Drug smugglers caught in the act BATAM, Riau: Customs officials at Sekupang port have foiled an
attempt to smuggle 15,000 Ecstasy pills by two women arriving
from Singapore. More ...
AIDS campaign to become part of school curriculum JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia extended its AIDS campaign yesterday
to schools in the hope of raising young people's awareness of the
deadly virus and how they can curb its spread. More ...
Government sets new rates for tax payment JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday new official
conversion rates as the basis for payment of import duty, value
added tax on goods and services, sales tax on luxury goods,
export tax and income tax. More ...
Twin boys die from burns JAKARTA (JP): Eighteen-month-old twins rescued Sunday from an
inferno on Jl. Kampung Rawa in Central Jakarta, died yesterday at
Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital. More ...
Bali to protect paddy fields DENPASAR, Bali: The provincial administration is drafting a
spatial plan to protect paddy fields, which have declined
markedly in acreage in the past 20 years. More ...
Telephone contractors to meet govt target JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Telkom Indonesia said here
yesterday that five private companies licensed to build and
operate telephone facilities in the country have committed to
meet their targets despite the monetary crisis. More ...
Crackdown on bribery In the past few years dozens of developing countries have
begun programs to cut corruption and prosecute officials who take
bribes. But little has been done by the developed world to crack
down on bribe-givers. More ...
Number of illegal workers in Saudi not final JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief said yesterday
the number of illegal Indonesian workers in Saudi Arabia he
reported to President Soeharto last month was not final. More ...
Bogor mayoralty to contest lawsuit BOGOR (JP): The Bogor mayoralty will defend a lawsuit to be
filed by residents of the luxurious Vila Duta housing complex,
who oppose the construction of a ring road, the mayoralty's
spokesman Anas S. Resmana said yesterday. More ...
JIS to perform 'The Nutcracker' JAKARTA (JP): High school students from Jakarta International
School (JIS) will stage their own version of The Nutcracker, a
fairy tale set in 19th century Germany during Christmas.It will be performed at the Cilandak campus, South Jakarta at
2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. More ...
Soeharto warns of adverse groups JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto warned yesterday of the
acrimonious roles played by certain minority groups to create
unrest, adding that minor issues could fester adversity by
inflaming sequestered tensions. More ...
RI not optimistic over Kyoto conference JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia hopes the United Nations climate
change conference in Kyoto, Japan, will reaffirm the 1992 Rio
commitment to reduce gas emissions, but says it will opt for
"reasonable" solutions if the meeting is deadlocked. More ...
Hotel Mulia had 'green light' to breach rules JAKARTA (JP): A Hotel Mulia Senayan executive said the hotel
had been given permission to breach height restrictions during
the construction of its first tower. More ...
Military doctor aborted 10 babies a day JAKARTA (JP): A military doctor has admitted to having aborted
10 babies a day in two clinics in Central Jakarta, the Jakarta
Military Command Spokesman Lt. Col. DJ. Nachrowi said yesterday.Nachrowi said the doctor, identified only as Lt. Col. More ...
OPEC must close ranks Is the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
still relevant? Does it still wield influence in the world oil
market? The answer to both is yes, but not as much as it once was
or did. More ...
Subagyo elected as badminton body chief JAKARTA (JP): Subagyo Hadi Siswoyo, the Army's deputy chief of
staff, has been elected as the chairman of the Badminton
Association of Indonesia for the 1997-2001 period. More ...
Arms build-up unlikely to spark enmity in SE Asia JAKARTA (JP): Increased arms spending in Southeast Asia does
not indicate the presence of enmity among countries in the
region, but the demand for modern military equipment, Minister of
Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said yesterday. More ...
AIDS drugs must be available at health centersBy Samsuridjal Djauzi and Husein Habsyi JAKARTA (JP): The actual number of HIV/AIDS cases in Indonesia
is unknown. More ...
What about monopoly on clove trading? The government has abolished monopolies in some commodities
but maintained a private agency's monopoly in clove trading.
Economist Kwik Kian Gie discusses the costs and benefits of the
clove monopoly. More ...
Inflation may reach double digits JAKARTA (JP): The country's inflation rate could break the
double digit barrier this year if the government does not take
extra measures to facilitate the supply of goods and services,
chief of the Central Bureau of Statistics, Sugito, warned
yesterday. More ...
Krama Yudha to lower its car sales target JAKARTA (JP): PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors, the sole
distributor of Japanese automobile producer Mitsubishi, is
unlikely to meet its sales target this year due to an unexpected
drop in demand over the last three months. More ...
Blackout draws ire from YLKI JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Organization (YLKI)
yesterday urged state-owned electricity company PLN to enhance
its maintenance and control system at its facilities and improve
public service. More ...
Kota Wisata going strong despite economic gloom JAKARTA (JP): While most property developments appear to be at
a standstill, the owners of Kota Wisata -- a mega housing complex
in Cibubur, East Jakarta -- have claimed that business is
booming. More ...
Asian market concerns The Vancouver Declaration is regarded by market players as
showing a lack of commitment with regard to the present Asian
monetary crisis. More ...
Minister denies paying legislators to pass bill JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief denied growing
allegations yesterday that he had paid legislators to pass the
manpower bill that his office sponsored. More ...
PLN's debts will reach $8.8 billion this year JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned electricity company PLN
estimates that its foreign and local short-term and long-term
debts will reach Rp 26.4 trillion (US$8.8 billion) by the end of
the year. More ...
