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Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/30,000 lanterns for Jakarta Fair

30,000 lanterns for Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): A myriad of Chinese lanterns are to be among the attractions at the June 14 to July 13 Jakarta Fair in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.Of the 30,000 lanterns, 22 will be designed as dinosaurs, the National Monument and the Al Azhar Mosque.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 a.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Animated Classic 3:10 Environment Program: Mengenal Lingkungan 3:35 Travel: Wisata Nasional 4:15 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Series: A Writer Exchange 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan ...

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Stricter medical checkup for pilgrims needed: Observers

Stricter medical checkup for pilgrims needed: Observers JAKARTA (JP): A stricter medical examination for prospective pilgrims would be necessary to reduce the number of deaths during haj rituals, Moslem observers said yesterday.Chairman of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) K.H.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Forging cultural identity through language

Forging cultural identity through languageBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Have you ever changed your language? Your working language, for instance? If so, did you notice any changes within yourself?I had never thought this until recently when I encountered a short article about what it means to ...

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/PDI conflict drives people to traditional protest

PDI conflict drives people to traditional protest YOGYAKARTA (JP): The sun scorched the backs of eight Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) members who were sun baking to protest the sidelining of party leader Megawati Soekarnoputri.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Intimidation reduces crowd at PDI rallies

Intimidation reduces crowd at PDI rallies UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party's (PDI) campaign is struggling because of government intervention and disturbances by supporters of the party's ousted leader, Megawati Soekarnoputri.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 2, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 ...

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/U.S. female pilot coming to town

U.S. female pilot coming to town JAKARTA (JP): U.S. pilot Linda Finch is scheduled to land at Halim Perdana Kusuma airport in Jakarta on May 6, as part of her attempt to retrace Amelia Earhart's 1937 flight around the world.Finch is scheduled to arrive at 3:15 p.m.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Abortion 2

Abortion 2 I am writing in response to the letter written by Mei (April 30, 1997).I would rather call Ade Juniarti a responsible woman than a courageous one, since she took responsibility for what she did after she became pregnant and had the baby.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Foreign journos aim for Irian

Foreign journos aim for Irian JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Eleven foreign journalists will cover Indonesia's May 29 general election in Irian Jaya, an official of the provincial information office said Thursday.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Container terminal 'no longer in crisis'

Container terminal 'no longer in crisis' JAKARTA (JP): The pile up of containers at Tanjung Priok port due to the slow processing of customs documents eased after many were transferred to private container terminals, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Labour's victory

Labour's victory Only one day after hundreds of millions of people worldwide celebrated the May Day holiday marking the international triumph of workers and unions, the British Labour Party clinched an overwhelming victory over the Conservative Party which had ruled the United Kingdom for the ...

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Ending Japan domination

Ending Japan domination Japan has finally made true its threat to take Indonesia's national car policy to the World Trade Organization (WTO). On April 30, their complaint was formally submitted to the organization, which will meet on May 23.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Sanderson enters Indonesia

Sanderson enters Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Sanderson, a London-based wallpaper and fabric producer, launched its new products here yesterday.The company's export manager, David Walker, said the 137-year- old company had targeted product sales in Indonesia of US$400,000 over the next five years.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Dusit Mangga Dua, Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, Jakarta: - Equinox; Chorus Gold Band, Monday to Thursday, at 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday to Saturday, at 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. - Lobby Bar; Piano and Singer, Monday to Sunday, at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. * Omni Batavia Hotel, Jl.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/25% of Cilacap area for industry

25% of Cilacap area for industry CILACAP, Central Java: Regent HM Soepardi said yesterday that a quarter of the Cilacap regency had been allotted for industrial estates.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Acceptance and sincerity

Acceptance and sincerityFrom NeracaAt the induction of PT Texmaco at Kiarapayung village, Karawang, West Java, on April 25, President Soeharto expressed his wish that there be no antagonism toward business tycoons. This is an interesting point to ponder.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/RI's high growth sustainable, economist says

RI's high growth sustainable, economist says JAKARTA (JP): Economist Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti predicted yesterday that Indonesia would continue to sustain high economic growth in the years to come and contain inflation at one digit.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Meet 'cowboy' from Tegal

Meet 'cowboy' from Tegal TEGAL, Central Java: Mayor Muhammad Zakir knows how to exploit the election campaign to improve his own popularity.He turns up at almost every rally, whether it be run by Golkar, the United Development Party or the Indonesian Democratic Party.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Komnas won't force people to leave

Komnas won't force people to leave JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights denied yesterday that it would use force in dealing with 250 people who have been squatting at its office since April 24, a commission member said.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/City to comply to new law on taxes and levies

