At least 2 workers injured as bridge beams collapse JAKARTA (JP): At least two construction workers were injured
yesterday when four concrete beams collapsed at the Tarum Barat
bridge in Kalimalang, East Jakarta. More ...
Honda, BMW plan to return to Formula OneBy Russell Williamson HONDA is expected to announce next month that it will make a
return to Formula One motor racing. More ...
Worldly wisdom Modern life is beset with tremendous problems, with stress
being an inescapable part of it. How do we face the challenges of
life? Dada J.P. Vaswani, Indian philosopher-mentor-humanitarian,
delivered a lecture recently in Jakarta on this topic. More ...
Champ Greene promises to run under 10 seconds JAKARTA (JP): World 100 meters champion Maurice Greene of the
United States has promised to time less than 10 seconds at the
Bob Hasan Invitational Meet at the Madya Stadium, Senayan which
starts today. More ...
Trio unfazed by haze in Mild Seven KL Open KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA (Agencies): The haze got worse today at
the US$300,000 Mild Seven Kuala Lumpur Open but three players who
failed to let the conditions get the better of them were
Australian Leith Wastle, South African Craig Kamps and Taiwan's
Chou ... More ...
Latief-Desy rumor draws attentionBy Budiman Moerdijat
and Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): The talk of the town in many circles and
tabloids these days is not about the presidential election but
the reported proposal of Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief to
starlet Desy Ratnasari. More ...
IMF, WB declare war on corruptionBy Vincent Lingga HONG KONG, China (JP): The World Bank and the International
Monetary Fund, which together hold more than US$300 billion in
lending assets, are geared up to escalate the war on corruption
during their annual meetings starting here next week. More ...
Food crisis, cholera claim 138 lives in Irian JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Social Services is currently
checking into reports that over 100 people have died in
Jayawijaya regency due to a food shortage and cholera.Regent J.B. More ...
Sex lessons to prevent HIV/AIDS JAKARTA (JP): Leading AIDS advocates called yesterday for sex
education classes in schools so children can learn how to protect
themselves from the disease. More ...
Police forcibly disperse labor union congress JAKARTA (JP): The second congress of the Indonesian Prosperous
Labor Union (SBSI) ground to a sudden halt yesterday after police
forced them to suspend their meeting at their headquarters in
Tebet, South Jakarta. More ...
T-bird dead LOS ANGELES: Ford's last Thunderbird rolled out of its United
States factory earlier this month, putting an end to the classic
nameplate.The Thunderbird sports car had been one of Ford's icons since
the first one -- a black two seater -- was produced in 1955. More ...
List of power projects which are postponed and reviewed Projects Location Capacity Investment Operation MW US$million
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Concepts come alive at recent Frankfurt motor showBy Alastair Doak CAR, boat or joke? Actually, its the Peugeot 806 Runabout and
it easily took top honors as the weirdest concept car at the
Frankfurt motor show. More ...
Legislators' salaries unlikely to be raised JAKARTA (JP): Five hundred new legislators due to be sworn in
when the House of Representatives changes hands next month will
unlikely see a raise in pay after their predecessors leave. More ...
House Speaker calls for gradual political reform JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Wahono ended his five-year term
yesterday with a fresh call for immediate political reforms to
curb radicalism. More ...
APC eyes RI's market JAKARTA (JP): American Power Conversion (APC), a producer of
uninterruptible power supply (UPS), power surge protectors and
other power protection equipment, has deemed Indonesia a
potential market for its products. More ...
Police urged to probe forest fires JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi)
called on police yesterday to initiate a criminal investigation
into allegations by the government that 177 companies have
started various forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan. More ...
Ethnic violence mars Indonesia's image Reports of continued anti-Chinese disturbances in Indonesia's
South Sulawesi province are shocking and potentially damaging for
the stability of the region. More ...
Soeharto endorses 1,000 members of Assembly JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has endorsed the entire
lineup of 1,000 people for the People's Consultative Assembly
(MPR) which will meet to elect the country's next president and
vice president in March, the Ministry of Home Affairs said
yesterday. More ...
