Man detained for killing friend JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police arrested two unemployed men
yesterday for killing a friend on Jl. Pinang Kali Jati, in
Cilandak, Sunday.Cilandak Police Chief Capt. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Horison, Jl. Pantai Indah, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol,
North Jakarta:
- The Anging Mamiri Garden: Fantastic Group from Philippines,
Ever Green Hawaiian Band/Orkes Keroncong, Hula-hula Dances, every
Saturday Night, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. More ...
Delta opens new plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Delta Djakarta, which produces Anker Beer,
Anker Stout, San Miguel, Carlsberg and Shanta Shandy, opened its
new factory and headquarters with an investment of US$68.2
million, in Bekasi, West Java, yesterday. More ...
RI 'must maximize' bargaining power with Washington JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must maximize its bargaining power
with the Clinton administration to help water down an amendment
passed yesterday by the U.S. More ...
Alatas and Moerdiono to attend Hong Kong handover ceremony JAKARTA (JP): China has invited Indonesian Minister of Foreign
Affairs Ali Alatas and Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono to
attend the hand over of Hong Kong to China the end of the month. More ...
Setyawati launches book on 'Wayang' JAKARTA (JP): Leather Gods and Wooden Heroes is the book
launched by Dr. Edi Setyawati, Director General, Culture, from
the Department of Education and Culture, and David Irvine,
Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea here yesterday. More ...
'Drug abuse found in primary schools' JAKARTA (JP): Drug abuse has become so widespread in most big
Indonesian cities that it is found among primary school pupils, a
leading antidrug campaigner said yesterday. More ...
Meteorological agency can't rule out El Nino JAKARTA (JP): The national weather agency discounted yesterday
the likelihood of a long dry spell this year but warned that
Indonesia could still be in for a spell of freak weather known as
El Nino. More ...
A message worth heeding Retired Army General A.H. Nasution, who belongs to the
Indonesian Armed Forces's (ABRI) founding generation, has
conveyed a special message to ABRI's present generation. He asked
that the bond between ABRI and the people be preserved. More ...
Local athletes to compete in Taiwan and Vietnam JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Athletics Association
will send 10 athletes to the Chinese Taipei Open and four
athletes to the Ho Chi Minh Open next week as preparation for the
19th Southeast Asian Games here in October. More ...
PT Astra expects to book Rp 627 billion net profit JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's biggest carmaker PT Astra
International has targeted a net profit of Rp 627 billion (US$257
million) this year, a 34 percent increase over last year.Astra's Finance Director Rini M. More ...
Man dies when mistaken for ghost KEBUMEN, Central Java: A mentally ill man has been killed by
his neighbors who mistook him for the ghost of a white-shrouded
corpse that drinks baby's blood.Agus, 32, was bathing in a river at dusk Monday when
neighbors from Bumiayu village attacked him. More ...
Semen Cibinong to build cement plant in Tuban JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cement maker PT Semen Cibinong
will set up a US$400 million cement plant in Tuban, East Java
early next year with an annual capacity of 2.6 million tons.Semen Cibinong's President Hashim S. More ...
Security issues in Asia-Pacific The following is an excerpt of a keynote address delivered by
Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Dr. More ...
Tri Polyta posts Rp 24.9b net loss in first quarter JAKARTA (JP): PT Tri Polyta Indonesia posted a net loss of Rp
24.9 billion (US$10.4 million) during the first quarter this
year, blaming it on the rising price of propylene, its raw
material. More ...
Reaching for the sky The government recently released a document which clearly
outlines the requirements for offering doctoral degrees by
private universities. I commend the government and the Ministry
of Education and Culture for taking this step. More ...
Indonesia's best golfers to join Asian Omega Tour JAKARTA (JP): Two of Indonesia's leading golfers, Maan Naasim
from Sawangan Golf Club and Kasiyadi from Surabaya's Yani Club,
will join the Asian Omega Tour thanks to sponsorship from
telecommunications company Satelindo. More ...
Dengue cases decrease JAKARTA (JP): The number of people contracting dengue fever in
Jakarta during the first five months of this year decreased to
2,149 from 2,922 in the same period last year, the city health
agency said yesterday. More ...
Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Horison Hotel, Jl. Pelajar Pejuang 45 No. 121, Maskumambang 8
Buah Batu:
- Spec's Music Lounge and Karaoke, at 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., P&P Band
and Flower Power Band, Wednesday, Saturday; Organist and Singer,
daily. More ...
Art Agenda Graphic Art Exhibition: The Savageness of War
Galeri Cipta II
Jl. Cikini Raya 73
Central Jakarta
Until 15 June Big city glamor and the suffering caused by the savageness of
war are the themes of 86 etchings and lithographs by Otto Dix
(1891-1969). More ...
Serious planning 'must back up development' JAKARTA (JP): Noted urban planner Adhi Moersid expressed
concern over Jakarta's rapid development progress, which
according to him was not backed up by serious planning. More ...
Bank Tiara projects more profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Tiara expects to book a net
profit of Rp 53 billion (US$22.08 million) in 1997, up 28 percent
from Rp 41.1 billion in 1996. More ...
Fraud defendants face imprisonment and fines JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor demanded the Central Jakarta
District Court to sentence two men to six years' and three years'
imprisonment respectively for forging transfer documents worth Rp
7 billion (U$2.9 million). More ...
