GM won't raise Opel price JAKARTA (JP): PT General Motors Buana Indonesia (GMBI)
announced yesterday it would not increase the price of its Opel
despite the price hike of other cars."We are extremely reluctant to raise prices at present," said
GMBI's director of sales Terry B. Johnsson yesterday. More ...
Soeharto sets up team for info superhighway JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has set up a team comprising
14 cabinet ministers to help usher Indonesia into the information
superhighway era. More ...
Environmental audits to be made compulsory JAKARTA (JP): A new environment bill will empower the
government to order companies to conduct environmental audits,
State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja says. More ...
House pledges to endorse all bills by Sept. 19 JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives has pledged to
endorse eight remaining bills, including an amendment of the
House's internal rules, before its final recess on Sept. 19. More ...
Stickers for Bogor vans JAKARTA (JP): The Bogor Land Transportation Agency has started
issuing stickers to public transport vans in a drive to stamp out
illegal operators. More ...
Parents deprive children of their rights: Scholars JAKARTA (JP): Religious scholars agreed yesterday that most
often it is parents that deprive children of their rights. More ...
Pardjoko upsets councilors JAKARTA (JP): City councilors in Commission E for social
welfare said yesterday they were disappointed South Jakarta Mayor
Pardjoko did not attend a meeting with them to discuss a plan to
move the mayoralty office. More ...
Seminar to showcase successful leadership JAKARTA (JP): The Army's Special Forces, General Electric and
PT Astra International have one thing in common -- good
leadership. More ...
Shareholders okay Indocement's restructuring plan JAKARTA (JP): Independent shareholders unanimously approved
yesterday PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa's plan to spin-off and
sell its 50.1 percent ownership in PT Indofood Sukses Makmur to
focus its business on cement. More ...
Krisdayanti gets platinum award JAKARTA (JP): Noted Indonesian singer Krisdayanti and her
husband Anang Hermansyah have received a Quadruple Platinum award
for the success of their album Cinta (Love).Sales have already exceeded 600,000 copies. More ...
Xanana will not be released, government official says JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will send a reply to South
African President Nelson Mandela, informing him that jailed East
Timorese rebel leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao will not be
released, a senior government official said yesterday. More ...
An afternoon delight with French Cirque BaroqueBy Emilie Sueur JAKARTA (JP): A quartet of Europeans acting the fool?
Indonesian spectators young and old appeared fascinated by the
strange spectacle during a recent Jakarta show. More ...
Govt to own all land reclaimed in North Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The government is preparing a regulation
stipulating that it will own the land currently being reclaimed
in North Jakarta, State Minister of Agrarian Affairs Soni Harsono
said yesterday. More ...
Northeast Thailand striving to be gateway to Indochina UDON THANI, Thailand (JP): Thailand's northeast has seen far
less tourist development than its famed southern beach resorts of
Pattaya and Chiang Mai in the north. More ...
Even the clouds have names in holy northeast Thailand A world away from Bangkok's suffocating crowds and traffic
jams, northeast Thailand offers a breathtaking trek through
waterfalls to national parks perched atop hills, and a
"Stonehenge" of natural rock formations which are eerie reminders
of ... More ...
Riau airport back to normal PEKANBARU, Riau: Activities returned to normal yesterday at
Simpang Tiga International Airport which for over the past two
months had been disrupted by haze, Antara reported yesterday. More ...
Aborigines fight for justiceBy Myint Zan CANBERRA (JP): On July 31, 1997, the High Court of Australia
decided that a 1918 Northern Territory ordinance, which had given
the "Chief Protector of Aborigines" the right to remove children
from their parents, did not amount to genocide. More ...
Manpower bill stifles growth of civil society JAKARTA (JP): Political and legal experts strongly criticized
the draft manpower bill yesterday, saying it failed to
accommodate the basic rights of workers and constricted the
development of civil society.Political observer Muhammad A.S. More ...
Local insurance industry needs more actuaries JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to double the number of
actuaries in the country to support the rapid development in
pension funds and insurance companies, a senior government
official said yesterday. More ...
Minister blames poor laws for derelict land JAKARTA (JP): Inadequate laws limiting land ownership is a
major reason for the escalating amount of derelict land in
Greater Jakarta, according to State Minister of Agrarian Affairs
Soni Harsono. More ...
Parents reluctant to admit to kids' drug abuse: Police JAKARTA (JP): The real number of drug abusers, especially
teenagers, is much higher than reported due to parents'
reluctance to report drug problems in their families, a police
officer said yesterday. More ...
Rupiah and stock market continue to gain ground JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah surged yesterday by another 100
points against the U.S. dollar and stock prices increased 1.67
percent. More ...
Group protests govt plan to ban dubbing JAKARTA (JP): A group of dubbers staged a protest at the House
of Representatives yesterday over the government's plan to ban
dubbing in imported films screened on television. More ...
Bishop Belo happy with education in East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Dili Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo said East
Timorese have to admit that the Indonesian government has outdone
itself by providing them with the best educational facilities. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Tanda Tanya by Dwi Aryo Prihutomo and
Ronny Agustinus, at CCF Gallery - French Cultural Center, Jl.
Salemba Raya 25 Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Sept.
20. More ...
Swedish Lindskog takes lead in East Java Open SURABAYA (JP): Stephen Lindskog of Sweden took the lead by one
stroke despite his poor finishing of 2 over par-74 yesterday for
a two-day total of 147 at the Ciputra Golf & Klub Keluarga here. More ...
Telkomsel wins ISO-9002 certification JAKARTA (JP): Privately owned cellular operator PT Telkomsel
has won an ISO-9002 certificate from TUV Rheinland of Germany for
its service. More ...
