Factory worker beaten to death JAKARTA (JP): A shoe factory worker in Kalideres, West
Jakarta, was beaten to death by nine of his neighbors in the
early hours of Saturday, possibly following a quarrel. More ...
Indonesia, Canada to build mining cooperation JAKARTA (JP): The Canadian Embassy and the Indonesian Ministry
of Mines and Energy will cosponsor an international seminar on
mining to build cooperation and understanding between both
countries in mining investment, the embassy said yesterday. More ...
Can the Armed Forces spearhead democratization?By Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): A heated debate concerning the military's role
in the country's democratization flared up recently following the
52nd anniversary of the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) on Oct. 5.Political analyst J. More ...
High interest rates may threaten firms JAKARTA (JP): High domestic interest rates and tight liquidity
caused by the currency crisis may seriously threaten the credit
quality to Indonesian companies, Standard and Poor's rating
agency says. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Oct. 27, 1997Exhibitions * Ceramics Exhibition, Golekan at Bentara Budaya, Jl. Palmerah
Selatan No. 17, Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Oct. 31. More ...
BCA responses We are most grateful to learn that one of our popular
products, BCA Dollar account, has lately become the subject of
forays in your column. More ...
Contentious issues 'dog IMF talks' BANDUNG (JP): The controversial national car program, a jet
airplane project and a state agency's trading monopoly on food
products are possibly slowing down talks with the International
Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial aid, economist Sjahrir said. More ...
Concerns on alcohol There has been some strong criticism against the government's
newly imposed regulation on the sale of alcoholic beverages.
However, in the face of such a reaction the authorities seem to
be adamant and have indicated that they will continue with the
campaign. More ...
Curug Luhur to build 2 stainless steel plants JAKARTA (JP): PT Curug Luhur Indah Paradise of Indonesia
signed Saturday an agreement with the Tashkent Group of Germany
to develop two stainless steel plants.The project's coordinator, Alex H. More ...
Monkey business in Ujungkulon JAKARTA (JP): Forest officials are unhappy with the
increasingly intimate friendships between monkeys, deer and
visitors at Ujungkulon National Park, about 180 kilometers west
of here. More ...
ILO intends to eliminate child labor menace A very ambitious goal will be raised at the International
Conference on Child Labor which opens today and runs until
Wednesday in Oslo, Norway -- eliminating child labor. More ...
Village girl Nasiroh takes risks to earn a livelihood JAKARTA: Nasiroh, 14, looks small for her age, but she tries
to appear more mature. She always wears a loose, ill-fitting
shirt and skirt, and sandals. More ...
Indonesia's methanol industry to enter real competitionby Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's methanol industry will enter tight
competition when the Humpuss Group's PT Kaltim Methanol Industry
opens its methanol plant in Bontang, East Kalimantan, by the end
of the year. More ...
Good news from the world of PCs for small business ownersBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): First of all, here's a tip from a reader, Pak
Yosef Susilo, who has just e-mailed me and informed me of another
great program for managing Internet cookies. More ...
Twin couples into record book YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Museum of Records maintained
its status as the key reference of oddities in the country when
it accepted into its records yesterday twins who married their
twin partners. More ...
Edi calls for halt to human rights dispute BANDUNG (JP): Minister of Defense Edi Sudrajat called on all
factions in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) over the
weekend not to spend too much time debating whether or not they
should adopt a decree on human rights. More ...
Competition stiff in Yogya hotel businessBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): The rupiah is declining, and the drought-
related fires and haze are tarnishing Indonesia's image abroad so
badly that countless prospective tourists canceled their trips
here. More ...
TV Program: Monday, Oct. 27, 1997TVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14
2:30 My Country
2:35 Cartoon Film: Lucan
3:10 TV Drama: Kabar Gembira
3:35 Belief in God The Almighty
4:00 Regional News
4:30 Health Program: Kesehatan Keluarga
5:00 Indonesian Lessons
5:25 Variety Show
5:30 Sports
... More ...
