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Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Party supporters destroy street lamps

Party supporters destroy street lamps UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Vandalism of street lamps during the campaign has cost the mayoralty an estimated Rp 600 million (US$270,000)."The street lamps are among many public facilities vandalized by party supporters during the campaign," mayor Malik B.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/From ballot box to final results

From ballot box to final results JAKARTA (JP): The long process of counting 124.7 million ballots will begin this afternoon, only hours after election committees from the capital's center to the remotest island close their ballot stations.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/City Council's position hindered by 1974 law

City Council's position hindered by 1974 law JAKARTA (JP): When 5.7 million Jakartans go to the polls today they may hardly have a clue who will represent them on the City Council.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/RI backs ASEAN expansion this year

RI backs ASEAN expansion this year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia gave its backing yesterday to the admission of Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year, saying that all three had fulfilled the technical requirements for membership.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/BI denies directing Gunung Agung in Arta Prima deal

BI denies directing Gunung Agung in Arta Prima deal JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, yesterday denied it had directed PT Gunung Agung and Group to enter negotiations with Kim Johanes Mulia on a Bank Arta Prima deal which led to a promissory notes scam.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Bakrie Finance Corp takes over Swadinamika

Bakrie Finance Corp takes over Swadinamika JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Bakrie Finance Corporation (BFC) has taken over a majority stake in PT Swadinamika Multi Finance (SMF).

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 28, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Govt employees flee in panic after bomb threat

Govt employees flee in panic after bomb threat JAKARTA (JP): More than 2,000 employees of the Ministry of Education and Culture fled the ministry's 20-story building on Jl. Jend. Sudirman in Central Jakarta in panic yesterday after two employees received a series of phoned-in bomb threats.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Yeltsin swallows pride for Russia's future

Yeltsin swallows pride for Russia's future It was an historic moment in Paris Tuesday when the leaders of the Western military alliance and Russian President Boris Yeltsin signed a treaty on their new security relationship.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Ban on foreign palm oil investment to stay

Ban on foreign palm oil investment to stay JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah ruled out yesterday the possibility of lifting the ban on new foreign investments in the oil palm plantations.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Poverty eradication efforts

Poverty eradication efforts The number of poor Indonesians has been declining each year. The Central Bureau of Statistics, using the 1996 National Social- Economic Survey as a reference, has estimated that the number of poor people in Indonesia is currently 22.5 million, which is 11.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Dai-ichi Hotel, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta: - Morgan's 1072 Classic Disco: Lemon Tea Band/Time Motion Band, Tuesday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m.; Smart Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m.; R and Co Band, Saturday, 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Iranian faces 17 years in jail

Iranian faces 17 years in jail JAKARTA (JP): A state prosecutor asked the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday to sentence an Iranian to 17 years imprisonment for possessing and trafficking 155 heroin pills.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Horison Hotel, Jl. Pelajar Pejuang 45 No. 121, Maskumambang 8 Buah Batu: - Spec's Music Lounge and Karaoke, at 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., P&P Band and Flower Power Band, Wednesday, Saturday; Organist and Singer, daily.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/State transportation firms asked to improve services

State transportation firms asked to improve services JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Administrative Reforms T.B. Silalahi urged state transportation companies yesterday to improve their poor service.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Mandarin's new director

Mandarin's new director JAKARTA (JP): Surabaya's Hotel Majapahit, a Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group property, has appointed Daniela Grendene its director of sales and marketing, an executive announced.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Pertamina raises fuel supply

Pertamina raises fuel supply JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina said it had raised its fuel stocks to guarantee supply throughout the country during and after the general election.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Art Agenda

Art AgendaExhibition: Seniwati Sanggar Muda at Gallery of Art by Women, Banjar Taman, Ubud, Ph. (361) 975485; June 1 - July 18The annual student exhibition of Seniwati Sanggar Muda, whose members' ages range from 6 to 17 years.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Indictment in riot case inconclusive

Indictment in riot case inconclusive JAKARTA (JP): Defense lawyers told Central District Court yesterday that the prosecutor's indictment read last week against defendants in the Tanah Abang riot case was inaccurate.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Bintang, Xanana banned to testify

Bintang, Xanana banned to testify JAKARTA (JP): Jailed politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas and East Timorese rebel leader Xanana Gusmao were forbidden to testify yesterday at a youth activist's trial at the South Jakarta District Court.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Disco visitor nabbed with gun

Disco visitor nabbed with gun UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Police have arrested a man for threatening discotheque patrons with a pistol.The man entered the town's M night club at about 11 p.m. Tuesday.Eyewitnesses said he yelled, "Freeze or I will shoot you", Antara reported.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Why is the 'jilbab' still forbidden?

