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Searching for all articles published on 1997-11-19 ...

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Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Walhi criticizes city's greening program

Walhi criticizes city's greening program JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) has criticized the municipality's plan to green Jakarta, especially by setting free a group of birds, as having no significant beneficial impact on the environment.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Long-awaited rain arrives in Jakarta

Long-awaited rain arrives in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The long awaited rain fell throughout Jakarta yesterday evening as forecast by the National Meteorology and Geophysics Agency, an official said.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Marseille moves 2 points clear at top of French 1st division

Marseille moves 2 points clear at top of French 1st divisionBy Vic Mills LONDON (JP): Disrupted by World Cup play-off games and international friendlies, the domestic scene in Europe at the weekend was confined to matches in France, Holland and Spain.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/PDI and PPP insist on poll rule changes

PDI and PPP insist on poll rule changes JAKARTA (JP): Minority parties in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) were adamant yesterday in their demand that the government ease its role in the general election.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Kawan Lama gets ISO 9002

Kawan Lama gets ISO 9002 JAKARTA (JP): PT Kawan Lama, an industrial equipment and machinery supplier, has been awarded an ISO 9002 certificate from SGS International Certification Services for its quality management.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Resumption of RI-Lisbon ties seen

Resumption of RI-Lisbon ties seen DILI, East Timor (JP): Visiting Portuguese nobility Dom Duarte Pio expressed optimism yesterday his country will in time recognize East Timor as part of Indonesia and diplomatic ties between the countries will one day be established.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/NU boss Gus Dur wants to step down next year

NU boss Gus Dur wants to step down next year BAGU, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid, chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem organization, said yesterday he wished to retire next year rather than wait until the next election in 1999.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Netherlands offers experts to Aceh

Netherlands offers experts to Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Netherlands has offered its infrastructure experts to Aceh's administration to help build a flood control system and wave breaker protection in coastal areas.The offer was made by Dutch Ambassador P.R.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 18, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/RI's foreign debt tops $117 billion

RI's foreign debt tops $117 billion JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad revealed yesterday that the country's foreign debt stood at US$117 billion as of September, a 7.3 percent increase from $109.3 billion recorded in March.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Rain brings with it new problems

Rain brings with it new problems JAKARTA (JP): The severe drought may be coming to an end, but Indonesians now have to contend with another problem -- heavy rain which causes flooding and landslides.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Kramat Tunggak red-light district to remain

Kramat Tunggak red-light district to remain JAKARTA (JP): After months of debate over its location, the controversial red-light district in Kramat Tunggak, North Jakarta, is to stay put.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Seminar on Australian wool

Seminar on Australian wool JAKARTA (JP): The International Wool Secretariat (IWS) of Australia will hold seminars and workshops in Jakarta and Bandung to promote future cooperation in developing the wool industry.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Crisis delays appointment of new cellular providers

Crisis delays appointment of new cellular providers JAKARTA (JP): The currency crisis has forced the government to delay until 1998 the appointment of 11 new cellular providers to operate the Digital Cordless System and the Personal Handy-phone Service regionally in six areas of the country.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Two blank pages

Two blank pages On Monday, Nov. 17 your cartoon Rose is Rose described my feelings toward The Jakarta Post. It really is a kind of special pleasure to wake up every morning to get the news on the porch.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Police shooting of drug suspect gets support

Police shooting of drug suspect gets support JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer and a criminologist have backed the actions of Jakarta Police which resulted in the fatal shooting of a foreign drug suspect.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Bankers back gradual cut of interest rates

Bankers back gradual cut of interest rates JAKARTA (JP): Mochtar Riyadi, chairman of publicly listed Bank Lippo, supported yesterday the move of the Association of State- Owned Banks (Himbara) and the Federation of Private Domestic Banks (Perbanas) to gradually lower interest rates.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Fishermen involved in prostitution

Fishermen involved in prostitution JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Governor Jacob Pattipi alleged yesterday that Thai fishermen have been involved in prostitution in Merauke, Antara reported.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/300,000 trees planted in Bogor

300,000 trees planted in Bogor BOGOR (JP): At least 300,000 trees have been planted here in the past five years in an attempt to create a gigantic garden for the 12,000-hectare city, an official said yesterday.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/House leaders strongly deny bribery charges

House leaders strongly deny bribery charges JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives members vowed yesterday to avoid leeway that might lead to speculation that they receive bribes, including rejecting in the future any offer to deliberate bills at expensive hotels.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Hundreds bitten by dogs

Hundreds bitten by dogs KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Two hundred and eighty three residents of four regencies in the province have been bitten by dogs over the past year, 10 of whom died of rabies.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Stepping back in time at Art and Curio in Cikini

Stepping back in time at Art and Curio in Cikini A hole in the wall is how one friend had rather harshly described Art and Curio in Cikini, Central Jakarta.By no means a winning advertisement for a restaurant.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Indonesian workers abroad

Indonesian workers abroadFrom KompasSoleha, an Indonesian domestic servant working in Saudi Arabia, died at the hands of an executioner. She had been accused of killing her employer. I do not know whether the charge was proven or not.More recently, Nasiroh faced possible execution also.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Whose growth is it anyway?

