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Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Hairdresser killed in Central Jakarta

Hairdresser killed in Central Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested one of two men accused of killing a hairdresser on the second floor of his salon on Jl. Rawa Sari, Cempaka Putih district, Central Jakarta yesterday.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. M.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Bureaucrats' wives order around

Bureaucrats' wives order around BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Bureaucrats' wives got a rare piece of mind yesterday. They were advised to stop playing a backseat driver for their husbands.The advice came from Mrs.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/RI, Myanmar discuss Aung San Suu Kyi

RI, Myanmar discuss Aung San Suu Kyi JAKARTA (JP): The chief of Yangon's ruling military junta, Senior Gen. Than Shwe, in a meeting with President Soeharto yesterday discussed recent developments in Myanmar, including the situation concerning pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Five state banks pioneer national interest rate cut

Five state banks pioneer national interest rate cut JAKARTA (JP): Five of the seven state banks have cut their deposit rates between 0.5 and 1 percentage points in a move to reduce national interest rates.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Photo contest on working world

Photo contest on working world JAKARTA (JP): Photographers are invited to take part in a contest about working people, land issues and small business.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Batavindo gets $23 million loan

Batavindo gets $23 million loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Batavindo Kridanusa, a Bukaka group subsidiary, secured a US$23 million loan yesterday from Indonesian and foreign banks to finance the construction its epoxy resin plant -- the country's first.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/National shuttlers confirm entry in Grand Prix Finals

National shuttlers confirm entry in Grand Prix Finals JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's world-rated shuttlers, including Olympic silver medalist Mia Audina, have confirmed their participation at the Lipton World Grand Prix Badminton Finals in Denpasar, Bali, next week.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Five businessmen jailed for tax evasion

Five businessmen jailed for tax evasion JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court has jailed five businessmen for tax fraud.The panel of judges said in its verdict on Thursday that the five had manipulated value-added tax between 1993 and 1995.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Korpri members should vote, Soeharto says

Korpri members should vote, Soeharto says JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday called on members of the six-million strong Indonesian Civil Servants Corps (Korpri) to vote in the general election on May 29 next year.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Raw is more with Le Meridien's oysterfest

Raw is more with Le Meridien's oysterfestBy John Aglionby JAKARTA (JP): King Henri IV of France ate 20 dozen without batting an eyelid, Marie Antoinette had large quantities shipped specially to her at Versailles and Field Marshall Janot regularly ate 300 each morning for breakfast.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Merpati to fly to HK next month

Merpati to fly to HK next month JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara Airlines, the sister company of the country's national carrier Garuda Indonesia, will start three flights a week to Hong Kong next month using its 262 seat Airbus A-300-600.The maiden flight will be on Dec.22.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Daylight robbery

Daylight robbery News about robberies of bank clients in Jakarta and other big cities in the country has now become a staple diet for the local media, second only to Ecstasy when it comes to crime stories.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Ferrari pulls out of Big Apple

Ferrari pulls out of Big Apple Ferrari has decided that it doesn't need a sales outlet in New York, America's financial capital and largest city. However, attempts to close the Kessler Motor Cars Manhattan outlet, owned by Steven Kessler, have ended up in court.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Witness tells court student sold Ecstasy

Witness tells court student sold Ecstasy JAKARTA (JP): A witness in a drug trafficking trial said yesterday he saw the defendant counting Ecstasy pills before he sold them to two friends.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Soeharto to open Islamic conference on technology

Soeharto to open Islamic conference on technology JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will open the first conference of The International Islamic Forum for Science, Technology and Human Resources Development next Friday, while Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to give an ...

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Morgan's 1072 Classic Disco, Asian Force Band, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Saturday: 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Acid Speed Band, Friday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Platinum Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Yayuk to get award at celebration gala

Yayuk to get award at celebration gala JAKARTA (JP): A performance-packed award presentation to be held tomorrow could be the most unforgettable moment in the career of Indonesia's best ever tennis player, as Yayuk Basuki celebrates both her 26th birthday and marks her retirement from the top ...

