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Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Gas supply contract signed for Tangguh LNG project

Gas supply contract signed for Tangguh LNG project JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina's two production-sharing contractors -- Atlantic Richfield Co (ARCO) Indonesia and British Gas (BG) -- will jointly supply natural gas to the Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in ...

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: Kelly 3:10 Children's Dance by Sanggar Gita Budaya 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Documentary Film 5:30 Performance: Gatra Kencana 6:00 News: Lintasan ...

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Airlines to be involved in anti-drug campaign

Airlines to be involved in anti-drug campaign JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave said here yesterday that his office would require all commercial aircraft operating in the country to support the government's anti-drug campaign.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Oslo conference fails on pledges of extra aid

Oslo conference fails on pledges of extra aidBy T. Sima Gunawan OSLO (JP): The International Conference on Child Labor ended yesterday failing to obtain more pledges of financial assistance to fight child labor especially in the developing world.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/RI's economic outlook remains good: Keating

RI's economic outlook remains good: Keating JAKARTA (JP): The governor of the U.S state of Oklahoma, Frank Keating, said yesterday Indonesia's economic outlook remained good despite the currency crisis.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Minivan drivers go on strike in Pamulang

Minivan drivers go on strike in Pamulang PAMULANG, Tangerang (JP): More than 150 minivan drivers went on strike in Pamulang yesterday to protest the ongoing collection of levies by a cooperative linked to the Jakarta Military Command.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Eight arrested for alleged robbery

Eight arrested for alleged robbery BEKASI (JP): City police chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said yesterday officers had arrested seven men for allegedly robbing one of BDNI branches at the Lippo Cikarang complex, Bekasi.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/United assuming invincible aura

United assuming invincible auraBy Vic Mills LONDON (JP): The idea of football being 90 minutes of blood, sweat and tears is something of a myth around Old Trafford these days.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Capitalism dangerous to Indonesia: Juwono

Capitalism dangerous to Indonesia: Juwono JAKARTA (JP): Communism is no longer the world's most dangerous ideology, according to Juwono Sudarsono, the deputy governor of the National Resilience Institute, the state military think tank.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/IMF aid package may be sealed by the weekend

IMF aid package may be sealed by the weekend JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday that the government would soon announce the outcome of the IMF-led financial package to restore market confidence in the country's economy.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Yugoslavia ends W. Cup doubts with 7-1 victory

Yugoslavia ends W. Cup doubts with 7-1 victory LONDON (Reuters): Barring the most unlikely comeback in international soccer history, Yugoslavia booked its place in the World Cup finals with a 7-1 away win over Hungary in the first leg of their qualifying playoff Wednesday.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Three gold miners suffocate

Three gold miners suffocate PURWAKARTA, West Java: Three gold miners have died, reportedly of suffocation, in a traditional gold mine in Tajursinang village, Jatiluhur, Antara reported yesterday.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Australian Great Big Opera is lots of sidesplitting fun

Australian Great Big Opera is lots of sidesplitting funBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): At the mention of Great Big Opera, you are forgiven for visions of extremely well-fed women bellowing on stage, their sizes belying a storyline saying they are dying from consumption, or that they are 14-year-old ...

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nikko Bali Hotel: - Kupu-kupu Amphitheater, Balinese dance performances at 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., Legong Dance, on Tuesday, Joged Bumbung, on Thursday, Ramayana, on Saturday. - Oo Looloos Santap Restaurant presents live music daily except Monday at 9 p.m.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Business tycoon's kidnappers arrested

Business tycoon's kidnappers arrested BEKASI (JP): City police chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said yesterday that officers have arrested eight men for allegedly kidnapping business tycoon Sjamsul Nursalim, the owner of Bank Dagang Negara Indonesia (BDNI).

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 30, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Marital rape victims get better attention

Marital rape victims get better attention BANDUNG (JP): The currently growing attention to issues of domestic violence such as marital rape is caused by an increasing awareness concerning individuals' rights and a shift in values, a seminar concluded here yesterday.Legal expert A.S.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Psychotropic law useful: Dibyo

Psychotropic law useful: Dibyo JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Dibyo Widodo said yesterday the enactment of 1997 Psychotropic Law No. 5 had helped reduce the number of drug cases in the country.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Naval power increasing in Northeast Asia

Naval power increasing in Northeast AsiaBy Edward Neilan Incremental nature of build-up blunts world attention.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Firms can carry over forex losses

Firms can carry over forex losses JAKARTA (JP): A company could carry over their losses or gains from exchange rate differentials resulting from the "extraordinary" depreciation of the rupiah into the following years' income statement, the Indonesian Institute of Accountants said.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/City to launch pre-festive season order crackdown

City to launch pre-festive season order crackdown JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will launch a crackdown on security and order in the city ahead of the Christmas and Idul Fitri celebrations, an official said yesterday.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Avoid government, House antagonism, Soeharto says

Avoid government, House antagonism, Soeharto says JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) has a position equal to that of the president, and the two state institutions should cooperate rather than engage in confrontation, President Soeharto says.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Rupiah further strengthened

Rupiah further strengthened JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah strengthened further against the U.S. dollar yesterday as the upward turn in share prices continued.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Good governance or illusion?

