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Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Soybean seeds from Australia

Soybean seeds from Australia JAKARTA (JP): The Northern Territory government of Australia has granted 17 tons of soybean seeds to the Indonesian government through the Ministry of Agriculture as part of its assistance to help the country cope with the crisis.Shane L.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Govt curriculum blamed for inferior graduates

Govt curriculum blamed for inferior graduates JAKARTA (JP): Experts lamented yesterday the poor quality of the country's school graduates and blaming the malaise on the government's excessive role in the design of the curriculum and other school policies.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Homemakers must make ends meet: Soeharto

Homemakers must make ends meet: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto told housewives yesterday he realized they were facing serious economic hardship but hoped they would do their best to provide nutritious foods for their children.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/New movies top the list for entertainment in town

New movies top the list for entertainment in town JAKARTA (JP): Some movies create suspense and curiosity. Others can make you cry, laugh or scare you to death. But all have one thing in common, they are made to entertain the viewer.Movies are still at the top list for favorite entertainment.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Foreign demand grows for Indonesian plywood

Foreign demand grows for Indonesian plywood JAKARTA (JP): Overseas demand for Indonesian plywood is improving due to the recovery of some major Asian buyers and better prospects in the United States and European countries, the Association of Indonesian Wood Panel Producers (Apkindo) has said.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Death of a dictator

Death of a dictator The world community is both skeptical of and disappointed by yesterday's news that former Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot died Wednesday in the jungle near the Cambodian-Thai border.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/PT Pos raises int'l rates

PT Pos raises int'l rates BANDUNG (JP): State postal service company PT Pos Indonesia announced yesterday that it raised international postal and international express mail service (EMS) rates on April 15.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/RI may face trouble in UN rights meeting

RI may face trouble in UN rights meeting JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia may face serious problems over its human rights record at the UN Human Rights Commission's meeting in Geneva on April 21, a member of the National Commission on Human Rights said yesterday.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/'TPI' to air live 16 W. Cup matches

'TPI' to air live 16 W. Cup matches JAKARTA (JP): To satisfy soccer fever during the World Cup finals in France, private TV station TPI will broadcast 16 of the 64 matches live.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Parcel is taxed?

Parcel is taxed? Recently, a friend of mine in Perth, Australia, decided to send a parcel to me which included some personal items such as skin care products and a pair of jeans.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Artists confused over art, cultural drive

Artists confused over art, cultural driveBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): This year may be declared the year of arts and culture but developments are as confusing as ever for the artistic community.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/'Dow Jones' on Nokia phones

'Dow Jones' on Nokia phones JAKARTA (JP): The mobile phone producer Nokia has signed cooperation agreement with the information service provider in Touch to provide financial information to all users of Nokia 6110 cellular phone.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/City urged to find new developers for terminal

City urged to find new developers for terminal JAKARTA (JP): City Councilors urged the municipality yesterday to hand over the Pulogebang Bus Terminal project to bigger companies, which have more funds, to speed up its completion.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Palembang, Padang finish in top five

Palembang, Padang finish in top five JAKARTA (JP): Chess teams from Palembang and Padang have maintained Indonesia's pride in the sport when they finished in the top five at the Asian Intercity Tournament in Genting Highland, Malaysia.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Cartoon: Tom and Jerry Kids 3:05 Sports: Topik Olah Raga 3:30 Village Program 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Traditional Dance Performance: Sendratari Dewi Sakuntala 5:00 Music: Paket 27 5:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 6:00 News: ...

