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Day turns into night as haze worsens in Sumatra JAKARTA (JP): Night and day were almost indistinguishable in
some cities in Sumatra as thick haze limited visibility to a
minimum and the danger of respiratory problems increased
yesterday. More ...
Bogor-airport bus route opens BOGOR (JP): State-run land transportation company DAMRI
started operating 10 shuttle buses linking Bogor to Soekarno-
Hatta International Airport yesterday. More ...
Where to go in Surabaya, for Friday, Oct. 24, 1997Music and Entertainment * Novotel Surabaya Hotel & Suites, Jl. Ngagel 173-175:
- Dahana Lounge Bar: Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Los
Javados Acoustic music.
- Puri Pool Bar: Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. More ...
Preserving good tie President Soeharto and Singaporean Prime Minister Goh Chok
Tong Wednesday ended their second bilateral meeting this year,
the first having been held in March. More ...
Aussie dairy firm helps nutrition drive JAKARTA (JP): The Australian Dairy Corporation (ADC), a
Victoria-based marketing authority, in cooperation with the city
administration will launch a good nutrition campaign for primary
school children in Jakarta. More ...
Hariyanto Arbi, Susi Susanti top IBF men's, women's lists JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Hariyanto Arbi returned to the top
of the International Badminton Federation (IBF) men's singles
world rankings Wednesday. More ...
Bank Bira plans rights issue to boost paid-up capital JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Bira said yesterday it was
confident it would achieve its 1997 net profit projection of Rp
75 billion (US$20.8 million) despite the currency crisis and high
interest rates. More ...
Refreshing joke Mr. William Keeling must be a genius judging from the
fantastic idea that he contributed to this country in his letter
Three-in-one benefits the poor (Oct. 21). More ...
Rupiah stable as stocks fall below 500-point level JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah stabilized against the American
greenback as the central bank intervened in the market while the
stock market bore the brunt of weakening regional markets,
dealers and brokers said. More ...
Irian Jaya youth rally over famine JAKARTA (JP): A group of Irian Jaya youths demonstrated
yesterday at the House of Representatives demanding immediate
action to allay the drought-related famine in the country's
easternmost province. More ...
Twenty-seven prostitutes rounded up in Bogor raid BOGOR (JP): Bogor Police have rounded up another 27
prostitutes, raising to 127 the number of sex workers caught in a
series of law enforcement operations during the last three
months.The Bogor Police chief, Col. More ...
Singgih admits drop in corruption cases JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih confirmed yesterday the
decline in the number of reported corruption cases over the past
few years, but conceded it could be due to the increasingly
sophisticated mode of the practice. More ...
Over 250 illegal workers arrive from Saudi Arabia JAKARTA (JP): The first batch of returning Indonesian workers
being evacuated in a major airlift operation arrived here
yesterday with 258 aboard a Garuda Indonesia flight. More ...
Extended sale of stickers to go ahead JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso gave his support yesterday to
the central government's decision to extend the sale of SEA Games
stickers until Dec. 31."As the central government has decided to extend the sale, we
will follow that decision," the governor said. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 23, 1997:
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Poor families send daughters to work, sons to schoolBy Bharat Jhunjhunwala NEW DELHI (JP): Most countries in the Southern Hemishpere are
criticized for their record on oppressing women. More ...
1997 SEA Games ResultsSwimmingTeam (1 event):Men:Water polo:
1. Singapore
2. Indonesia
3. PhilippinesIndividual (38 events):Men:50m freestyle:
1. Richard Sam Bera (Ina) 0:00:23.40
2. Raymond Papa (Phi) 0:00:23.78
3. Ying Wah Leslie Kwok (Sin) 0:00:23.83100m freestyle:
1. More ...
Grenade kills wandering farmer BANDUNG, West Java: A farmer was accidentally killed by a
grenade explosion when he entered a restricted military training
area in Cipariuk, Lembang, West Java to gather grass. More ...