Games organizers spends Rp 60.4b on staging events JAKARTA (JP): The 19th SEA Games organizing committee has
spent nearly Rp 60.4 billion (US$20,117,400) preparing to stage
the event here next month. More ...
TV Today: Saturday, Sept. 20, l997TVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14
2:30 Travel: My Country
2:45 Children's Film: The Crystal Maze
3:10 Teenager's Program: Vokal Grup SMU
3:35 Travel: Wisata Nasional
4:00 Regional News
4:30 Sports
5:30 TV Series: Full House
6:00 News: Lintasan Berita
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Governor Surjadi inaugurates six cooperative shops JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja inaugurated
yesterday six cooperative shops that cater for the needs of the
poor. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting and Ceramics Exhibition, works of Firman, Tisna
Sanjaya, Agus Suwage and Suyatna, at the Lontar Gallery. Jl. Utan
Kayu 68 H East Jakarta, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
until Sept. 30. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.19, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume
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Ades Alfindo 1,000 -25 ... More ...
IMF surveillance capacities questionedBy Vincent Lingga HONG KONG, China (JP): The Southeast Asian currency crisis has
raised questions about the International Monetary Fund's
surveillance capabilities. More ...
Soemitro named commissioner of Bank Niaga JAKARTA (JP): Bank Niaga shareholders appointed yesterday
Indonesia's most senior economist Soemitro Djojohadikusumo as
chief commissioner in a shake-up following the acquisition of the
bank's majority shares by Tirtamas Group. More ...
C. Kalimantan rivers ebbing PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Eleven major rivers in the
province are quickly drying up, disrupting transportation of
staple goods within Central Kalimantan.M. More ...
UN defers E. Timor debate again JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations is set to defer once again
the debate on East Timor at this year's General Assembly, Antara
reported yesterday. More ...
Musuems must innovate 'or lose visitors to malls' JAKARTA (JP): Unless the city's museums offer more attractive
concepts to lure visitors they will be overwhelmed by the
popularity of malls and recreation parks, an official said.The head of the local museums and renovation agency, Haswidi
A. More ...
Govt approves Bakrie's rural phone system PETALUMA, California (JP): The Ministry of Tourism, Post and
Telecommunications has officially approved a rural
telecommunications system developed by PT Bakrie Communications
Corporation (BCC) and the state-owned PT Telkom. More ...
Golkar councilor to be questioned JAKARTA (JP): City police will question a Tangerang councilor
of the dominant Golkar for allegedly assaulting his boss, head of
the party's local branch, City Police spokesman said.Lt. Col. E. More ...
Tanjung Jati A, C projects under review JAKARTA (JP): Giant Tanjung Jati A and C power projects, both
located in Central Java, are among nine power projects under
review as part of the government's retrenchment program. More ...
Only 39 cars reach finish lineBy Robert Soelistyo PARAPAT, North Sumatra (JP): The drizzle that began in North
Sumatra last Friday continued until yesterday to hamper the start
of the World Gudang Garam Rally Championship. Only 39 of the 69
starting cars made it over the finish line yesterday. More ...
Alesi departs Benetton PARIS: Jean Alesi has signed a two-year deal to drive for the
Sauber-Petronas Formula One team, ending his unhappy association
with Benetton.The Frenchman, who has won only one Grand Prix, is reported to
be getting US$7 million to partner Englishman Johnny Herbert next
year. More ...
Clove monopoly enhanced JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo
has issued a ruling to strengthen the clove trading monopoly of
the privately-run Clove Stock Management Agency (BPPC).In Ministerial Decree No. 313/MPP/Kep/9/1997, dated Sept. More ...
Cleanup campaign in North Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Alumni of the Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange
Program will organize about 1,000 people, including scuba divers,
to remove rubbish from Molek Beach on the Ancol coastline in
North Jakarta today. More ...
Is Premier Hashimoto's Chinese 'lady friend' a spy?By Edward Neilan Japanese press suppresses news reports linking 'reverse Mata
Hari' to prime minister. More ...
