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Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Fires damage office, factory and house

Fires damage office, factory and house JAKARTA (JP): Fires damaged part of a four-story office building in South Jakarta, a leather processing factory in North Jakarta and an empty house in West Jakarta on Saturday. No fatalities were reported.The first fire started at about 5:30 a.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Moslems will never again 'be neglected'

Moslems will never again 'be neglected' YOGYAKARTA (JP): Political observer Riswandha Imawan from Gadjah Mada University has been closely following the government's effort to win Moslems' hearts. He discussed the issue with The Jakarta Post.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Politicians sell election promises

Politicians sell election promises JAKARTA (JP): Politicians of the three political groups were full of promises yesterday in their effort to attract voters in the May 29 election.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Reforestation for Kaliurang resort

Reforestation for Kaliurang resort YOGYAKARTA: Reforestation efforts will get underway soon on 200 hectares of land in the Kaliurang tourist area destroyed by eruptions of the Merapi volcano.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/U.S. agrees to stall on national car policy issue

U.S. agrees to stall on national car policy issueBy Riyadi MONTREAL (JP): The United States has agreed to continue bilateral talks with Indonesia concerning the latter's controversial national car policy.But the U.S.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Branded or nonbranded PCs: An increasingly tough choice

Branded or nonbranded PCs: An increasingly tough choiceBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Another friend from The Jakarta Post recently asked for my help in putting together a PC for his family. I checked the latest prices of components in Glodok, West Jakarta, and did some arithmetic.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/'Road Show 1997' to begin today

'Road Show 1997' to begin today JAKARTA (JP): Fifteen private companies will hold a four-day workshop for graduates and final year students of Atma Jaya Catholic University beginning today.The workshop, called "Road Show 1997", will include presentations and recruitment tests.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Pickup becomes campaign platform

Pickup becomes campaign platform RANGKASBITUNG, West Java: Broke and riddled with internal conflict, the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) cannot afford to build a platform to stage a campaign.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Puncakjaya's donation

Puncakjaya's donation JAKARTA (JP): PT Puncakjaya Power, which owns and operates a 194 megawatt electric system supporting PT Freeport Indonesia's mining operation in Irian Jaya, has donated US$15,000 to Indokids, a nonprofit organization that gives Indonesian children an opportunity to a U.S.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/RI to host corn expo

RI to host corn expo JAKARTA (JP): About 100 companies from China, Argentina, the United States, South Korea and Ukraine are to participate in an international corn exhibition here from Sept. 25 to Sept. 28, focusing on agricultural equipment, the showcase's organizer said Saturday.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Chequers: Freakwincey Band from New Jersey (USA), playing 70's music up to modern Hop Hop and Funk, daily (except Sunday), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. * Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Kids' participation in campaign criticized

Kids' participation in campaign criticized JAKARTA (JP): The participation of minors in political campaigns has drawn criticism from observers.Psychologist S.C.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Cartoon Film: The Ink Thief 3:10 TV Drama: Diantara Kita 3:35 Belief in God The Almighty 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Family's Welfare 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show: Country Tracks 5:30 Sports 6:00 ...

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Singapore Interpol fugitive arrested in Ujungpandang

Singapore Interpol fugitive arrested in Ujungpandang JAKARTA (JP): A man wanted for fraud by Singapore Interpol was arrested mid last week by Ujungpandang immigration officials, an official said Saturday.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Texmaco gets $100m loan

Texmaco gets $100m loan JAKARTA (JP): The Texmaco Group, a major textile company in Indonesia, has placed a US$100 million floating rate note issue with a consortium of major international banks led by Hong Kong- based Sumitomo Finance.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Govt inconsistent on 'steril' campus policy

Govt inconsistent on 'steril' campus policyBy Ariefuddin Saeni and Hasanuddin Hamid UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Months before the election campaign started, the government was firm that university campuses would be barred from political activities.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Was violence needed in Peru drama?

