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Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Fire razes furniture workshop

Fire razes furniture workshop JAKARTA (JP): Fire burned down yesterday a furniture workshop on Jl. Raya Cipondoh 89, Tangerang. No casualties were reported.Seven fire engines were deployed to fight the blaze which started around 4:30 a.m. and was put out by 1 p.m.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Court dismisses Megawati's appeal

Court dismisses Megawati's appeal JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Administrative Court rejected yesterday Megawati Soekarnoputri's appeal for an annulment of a government order for police questioning over an illegal meeting at her house.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/When agribusiness benefit farmers?

When agribusiness benefit farmers? Agribusiness has yet to benefit the Indonesian farmers even though it has been cited as one of the main agendas of agricultural development. The issue was the central theme of this year's Agricultural Day over the weekend. H.S.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Australia, Europe and U.S. succed in reducing HIV cases

Australia, Europe and U.S. succed in reducing HIV casesBy Nona Pooroe Utomo MELBOURNE (JP): The United States, European countries and Australia have succeeded in substantially reducing the number of new infections of HIV/AIDS among gay communities, a United Nations official said here yesterday.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/2,926 reported poll violations to be probed

2,926 reported poll violations to be probed JAKARTA (JP): The government promised yesterday to investigate almost 3,000 cases of alleged electoral law violations which occurred before and during May's general election.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Democracy brings good business ethics: Seminar

Democracy brings good business ethics: Seminar JAKARTA (JP): Democracy encourages good political and business ethics, but Indonesia must first establish a clear definition of ethics, an economic observer said yesterday.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Barito Pacific to distribute 88% of profits

Barito Pacific to distribute 88% of profits JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Barito Pacific Timber decided yesterday to distribute Rp 77 billion (US$32.08 million) or 88 percent of its total net profit of Rp 87.28 billion in 1996 as dividends.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Thunder, lightning spoil UK-Aussie Test

Thunder, lightning spoil UK-Aussie TestBy Vic Mills LONDON (JP): There was thunder and lightning of both the natural and man-made kind on the fourth day of the second cricket Test between England and Australia as early morning electrical storms left the Lord's outfield awash.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Women in Surakarta loyal to Megawati

Women in Surakarta loyal to MegawatiBy Haryoso SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Some people are loyal forever, especially to a leader under pressure.This is the case for about 50 women in the Central Java town of Surakarta.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Tuesday, June 24, 1997

Where to go in Jakarta: Tuesday, June 24, 1997Music * Hotel Horison, Jl. Pantai Indah, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta: - The Anging Mamiri Garden: Fantastic Group from Philippines, Ever Green Hawaiian Band/Orkes Keroncong, Hula-hula Dances, every Saturday Night, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Tarmizi defends his remarks on rioters

Tarmizi defends his remarks on rioters JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher defended yesterday his controversial statement that rioters could be killed, saying it was a warning for Moslems against the danger of communism.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/House to press on with labor bill debate

House to press on with labor bill debate JAKARTA (JP): The four factions in the House of Representatives unanimously rejected yesterday non-governmental organizations (NGO) activists' demands that they postpone deliberation of the controversial manpower bill.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/U.S.-RI relations

U.S.-RI relations It is rather amusing that the U.S. State Department spokesman, Nicholas Burns, is annoyed at some American diplomats in Jakarta, who have been quoted anonymously in published reports as criticizing their political masters in Washington regarding the current drift of U.S.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Displaced people need more attention

Displaced people need more attention JAKARTA (JP): The government should get rid of bureaucratic red tape in the issuance of land permits for the construction of modest homes for displaced people, participants of a one-day workshop on poverty alleviation programs said.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Sumalindo's profit drops

Sumalindo's profit drops JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Sumalindo Lestari Jaya's net profit declined by 122 percent to Rp 5.3 billion (US$2.17 million) in 1996 from Rp 11.8 billion in 1995 due to the increase in interest cost and exchange rate cost."The interest cost rose from Rp 5.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Indah Kiat's rights issue

Indah Kiat's rights issue JAKARTA (JP): The annual shareholders meeting of publicly listed PT Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper Corporation yesterday approved a plan to issue 2,523,129,000 rights shares to raise about Rp 2.52 trillion (US$1.05 billion) from the public.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Challenges abound for Asian Australians

Challenges abound for Asian AustraliansBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): How does a nation deal with race issues? Keep them under control or bring them out into the open?Prof.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Rp 300 bus fare too low, says Governor Surjadi

Rp 300 bus fare too low, says Governor Surjadi JAKARTA (JP): The city said yesterday it was studying bus owner's inability to operate Rp 300 fare buses, but fell short of saying that fares should be increased.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Bank Bali's instant cards

Bank Bali's instant cards JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Bali now has machines which can produce plastic Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) and debit cards in less than five minutes.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/RI flexible on environment law

RI flexible on environment law JAKARTA (JP): The government is willing to reconsider a five- year grace period for businesses to comply with the future law on environment, a cabinet minister said yesterday.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Coxsackie virus causes panic

Coxsackie virus causes panic PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Coxsackie, a virus related to poliomyelitis, has caused locals to panic especially after the rumored death of a child last week, Antara reported yesterday.Local health authorities have denied the rumor.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/National gymnasts to compete in Seoul

National gymnasts to compete in Seoul JAKARTA (JP): Eleven Indonesian gymnasts will compete in the KBS Cup in Seoul, South Korea, early next month in preparation for the 19th Southeast Asian Games here in October.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Highwayman arrested

Highwayman arrested JAKARTA (JP): Four men who robbed passengers in a medium-sized bus yesterday fled police, but police managed to arrest one suspect near City Police Headquarters.The arrested suspect was identified as 17-year-old Rudy Sitompul.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/TV Program: Tuesday, June 24, 1997

TV Program: Tuesday, June 24, 1997TVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Mooncat 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:10 Teenagers' Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:35 Development Program: Hamkamnas 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Teenagers' Drama: Di Reuni ...