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Surabaya Mandarin hotel reopened

Surabaya Mandarin hotel reopened SURABAYA: Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication Joop Ave on Thursday will reopen the Mandarin Oriental Majapahit Hotel's doors for service on Dec. 5 after two and a half years of being closed for restoration.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Beggars, vagrants on the rise

Beggars, vagrants on the rise JAKARTA (JP): The number of unemployed people, vagrants, beggars, urchins and street prostitutes had increased in Jakarta, a top city official said.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Gaiking 3:05 Sport 4:05 TV Series: Out of The Blue 4:30 Science Film 4:55 Filler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:30 Traditional Culture: Lembar Budaya 6:05 Creative Program: Karya dan Upaya 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music: Jazz 7:00 Evening ...

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Mass production of hybrid cars

Mass production of hybrid cars TOKYO: Toyota Japan plans to mass produce the world's first production-line hybrid petrol-electric powered car within a year. The US$23,000 car will boast a twofold increase in petrol economy compared to Toyota's Corolla.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Toyota's Asia car on sale in Thailand

Toyota's Asia car on sale in Thailand TOKYO: Toyota will launch its AFC "Asia car" in Thailand on January 31 priced about US$14,500.The Affordable Family Car (AFC), as it is known, is expected to go into production in Indonesia about mid-1998.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Kernohan shoots into lead Tugu Pratama Open

Kernohan shoots into lead Tugu Pratama Open JAKARTA (JP): John Kernohan of the U.S.A., who promised to produce 10-under-par, more than fulfilled his promise yesterday by storming to the top of the Tugu Pratama PGA Championship leaderboard with a three-day total of 12-under-par 204 yesterday.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Medical Association for AIDS fights its own battle

Medical Association for AIDS fights its own battleBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Tomorrow, the world will commemorate International AIDS Day and reaffirm its commitment to fight against the deadly syndrome.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Porsche to seal deal with Indomobil

Porsche to seal deal with Indomobil Porsche is believed to be close to finalizing a deal with Indomobil which would see the local carmaker assembling the classic 911 in Indonesia.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Mercedes, Porsche, BMW: Racing improves the breed

Mercedes, Porsche, BMW: Racing improves the breedBy Barry Lake An old saying in the horse racing industry states that "racing improves the breed" and the same has often been said of motor racing.One of the most often quoted examples is the invention of the rearview mirror.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Australian 4WD maker ventures into Indonesia

Australian 4WD maker ventures into IndonesiaBy Russell Williamson AUSTRALIAN specialty four-wheel-drive vehicle manufacturer, Oka Motor Company, is hoping to start building its unique vehicles with a joint-venture partner in Indonesia by the middle of next year.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Government may extend mandatory retirement age

Government may extend mandatory retirement age JAKARTA (JP): The government is currently exploring the possibility of extending the mandatory retirement age for civil servants from 55 to 65 years old, Antara reported yesterday.State Minister for Administrative Reforms T.B.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Beauty parades

Beauty parades Much ado about nothing -- I am commenting about the recently concluded "navel" show (I mean the Miss World Pageant) in Bangalore, India. It should really have been treated as a non- event.Mr. G.S.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Fourteen foreign officials join UNDP poultry program

Fourteen foreign officials join UNDP poultry program JAKARTA (JP): At least 14 officials from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Madagascar, Myanmar, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Vietnam and West Samoa are currently taking part in a United Nations Development Program-sponsored poultry ...

