Hashimoto and Yeltsin set hard target to clear hurdles No sooner had China reminded the United States of their
cooperation during World War II, Russia and Japan sought to end
their hostility which has endured since World War II. More ...
Man. United moves four points clear in PremiershipBy Vic Mills LONDON (JP): Another goal feast at Old Trafford over the
weekend saw Manchester United move four points clear of its
Premiership rivals Arsenal and Blackburn Rovers. More ...
Declaration drafted on human responsibilities JAKARTA (JP): The InterAction Council, comprising former
international political leaders, is to propose a declaration of
human responsibilities to the United Nations next year. More ...
Anti-narcotics campaign JAKARTA (JP): The Bersama antidrug non-governmental
organization is scheduled to launch an anti-narcotics campaign in
Jakarta from Dec. 1 to Dec. 20. More ...
City to fine Hotel Mulia if second tower erected JAKARTA (JP): Construction work on the Hotel Mulia Senayan's
second tower is likely to be delayed due to the current monetary
crisis, a hotel representative said yesterday. More ...
Rupiah stabilizes against dollar as stocks lose ground JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah continued to stabilize against the
U.S. dollar yesterday to close at 3,250/70 in comparison to the
opening of 3,200/30 in the morning session after Bank Indonesia,
the central bank, stepped in the market several times. More ...
Police await judges' decision on Udin's murder trial JAKARTA (JP): Police have not conceded that the trial of Dwi
Sumadji for the murder of Bernas daily journalist Fuad Muhammad
Syafrudin is over despite prosecutors dropping their case against
him for lack of evidence. More ...
Local nurses called on to increase level of care JAKARTA (JP): Nurses should improve the quality of their care
and become more professional in their daily service, a senior
nurse said yesterday. More ...
Public asked to remain calm over liquidation JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno called yesterday for
the public to remain calm and not to make unfounded comments
about the economic situation which could result in unrest. More ...
Sumatran tiger numbers decline BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The number of Sumatran tigers in Aceh is
continuing to sharply decline despite the animal being high on
the list of protected species. More ...
Governor to start slum modernization JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso is scheduled to launch a slum
modernization program with a visit to the Ciliwung riverbanks in
East Jakarta on Friday, an official said. More ...
Articles on Yugoslavia I'm referring to two articles published in The Jakarta Post on
Nov. 2, 1997: Belgrade is the unknown city on the Danube, page
seven, and Funky intergalactic romp more of a bore than a horror,
page 12. More ...
Indonesian financial crisis The overload of opinions, comment and criticisms from sources
both inside and outside Indonesia concerning the uncontrolled
nosedive of the rupiah, can be summarized simply and considered
logically rather than emotionally. More ...
Woman killed by train JAKARTA (JP): A 30-year-old housewife was killed yesterday in
East Jakarta when she was hit by a train plying the Jatinegara-
Bekasi route, her husband said. More ...
The Netherlands to help city mature JAKARTA (JP): The Netherlands Ministry of Housing, City
Planning and the Environment and the Jakarta administration are
to launch a joint program to enhance Jakarta's development, an
official said yesterday. More ...
Maan's lucky 67 comes up trumps again, in Batam BATAM, Riau (JP): Maan Naasim from Sawangan Golf Club in
southern Jakarta took a two-shot opening-round lead in the
US$50,000 Tering Bay Open Golf Championship with a 5-under 67 (34
33) here yesterday. More ...
Destroying nature In these days of uncertainty we are clear about one thing:
that man's blundering ways and uncompromisingly selfish behavior
is leading the pack in destroying nature. More ...
Chicken pox hits Central Java SEMARANG, Central Java: An outbreak of chicken pox has
infected hundreds of children and teenagers in two districts,
Bulu and Parakan, in Temanggung regency.The head of the local health ministry's office, M. More ...
'RI first to escape from crisis' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is set to escape the regional currency
crisis first due to the massive bailout package sponsored by the
International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to a Morgan Stanley
senior economist.Timothy J. More ...
KONI told to hurry its Games budget JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports
Hayono Isman urged the National Sports Council yesterday to
report on its preparations for the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok as
soon as possible. More ...
Australia sends large mission to mining expo JAKARTA (JP): More than 100 Australian companies will take
part in the Indonesian Mining '97 exhibition at the Kemayoran
Fairgrounds, Central Jakarta, making the country the largest
foreign participant at the exhibition. More ...
Ansett offers discounts JAKARTA (JP): Ansett Australia airline is offering a special
fare of US$350 for travelers for a round trip from Jakarta to
Sydney and US$550 to New Zealand and back flying Ansett and Air
New Zealand for the whole of November. More ...