Why is the 'jilbab' still forbidden?From RepublikaMy sister, who is a junior high school student in East Jakarta, is being treated unfairly by the school management. It started when she had to take national exams, which requires a recent photograph.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Saluting Solihin

Saluting Solihin I could not agree more with Bapak Solihin GP's view on the effect of the 1997 election campaign published in the May 27 Kompas under the headline Jangan salahkan rakyat (Do not blame the people).

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Group of youths seeks Soerjadi's arrest

Group of youths seeks Soerjadi's arrest JAKARTA (JP): A group in support of the deposed leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), Megawati Soekarnoputri, called for the arrest of Soerjadi yesterday for alleged involvement in the takeover of the party's headquarters on July 27 last year.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Decks on croc river dismantled

Decks on croc river dismantled SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Villagers in Sanga Sanga, Kutai regency, have dismantled wooden platforms used for washing dishes and clothes in a river after a crocodile tried to eat a girl on one of them last week.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Fishermen, beware of stolen pants

Fishermen, beware of stolen pants LARANTUKA, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Fisherman Michael Musi kept losing his pants while he was away at sea until he struck a brilliant idea to catch the thief last week.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Australia copes with yellow peril

Australia copes with yellow perilBy Ganewati Wuryandari and Ikrar Nusa Bhakti JAKARTA (JP): Over the past year, Australia's public racism debate has not shown any flagging signs.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Soeharto stresses importance of voting

Soeharto stresses importance of voting JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said today's general election was of particular importance because it would take Indonesia into the 21st century and the world was watching closely.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Party colors

Party colors Like most foreigners, we fled Jakarta during the last days of the election campaign. Concerned embassies had warned foreigners to stay at home or leave the city. So we did, and we had an enjoyable time in south Sumatra, far away from the crowds, traffic jams, pollution and yes...

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Satelindo apologizes

Satelindo apologizes I am writing in reference to the letter Satelindo snags which appeared in The Jakarta Post on May 24.On behalf of Satelindo Direct, I would like to profoundly apologize to Mr. Deepak for the unfortunate situation in which he found himself.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Military continues hunt for Banjarmasin rioters

Military continues hunt for Banjarmasin rioters BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): The military here prepared for today's general election yesterday by tightening security and continuing its crackdown on suspected rioters.Tanjungpura Military Commander Maj. Gen. Namoeri Anoem S.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Golkar set to maintain its political domination

Golkar set to maintain its political domination JAKARTA (JP): No major political changes are expected to come out of today's election with Golkar almost certain to maintain its rule as it has done in the last five elections since 1971.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Buses prepared for election exodus

Buses prepared for election exodus JAKARTA (JP): The City Land Transportation Control Agency had provided more city buses prior to today's election.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/PT Mayora Indah gets 'A' long-term credit rating

PT Mayora Indah gets 'A' long-term credit rating JAKARTA (JP): Pefindo, Indonesia's only credit rating agency, has given an "A" long-term credit rating to publicly listed PT Mayora Indah and its fixed-rate Rp 300 billion (US$122.85 million) bonds which will mature in 2004.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Two foreigners held for heroin possession

Two foreigners held for heroin possession JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested two foreigners for allegedly possessing and trafficking heroin.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Border crossers may vote in PNG

Border crossers may vote in PNG JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Irianese border crossers living in Papua New Guinea can vote in the general election there in June, the Indonesian ambassador to Port Moresby said Tuesday.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Soesilo Soedarman says situation under control

Soesilo Soedarman says situation under control JAKARTA (JP): The government has complete control of security despite the recent spate of mob violence, Coordinating Minister for Security and Political Affairs said yesterday.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Family Matters 3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Performances: Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:25 Science Program: Science World ...

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/RI aims to win dragon boat c'ships

RI aims to win dragon boat c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has set its sights on winning the Second World Dragon Boat Championship on the Shing Mun River in Hong Kong from June 4 to June 6.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/New educational TV channel planned

New educational TV channel planned JAKARTA (JP): The government will launch a new television channel dedicated solely for education in November, Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro announced yesterday.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Rating bank soundness

Rating bank soundness The new rules enacted by Bank Indonesia last week on the rating of the soundness of commercial banks are designed to strengthen the foundation of the banking system, even to the extent of banishing a number of the 239 banks now operating.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Sjarifudin wants corn import tariffs raised

Sjarifudin wants corn import tariffs raised JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said yesterday he had asked the minister of finance to increase the tariff on corn imports in a bid to protect domestic corn producers.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Polling day arrives after violent campaign

Polling day arrives after violent campaign JAKARTA (JP): Outbreaks of violence across the country since mid last year are the backdrop for today's general election, the seventh since independence in 1945.

Thu, 29 May 1997

JP/Astra profits up by 63% in 1st quarter

Astra profits up by 63% in 1st quarter JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Astra International, the largest car maker in the country, posted a net profit of almost Rp 120 billion (US$50 million) in the first quarter of this year, 63.1 percent more than in the same period last year.