City to comply to new law on taxes and levies JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday the municipality would comply to the new law on regional taxes and levies scheduled to begin on Jan. 1 next year.Surjadi said it would be "impossible" for the city rules to be against the law.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Bank DKI to issue Rp 500 billion in bonds this month

Bank DKI to issue Rp 500 billion in bonds this month JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta administration-owned Bank DKI will issue Rp 500 billion (US$205.5 million) in bonds this month to expand its lending portfolio.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Four arrested for stealing logs

Four arrested for stealing logs BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: Four people were arrested Thursday for stealing pine logs from the Watubelah, Banjarnegara forest, security guards said yesterday.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Defector Hwang: How many N. Korea spies in Japan?

Defector Hwang: How many N. Korea spies in Japan?By Edward Neilan North Korean defector Hwang Jang-yop would know details of Pyongyang operations in Tokyo and the impact of Chongryon remittances.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 3, 1997:

Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 3, 1997: Party Campaign area Important campaigners ----------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Sumatra, Bali, West and Aisyah Amini, Hamzah Haz, Djufrie East Nusa Tenggara, Asmoredjo, Muhammad Buang, ...

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/PPP and PDI say rules hurting campaigns

PPP and PDI say rules hurting campaigns JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) and the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) have blamed the government's floating mass policy for the failure of their indoor rallies.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/It's holidays as usual in Bali

It's holidays as usual in Bali DENPASAR: Foreign visitors continue to flock to Bali, Indonesia's most famous island, unaffected by the election campaign which began April 27 and will end May 23.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Golkar campaigner dies on podium

Golkar campaigner dies on podium KUDUS, Central Java: Abdul Rochim, a 60-year-old local Golkar campaigner, died while addressing a rally here Wednesday.Rochim, chairman of the Civil Servants Association in his home village of Mlati Norowito, is believed to have died of a heart attack.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Marathon likely to mark SEA Games closing ceremony

Marathon likely to mark SEA Games closing ceremony JAKARTA (JP): The 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games organizing committee wants to replace the soccer final with the marathon at the games' closing ceremony for security reasons."It's too risky to stage the soccer final before the closing ceremony.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Refund for converter box

Refund for converter box Recently I wrote to The Jakarta Post with a complaint that I had concerning obtaining a refund for a converter box I had received from Indovision. After you published my letter, I immediately received a call from the director of sales and marketing.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Polytama's secured notes rated B2

Polytama's secured notes rated B2 JAKARTA (JP): Moody's Investor Service has assigned a B2 rating to the proposed $200 million guaranteed secured notes due 2007 of Polytama International Finance B.V.The notes are guaranteed by PT Polytama Propindo (Polytama), an Indonesian chemical company.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Party boss embarrasses himself

Party boss embarrasses himself BANYUMAS, Central Java: Provincial United Development Party (PPP) chief Karmani was embarrassed to learn he was unrecognized by the party faithful yesterday.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Hunting phone number?

Hunting phone number? I read a letter from PT Kawasaki Motor Indonesia replying to Rudy in the Kompas daily dated May 1, 1997. At the end of the letter, a customer service telephone number is given, which is (021) 4523322.I have been looking for information on the Kawasaki Ninja for a long time.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Modern musical pyrotechnics in Rott's solo cello recital

Modern musical pyrotechnics in Rott's solo cello recitalGus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): Here are some excerpts from the program notes to cellist Reynard Rott's recital of avant-garde compositions, which took place at Erasmus Huis in South Jakarta last Saturday.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Soeharto tells children not to depend on education alone

Soeharto tells children not to depend on education alone JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto told Indonesia's children yesterday that their future fortune depended more on their initiative than their education.Citing himself, the President said not all children were able to go to university.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Megawati refuses to take responsibility for clashes

Megawati refuses to take responsibility for clashes JAKARTA (JP): The ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), Megawati Soekarnoputri, yesterday lashed back at suggestions that she was responsible for several campaign clashes with the party's government-backed Soerjadi faction.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Golkar supporters want better rice

Golkar supporters want better rice UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Golkar supporters are besieging their leaders with demands, even local teachers want better rice in their monthly rations.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Keep racist policies down under

Keep racist policies down under The Australian government is awakening to the inherent dangers in the political platform of maverick parliamentarians such as Pauline Hanson. Foreign Minister Alexander Downer launched yesterday a fierce counterattack against racist policies propagated by Ms.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Then and now in classical Javanese dance

