Donations for SEA GamesFrom NeracaThe Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) basically supports
the SEA games events. As usual, however, the committee is in need
of funds. More ...
Golkar lagging behind in cyber campaign Recently several Jakarta dailies ran the news that the United
Development Party (PPP) had started using the Internet for its
election campaign. It seems PPP is pioneering the "Cyber
Campaign. More ...
Time for the Jews to stop being tribalBy Jonathan Power LONDON (JP): "If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle
us do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die? And if you
wrong us shall we not revenge?" Shylock's lament (in William
Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice) could be the epitaph ... More ...
Disturbing implications The world has still not settled down to a new strategic
balance that reflects the end of the Cold War. For both Russia
and China, there are reasons why now is a good time to cement a
closer relationship, and some of them have disturbing
implications. More ...
A feast with distinction Whatever one may think of the May 29 general election -- or
"feast of democracy", as officials fondly call it -- there is no
denying that it will be unlike any previous election, and not
just because of its crucial nature or huge cost. More ...
Megawati warns supporters of provocation JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri, ousted chief of the
Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), soothed some 300 supporters at
her residence yesterday. More ...
'City should manage own transport' JAKARTA (JP): City Council speaker M.H. Ritonga said over the
weekend that the council should manage the city's public
transport."The municipality knows more about the city's transportation
needs," Ritonga said. More ...
Govt asked to give additional power to provincesBy Riyadi AMBON, Maluku (JP): Business people in eastern provinces have
asked the government to give local administrations more power to
form trade and investment policies. More ...
Indonesia, Malaysia meet to discuss Sipadan-Ligitan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian and Malaysian senior officials will
meet today to resolve details before jointly submitting the
Sipadan-Ligitan dispute to the International Court of Justice
(ICJ) in The Hague, the Netherlands. More ...
120 schools in Bekasi need to be repaired BEKASI (JP): About 120 schools in Bekasi need repairs which
will cost at least Rp 1 billion (US$415.6 million), Bekasi's
regent, M. Djamhari said yesterday. More ...
Share trading to dwindle as election campaign starts JAKARTA (JP): Stock trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange is
likely to slow down this week as the country's three political
parties begin their election campaigns, said securities analysts. More ...
Hewlett-Packard takes color laser printing to new heightsBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): At about this time of the year, Hewlett-Packard
often introduces new products and nice surprises. At Shangri-La
Hotel here last month the company again demonstrated its
adherence to this strong tradition. More ...
Bengkulu short 900 teachers BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Elementary and madrasah (Islamic) schools
here are short 900 teachers, prompting physical education
teachers to teach other subjects, the local education and culture
chief said yesterday.H. More ...
Parry grabs Satelindo Open title by five shots JAKARTA (JP): Playing more cautiously after Saturday's poor
showing, Australian Craig Parry walked away yesterday with the
Satelindo Indonesia Open title and a US$44,412.50 cash prize. More ...
Matahari to open outlets in six regencies JAKARTA (JP): PT Matahari Putra Prima, one of the country's
largest retailers, hopes to open outlets in six regencies despite
the government's plan to restrict the operations of big retailers
in regencies. More ...
I have decided not to vote This letter is a personal statement. I don't represent anyone,
nor do I intend to influence other readers. This letter mirrors
my feelings as an Indonesian citizen who is facing a difficult
political situation. More ...
Japan's Sawamatsu wins Danamon Women's Open JAKARTA (JP): Japanese Naoko Sawamatsu won her first title
this year after beating compatriot Yuka Yoshida 6-3, 6-2 at the
US$107,500 Danamon Indonesia Women's Open yesterday. More ...
Red a worrying color in C. Java PURWOKERTO, Central Java: People are scared to travel in
government vehicles bearing red number plates during the election
campaign that began yesterday.Banyumas police chief Col. More ...
Keep smiling What kind of English is this? Kuwait, RI ink tax accord --
your Business Section of April 25, 1997 carried this heading for
a news item. For a second, it gives the idea that someone had
deliberately poured ink over a tax agreement and spoiled it
beyond recognition. More ...
Security during election From the statements that have been made so far, it can be
concluded that all parties participating in the general election
intend to ensure a successful campaign and election in accordance
with the agreed regulations. More ...
'TVRI' senior presenter dies JAKARTA (JP): A senior presenter of the state-owned television
station TVRI, Poppy Tiendas, died yesterday at her home on Jl.