Nario, Yahya win medical literature prizesBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Nario Gunawan was recently awarded second prize
in a writing contest for doctors held by Medika medical journal,
for his essay on toilets in Wanasaba in East Lombok, West Nusa
Tenggara.But the essay is not just about toilets. More ...
Foster Parents Movement goes remoteBy Antoni Tambunan BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan (JP): While most organizations
struggle to find their feet in the first year of operation, the
Foster Parents Movement has shown an outreach that surpasses many
other campaigns. More ...
Soeharto hits at speculators JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday blamed currency
speculators and El Nio weather phenomenon for the recent
economic losses suffered by the country and the region. More ...
Lampung land rehab begins this month BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: A band of 1,000 people will soon
begin replanting on 3,200 hectares of disused land in the
province. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 1, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume
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Bandwidth Cowboy While in Bandung, I put 90,000 kilograms in a Kijang going
through a good part of West Java. From Sindangbarang to Darmaga
you name it. I was almost everywhere. A piece of trivia: there
are places in West Java with telephones but no electricity. Then
I came to Jakarta. More ...
Crisis drives East Asia to uniteBy Eiichi Furukawa TOKYO (JP): When an international conference for the rescue of
the Thai currency was held in Tokyo on Aug. 12, three noteworthy
points emerged.First, US$17. More ...
Bill Clinton misses 20th century diplomatic chancesBy Jonathan Power LONDON (JP): It has been whispered that Bill Clinton is deeply
envious of his vice-president, Al Gore. More ...
RI-Netherlands Forum to discuss role of small firms JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia-Netherlands Forum (FINED), a
nongovernmental organization based in Jakarta, and its Dutch
counterpart, the Netherlands-Indonesia Forum (FNI), will hold
their third annual meeting in Surabaya from Dec. 17 to Dec. 19. More ...
Local driver Arief wins Goro Champ of Champs title JAKARTA (JP): Leading local driver Arief Indiarto won the
overall Goro Champ of Champs competition held in Subang and
Bandung, West Java on Saturday and Sunday.The event included a sprint rally, and gocart and moped road
races. More ...
Hotel's free lunch for taxi drivers JAKARTA (JP): Five-star hotel Gran Melia Jakarta yesterday
started a three day publicity campaign in which it is
distributing free lunch boxes to 1,000 taxi drivers per day in an
effort to establish closer ties with the city's taxi industry. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Traditional ornamental roof ridges exhibition: Wuwungan at
Rio Brazil Churrascaria, Jl. Kemang Raya 81, South Jakarta, 12 -
9 p.m., Dec. 5-14.
* Painting Exhibition: The Southern Charm by Katrina Bohan-
Tyrie, at Galeri Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. More ...
Danger lurking everywhere We, especially in Jakarta, are living in a very difficult
period, because danger is lurking everywhere, all around us, from
the left and the right, from the front and back, and from above
and beneath. More ...
Three surrender to police in abortion case JAKARTA (JP): Three more people wanted for their alleged
involvement in abortion practices and the dumping of fetuses and
babies have surrendered to police.Ten people were apprehended last week and yesterday's arrests
bring the number of suspects to 13. More ...
World goodies on sale at women's charity bazaar JAKARTA (JP): Some walked away with Norwegian smoked salmon
and Chilean wine. Others preferred the Columbian coffee and the
Belgian chocolate. More ...
RI to invest $4b annually in information technology JAKARTA (JP): Investments in Indonesia's information
technology such as telecommunications infrastructure and
multimedia facilities may reach US$4 billion a year, according to
a senior official. More ...
ASEAN to set up new short-term aid facilityBy Devi M. Asmarani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Finance ministers of the Association of
Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed here yesterday to
establish a new short-term facility for members in need of
assistance. More ...
KONI announces 22 sports for Asian Games JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI)'s task force
announced yesterday that Indonesia would compete in 22 sports at
the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok next December. More ...
Rp 10m on offer at writing contest JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Art Council is holding a script-writing
contest with Indonesian children as the event's subject matter, a
senior executive said yesterday. More ...
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14
2:30 My Country
2:35 Children's Film: The Big Valley
3:10 Teenagers' Program: Remaja Indonesia
3:35 Economic News
4:00 Regional News
4:30 Science and Technology
5:00 Soccer: Toyota Cup, Borussia Dortmund vs Cruziero (live)
6:45 TVRI News
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Siemens Nixdorf Information Systems Telecom Siemens Nixdorf Information Systems (SNI) AG, Paderborn, the
largest European IT supplier, was formed in 1990 by the merger of
the Data and Information Systems Group of Siemens AG, Munich, and
Nixdorf Computer AG, Paderborn. More ...
ITB alumni to elect chairman JAKARTA (JP): The 32,000-strong alumni association of the
Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) begins its fifth congress
today to elect a new chairman. More ...
Bali to host meeting of CFC council JAKARTA (JP): The governing council of the Common Fund for
Commodities (CFC), a United Nations' finance institution for
commodities, will hold their annual meeting in Nusa Dua, Bali
next week. More ...
PLN suffers from mismanagement, says Djiteng JAKARTA (JP): The president of the state-owned electricity
company PLN, Djiteng Marsudi, admitted yesterday the company
suffered from mismanagement. More ...
Share prices and rupiah fall again JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX)
fell again yesterday as local investors awaited the return of
foreign buyers. More ...
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