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Vietnam is catching up

Vietnam is catching up At last, Vietnam is moving towards the early stages of takeoff. It should have happened long ago, of course, but the country has been too immersed in yesterday's battles to be able to mobilize all its assets for tomorrow.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Indonesia loses 1m ha of farmland

Indonesia loses 1m ha of farmland JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has lost almost one million hectares of its farmland over the past five years, a professor of agriculture has said.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Over 12 police to go on trial

Over 12 police to go on trial BANDA ACEH, Aceh: At least 13 police from Aek Nabara, Tolan and Kota Pinang will be tried by a military tribunal on charges of beating a bus driver to death last Friday.Capt.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Electricity rates will not rise: Marsudi

Electricity rates will not rise: Marsudi JAKARTA (JP): State Electricity Company (PLN) has no intention of raising its base tariffs soon because its present tariffs are still economically viable, PLN's president Djiteng Marsudi said.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Tigers maul more villagers

Tigers maul more villagers BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Tigers killed one person and seriously injuring three others in separate instances in West Lampung regency last week, a report said yesterday.Three people have been killed and three injured by tigers in Suberjaya subdistrict since June 7.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Biological weapons: A thorny conundrum

Biological weapons: A thorny conundrumBy Jonathan Power LONDON (JP): Imagine that the U.S., Russia, China, Britain and France gave up all their nuclear weapons under international treaty and next imagine that a "rogue" nation secretly developed a nuclear arsenal and posed the risk of threatening ...

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Govt urged to take action to save shoe industry

Govt urged to take action to save shoe industry JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Association of Shoe Producers Anton J. Supit yesterday urged the government to take quick action to stop Indonesia's shoe industry from losing competitiveness against neighboring countries.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Govt drops plan of impeachment seminar

Govt drops plan of impeachment seminar JAKARTA (JP): After months of debate, the government dropped yesterday its controversial plan to hold a seminar on the 1966 impeachment of first president Sukarno.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Tudjman faces formidable challenges ahead

Tudjman faces formidable challenges aheadBy Tjipta Lesmana JAKARTA (JP): Franjo Tudjman indeed has the legitimacy of becoming the "Father of the Croatian Nation". It was him who consistently challenged the monopolistic power of Serbia in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY).

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/107 firms get the nod for 3rd generation coal deals

107 firms get the nod for 3rd generation coal deals JAKARTA (JP): The government confirmed yesterday that 107 companies would be awarded third generation production sharing contract licenses for coal mining projects this year.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 23, 1997: -------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ...

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Athletics body to award Rp 1.36b in scholarships to best athletes

Athletics body to award Rp 1.36b in scholarships to best athletes JAKARTA (JP): Eight local sprinters, four men and four women, will get scholarships worth Rp 1.36 billion (US$560,000) if they perform to their best during the Junior Athletics Championships here from Sept. 19 to Sept. 20.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/RI car companies told to ready for Asian mart

RI car companies told to ready for Asian mart JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries Herman Z. Latief has urged businesses to gear up for 2000, when Asia's automotive market, excluding Japan, is expected to reach six million vehicles a year.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Post-poll thoughts

Post-poll thoughts Yesterday's announcement of the final general election results not only carries the message that a great national task has been accomplished and the status quo preserved, it also acts as a lesson for those who aspire to a better future for the nation.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/BNI traveler's cheques

BNI traveler's cheques JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) yesterday launched rupiah traveler's cheques which can also be used as vouchers.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Golkar declared poll winner

Golkar declared poll winner JAKARTA (JP): With complaints of election irregularities still to be investigated, the National Elections Committee delivered yesterday the final results of the May 29 general election and endorsement by the three parties.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Young scavengers urge free education

Young scavengers urge free education JAKARTA (JP): Young scavengers who had gathered for three days at the Cibubur camping ground called on the government yesterday to heed their demands for public health care, free basic education and more humane treatment in rehabilitating them.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Dividends reflect rises in profits of Texmaco units

Dividends reflect rises in profits of Texmaco units JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Texmaco Perkasa Engineering, PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa and PT Texmaco Jaya, -- all under the Texmaco group -- will pay cash dividends of Rp 90 (4 U.S.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Is our society orderly or disorderly?

Is our society orderly or disorderly?By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Prof. Hans Christian von Baeyer's article on "Disorderly Conduct" in the May/June edition of Sciences has changed my old notions on order and disorder.

Tue, 24 Jun 1997

JP/Chairman rules, says councilor

Chairman rules, says councilor JAKARTA (JP): A chairman of a party faction at the city council, or the party's chairman, are the ones authorized to request a councilor to leave a council meeting, a councilor said yesterday.M.