Ramayana plans to open eight new stores this year JAKARTA (JP): The owner and operator of Ramayana department
stores, PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa, plans to open eight new
retail outlets this year as part of its expansion program. More ...
Independent team needed to assess election: Lopa YOGYAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights
proposed yesterday that an independent team be set up to assess
the May 29 general election. More ...
Indonesia and Queensland -- Strong partners in a global era The official openings of the Queensland Trade and Investment
Office in Jakarta on June 12 and the Queensland Representative
Office in Semarang on June 14 mark important steps forward in the
rapidly growing relationship between Indonesia ... More ...
Hartono stresses cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Army General Hartono, in his new civilian post
as information minister, stressed yesterday that the government
and the media needed to work closely together. More ...
Eight arrested for fish bombing KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Navy caught red-handed eight
fishermen last week while they were bombing fish in the Kaledupa
waters off Buton island, the Navy said yesterday.The Kendari naval chief, Col. More ...
Economy expected to reach sustainable growth in 1998 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's economy will start recovering this
year and reach a sustainable growth in 1998 -- about a year
behind most developed countries in the Asia-Pacific region, noted
economists predict. More ...
Trial of students begins over plot for Islamic state JAKARTA (JP): The trial began yesterday of two university
students charged with involvement in a plot to turn Indonesia
into an Islamic state.Prosecutor D. More ...
PPP chapters free to decide on election results JAKARTA (JP): The Central Executive Board of the United
Development Party (PPP) says it will not give a blanket response
to last month's election results, and will let its regional
chapters and branches decide for themselves. More ...
One death too many The death of Darsih -- an Indonesian female worker -- in
Bandar Sri Begawan has added to the long list of deaths of
Indonesian workers working abroad. The Women's Solidarity for
Human Rights revealed on Dec. More ...
Quakes hit Wamena and Bengkulu WAMENA, Irian Jaya: An earthquake hit Wamena in the eastern
most province of Irian Jaya Tuesday, causing locals to panic. More ...
RI could have 2.4 million cellular phone lines in 1999By I. Christianto SINGAPORE (JP): There could be 2.4 million cellular telephone
lines in Indonesia at the end of the country's sixth five-year
development plan in March, 1999, said a senior official. More ...
PLN to buy power from new private firm JAKARTA (JP): State-owned electricity company PLN will buy
power from a new private power generator, PT Power Jawa Barat, at
6.04 U.S cents per kilowatt hour (KWh) starting in the year 2000."I don't want to comment on the price. More ...
35 hospitalized by poisoned food BANYUMAS, Central Java: At least 35 residents of the Rancamaya
and Panembangan villages were rushed to hospital on Monday after
eating poisoned meals during a circumcision party.Seven of the victims are receiving intensive medical
treatment. More ...
Bakrie building cooking oil, steel plants JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Bakrie & Brothers is
determined to enter the growing cooking oil business and finalize
a steel plant project. More ...
Trade yes, aid no Indonesia's decision to cancel its purchase of F-16 fighter
aircraft from the U.S. is appropriate. The same goes for
Jakarta's discontinuation of aid from Washington in the form of
the Extended International Military Education and Training
program (E-IMET). More ...
Party leaders cautious on course for legislators JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party's (PDI)
chairman, Soerjadi, reacted cautiously yesterday to the proposed
crash course for new legislators. More ...
Ometraco pays dividend JAKARTA (JP): Ometraco Corporation's annual shareholders'
meeting yesterday approved a cash dividend of Rp 50 (2 U.S.
cents) a share for 1996.The company said its net income last year increased 22 percent
to Rp 66.3 billion, from Rp 54. More ...
Thousands stranded as drivers continue strike JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of passengers between Tanah Abang and
Kebayoran Lama areas, and also Kebun Jeruk, were still stranded
yesterday as a strike of at least 2,000 drivers entered its
second day. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 11, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume
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Ades Alfindo 1,575 ... More ...
PT Pacific Fibretama gets US$42m loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Pacific Fibretama Corporation, owned jointly
by the Tirtamas and Panwell groups, has secured a US$42 million
syndicated credit facility from local and foreign banks to
produce polyester fiber and chips. More ...
BBL expects to boost Mashill's operations JAKARTA (JP): Belgium's Bank Brussels Lambert (BBL) said
yesterday its newly formed strategic alliance with Bank Mashill
would boost the retail banking and credit card services of its
Indonesian partner. More ...
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara
2:40 Travel: My Country
2:45 Children's Film: Family Matters
3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey
3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam
4:00 Regional News
4:30 Orchestra Film
5:00 Arabic Lessons
5:30 Children's Story
6:00 News: Lintasan ... More ...
S. Korea and China in Nike Cup final JAKARTA (JP): South Korea will meet China in the final of the
under-14 Asia-Pacific Nike International Premier Cup after
beating Japan 2-0 in the semifinals yesterday at South Jakarta's
Soemantri Brodjonegoro stadium. More ...
Year 2000 'blows winds of harmony to ASEAN-10' The following is an interview with Dr. Michael Leifer,
professor of international relations at the London School of
Economics and Political Science about ASEAN-10. More ...
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