Good governance or illusion?By Makmur Keliat Will the International Monetary Fund help bring good governance to Indonesia or is it only a political illusion? This is the first of two articles.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Canada won't link coop to rights issues

Canada won't link coop to rights issues JAKARTA (JP): Canada's Ambassador to Indonesia Gary J. Smith claimed that Ottawa would not link human rights issues as a precondition to economic cooperation between the two countries.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Mild quake hits Lampung

Mild quake hits Lampung BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: A mild underwater earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale occurred Wednesday morning sending tremors to the western part of Lampung.The geophysical station in Kotabumi, North Lampung, registered the earthquake at 11:56 a.m.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Ceramics Exhibition, Golekan at Bentara Budaya, Jl. Palmerah Selatan No. 17, Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 31. * Painting Exhibition, by Laila Dempster, at Shangri-La, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Central Jakarta, until Nov. 2.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Leuser residents asked to conserve their park

Leuser residents asked to conserve their park JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Gunung Leuser National Park, one of the most famous parks in the world, are being asked to take the initiative and actively help conserve the two-million hectare nature reserve.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Post office explains

Post office explains Referring to Mr. John Thomas's letter entitled Post office's responsibility to The Jakarta Post of Aug. 21, 1997, we would like to explain as follows:* The articles had been sent from St. Kilda South Post Office on April 8, 1997.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/News on Nasiroh's escape from death brings joy

News on Nasiroh's escape from death brings joy JAKARTA (JP): The nation rejoiced in the news that Nasiroh Karmudin was saved from a possible death sentence, but remained wary over the fact that many Indonesians could still be imprisoned in Saudi Arabia.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/PSSI banned from staging soccer matches at Senayan

PSSI banned from staging soccer matches at Senayan JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesian Football Federation has been banned from staging international events in Senayan Main Stadium for six months, the Asian Soccer Confederation's (AFC) executive committee announced yesterday.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Maan takes 4-shot lead into final day

Maan takes 4-shot lead into final day JAKARTA (JP): Leading Indonesian golfer Maan Naasim fired a relatively faultless 2-under-par 70 yesterday to maintain his four-stroke lead going into the final day of the Matoa Open at the Matoa Nasional course in Ciganjur, South Jakarta, yesterday.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Bold reform, not money, will win confidence

Bold reform, not money, will win confidence JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to introduce a bold reform package to deal with deteriorating international confidence in its economy, analyst Laksamana Sukardi said.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Thamrin project to go ahead

Thamrin project to go ahead JAKARTA (JP): The municipality will push on with its Thamrin Walk project despite the unwillingness of eight high-rise owners to join the venture, an official said yesterday.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Drivers protest levies

Drivers protest levies PEKANBARU, Riau: Dozens of minivan drivers usually serving the Pekanbaru-Rumbai route went on a brief strike yesterday morning demanding authorities take action to stop various unofficial levies being forced upon them.The three-hour strike, which began at 9 a.m.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Thief on Argo Lawu

Thief on Argo Lawu On Sunday Oct. 19 my wife and I traveled to our home town Yogyakarta from Jakarta on the Argo Lawu executive train.During my previous overland journeys (by train, night bus, or private car) I had always had difficulty in catching some sleep.That day was an exception.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Unemployment looking uglier

Unemployment looking uglier The current economic slowdown is, without much fanfare, causing social unrest as it continues to push the unemployment rate further up. The story of people losing jobs, although it is not openly discussed, is always dreadful.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post "Building English Skills Through Newspaper + Radio" Produced by American Language Center in cooperation with The Jakarta Post and Radio Sonora FM 100.9 Mhz * Word order can signify importance of words and phrases in a sentence.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Man bashed to death for alleged extortion

Man bashed to death for alleged extortion TANGERANG (JP): A crowd beat an unemployed man to death for allegedly trying to extort money from a local resident in Pakulonan village, Serpong, in Tangerang, Wednesday night.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Government, NGOs to join hands fighting child labor

Government, NGOs to join hands fighting child laborBy T. Sima Gunawan OSLO (JP): The Indonesian government pledged yesterday to build better working ties with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in its fight against the exploitation of working children.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Novotel Surabaya Hotel & Suites, Jl. Ngagel 173-175: - Dahana Lounge Bar: Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Los Javados Acoustic music. - Puri Pool Bar: Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Ten men in court over Rp 2 billion banknote forgery

Ten men in court over Rp 2 billion banknote forgery JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor asked the East Jakarta District Court yesterday to imprison 10 men for up to two years each for forging banknotes with a face value of Rp 2 billion (US$551,724).

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Now showing on local movie screens

Now showing on local movie screens JAKARTA (JP): What are the choice picks for moviegoers this weekend?City movie theaters are currently screening Air Force One, The Fifth Element, Conspiracy Theory, Business for Pleasure, Robinson Crusoe and Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/21 caught for violating rules

21 caught for violating rules BOGOR (JP): A Bogor Discipline Movement team rounded up 21 people yesterday for violating public order regulations in seven crime-prone locations, the team's leader said.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Support for Timor car

Support for Timor car Being an "expatriate", if this is the word for a guest of your beautiful country, however very familiar with the situation of the local car market, I would like to take the liberty to make some comments on your paper's never-ending attack on Timor Putra Nasional.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Frequent fires destroy homes

Frequent fires destroy homes BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Eighty-five fires have occurred in residential areas in the last six months in the province, resulting in nearly 2,000 families losing their homes.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Crossword

Crossword Due to technical difficulties we regret to announce that we are unable to publish the crossword puzzle today. We apologize for this inconvenience -- Editor.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/List of vice presidential candidates draws fire

List of vice presidential candidates draws fire SURABAYA (JP): Participants of the ongoing congress of the Indonesian National Youth Committee (KNPI) protested yesterday a planned session to draw up a list of vice presidential candidates, saying the notion smacked of political engineering.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Hartono to mark retirement

Hartono to mark retirement MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): Minister of Information R. Hartono will be among the 88 high-ranking army officers who will take part in a ceremony here next month symbolically marking their retirement.The ceremony will be held on Nov.

Fri, 31 Oct 1997

JP/Car sales not expected to reach target

Car sales not expected to reach target JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries estimates that auto sales will only reach about 380,000 this year, or about 12 percent below the initial target of 420,000 cars, due to the fall in demand in the last three months.