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Hepatitis A hits E. Java villages

Hepatitis A hits E. Java villages BONDOWOSO, East Java: The head of the provincial health office confirmed yesterday that a recent outbreak of hepatitis A affecting more than 600 villagers was the biggest in the region's history.Antara quoted Dr. Udin M.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Candidates for governor nominated

Candidates for governor nominated MEDAN, North Sumatra: The North Sumatra regional branch of the United Development Party (PPP) nominated five gubernatorial candidates, four with military backgrounds, after a "tough" meeting here yesterday.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/France promises to aid Indonesia

France promises to aid Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): French Minister of Foreign Trade Jacques Dondoux pledged yesterday that his country would contribute to Indonesia's efforts to cope with the economic crisis.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Earth purification activities continue

Earth purification activities continue JAKARTA (JP): A multitude of social and cultural activities are being held across the country in conjunction with Ruwatan Bumi, the earth purification ceremony.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/PDI hopes Soeharto will open congress in June

PDI hopes Soeharto will open congress in June JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the government-recognized executive board of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) expressed hope yesterday that President Soeharto would be willing to open the party's congress in June.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Top officials lack will to communicate: Experts

Top officials lack will to communicate: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Many senior ranking government officials not only lack skills to communicate with the public but also lack the will to do so, leading to a sporadic flow of public information, communication experts have said.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Auto body says car sales to fall 75 percent

Auto body says car sales to fall 75 percent JAKARTA (JP): The country's car industry will likely remain dormant the rest of the year, with annual domestic car sales expected to slump by 75 percent to about 100,000, the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) predicts.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Bank service

Bank service I have been a Bank Korea Commercial Surya customer since they began operations in the Jakarta Stock Exchange building.This worked well until I found that they had made a mistake in withdrawing money from my U.S.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Decline in Ukraine

Decline in Ukraine Last year, Ukraine and Turkmenistan were the only former Soviet republics to see their economies shrink. Ukraine's steady decline is the main reason why voters abandoned the relatively reformist governing party in parliamentary elections on March 30.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/927 female job seekers locked up and cheated

927 female job seekers locked up and cheated JAKARTA (JP): A man has been arrested for allegedly incarcerating 927 women he promised employment overseas after each of them paid him up to Rp 1 million ($125), police said yesterday.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Fire damages amusement center

Fire damages amusement center SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Fire caused severe damage to the second floor of the Pinang Babaris amusement center here early yesterday morning.Six fire engines rushed to the scene minutes after the fire was reported at about 1:15 a.m.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Girl sets herself on fire

Girl sets herself on fire JAKARTA (JP): A 16-year-old girl committed suicide by setting herself ablaze in her home on Jl. Gadang in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, Wednesday evening.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Student demonstrations may lead to massive riots

Student demonstrations may lead to massive riots Prolonged student demonstrations have won a warning from no less than the head of state himself. Hermawan Sulistyo, a researcher at the National Institute of Sciences, discusses the issue.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Rp 40b goes up in smoke

Rp 40b goes up in smoke JAKARTA (JP): The city has recorded 198 cases of fire causing an estimated Rp 40.8 billion (US$5 million) in material losses over the less than four months of this year, according to an official.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Students stage more rallies for sweeping reforms

Students stage more rallies for sweeping reforms JAKARTA (JP): Students in many cities kept up their pressure on the government yesterday for sweeping reforms, as some scuffled with security personnel during rallies protesting the effects of the economic crisis.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on April 16, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,500.00 9,000.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Three bowlers off to student tourney

Three bowlers off to student tourney JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is to send three athletes to the initial Asian Student Bowling Championship in Singapore, scheduled to take place next week.Dinna Erwinn, of AMF Bowling Inc.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Sekar exports soar on IDR depreciation

Sekar exports soar on IDR depreciation SURABAYA (JP): The Sekar Group has announced that exports by its two listed firms -- Sekar Bumi and Sekar Laut -- increased to Rp 101.12 billion (US$13.5 million) during the first quarter of this year, compared with Rp 26.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Soccer scandal probe continues

Soccer scandal probe continues BOGOR (JP): Jakarta Police are still working to determine whether more referees or officials were involved in a soccer match-fixing scandal.Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Students and practical politics

Students and practical politics In the words of Minister of Education and Culture Wiranto Arismunandar, the current series of student protests have begun to turn into acts of practical politics. For that reason, the demonstrations and other such actions on campuses are to be banned.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Merak phone numbers changed

Merak phone numbers changed TANGERANG (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom has added a five in front of five-digit numbers beginning with a seven in Merak, West Java, an official said.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Pen's might

