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Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Brunch talk on world music

Brunch talk on world music JAKARTA (JP): Renowned ethnomusicologist and curator of the Center for Folklife Programs and Cultural Studies at the Smithsonian Institute, Anthony Seeger, is scheduled to speak tomorrow on the importance of different people listening to each others' music.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Germany prix calender full

Germany prix calender full BONN: Germany will continue to host two Grands Prix a year until at least 2001.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Schumacher sticks with Jordan

Schumacher sticks with Jordan LONDON: German driver Ralf Schumacher has decided to stay with the Jordan team next year, ending speculation he would defect to McLaren.It was believed that McLaren's partner, Mercedes-Benz, wanted to create a "German superteam" with Schumacher junior.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/GP environment concerns answered

GP environment concerns answered THE world governing body has declared Grand Prix (GP) racing "carbon neutral".

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Seven students face jail terms for murder

Seven students face jail terms for murder JAKARTA (JP): A state prosecutor asked the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday to send seven high school students to jail for their alleged roles in a brawl on December that resulted in the death of one student.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Center to help victims of domestic violence

Center to help victims of domestic violence JAKARTA (JP): Women who are victims of domestic abuse should not hesitate to bring their cases to crisis centers, anthropologist Sally Nasution said yesterday.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Border villages lack legal status

Border villages lack legal status JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Nine villages on the border of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea still lack legal status, although both countries have agreed to make further inquiries.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Dreampower comes to Jakarta

Dreampower comes to Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro is scheduled to open a traveling exhibition of contemporary Aboriginal art called "Dreampower: Contemporary Aboriginal Art of Australia" at the Art Exhibition Building on Jl. Merdeka Timur on Monday.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Es Teler 77 staff run outlet

Es Teler 77 staff run outlet JAKARTA (JP): Employees of Es Teler 77, an Indonesian food chain with 189 outlets across the country, opened their first self-run outlet at Cinere Mal shopping center in South Jakarta yesterday.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/High court backs Mega's lawsuit

High court backs Mega's lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): The ousted chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), Megawati Soekarnoputri, was given an opportunity to continue her legal battle after a high court yesterday backed her lawsuit contesting the validity of her rival's leadership.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Deadly message

Deadly message Wednesday's double bombings in a Jerusalem marketplace present the peace process in the Middle East with its most serious challenge. The bombing may have made negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians impossible.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on August 1, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,050 ...

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Dauzan, war veteran-turned mobile librarian

Dauzan, war veteran-turned mobile librarianBy Israr Ardiansyah YOGYAKARTA (JP): At a flea market behind the Beringharjo market, Dauzan Farook sat and glanced at a student going through a magazine with a model in a swimming suit on the cover.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/104-member rowing team selected for Games

104-member rowing team selected for Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Rowing Association named yesterday the team for the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here in October.The 104-member rowing team is aiming to win 25 gold medals in the 31 events at the Games.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Soeharto receives Mandela's letter

Soeharto receives Mandela's letter JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has finally received the much publicized letter from South African President Nelson Mandela urging the release of jailed East Timorese rebel leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Alatas to depart for Phnom Penh

Alatas to depart for Phnom Penh JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian foreign minister Ali Alatas will leave for Phnom Penh this morning as a first step in ASEAN's renewed efforts to help resolve the turmoil in Cambodia.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Gov't delays use of nuclear power

Gov't delays use of nuclear power JAKARTA (JP): The government chose natural gas over nuclear energy yesterday when it indefinitely delayed plans to build a nuclear power plant.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Pekanbaru airport temporarily closed

Pekanbaru airport temporarily closed PEKANBARU, Riau: Simpang Tiga International Airport has been temporarily closed since yesterday morning to all landing aircraft because of thick smoke, believed to be from smoldering forest fires, Antara reported.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Lintasarta selects Nortel

Lintasarta selects Nortel JAKARTA (JP): Private data communications service provider PT Aplikanusa Lintasarta will upgrade its equipment with Magellan asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) data switches from Canadian firm Nortel.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Water crisis is back

Water crisis is back In the first half of this year many Jakartans believed they were blessed because the rain kept falling. On many occasions in the past, heavy rains stopped at the beginning of the year. This year, people were convinced there would be no serious water crisis.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/The musical journey of The Stage Bus

The musical journey of The Stage Bus JAKARTA (JP): Soul music was suspended in air as the evening's lingering afterthought and jazz never seemed so eminently unforgettable.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Texmaco wants 100 outlets

Texmaco wants 100 outlets JAKARTA (JP): PT Texmaco Graha Busana (TGB) plans to open about 100 textile outlets in Indonesia and Asian countries by the end of the year, its general manager, Parikshit Sharma said yesterday.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Branson aims for tobacco-free race