Was violence needed in Peru drama?By Arief Budiman SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): The hostage crisis in Peru ended dramatically. On April 22, Peruvian military special forces stormed the Japanese embassy in which 72 hostages had been held for 126 days.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/On naivete

On naivete Every newspaper reserves columns for public views, but especially to readers who express their God-given right of speech involving issues about life. These columns bear different names e.g. "Your Letters", "Viewpoint", "Opinions", etc.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Harmoko almost loses his comb

Harmoko almost loses his comb BAUCAU, East Timor: Golkar chief Harmoko forgot to take his comb, speech text and cash from his yellow party jacket before he gave it to a girl during a campaign here Saturday.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Phone disruptions in Penggilingan

Phone disruptions in Penggilingan JAKARTA (JP): State telecommunications company PT Telkom announced Wednesday that its excavations in Penggilingan, East Jakarta, had disrupted 200 telephone lines with prefix numbers 460, 461 and 4682. Damages would be fixed by next Monday, a spokesman said.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/RI woes Canadian firms despite Busang case

RI woes Canadian firms despite Busang case MONTREAL (JP): Indonesian and Canadian trade ministers agreed here over the weekend that the Busang debacle in East Kalimantan should not disturb trade and investment relations between the two countries.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Medan Police stop digging

Medan Police stop digging MEDAN: Police say they have suspended their search in Sei Semayang for the bodies of women which they suspect were killed by a shaman in Medan, North Sumatra.The head of Medan Police information office, Lt. Col.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Political parties view to claim Moslem vote

Political parties view to claim Moslem vote YOGYAKARTA (JP): Under the hot March sun, about 20,000 members of Indonesia's largest Moslem organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) gathered at Simpang Lima Plaza in Semarang, Central Java, to see their leader Abdurrahman Wahid and his new ally Siti ...

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Soldiers teach in Irian Jaya schools

Soldiers teach in Irian Jaya schools JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Armed Forces (ABRI) serving in Irian Jaya have been called up to teach at rural elementary schools due to a severe shortage of teachers.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Kartu Halo

Kartu Halo After thirteen years of reading The Jakarta Post and deriving much pleasure from "This Odd World" and "Your Letters" columns, I have finally been inspired to share a story with my fellow readers.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Cahaya Kalbar to acquire PT Mintawi for Rp 62b

Cahaya Kalbar to acquire PT Mintawi for Rp 62b JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cocoa and edible oil producer PT Cahaya Kalbar will take over PT Mintawi, another edible oil producer, as part of its expansion program.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Golkar campaign focuses on Busang, corruption issues

Golkar campaign focuses on Busang, corruption issues JAKARTA (JP): Corruption issues and other scandals were a focal point at Golkar campaign rallies yesterday in Sulawesi and Kalimantan.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Top racers to take part in Mesran rally

Top racers to take part in Mesran rally JAKARTA (JP): Top national racers have confirmed participation in the Gudang Garam-Mesran rally in Palembang, South Sumatra, on June 14.So far 18 racers have registered for the one-day rally, the organizers announced yesterday.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/APEC determined to lead sectoral liberalization

APEC determined to lead sectoral liberalizationBy Riyadi MONTREAL (JP): Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministers reaffirmed their commitment here over the weekend to leading trade and investment liberalization globally and to working toward free trade in financial services.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Astra helps small business with Rp 912b

Astra helps small business with Rp 912b JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra International will allocate Rp 912.99 billion (US$375.56 million) this year to help small businesses and cooperatives in the country, the company's executive said.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/President's aides 'misunderstand their position'

President's aides 'misunderstand their position' YOGYAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's half brother and noted businessman Probosutedjo said Saturday that many high-ranking officials did not fully understand their position as the President's aides.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Thousands flunk elementary grades

Thousands flunk elementary grades PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: More than 33,600 students in state and Islamic elementary schools will have to repeat the grade this year.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Tri Polyta reviews supply

Tri Polyta reviews supply JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Tri Polyta Indonesia announced over the weekend that it had reopened negotiations on its long-term propylene supply with PT Chandra Asri.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Pest plagues coconut plantations

Pest plagues coconut plantations TERNATE, Maluku: Coconut farmers are on the alert after an outbreak of the sexava pest destroyed acres of plantations in Halmahera during the past five months.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Alliance for change

Alliance for change The emergence of a new political alliance, albeit unofficially, between supporters of the ousted Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) chief Megawati Soekarnoputri and the United Development Party (PPP) is probably about the only surprise anyone can expect from this year's general ...