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Governor sets max New Year's price

Governor sets max New Year's price JAKARTA (JP): The highest ticket price for New Year's Eve celebrations has been set at Rp 750,000 by Governor Surjadi Soedirdja.Those who set higher prices must seek permission from the city's tourism office.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Local tire producers expected to look abroad

Local tire producers expected to look abroad JAKARTA (JP): Flat automobile sales and increasing competition in the domestic radial tire market will likely force Indonesian tire producers to turn to export markets to roll out their wares.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Gus Dur and Habibie urged to reconcile

Gus Dur and Habibie urged to reconcile JAKARTA (JP): Emil Salim, a former cabinet minister well respected for his statesmanship, has swung his weight behind efforts to reconcile well-known Moslem leaders Abdurrahman Wahid and B.J. Habibie.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Singapore awards

Singapore awardsCorrection: Johanes Widjaja received a trophy from Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien-Loong and not from the Prime Minister as erroneously written in the Singapore awards RI tycoon story in the Friday issue. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Old markets threatened

Old markets threatened JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's traditional markets would not lose consumers if rules on the distance between traditional and modern markets were followed, an official said yesterday.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/AE expo

AE expo JAKARTA: More than 300 automotive exhibitors from 18 countries will be featured at this year's AE Indonesia 96.The exhibition runs from December 11-14 at the Jakarta International Trade Center in Kemayoran, north of Jakarta.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Preservation laws need amending

Preservation laws need amending JAKARTA (JP): One difficulty in preserving historical sites was that city rules were limited to maintaining buildings but not the buildings' environment, the head of the city's architectural team said.The Bandung Institute of Technology's M.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Indofood books profits

Indofood books profits JAKARTA (JP): PT Indofood Sukses Makmur announced yesterday a 15 percent increase in its net profit, to Rp 258.6 billion (US$111.5 million) in the first nine months of this year, up from Rp 225.07 billion in the same period of 1995.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/How should ASEAN treat Myanmar?

How should ASEAN treat Myanmar?By Nazaruddin Sjamsuddin SINGAPORE (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been caught in a dilemmatic situation in the past year.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 29, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Pefindo puts Sempati papers on rating alert

Pefindo puts Sempati papers on rating alert JAKARTA (JP): PT Sempati Air's Rp 50 billion (US$21.2 million) commercial paper has been put on a rating alert by Pefindo, the country's only rating agency.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Proton takes over carmaker Lotus

Proton takes over carmaker LotusBy Russell Williamson MALAYSIA'S national carmaker, Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Berhard (Proton), has paid nearly US$84 million for 80 percent of British sports car manufacturer, Lotus.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Buying a new car and beating the verbal barrage

Buying a new car and beating the verbal barrageBy Barry Lake YOU have decided to buy a new car. You head down to the local dealer where a fresh young salesperson approaches you and begins to explain the finer attributes of the shiny new vehicle sitting in front of you.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/South Africa for China

South Africa for China President Nelson Mandela's announcement that South Africa is to cut diplomatic relations with the Republic of China in favor of the mainland is surprising and even bewildering because it constitutes such a marked departure from almost everything he has said before on the ...

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Mitsubishi ready to break Toyota's domination this year

Mitsubishi ready to break Toyota's domination this year MITSUBISHI could be set to break Toyota's 11-year stranglehold on market leadership in Indonesia this year.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Authorities blamed for doing nothing over work accidents

Authorities blamed for doing nothing over work accidents JAKARTA (JP): The authorities should have acted sooner to prevent more accidents at the Taman Anggrek building site, where 18 workers have died, Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/'Moslems don't need their own movements'

'Moslems don't need their own movements' Chairman of the 30-million strong Nahdlatul Ulama Abdurrahman Wahid talked to The Jakarta Post about the changing political map in Indonesia in regard to Moslem groups.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Ichikoh lights up Indonesia with JV

Ichikoh lights up Indonesia with JV TOKYO: Japanese components manufacturer, Ichikoh Industries, has signed a joint venture with a local firm, PT Pioneer Trading Co, to produce headlights and mirrors for cars.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Perdana Cipta acquires Alindo

Perdana Cipta acquires Alindo JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Perdana Cipta Multi Finance has acquired 59,900 shares or 99 percent of PT Alindo Internusa Finance at Rp 100,000 (US$43) per share.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Manufacturers advised to apply ISO-14000