Branson aims for tobacco-free race LONDON: Flamboyant British businessman Richard Branson has promised to fund a British Grand Prix free of all tobacco sponsorship.The move follows suggestions that countries with strong antitobacco legislation could lose their GPs to Asian countries.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Police officer gunned down by crime suspect

Police officer gunned down by crime suspect JAKARTA (JP): A Mobile Brigade Police officer was killed on duty yesterday after two alleged criminals slashed his left hand with a machete and shot him twice in the waist and stomach.The officer, First Sgt.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Thirty finalists selected for 'Abang' and 'None' contest

Thirty finalists selected for 'Abang' and 'None' contest JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Tourism Office announced yesterday the names of 30 finalists for the Abang dan None Jakarta (Mr. and Miss Jakarta) contest.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Africa better without colonialism

Africa better without colonialism I still believe in the proverb of my African ancestors which says "Silence is the best answer to a fool". But despite this, whenever Africa is carelessly mentioned in a biased way, we have a duty to enlighten him or her.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Rupiah to settle at 2,550-2,600: Lehman

Rupiah to settle at 2,550-2,600: Lehman JAKARTA (JP): Lehman Brothers' chief economist on Southeast Asia, Arup Raha, predicted here yesterday that the rupiah would eventually stabilize below 2,600 against the U.S. dollar on the back of sound economic fundamentals.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Toyota rallies back into competition with new Corolla

Toyota rallies back into competition with new CorollaBy Neil McDonald TOYOTA will use its new fire-breathing Corolla rally car to spearhead its attack on next year's world championship.It will be the first time a Corolla has been used as the company's number-one rally weapon.The 2.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Traditional values often cause inefficiency: Cacuk

Traditional values often cause inefficiency: Cacuk JAKARTA (JP): Deeply rooted traditional values often cause inefficiency in Indonesia's business practices, a noted businessman said here yesterday.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/New CDs play traditional Indonesian music for all

New CDs play traditional Indonesian music for allBy Achmad Nurhoeri JAKARTA (JP): Stroll into any music store in Jakarta and take in the eclectic categories. Pop. Rock. Classic. Hiphop.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Habibie backs military's plan to buy Russian planes

Habibie backs military's plan to buy Russian planes JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie has backed the government's plan to buy the Russian-made jetfighter Su-30 Sukhoi.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Mercedes' new A-Class concept revolutionizes tiny car design

Mercedes' new A-Class concept revolutionizes tiny car designBy Russell Williamson MERCEDES new A-Class is more than just an evolution in small cars -- it is a revolution.Not since the Mini has a car changed conventional engineering and design thinking in such a dramatic way.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Regent Hotel: Jl. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, South Jakarta: - Garden Terrace: Indonesia's Top Musicians, Friday and Saturday,, 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Pool Side: Sahata Vocal Group, Saturday, 6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. * The Acacia Jakarta, Jl.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/R. Hartono tipped as next vice president

R. Hartono tipped as next vice president JAKARTA (JP): Discourses on Indonesia's next vice presidency resurfaced yesterday when Suhardiman, a political observer and one of President Soeharto's aides, said the second top position would go to someone with a military background.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Namibia gateway for Indonesian exports

Namibia gateway for Indonesian exports JAKARTA (JP): Visiting Namibian President Sam Nujoma has suggested his country be used as a gateway for Indonesian exports to Africa.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/City may have 4 deputy governors

City may have 4 deputy governors JAKARTA (JP): City councilors supported yesterday the municipality's proposal to the central government to raise the number of deputy governors from the current three to four.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Illegal kiosks torn down

Illegal kiosks torn down JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of illegal kiosks in Gaplok market, along a railroad in Senen district, Central Jakarta, were torn down by Central Jakarta public order officers on Thursday.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/All-clear for depowered air bags

All-clear for depowered air bags WASHINGTON: Air bags that could save children but reduce protection for adults are already on a few models and will be standard on most 1998 cars and trucks in the United States.The so-called depowered bags inflate less forcefully than existing bags.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/A-Class Mercedes Benz offers two turbo diesel options

A-Class Mercedes Benz offers two turbo diesel optionsBy Barry Lake MERCEDES-BENZ has a long history of producing diesel engines, for both cars and trucks, so it is no great surprise to see two diesel options offered with the new, small A-Class Mercedes-Benz.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Fewer foreign tourists visit Jakarta

Fewer foreign tourists visit Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The number of foreign tourists to Jakarta fell to 712,022 in the first six months of the year from 815,881 in the same period last year, the Jakarta Tourism Office said yesterday.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Rolls out of the showroom

Rolls out of the showroom LONDON: Trust Rolls-Royce ... it seems the word "showroom" will soon disappear in Roller places of business by 2000. According to Automotive News, customers will visit "retail environments" in which to talk about their cars.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Teenager arrested with drugs