More diarrhea patients SEMARANG: The Dr. Kariadi Hospital has reported a 10 percent
increase in the number of children treated for diarrhea in the
past month.Antara quoted Dr. Rochmanadji Widayat from the hospital as
saying that 692 children had been treated in July, with 107 of
them or 15. More ...
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Tunjungan Crystal Hotel, Jl. Tunjungan 102-104:
- Lounge Bar: Stief's Band, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, open at
8 p.m. to 12 p.m.
- Lobby: Solo Piano, daily, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
* Mirama Hotel, Jl. More ...
Kranggan toll gate opened JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned highway corporation, PT Jasa
Marga, has opened its new access gate to the Jagorawi toll road
at Kranggan near Cibinong. More ...
Builders told to subsidize customers JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Real Estate (REI), the association of
real estate and housing developers, has called on members to
subsidize their customers. More ...
ASEAN urged to be cautious on Cambodian membership JAKARTA (JP): A senior United States official has urged ASEAN
to exercise caution and give the matter "serious thought" before
admitting Cambodia into the group. More ...
ABB ESI set to replace expatriate workers SURABAYA, East Java (JP): Swiss company Asea Brown Bovery
(ABB) will transfer most of its important management and
operation positions of its boiler manufacturer subsidiary PT ABB
Energy Systems Indonesia (ABB ESI) to Indonesian workers. More ...
A question of consistency As a recent arrival in Jakarta I would like to make a comment
about the coverage of international sporting events by The
Jakarta Post. More ...
University pioneers cultural diversity policyBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): The Hanson phenomenon has damaged Australia's
image and caused a flurry of activity at home. But not all of it
is negative. It has prompted some soul-searching exercises among
intellectuals and the average Australian. More ...
Lending a helping hand Six years ago I filed a request with Ragunan Zoo but it went
unheeded. However, thanks to Mrs. Schmutzer, what I had earlier
requested has become a reality.I must express my great gratitude to Mrs. Schmutzer for what
she has done. More ...
Players say Grand Slam must offer many points YOGYAKARTA (JP): International shuttlers expect to earn many
world ranking points from the Grand Slam series, which will
replace the World Cup. The World Cup is currently an invitational
event which does not influence the shuttlers' ranking. More ...
Keep thieves out of restaurant On Aug. 2, we were enjoying a pleasant family dinner at the
Kenny Rogers Restaurant in Pondok Indah Mall. About three-
quarters of the way through the meal, a somewhat thin, scruffy-
looking man in his late 20s approached our table. More ...
Africa's plight misunderstood Ever since our Nigerian friend, Mr. Buhari Abdu, started
writing letters to The Jakarta Post, I have been following what
he has to say with interest.Your points are well taken, Mr. More ...
Mia books place in semifinal but Ardi losesBy Primastuti Handayani YOGYAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Open champion Ardy Wiranata's
clings to a slim chance of making the men's singles semifinals of
the 1997 Sanyo World Cup Badminton Championship, but compatriot
Mia Audina flirted with danger before ... More ...
Is dubbing foreign films good or bad for society?By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Post put forward two important
questions in its editorial on Aug. 11, 1997. More ...
Search efforts stopped in Surabaya SURABAYA: The authorities called off yesterday the search for
missing people in Tuesday's boat accident on Brantas River,
Antara reported yesterday.The news agency quoted Karangpilang police chief Capt. More ...
Slashing monopolies The rupiah debacle over the last few weeks, in spite of the
internationally recognized strength of our economy, may have
brought home the message to the government that the current
financial difficulties cannot be tackled by fiscal and monetary
instruments alone. More ...
ABRI appeals for new recruits JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) Headquarters is inviting
university graduates and holders of three-year university
diplomas to join its education program for officers, spokesman
for the Jakarta Military Command DJ. Nachrowi said yesterday. More ...
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14
2:30 Travel: My Country
2:35 Children's Film: Kelley
3:10 Children's Program: Tunas
3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa
4:00 Regional News
4:30 Students' Quiz: Cerdas Cermat
5:10 Film: Home Green Home
5:25 Variety Show: Music City Today
5:30 Music: ... More ...
Accountability is the answer If I were a government official or company executive who
collected illegal levies or received bribes in the form of greasy
money, commissions or tokens of gratitude in cash because of my
position, what sanctions would be imposed on me pursuant to
Islamic law?I raise ... More ...
Student stabbed to death in brawl on way to school JAKARTA (JP): A senior high school student was killed in a
street fight Wednesday, taking the death toll in inter-school
brawls since the start of the school year to four. More ...
Yogie blasts HMI for rejecting official JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. lashed
out yesterday at the Association of Islamic Students (HMI) for
rejecting a speech by a senior ministry official in the recent
opening of their congress. More ...
Moslem student association's independence questioned YOGYAKARTA (JP): Despite the absence of prominent speakers,
the second day of the Association of Islamic Students (HMI)
congress saw a lively discussion on members' concern over the
organization's independence. More ...
Two die in forest fires LAHAT, South Sumatra: Aniruldi Rasiman, 30, and Pajiman Hasan,
50, died on Monday while trying to contain forest fires in Serai
village, Merapi district. More ...
English league to resume despite fierce heat waveBy Vic Mills LONDON (JP): The English Premiership resumes this weekend
after a break of nine days for World Cup commitments. With the
country still beset by heat-wave conditions, stamina will again
be a key factor. More ...
Govt's plan on Bulog hailed JAKARTA (JP): Businesspeople and analysts hailed yesterday the
government's plan to scrap the National Logistics Agency's
(Bulog) trading monopoly in several commodities. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 21, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume
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