Man may get 12 years for killing thug JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor demanded yesterday that the Central
Jakarta District Court sentence a man to 12 years in jail for
beating up an alleged hoodlum who died of his injuries. More ...
Tremors shake Bali and Lombok DENPASAR, Bali: The holiday resort island of Bali and the
adjacent island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, were shaken by two
mild tremors yesterday morning which sent residents scurrying out
of their homes.The two earthquakes, lasting about 10 seconds, measured 5. More ...
Woman gives birth to 18th child BUCHAREST (DPA): A Romanian housewife has given birth to her
18th child, the newspaper Romania Liberea reported yesterday.
Floarea G. More ...
Despite IMF talks, RI to continue car program JAKARTA (JP): The government is persistent in pursuing its
controversial national car program despite ongoing negotiations
with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial
assistance. More ...
Government issues permit for NU national conference JAKARTA (JP): The government has given the go-ahead to the
planned national conference of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem
organization, ending widespread speculation over whether it would
gain approval. More ...
Law supports comfort women's fight against injusticeBy Myint Zan BURWOOD, Victoria, Australia (JP): A recent news item
indicated that former Filipino "comfort women" have lodged a
lawsuit in a Japanese court to obtain monetary damages from the
government of Japan. More ...
Ad model faces counter lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): A German-Indonesian joint venture cosmetic
company has filed a counter lawsuit at the South Jakarta District
Court against an advertisement model over her statements about
the firm. More ...
Govt asked to protect indigenous businesspeople JAKARTA (JP): A government ruling that keeps people of Chinese
descent from business fields traditionally run by their
indigenous counterparts will avoid further ethnic tension, former
minister of home affairs Rudini suggested yesterday. More ...
Army locates hideouts of suspected murderer JAKARTA (JP): A Jakarta military command spokesman, Lt. Col.
DJ Nachrowi, said yesterday that his office had located several
hideouts used by the alleged killer of Army officer Chief Sgt.
Ahmat Tohir. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Oct. 24, 1997Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Hugo Von Pedersen (1870-1958), a Danish
artist in Indonesia and Francois Brochet, a French artist
expressing the beauty of Indonesia, at Duta Fine Arts Foundation,
Jl. Kemang Utara 55A, South Jakarta, daily at 10 a.m. More ...
Jobless man stabbed to death JAKARTA (JP): A jobless man was stabbed to death in Kampung
Bali in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, early yesterday.The victim was identified as M. Irwan, 26, a resident of
Kampung Bali, said Agus Slamet, one of the victim's relatives. More ...
79 Monkeys take Vietnam bus HANOI (Reuter): A local bus packed with dozens of long-tailed
monkeys and other jungle animals was stopped by officials on its
way from central Vietnam to the border with China, a forestry
patrol officer said. More ...
Market fire guts shops and kiosks MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Fire gutted at least 70 shops and
kiosks at an old market in Raba Bima, the capital of Bima
regency, West Nusa Tenggara yesterday.There were no reports of casualties, Antara said. More ...
Pesci brightens up comedy in '8 Heads in a Duffel Bag'By Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): Since this is a comedy, let's first of all grant
it the light heart it deserves. We're not looking for depth, just
laughs, and on that score 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag delivers
aplenty. More ...
Cakrawarta satellite to be insured for $115m JAKARTA (JP): PT Media Citra Indostar, the owner and operator
of Indonesia's first broadcasting satellite Cakrawarta 1, and its
partner Orbital International will insure the satellite for
US$115.76 million, in case of total loss, and US$95. More ...
Merpati fails to break even this year JAKARTA (JP): State-owned air carrier Merpati Nusantara
Airlines, which has suffered from long-term financial troubles,
will not breakeven this year following the sharp depreciation of
the rupiah, the company's president said. More ...