Penerangan, the Ministry of Information housing complex, in
Pesanggarahan, South Jakarta. More ...
Golkar insures supporters YOGYAKARTA: The dominant political party, Golkar, has insured
its leaders and thousands of supporters involved in the election
campaigns, a local party official said Saturday. More ...
Election campaign kicks off JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia began yesterday the 1997 election
campaign with senior political leaders throughout the country
meeting supporters in peaceful and orderly gatherings. More ...
Reporter's life worth Rp 5 million JAKARTA (JP): What's a reporter's life worth these days?Rp 5 million, or just over US$2,000, is how much members of
the Association of Indonesian Journalists' (PWI) Jakarta chapter
are insured for. More ...
ISRO, LAPAN sign deal JAKARTA (JP): Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and
the National Institute of Aeronautics of Space (LAPAN) have
agreed to establish a telemetry, tracking and command (TT&C)
station for satellites and launch vehicles. More ...
Parties hit campaign trails in separate regions JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's children, a controversial
folk singer and cabinet ministers hit the campaign trails across
Indonesia for the dominant political grouping Golkar yesterday. More ...
A profile of the three political parties JAKARTA (JP): With the election campaign in full swing and the
May 29 general election approaching, the following is a profile
of the three political groups. More ...
Mina, not Muzdalifa In the article Haj climax starts after tragic fire (April 17,
1997) it was mentioned that pilgrims would stone three pillars
symbolizing the devil at Muzdalifa. This is not correct.The said pillars are at Mina, not Muzdalifa. M.A. More ...
Quest for suitable campaign rules YOGYAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) and the
Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) behaved in a predictable manner
to the official-set election campaign guidelines -- they made
muffled sounds of protest but accepted them. More ...
BT faces tough battle in entering Asia Pacific marketBy Prapti Widinugraheni LONDON (JP): The United Kingdom's British Telecommunications
(BT) Plc says it is having a tough time entering the Asia-Pacific
because of the region's heavily regulated telecommunications
sector. More ...
Ariane-5 rocket to be relaunched in September JAKARTA (JP): The European aerospace company Arianespace will
launch in September the qualification flight of the second
Ariane-5, the latest generation of rocket which exploded seconds
after its maiden launch last June. More ...
New Swedish-made trucks JAKARTA (JP): PT Harapan Mandiri Utama has launched the latest
series of Swedish-made Scania trucks on the domestic market. More ...
Right blow at right time The Peruvian president never allowed himself to appear
complacent or lenient with the terrorists, himself becoming a
pathetic hostage of a group of extremists in historical
decadence. Humanitarianism does not imply weakness. More ...
Legal aid for poll 'victims' YOGYAKARTA: Lawyers of the local branch of the Indonesian
Legal Aid Institute have set up a committee offering legal aid
for people "falling victim" of the general election. More ...
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m News: Lintas Nusantara
2:40 Travel: My Country
2:45 Cartoon Film: The Ink Thief
3:10 TV Drama: Diantara Kita
3:35 Belief in God The Almighty
4:00 Regional News
4:30 Family's Program: Kesehatan Keluarga
4:55 Filler/Trailer
5:00 Indonesian Lessons
5:25 Variety ... More ...
Brawl in Bacau, one killed DILI, East Timor: One person was killed and two cars were
burned in a fierce brawl in the village of Bucoli, Bacau Kota
district, 150 kilometers east of here, Friday. More ...
Anonymous leaflet in Ujungpandang UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Maj. Gen. Agum Gumelar, chief of
Wirabuana military command overseeing Sulawesi, called on the
public over the weekend to ignore anonymous leaflets that urged
people to boycott next month's election. More ...
An outline of campaign guidelines JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) and the
Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) have grudgingly accepted the
government-set rules on campaigning, while Golkar wholeheartedly
embraced the rules. More ...
Bandung police on alert BANDUNG: The City Police have mobilized about 3,000 people to
secure 139 sites to be used during the election campaign which
ends on May 23.The 3,000 people comprise police officers and civilian members
of various organizations' security task-forces, City Police chief
Col. More ...
Congratulations! I would like to congratulate The Jakarta Post on its
fourteenth anniversary. The editorial on April 25 was moving and
brave.The Post provides a shining light in a sometimes dark and mad
world. More ...
Burned playhouse artists seek quick employment JAKARTA (JP): Miss Tjitjih playhouse artists, who have been
left jobless after fire razed the building Saturday, have called
on the municipality to help them find jobs. More ...
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