Whose growth is it anyway?By Makmur Keliat JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has finally obtained financial aid from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for its reform measures aimed to help its troubled economy recover.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Governor Sutiyoso to consider nomination for Perbakin chief

Governor Sutiyoso to consider nomination for Perbakin chief JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Shooting and Hunting Association (Perbakin) Executive Director Sutiyoso says he will consider his nomination for association chairman for the coming term.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Sasak's unique traditions live on in Lombok

Sasak's unique traditions live on in LombokBy Susi Andrini LOMBOK (JP): Piyang in Lombok is home to a community of the Sasak people, who practice their own traditions distinct from their Balinese neighbors living a short distance across the sea.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Gus Dur says it is time for a female president

Gus Dur says it is time for a female president BAGU, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid has said the nation should discuss the possibility of Indonesia having a female president.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Bank mergers

Bank mergers The banking industry has begun to respond positively to the strong message conveyed by the supervisory authority through the Nov. 1 closure of 16 insolvent banks -- clean up your house, or perish.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Timely escape

Timely escapeBy Djanwar Madjolelo JAKARTA (JP): In round three of the American Contract Bridge League Summer National -- held at The Spingold in Albuguerque between July 25 and Aug. 4, 1997 -- Jeff Meckstroth accepted his opponents' bid and responded appropriately.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Kecil itu Indah 5, by AD Pirous, Barli Sasmitawinata, Nana Bana and others, at Edwin's Gallery Jl. Kemang Raya No. 21, Kemang, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, at 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Mickey & Friends at Lippo Karawaci

Mickey & Friends at Lippo Karawaci JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's third outlet of Mickey & Friends, located on the ground floor of the huge Lippo Supermal in Karawaci, is to be officially inaugurated Saturday.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Nokia opens sales and service center

Nokia opens sales and service center JAKARTA (JP): Nokia Mobile Phones Indonesia, a subsidiary of Finnish cellular phone manufacturer Nokia, opened its first authorized sales and service center in Indonesia and Southeast Asia yesterday.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Police question Xanana over bomb making

Police question Xanana over bomb making JAKARTA (JP): Police questioned yesterday jailed East Timorese separatist leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao over alleged links with a bomb making operation, his lawyers said.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Merger of Bakrie banks to be finalized in 6 months

Merger of Bakrie banks to be finalized in 6 months JAKARTA (JP): The planned merger of Bakrie Group's three banks will occur in the next six months, according to Aburizal Bakrie, the chairman of the group.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Gas pipeline from Natuna field to Java considered

Gas pipeline from Natuna field to Java considered JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned gas and oil company Pertamina and partners are considering to transport natural gas from Natuna Island's gas fields through a pipeline to Java for electricity and industry.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Kadin urges govt to focus on liquidity

Kadin urges govt to focus on liquidity JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) called on the government to put more emphasis on market liquidity rather than on strengthening the rupiah, to help local companies survive.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/136 paintings by Indonesian, Japanese kids on display

136 paintings by Indonesian, Japanese kids on display JAKARTA (JP): A total of 136 paintings by Indonesian and Japanese children will be displayed on the second floor of Summitmas Tower on Jl. Sudirman kav. 61-62 until next Thursday.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Regreening award

Regreening award JAKARTA (JP): Menteng Metropolitan, a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Group, has received an award from Governor Sutiyoso for winning a competition for regreening housing and residential complexes.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Turkish mission to arrive

Turkish mission to arrive JAKARTA (JP): An official Turkish delegation made up of 50 leading businesspeople will begin a four-day Indonesian tour today to promote trade relations.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Games consortium urged to submit pre-audit report

Games consortium urged to submit pre-audit report JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman urged yesterday the 19th SEA Games consortium to hand over pre-auditing report soon before he meets the House's Commission on Culture, Education, Religion, Youth Affairs ...

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Elderly poor get free operation

Elderly poor get free operation PALU, Central Sulawesi: The local chapter of the Lions Club organized recently a drive to provide free cataract operations for 170 poor senior citizens, Antara reported yesterday.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Govt confident in achieving tax revenue target

Govt confident in achieving tax revenue target JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad reassured yesterday that the government's domestic revenue from taxes would reach its target despite the monetary crisis and subsequent economic downturn.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/LG Group to expand into new sectors

LG Group to expand into new sectors JAKARTA (JP): South Korea's LG Group is set to boost its presence in Indonesia by further expanding into real estate and financial and agribusiness sectors despite Indonesia's current monetary crisis.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Govt refuses to raise civil servants' pay

Govt refuses to raise civil servants' pay JAKARTA (JP): The government will not increase the salaries of the nation's civil servants, despite increased living costs caused by the recent economic crisis, State Minister of Administrative Reforms T.B. Silalahi said here yesterday.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Threats to MPR session dismissed

Threats to MPR session dismissed YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) affirmed yesterday there has not been any political movements staged to disrupt the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) general session next March.The assistant to the Armed Forces Chief of Sociopolitical Affairs, Maj. Gen.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Government to increase local phone rates by 10 percent

Government to increase local phone rates by 10 percent JAKARTA (JP): The government will raise local telephone rates by about 10 percent in January, but will lower rates for domestic long-distance calls by 10 percent.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Chemist wins Australian award for asthma drug research

Chemist wins Australian award for asthma drug researchBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): "Nature is a good chemist," said Walter Taylor, winner of Asialink's Sir Edward Dunlop Asia Medal 1997.The professor received the medal on Nov.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/6,000 illegal RI workers still held in Malaysia

6,000 illegal RI workers still held in Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): Six thousand illegal Indonesian workers are still being held at Malaysian immigration detention centers, an official at the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur said Monday.

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: Big Brother Jake 3:10 Indonesian Children 3:35 Talk Show: Kotak Pos 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:10 TV Series: Road to Avonlea 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, ...

Wed, 19 Nov 1997

JP/Teenager found dead after three days of searching

Teenager found dead after three days of searching JAKARTA (JP): A three-day search for a missing teenager finally ended yesterday when his two brothers identified the youth's body at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital morgue.