Then and now in classical Javanese danceBy Ong Hok Ham JAKARTA (JP): The rich royal traditions of the palaces of Central Java, now all but a distant memory, were brought back to life in a recent performance of Javanese classical dances at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Yogie plays down PPP's protest

Yogie plays down PPP's protest JAKARTA (JP): The General Elections Institute's chief, Moch. Yogie S.M., played down the United Development Party's (PPP) decision yesterday not to campaign here and in Yogyakarta.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/U.S. sanctions must not cloud issue

U.S. sanctions must not cloud issue ASEAN might rightly be irked at growing international concern at the prospect of the admission of the military regime of Myanmar.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Women's poverty, an alarming signal

Women's poverty, an alarming signal I was struck by an article in the Sunday edition (April 30, 1997) of the Media Indonesia daily titled Kemiskinan Perempuan (Women's poverty).The article was written by Prof. Dr.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Modern Photo to set up a joint venture

Modern Photo to set up a joint venture JAKARTA (JP): The publicly listed PT Modernphoto through its subsidiary PT Honoris Industry plans to set up a joint venture firm with two Japanese firms, Mitsui & Co., Ltd of Japan and PT Mitsui Export Indonesia to produce electronic entertainment products.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Share price slide on the JSX

Share price slide on the JSX JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued falling yesterday as local investors took profit on second and third line stocks, brokers said.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/'Scream' redefines slasher flick for the audience of 1990s

'Scream' redefines slasher flick for the audience of 1990sBy Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): Once upon a time there was a teenage nonconformist named Wes Craven. He attended the religious Wheaton College, felt suffocated, and started to break rules.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/French singer taken to immigration office

French singer taken to immigration office JAKARTA (JP): A French singer arrested in Bengkulu by immigration officials for not having a work permit was taken to the central immigration office Thursday.Marie Jose, 42, said she had married an Indonesian sailor, Engkus Kusama, in England in 1976.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/11 PRD activists begin hunger strike on Int'l Labor Day

11 PRD activists begin hunger strike on Int'l Labor Day JAKARTA (JP): Eleven members of the Democratic People's Party (PRD) began a hunger strike on International Labor Day Thursday, the PRD said.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Dozens injured in clashes after PPP gatherings in Central Java

Dozens injured in clashes after PPP gatherings in Central Java PEKALONGAN, Central Java (JP): Dozens of people were injured in two clashes between supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) and hundreds of unidentified people.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Expectations heighten as Premiership returns

Expectations heighten as Premiership returnsBy Vic Mills LONDON (JP): The enforced nine-day break for World Cup commitments has worked only to heighten expectation as premiership soccer returns for the season's penultimate round.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Rais for move of Kemang cafes to Kota

Rais for move of Kemang cafes to Kota JAKARTA (JP): The deputy governor for economic and development Affairs, Tb. M. Rais, said yesterday Kemang's businesses should move to Kota, West Jakarta.Kemang is a residential area and only 15 percent of its buildings should be non-residential.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Plaza Indonesia posts net profit of Rp 49b

Plaza Indonesia posts net profit of Rp 49b JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed property company PT Plaza Indonesia Realty reported yesterday a net profit of Rp 49.8 billion (US$21.2 million) for 1996, up 20.7 percent on Rp 41.2 billion for 1995.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/PPP supporters fill streets of Semarang and Tasikmalaya

PPP supporters fill streets of Semarang and Tasikmalaya SEMARANG (JP): Tens of thousands of United development Party (PPP) supporters took to the streets here and in the West Java town of Tasikmalaya yesterday on their way to and from rallies.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Class action casts light on judiciary

Class action casts light on judiciary The lawsuit filed Thursday against the State Electricity Company (PLN) by the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) for an eight-hour blackout throughout Java and Bali last month may have taken the public by surprise, given its uncustomary nature.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Great River gets $150m loan

Great River gets $150m loan JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Great River International secured a US$150 million syndicated revolving credit facility with a maturity of five years in Singapore yesterday.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/'Sad handing' campaign

'Sad handing' campaign SEMARANG: This year's election campaign is proving to be a nightmare for dozens of the rift-ridden Indonesian Democratic Party in the city and elsewhere in Java.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Abortion 1

Abortion 1 I am responding to Mei's letter Abortion or adoption? on April 30, 1997.Whatever your religion is, killing a human being (an infant or adult) is a sin. There is no religion that allows anyone to do such a thing.

Sat, 03 May 1997

JP/Furniture workers go strike

Furniture workers go strike UJUNGPANDANG: More than 50 workers of a furniture company on Jl. Ir. Sutami here protested yesterday, demanding an increase in daily wages.