Pen's might The People's Republic of China has pledged to Indonesia medicine and food aid worth US$3 million, along with $200 million in export credit facilities, to help us in our present economic difficulties.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Badminton glory will be shot in the arm for RI: Wismoyo

Badminton glory will be shot in the arm for RI: Wismoyo JAKARTA (JP): A triumph in both the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup badminton team championships will give the nation the impetus it needs to emerge from its worst economic turmoil ever, National Sports Council Chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar believes.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Rupiah falls again on mounting fears

Rupiah falls again on mounting fears JAKARTA (JP): Mounting concerns over demonstrations by university students, demanding major economic and political changes, prevented the rupiah from making headway against the U.S dollar yesterday, currency dealers said.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Authorities stick to their guns over traffic stickers

Authorities stick to their guns over traffic stickers JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is determined to implement the sticker system to replace the three-in-one traffic regulation as scheduled and is ready to face any possible legal action resulting from it, an official said yesterday.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/ABRI can use 'repressive measures'

ABRI can use 'repressive measures' SERANG, West Java (JP): President Soeharto gave clear-cut guidelines yesterday for field security officials dealing with unruly student demonstrations, including the use of "repressive measures" in emergency situations.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/RI's Tonton outsprinted in Tour of the Philippines

RI's Tonton outsprinted in Tour of the Philippines CEBU CITY, Philippines (Agencies): Indonesia's Asian Games hopeful Tonton Susanto got off to a shaky start in the Tour of the Philippines cycling race in the day which saw home riders dominating the 193.5-kilometer first stage yesterday.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/50 homes torn down

50 homes torn down JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta mayoralty officers have torn down 50 homes in the first stage of the Angke River normalization project, even though few owners have agreed to the compensation set by the mayoralty.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Two killed in East Timor raid

Two killed in East Timor raid DILI, East Timor (JP): Two people were killed when the army yesterday raided a house used by Fretilin separatist guerrillas as an ammunition depot.The raid occurred Tuesday evening after the military was given a tip by local residents.Brig. Gen. Willem T.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 16, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/UIC's profit down

UIC's profit down JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Unggul Indah Corporation (UIC) has announced an 85 percent decline in net profit to Rp 6.2 billion in 1997 from Rp 40.7 billion the previous year.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/PHRI warns tourism drop worse than govt thought

PHRI warns tourism drop worse than govt thought JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) says the tourist industry may be dealt a harder blow than the government anticipated.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Danareksa gets award

Danareksa gets award JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Danareksa Sekuritas has been named the country's investment bank of 1997 by Asiamoney magazine.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Actress suffers from fever in cell

Actress suffers from fever in cell JAKARTA (JP): Actress and playwright Ratna Sarumpaet, currently detained at the Jakarta Police Headquarters on charges of holding an illegal political meeting, is sick, her lawyer said yesterday.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Ethnic cleansing worm at the core of Israel

Ethnic cleansing worm at the core of IsraelBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): "The coming into being of a Jewish State in Palestine," Winston Churchill told the British House of Commons in 1948, "is an event in world history to be viewed in the perspective not of a generation or a century, but in ...

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Massive operation against dengue

Massive operation against dengue JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will launch a massive anti-dengue fever operation on April 26 in a bid to fight the disease which this year has killed 43 people and hospitalized 3,993 as of yesterday.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Activists move to cleanse Earth through solidarity

Activists move to cleanse Earth through solidarity JAKARTA (JP): Earth Mother is crying. Her agony is manifested in a series of natural disasters, economic and political turmoil and other catastrophes that befall Earth.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Soeharto concerned by inaccurate media reports

Soeharto concerned by inaccurate media reports JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto expressed concern yesterday over media reports on the country's situation which he believed to be inaccurate and misleading.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998

JP/Streamlined learning load works best

Streamlined learning load works bestBy Hendra Gunawan BANDUNG (JP): It is often said that you can do anything as long as you have the motivation and the ability to do it. But actually there is another thing you must also have, namely the opportunity.