tuesday and Saturday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Buddhists attend 'Pindapatta'

Buddhists attend 'Pindapatta' JAKARTA (JP): Dharmayana, a Buddhist club based at the privately owned Tarumanagara University, held a Pindapatta ceremony on the university campus in West Jakarta yesterday.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/ASEAN govt asked to stay out of marts

ASEAN govt asked to stay out of marts JAKARTA (JP): ASEAN governments should not interfere in markets unless it improves the business climate in ASEAN countries, said the chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry yesterday.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Taleban victory worries the world

Taleban victory worries the worldBy Brahma Chellaney NEW DELHI (JP): As Afghanistan's gun-toting Taleban extremists attempt to consolidate their tenuous hold over Kabul, carrying out summary executions, banishing women from the work force and herding men into mosques for prayers while they battle ...

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Hawker recruited to participate in takeover

Hawker recruited to participate in takeover JAKARTA (JP): A hawker told the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday that he was recruited by a mysterious man to take part in the move by the supporters of Soerjadi, the officially recognized chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), ...

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Human resources no problem for RI: WB official

Human resources no problem for RI: WB official JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's shortage of skilled workers should not be detrimental to the future growth of its economy, World Bank representative Dennis de Tray said yesterday.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Garuda promotes RI tourism

Garuda promotes RI tourism JAKARTA (JP): One-hundred-and-fifty Australian travel agents have arrived here at the invitation of national airline Garuda Indonesia and its subsidiary PT Garuda Orient Holiday, as part of Garuda's plan to promote the archipelago.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Three men die digging well

Three men die digging well PALU, Central Sulawesi: Three residents of Tondo village in the East Palu district died of asphyxiation while digging a well, Antara reported on Wednesday.

Fri, 01 Nov 1996

JP/Buses run on LPG in Indonesian fuel trial

Buses run on LPG in Indonesian fuel trial JAKARTA (JP): A supplier of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is conducting a three-month trial run with the first bus ever to use LPG in Indonesia.