Cut Meutia Mosque to be renovated JAKARTA (JP): The municipality is planning to renovate Cut
Meutia Mosque in Central Jakarta thanks to the sponsorship of a
noted businessman, Deputy Governor for Welfare Affairs Djaelani
said. More ...
Thank heavens for cool heads The prime minister owes the army commander a debt of gratitude
for pulling him back from the brink of an overreaction that
definitely would have worsened the political and economic crisis. More ...
Falling iron block kills city worker JAKARTA (JP): A construction worker died Wednesday after being
stuck on the head by a falling iron block the previous day at a
project site on Jl. Kuningan Barat, in Mampang Prapatan, South
Jakarta. More ...
Kim leading thanks to some luck This is the second of two articles by Harvey Stockwin
analyzing Kim Dae-jung's prospects in the upcoming Korean
election. More ...
A golden gap There's no fence or fortress against an ass laden with gold.
The veracity of these words of a sage was proven in the House of
Representatives recently. More ...
Govt to raise telephone rates by 6.47 percent JAKARTA (JP): The government will raise telephone charge rates
by a maximum of 6.47 percent for next year, a senior official
said yesterday.Secretary-General of the Ministry of Tourism, Post and
Telecommunications Jonathan L. More ...
Late paper Due to engine trouble with a Bouraq airplane which carries The
Jakarta Post to Surabaya every day, the Post did not reach its
readers in East Java yesterday. The Bouraq flight departed for
Surabaya from Jakarta at 3:20 p.m. yesterday instead of its
regular schedule of 6:15 a.m. More ...
Consortium owes banks Rp 40b for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The 19th SEA Games consortium has borrowed Rp 40
billion (US$11.1 million) from banks to cover its spending during
the Rp 105 billion biennial event. More ...
'MTV' looks for new Indonesian VJ JAKARTA (JP): MTV (Music Television) has begun its search for
a new Indonesian video jockey (VJ).The hunt will span all of the country over the next two
months, with events and radio promotions in Jakarta, Bandung,
Surabaya and Semarang. More ...
Two tried for drug dealing JAKARTA (JP): Two men were indicted at West Jakarta District
Court yesterday for trying to sell 100 Ecstasy pills worth about
Rp 2.8 million (US$777.70). More ...
Inadequate banking ties 'inhibit countertrade' JAKARTA (JP): Developing countries faced difficulties in
conducting countertrade due to the lack of direct banking
relationships between them, the chairman of the Tirtamas Group,
Hashim Djojohadikusumo, said here yesterday. More ...
Continental soccer charm takes vital hold in EnglandBy Vic Mills LONDON (JP): The continental influence within English soccer,
the result of a growing number of imported players, has now taken
a significant hold on management. More ...
Politically insightful The article written by Mr. Mochtar Pabottingi on the front
page of your Oct. 22 edition was one of the most politically
insightful and morally courageous articles I have seen published
on contemporary Indonesian politics. More ...
Austrian embassy told to hand over asylum seekers JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas said
yesterday that the government would not allow two of six East
Timorese seeking asylum at the Austrian Embassy to leave this
country because of their involvement in terrorism. More ...
Where to go in Bali for Friday, Oct. 24, 1997Music and entertainment * Nikko Bali Hotel:
- Kupu-kupu Amphitheater, Balinese dance performances at 9 p.m.
to 10 p.m., Legong Dance, on Tuesday, Joged Bumbung, on Thursday,
Ramayana, on Saturday. More ...
Mum's the word for America's Purdy DUBAI, UAE (Agencies): America's Ted Purdy fired a six under
par 66 Wednesday for a one shot lead over Jeev Milkha Singh of
India and Hong Kong's Dominique Boulet after the first round of
the Omega Tour's US$250,000 Dubai Creek Open at the Dubai Creek
Golf & ... More ...
Coral reefs in Maluku in danger AMBON, Maluku: Ecologists have expressed their concern over
the rapid devastation of Ambon Bay's coral reefs due to dockyard
establishment and industrial waste. More ...
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