House relaxes rule on proposal of bills JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives ended its five-year
sitting yesterday leaving what was probably the best legacy it
could pass on to its successor: slightly less stringent
requirements on initiating legislation. More ...
School project delayed again after 25 years on hold JAKARTA (JP): After a 25-year postponement, the city's plan to
develop a school complex on its 18-hectare plot at Cibubur in
East Jakarta may be delayed again. More ...
Hard working Indonesians On the "Your Letters" page dated Sept. 12 I read Dictated
procedure written by Mr. Al Workman of Jakarta. The Jakarta Post
is to be admired for providing this page as an open forum for
discussion. Mr. Al Workman only tried to explain his problematic
situation. More ...
Kempinski enters Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): PT Prima Adhitama International Development will
soon launch a hotel-apartment in partnership with European hotel
chain operator Kempinski. More ...
Asian car overcapacity seems strong likelihoodBy Neil McDonald ASIA is in danger of having a huge excess capacity of cars
within a few years, according to a survey on the worldwide
automotive industry. More ...
Council approves Harun's candidacy JAKARTA (JP): City Council has approved the municipality's
proposal to nominate its secretary, Harun Al Rasyid, for the
position of deputy governor of economic and financial affairs. More ...
Body kits -- splendid cosmetics for your carBy T. Uncle TAKE a regular BMW 318is coupe, in any color you like. Slip it
through the roller door of your local body kit shop, add a
generous serve of cash, and wait. More ...
Has Qiao lost the power struggle? The 15th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ended
sooner than expected after revealing an unexpected result. More ...
Executive tried for not insuring employees JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Court indicted an executive of a
worker placement agency yesterday for failing to insure his
employees and illegally hiring a foreign worker.Prosecutor Baginda Lumbangaol demanded defendant Abdul Muin M. More ...
Haze: What next? Despite official pledges to combat the haze, our forest fires
are still raging uncontrollably and the smoke is seriously
disturbing our neighboring countries. More ...
New homes for quake victims BIAK, Irian Jaya: Minister of Social Services Inten Suweno
inaugurated 4,204 houses yesterday for victims of last year's
massive earthquake here.The ceremony was held in Saukobiye village in Biak Numfor
regency and attended by Irian Jaya Governor Jacob Pattipi. More ...
Rupiah firm, stocks up amid regional weakness JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah was stable yesterday as the local
stock market gained ground amid regional weaknesses, dealers and
brokers said. More ...
Bank Modern to offer shares to foreign banks JAKARTA (JP): The founder of the publicly listed Bank Modern
plans to sell some of his shares in the bank to foreign banks in
a bid to expand the bank's international network.Bank Modern's chairman A. More ...
Drought will add pressure to economy: Ginandjar JAKARTA (JP): The prolonged dry season, in addition to the
government's retrenchment program, will add pressure to the
country's economy. More ...
Antidrug program targets schools JAKARTA (JP): Executives of the Bersama antidrug non-
governmental organization (NGO) have met with City Council
representatives to discuss the launch of an anti-narcotics
campaign here. More ...
Theater group hails 'Julius Caesar' with Sundanese accentBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): The audience expected a conservative approach in
Studiklub Teater Bandung's production of Julius Caesar. More ...
Sound financial system key to Asian sustained growthBy Vincent Lingga HONG KONG, China (JP): An inadequate financial system could
threaten the foundation of Asian economic growth, financial
analysts, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank
executives here warn. More ...
Is ecological damage a national security issue?By Anak Agung Banyu Perwita BANDUNG (JP): The office of the Coordinating Minister for
People's Welfare together with the State Minister for the
Environment have announced recently that the haze stemming from
forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan is ... More ...
Forest fire toll 'worse' in C. Java SEMARANG, Central Java: The toll from forest fires in Central
Java is worse this year than during last year's dry season, an
official of state owned forestry firm Perum Perhutani said. More ...
An appeal for clean govt The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank will
again be holding their routine annual meeting beginning next
week. More ...
Japan continues export drive TOKYO: While Japan's domestic market remains flat, the
country's carmakers are continuing to push exports, much to the
anger of European and U.S. carmakers.According to U.S. More ...
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