6 villas in Puncak demolished BOGOR (JP): Six luxury villas in Puncak Hilly Resort, Bogor,
were torn down Saturday, raising the total number of villas
demolished this year to 123. More ...
Saudi legal system 'must be respected' JAKARTA (JP): Amid public uproar over the recent execution of
an Indonesian maid in Saudi Arabia, scholars have been adamant
that the Saudi legal system, which practices capital punishment,
must be respected. More ...
East Timorese youths face death penalty JAKARTA (JP): Two East Timorese youths may face the death
penalty if they are found guilty of attempting to topple the
government by committing terrorism, chief of East Timor's
Prosecutor's Office Fx. Martanto said Saturday. More ...
Youth dies after brawl at Ancol rock show JAKARTA (JP): A 16-year-old boy died yesterday after he was
stabbed in a commotion during a major rock show, featuring eight
local rock music groups, at Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta on
Saturday night. More ...
Democracy in Indonesia seen through the eyes of a scholar The following article is an excerpt from Prof. Arief Budiman's
inaugural professorial lecture delivered on Oct. 9, 1997 at the
University of Melbourne to mark his chairmanship of the
Indonesian Studies Program at the university. More ...
Subdistrict offices on green areas JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Mayor Andi Subur Abdullah has
asked city councilors to help find new sites for three
subdistrict offices currently located on green areas. More ...
Bali world's 4th most popular spot JAKARTA (JP): Bali, Indonesia's most popular tourist
destination, stands as the world's fourth best island, according
to the United States' Conde Nast Traveler monthly magazine. More ...
Carita's wild dogs to be destroyed PANDEGLANG, West Java: Thousands of wild dogs roaming the
Carita beach area and thought to be infected with rabies will be
destroyed in an effort to free the area of the disease. More ...
President Soeharto urged to lead national dialog JAKARTA (JP): An independence war veteran suggested over the
weekend that President Soeharto lead a national dialog on state
matters."Pak Harto is the appropriate person for the job ... he should
be the one to initiate a national dialog," said Maj. More ...
ICO raises funds JAKARTA (JP): International Circular Orbit (ICO) Global
Communications, a satellite-based personal communications
services operator, has increased its funding by more than US$225
million from existing and new investors, the company said. More ...
Business and human rights meet This is the first of two articles that delve into the heart of
the relationship between business and human rights.By Budiono Kusumohamidjojo JAKARTA (JP): Southeast Asia has witnessed turbulent regional
developments over the last three months. More ...
City Police increasingly tough on drug traffickers JAKARTA (JP): The City Police will speed up investigations
into 11 alleged drug users and dealers arrested this month, and
hand over dossiers on them to the Prosecutor's Office soon, a
spokesman said.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. More ...
Tanah Abang market returns back to normal JAKARTA (JP): City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said
Saturday that the police had brought the chaotic situation at the
Tanah Abang market, which was the scene of a riot Friday, under
control. More ...
Tabing Airport opens nighttime flights JAKARTA (JP): After nearly two weeks of isolation, West
Sumatra was again open to air transportation as Padang's Tabing
Airport was opened yesterday evening. More ...
Fire guts wooden shack at Mulia Senayan Hotel JAKARTA (JP): A fire gutted a three-story wooden bunkhouse
used to accommodate construction workers at the Mulia Senayan
Hotel site on Jl. Asia Afrika, Jakarta Saturday.Saturday's fire was the third ever to take place at the hotel. More ...
Literature parley in West Sumatra PADANG, West Sumatra: At least 469 Indonesian and foreign
experts in literary arts will attend the 11th Nusantara Letters
Experts Meeting (PSN) to be held in Kayu Tanam, West Sumatra.The meeting will be held from Dec. 6 to Dec. 11. More ...
Share prices expected to be slightly firmer JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX)
are projected to be slightly firmer this week with the expected
announcement of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout
package for Indonesia. More ...
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