Manufacturers advised to apply ISO-14000 JAKARTA (JP): Manufacturers were advised to apply ISO-14000 standards for environment management systems yesterday to meet consumer demand for "green products" and prepare them for the global market.Surna T.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Daewoo to launch Nexia here next month

Daewoo to launch Nexia here next monthBy Matthew Allen PT Starsauto Dinamika, the local assembler and distributor for South Korean carmaker Daewoo, will launch the Nexia next month despite reports that the company is downgrading its operations here.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/BMW 3-Series broadens the options

BMW 3-Series broadens the optionsBy Alexander Corne THE 3-Series is BMW's most popular range of cars, but it hasn't always been so.Dealers in Germany didn't believe anybody would buy one when the 1600-2, the first modern small BMW, was launched in 1966.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Jewelry designers invited to contest

Jewelry designers invited to contest JAKARTA (JP): Jewelry designers are invited to participate in the Diamonds-International Awards 1998, the most important international jewelry design competition.Contestants should send their designs by Jan.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Parabola system

Parabola system In January this year, I purchased a Parabola system complete with decoder and StarNet receiver from Indovision in Kelapa Gading.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Is it necessary to teach our children English at an early age?

Is it necessary to teach our children English at an early age?By Lie Hua JAKARTA (JP): An article in Kompas recently took many by surprise when it said that according to a research study, junior high school students who began studying English after elementary school scored better than those who ...

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Golkar promises to fight employee infractions

Golkar promises to fight employee infractions JAKARTA (JP): The ruling Golkar yesterday promised supporters and prospective voters to spearhead a national drive against "infractions" spanning from sexual harassment to corruption.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Lautan Berlian issues cards

Lautan Berlian issues cards JAKARTA (JP): The Standard Chartered Bank's Indonesian office and Lautan Berlian Utama Motor agreed yesterday to jointly issue Visa cards.Lautan Berlian's executive director Bustomi Bursa said the Visa cards would be offered to the car company's customers.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Waste prices fall affects income of scavengers

Waste prices fall affects income of scavengers JAKARTA (JP): Greater Jakarta's thousands of scavengers and garbage collection center owners are losing their incomes because of a sharp drop in waste prices.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Daewoo production in Vietnam

Daewoo production in Vietnam SEOUL: Daewoo continues its aggressive campaign to increase manufacturing capacity around the world with the dedication of a new factory in Vietnam.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Formula One teams fire up for 1997

Formula One teams fire up for 1997 LONDON: Mastercard is backing a new Lola Formula One team which will debut next season.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Protesters face severe punishment

Protesters face severe punishment DILI, East Timor: Local police chief Col. Jusuf Muharam said yesterday that the three people arrested for an anti-government demonstration on Nov. 25 face severe punishment."They insulted the head of state.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Bill to amend environmental law deemed unprogressive

Bill to amend environmental law deemed unprogressive JAKARTA (JP): Legal and environmental experts have said they doubt the bill to amend the environmental law will bring any significant progress because it barely addresses fundamental problems.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Pressure builds on RI's auto policy

Pressure builds on RI's auto policyBy Russell Williamson THE pressure to reform Indonesia's controversial automotive policy continues to build, with the European Commission vice president, Leon Brittan, urging President Soeharto to bring the policy into line with World Trade Organization (WTO) ...

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/Indocement's profits up

Indocement's profits up JAKARTA (JP): PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Group announced yesterday a 20.9 percent increase in its net income to Rp 389.5 billion (US$165 million) in the first nine months of this year.The group's net revenue rose 10.7 percent during same period to Rp 3.

Sat, 30 Nov 1996

JP/All stolen paintings have been retrieved

All stolen paintings have been retrieved JAKARTA (JP): The National Police, in cooperation with Singapore Police, have seized three stolen paintings from a Singaporean collector, police spokesman Brig. Gen. Nurfaizi said.