Teenager arrested with drugs SAMARINDA, E. Kalimantan: Police have arrested a teenager for possessing more than 1,700 Nipam and Arthane pills, Antara reported yesterday.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Ethnomusicologist sings praises of local tunes

Ethnomusicologist sings praises of local tunesBy Achmad Nurhoeri JAKARTA (JP): An intent speaker spontaneously uttered "Aduh," at a press conference last week. The presenter was asked a question by a local reporter who mustered his question with a very thick, strong Javanese accent.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 a.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Road to Avonlea 3:10 Teenagers' Program: Jenjang Vokalia 3:35 Travel: Wisata Nasional 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:25 Variety Show: Country Tracks 5:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 5:55 ...

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/RI must take lead in Cambodian crisis: Observers

RI must take lead in Cambodian crisis: Observers JAKARTA (JP): Observers said yesterday Indonesia had to play a lead role in helping resolve the Cambodian crisis if ASEAN's mission to Phnom Penh is to be successful.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/'Con Air' hurtles along uneven route

'Con Air' hurtles along uneven routeBy Laksmi Pamuntjak Djohan JAKARTA (JP): Con Air has arrived, flapping its generic steroidal wings loudly, explosively, brutally, and with no holds barred.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Berger's last gasp

Berger's last gasp LONDON: Gerhard Berger has reportedly offered his services to the Williams Formula One team for free next year.Berger is close to retirement and is understood to want a final crack at winning the world championship.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/New chief calls for professionalism

New chief calls for professionalism SUKABUMI, West Java (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Dibyo Widodo called for greater police professionalism in the face of increasingly complex crimes and social problems.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/RI business invited to invest in Namibia

RI business invited to invest in Namibia JAKARTA (JP): Visiting Namibian President Sam Nujoma invited yesterday Indonesian investors to his country and Southern Africa.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Police study insider roles in ticket scam

Police study insider roles in ticket scam JAKARTA (JP): City Police are trying to determine how a recent ticket scam at Merpati Nusantara Airlines, which has inflicted Rp 15.6 million (US$6,000) in losses to the state-run airline, developed.Spokesman Lt. Col. E.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/750 vendors to be relocated

750 vendors to be relocated JAKARTA (JP): The municipality will relocate some 750 vendors in Tanah Abang market to a 4,000-square-meter area in Kebon Jati, Central Jakarta, a city official said yesterday."The decision was made according to the governor's instruction.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Underwrite not undermine

Underwrite not undermine I would again like to refer to my interview of July 30. In my letter under the title Human rights are universal (July 31) in which I made a few corrections to the article of July 30, I was misquoted. My letter said "underwrite" instead of "undermine".

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Put nation's interest first

Put nation's interest first The fuss over our national car policy has once again gained in intensity on the international forum. The United States has filed a second complaint over the issue with the World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Body. This means that the U.S.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Nissan seeks economy in luxury

Nissan seeks economy in luxury TOKYO: Nissan Japan is spending about US$23 million to build production lines for more economical, high-performance engines for its luxury cars.The engines are scheduled to come on stream in 2000.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Ford employs new computer to integrate its development

Ford employs new computer to integrate its developmentBy Russell Williamson FORD's development of its latest generation computer system, C3P, may have more in common with Star War's character C-3PO than just its name.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/'Geofinancial' shift in power balance

'Geofinancial' shift in power balance Conventional analyses of international relations often refer to the geopolitical power balance.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Vietnam: The tiger gets off the bicycle

Vietnam: The tiger gets off the bicycleBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): "We should not beg for help from foreign capitalists, but improve management and policy-making so as to serve the interests of the national economy and create conditions to compete with developed capitalist economies.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/No need to alter human rights declaration: YLBHI

No need to alter human rights declaration: YLBHI JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), sees "no immediate necessity" for a review of a United Nations Human Rights declaration.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Sly buys film rights

Sly buys film rights LOS ANGELES: Film star Sylvester Stallone has bought the rights to a film called Formula One.Stallone, a long-time racing fan, will produce the movie and may also star.He bought the rights from F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone after three years of talks.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/VW in Asia-Pacific expansion

VW in Asia-Pacific expansion SINGAPORE: Volkswagen has set its sights on the Asia-Pacific region in a big way.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/Govt reshuffles state banks' chiefs

Govt reshuffles state banks' chiefs JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad yesterday installed 24 directors, including two president directors, at five state banks in preparation for planned state bank mergers.

Sat, 02 Aug 1997

JP/No grass skirts

No grass skirts In his Aug. 1 letter, C.R. McRae hides his real name behind initials, so I will call him "Charles".Charles, after more than 25 years outside Europe, you should know by now that the words Sahib and Bwana don't quite have the same connotation as the word "Sir" in English.