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Police investigate Megawati's role in disturbances

Police investigate Megawati's role in disturbances JAKARTA (JP): The police are investigating the possible involvement of Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) ousted leader Megawati Soekarnoputri in recent election campaign disturbances.Police spokesman Lt. Col.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Three burglars arrested

Three burglars arrested JAKARTA (JP): Three criminals wanted for several robberies and burglaries have been arrested in their hideout in West Jakarta, police said yesterday.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said that a revolver and seven bullets were confiscated during the raid Friday.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Indonesia wins four golds at Arafura Games

Indonesia wins four golds at Arafura GamesBy Primastuti Handayani DARWIN, Australia (JP): Indonesia's second string athletes successfully won four gold, six silver and six bronze medals in the second day of the Arafura Games yesterday.Silvy Triana clocked 2:28.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Economist cites red tape in fishery

Economist cites red tape in fishery BOGOR, West Java (JP): A mountain of bureaucratic procedures is obstructing development of the fishery sector, an economist said yesterday.Didik J.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Bakrie embarks on resort project in Lampung

Bakrie embarks on resort project in Lampung JAKARTA (JP): The Bakrie Group will join with the government in developing a resort area geared to adventure tourism in Kalianda, Lampung.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Foreign presence on JSX expected to remain strong

Foreign presence on JSX expected to remain strong JAKARTA (JP): Trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) is expected to remain strong this week, with foreign investors likely to further dominate trading activities.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Al-Falah cooperates with renowned U.S. partner

Al-Falah cooperates with renowned U.S. partner JAKARTA (JP): An Islamic preschool, which combines Islamic teachings with an international education standard, was introduced in Cibubur, East Jakarta, on Friday. It is the first of its kind in Indonesia.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Pudjiadi's net profit up

Pudjiadi's net profit up JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Pudjiadi & Sons Estate posted a net profit of Rp 2.38 billion (US$1.01 million) last year, an increase of 3.8 percent over the previous year.The company said in a statement Saturday that the firm's total sales surged by 6.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 12, 1997:

Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 12, 1997: Party Campaign areas Important campaigners ---------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Aisyah Aminy, Ali Hardi Kiaidemak, Bali, East and West Nusa Tosari Widjaya, Rusjdi ...

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Harmoko proves his loyalty

Harmoko proves his loyalty KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Despite his busy campaigning schedule, Golkar boss Harmoko has proven his faith to his wife is not fading.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Miscalculation shapes political alliance

Miscalculation shapes political alliance The joint election campaign between supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) and those of Megawati, the ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), has gained people's attention.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Who's afraid of Nyai Roro Kidul?

Who's afraid of Nyai Roro Kidul? CILACAP, Central Java: For the sake of the general election, the local government is risking the wrath of Nyai Roro Kidul, the Queen of the Indian Ocean in Javanese mythology.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/PPP has evidence of poll rigging attempts

PPP has evidence of poll rigging attempts JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) stood by its recent allegation of poll rigging attempts, but said it had faith in the government's handling of the problem.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/No air condition on Sembrani train

No air condition on Sembrani train On April 25, 1997, I traveled on the Sembrani train from Gambir Station to Pasar Turi Station in Surabaya. It was the first time that I took a trip on this particular train.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Britain's could-be role in Europe hinges on new PM

Britain's could-be role in Europe hinges on new PMBy Jonathan Power LONDON (JP): The British election made one thing very clear and the other decidedly unclear. The former can be summed up simply, the second takes more space.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/WB provides $110m loan for Bali infrastructure

WB provides $110m loan for Bali infrastructure JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has approved a US$110 million loan to help finance an urban infrastructure development project in Bali and improve the sustainability of infrastructure services in that province.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/PPP struggles to hold on to support of Moslems

PPP struggles to hold on to support of Moslems YOGYAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of United Development Party (PPP) supporters roaming the streets of Yogyakarta on motorcycles were a common sight even before campaigning officially began.

Mon, 12 May 1997

JP/Police shoot 63 bandits this year

Police shoot 63 bandits this year JAKARTA (JP): City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang yesterday said the number of criminals shot by police from January to April this year was more than 60."So far about 63 criminals have been shot by police.