Intercity programs enter Internet JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Intercity Cooperation Agency and
the Center for Information and Development Studies (Cides) signed
an agreement on the establishment of an Internet service called
City-Net.The agreement was signed Friday by H. More ...
Endangered bear guards mansion BOGOR, West Java (JP): A man who claims to be a former guard
of the late Gen. Soedirman, who created the Army, keeps an
endangered sun bear to guard his mansion.R.M. More ...
Hong Kong's long-term future brightBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): "Chiang Kai-shek was preparing to take Hong
Kong," said Arthur May. "They had troops ready to march in. Once
the flag was up, that stopped everything. No one moved. More ...
Aburizal defends dealings of Soeharto's children JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and
Industry's chairman, Aburizal Bakrie, has responded to criticism
of President Soeharto's children's business dealings by saying
that they had same right to do business as any citizen. More ...
Is Europe dying? Some people say Europe is dying, but is that true? Is Europe
an old sick person, lying and waiting for its death?If it is true, why do we feel so alive? Why is our heart still
beating?Maybe our pockets are not full of money, maybe we are not
growing fast, but there is another way ... More ...
Poll probe results to be released March JAKARTA (JP): The results of investigations into the 3,000
reported electoral law violations committed by the parties and
government officials will be announced by next March, an official
said Saturday. More ...
Cardiac clinics planned for all 27 provinces JAKARTA (JP): Cardiac prevention and rehabilitation clinics
will be made available in Indonesia's 27 provinces to treat heart
disease, a cardiologist at the National Cardiac Center at Harapan
Kita Hospital said Saturday. More ...
Low profits upset foreigners at Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): Foreign participants at the Jakarta Fair have
said that they have not gained enough daily profit because people
visiting the fair just look around.The participants include people from Egypt, Jordan, Iran and
Pakistan. More ...
One more arrested in Rp 5b heist JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested another suspect involved in
a 1995 robbery at a watch shop in Ratu Plaza shopping center,
South Jakarta, a police officer said Saturday. More ...
IBM offers wave of new products for telecom operatorsBy Zatni Arbi SINGAPORE (JP): These days the telecom industry is undergoing
yet another transformation. More ...
Jakarta stocks expected to be mixed this week JAKARTA (JP): Trading activities on the Jakarta Stock Exchange
(JSX) are expected to be mixed this week with profit taking by
local investors, securities analysts and brokers said. More ...
Reaction to China troops Any hopes that the British might be able to leave Hong Kong in
an amicable and dignified manner were dealt a cruel blow
yesterday (Friday) when Britain denounced Beijing's troop
deployment plans. More ...
Alatas to meet future HK chief HONG KONG (JP): Just hours before Hong Kong is officially
handed over to China, Indonesian foreign minister Ali Alatas will
meet with the territory's future chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa,
to urge continued economic ties between Hong Kong and Indonesia. More ...
Business as usual before HK handover HONG KONG (JP): As the clock ticked away to greet the midnight
of June 30, the moment when Britain cedes Hong Kong back to
Chinese rule, people in parts of the colony were busy yesterday
making final preparations for the handover ceremony. More ...
Harvey helps U.S. singer reach the shoreBy Achmad Nurhoeri JAKARTA (JP): Man is no island. We all need assistance to
reach our shores to survive. Definitely, this also applies to the
entertainment business which is too well-known as a place with
numerous pitfalls. More ...
Sekar Laut's dividend SURABAYA (JP): Shareholders of publicly listed PT Sekar Laut
approved over the weekend the company's proposal to distribute
dividends of Rp 30 a share.The company said the dividend payout would total Rp 2.25
billion, or 31.2 percent of last year's net profit. More ...
E. Timor bishops support all-faith talks JAKARTA (JP): The two East Timor bishops have thrown their
weight behind a plan to have a meeting between people of all
faiths in the area, to increase understanding and promote
tolerance. More ...
Satelindo adds network JAKARTA (JP): PT Satelindo, a Global System for Mobile
communications (GSM) operator, has installed a Main Switching
Center in Semarang, Central Java, to improve its service there,
one of its executives said. More ...
National discipline The government intends to revive the National Discipline
Campaign. More than two years after it was first launched by the
government, on May 20, 1995, the campaign seems to have had
little impact on public life -- even though we know discipline is
one of the chief means of ... More ...
Jobs will go in Sempati restructuring ONBOARD AWANI DREAM 2 (JP): Privately-owned PT Sempati Air,
saddled by a Rp 600 billion ($245 million) debt, is currently
undergoing a major restructuring that will cut the number of its
employees and stop some of its domestic and overseas services. More ...
Kuwait provides scholarship AMBON, Maluku: The government of Kuwait, through the Dubai-
based Darul Birr Organization, is offering a scholarship for
Moslem youths wishing to study Arabic at the Muhammadiyah Makasar
University in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi. More ...
Australia's racist debate Like most Australians, I am deeply concerned about Pauline
Hanson and her policies -- not just her statements implying
Asians aren't good Australians, but her ignorant and foolish
position on many other important things to our country. More ...
Government regulates franchise operation JAKARTA (JP): The government has ruled that franchises in the
country will be limited to provincial capitals unless they meet a
new set of operating conditions.Government Regulation No. More ...
Three foreigners arrested JAKARTA (JP): Three women holding passports issued by the
Republic of China have been arrested in West Jakarta for
allegedly violating their working permits. More ...
TV Program: Monday, June 30, 1997TVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara
2:40 Travel: My Country
2:45 Cartoon Film: Silvan
3:10 TV Drama: Diantara Kita
3:35 Creative Program: Karya Nyata, Batik Cirebon
4:00 Regional News
4:30 Creative Program: Karya Tepat Guna
5:00 Indonesian Lessons
... More ...
Book about lawman Ali Said launched JAKARTA (JP): A book about the late Ali Said, one of
Indonesian's most prominent legal officials, was launched at the
Attorney General's office yesterday. More ...
1,386 kilometers of new toll roads will be built JAKARTA (JP): State-owned toll road operator PT Jasa Marga is
undertaking a series of feasibility studies on 1,386 kilometers
of new toll roads in the country, its president said. More ...
Observer blames recent riots on social discontent JAKARTA (JP): The recent wave of riots has taught the nation
that it is dangerous to underestimate social discontent stemming
from state policies, Father Franz Magnis-Suseno said yesterday. More ...
S'pore rowing for most golds in SEAG JAKARTA (JP): Singapore is confident of winning most of the
gold medals in rowing at the 19th SEA Games here in October. More ...
Surabaya Agung's profit SURABAYA (JP): Publicly listed PT Surabaya Agung Industri Pulp
& Kertas announced over the weekend that its net profit dropped
dramatically to Rp 5.1 billion (US$2.08 million) last year from
Rp 29.22 billion in 1995. More ...
Two more companies join KualiVa discount scheme ONBOARD AWANI DREAM 2 (JP): A leading telephone distributor
and a major jewelry retailer have become the 14th and 15th
companies to join the KualiVa discount savings scheme for
shoppers. More ...
Hong Kong: British should have been tougherBy Jonathan Power LONDON (JP): The last British emissary to Hong Kong who
seriously misread the situation got recalled to London by fast
clipper and reposted as consul-general to Texas. More ...
HK ready for China's takeover In the eighth of his series on Hong Kong's transition from
British to Chinese sovereignty, our Asia correspondent Harvey
Stockwin looks at some of the varied, less somber reactions to
the changeover. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, June 30, 1997Music * Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.1, Central Jakarta:
- B.A.T.S: The Sunday Jazz Club performs live music, video clip,
talk show, etc., every Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.,
* Hotel Horison, Jl. More ...
Intelligence chief warns of provocation JAKARTA (JP): State Intelligence Coordinating Body chief Lt.
Gen. (ret) Moetojib called on the public Saturday to be wary of
any attempts by groups or individuals to make waves before next
year's presidential election. More ...
Three suffocate in deep well SURAKARTA: Three people died over the weekend in a 10 meter-
deep well after inhaling fumes of a diesel engine they lowered to
pump out the water. More ...
Indonesia pulp industry expects recovery this year JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian pulp industry, which experienced
a slump last year, expects a recovery this year as pulp prices
show an increasing trend on the world market, the Indonesian Pulp
and Paper Association said Friday. More ...
Australian skeleton found in Kupang KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A villager accidentally discovered
over the weekend the skeletal remains of an Australian soldier
killed during World War II. More ...
Danny upsets Edhi in chess tournament JAKARTA (JP): IM Danny Juswanto had his biggest ever upset
Saturday when he beat GM Edhi Handoko at the Bali Jeff-RCA
Grandmaster Chess Tournament.Danny forced Edhi to checkmate in the 50th move of his King
Indian opening. The win gave Danny 4. More ...
Review will be impartial: House speaker JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Wahono promised Saturday to reject
any pressure, even from the President, intended to influence the
team reviewing the House of Representatives' internal rules. More ...
Japanese religious tour of East Timor DILI, East Timor: A group of Catholics in Japan are planning
to go on a religious tour of East Timor to pray at the Cristo
Regi (Christ the King) statue, Antara reported Monday. More ...
Frustrated fire victims smash shop house windows JAKARTA (JP): More than 200 houses were gutted by fire in
Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta, yesterday as residents vented their
frustration over the late arrival of firefighters by smashing
windows of nearby shop houses. More ...
Hong Kong handover Every day the news of Hong Kong's handover to China is beamed
on CNN, as it is a major historic event in terms of international
law and politics. More ...
English proficiency I read with interest the column "The Listening Post" in the
June 13, 1997 issue. The letter from the columnist's
correspondent in Surabaya, East Java, reminded me of a situation
we had in the Philippines. More ...
Mini-M connections I am writing in response to Mr. Soren Lax's letter (June 27).I would like to thank Mr. Lax for his positive input regarding
his Mini-M which could not be reached through a local PSTN line. More ...
The fuss in mining The fuss now raging in the Indonesian mining sector would not
have occurred had the government fully realized that consistent
and predictable application of rules and contracts over time is
vital for investor confidence. More ...
Parents protest dusty contest venue JAKARTA (JP): The final of a children's painting contest got
off to a bad start Saturday with parents protesting about the
dirty, unhygienic venue. More ...
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