No laughing matter It seems to me that Jenny Lauritz Khoeng's letter of Oct. 24
may have missed the point of Mr. Keeling's earlier letter of Oct.
21. More ...
Clean water almost depleted BALIKPAPAN, Central Kalimantan: The long drought has almost
depleted the local state-owned water company's supply at Manggar
Dam and residents here could be out of clean water within 20
days. More ...
Museums open joint exhibition YOGYAKARTA: The director general of culture of the Ministry of
Education and Culture, Edi Sedyawati, officially opened a joint
exhibition of 25 local museums at the Benteng Museum of
Yogyakarta yesterday. More ...
Conference on finance JAKARTA (JP): Kuala Lumpur will host between Dec. 1 and Dec. 3
nine Ministers of Finance and other senior Association of
Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) officials at the 30th anniversary
ASEAN Conference on Finance. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 4, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume
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Ades Alfindo 850 ... More ...
The maximum swingBy Djanwar Madjolelo JAKARTA (JP): The biggest possible swing on a board in a team
match is 24 IMPs and it happened in the Grand National Teams
Championships 1997 (a series of annual National American
Championships: district-system). More ...
25 die in bus-train crash JAKARTA (JP): At least 25 people died and many others were
seriously injured when a fully loaded inter-island bus collided
with a speeding train yesterday in Kota Bumi, Lampung Utara
regency in Lampung. More ...
Meteorology agency proposed to be made independent body JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono
Kusumaatmadja is suggesting that the national Meteorology and
Geophysics Agency (BMG) be made an independent body, citing the
agency's important role in the future. More ...
Time to end indigenous-nonindigenous strains Sofjan Wanandi does not believe laws which discriminate any
group would be effective in reducing tension between indigenous
and nonindigenous people. More ...
Bambang sees political move behind liquidation JAKARTA (JP): Bambang Trihatmodjo, a major share holder of the
liquidated Bank Andromeda, suggested that the recent closure of
the 16 banks may be a political move to discredit the first
family. More ...
Farmers let chickens die MEDAN, North Sumatra: Farmers here let thousands of their
chickens die of starvation following the fall of poultry and
other livestock prices, Antara reported yesterday. More ...
To save justice Noted jurists, human rights activists and the general public
alike united on Monday to express their joy after public
prosecutors in Bantul, Yogyakarta province, bravely demonstrated
their determination to defend justice. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: Kesaksian Abadi by Hilmar Pabel, at Galeri
Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central
Jakarta, daily except Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., until Nov.
11. More ...
Police, Army raids to rid Tanah Abang of market thugs JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta military district commander,
Lt. Col. Moeldoko, has followed Mayor Andi Subur Abdullah's
pledge to stage massive raids in the crowded Tanah Abang market
area to get rid of hoodlums. More ...
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14
2:30 My Country
2:35 TV Series: Big Brother Jake
3:10 Indonesian Childrens
3:35 Talk Show: Kotak Pos
4:00 Regional News
4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat
5:10 TV Series: Road to Avonlea
5:55 Music
6:00 News: Lintasan Berita
6:05 Nusantara, ... More ...
Econit predicts economic recovery to take a year JAKARTA (JP): The Econit Advisory Group estimates that
Indonesia's crisis-plagued economy will take at least a year to
recover despite the IMF-led bailout package. More ...
PPP calls for greater House control in budget JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) suggested
yesterday that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) empower
the House of Representatives to control state expenditures. More ...
Flash floods kill two MEDAN, North Sumatra: Two people drowned and another was still
missing when flash floods hit four residential areas in the
Binjai mayoralty early yesterday morning. More ...
Trader finds body of minivan worker JAKARTA (JP): An assistant to a minivan driver was found dead
with severe head wounds at Tebet market in South Jakarta early
yesterday. More ...
In search of tranquility, intimacy at Kafe Galeri Starting with its self-explanatory name, Kafe Galeri is an
unusual cafe, offering a touch of culture to the R&R concept
that, alas, hasn't yet become a norm here. More ...
SpotlightPhoto A: VisitSheraton BandaraROYAL VISIT: Philip Riley, general manager of the Sheraton
Bandara Hotel, (right) escorts Her Royal Highness Rahma El Hassan
of Jordan. She paid an unofficial visit here last week before
departing for Singapore. More ...
Koja residents get water donation JAKARTA (JP): The residents Koja district in North Jakarta
have been given 10 tankers of water from the Krida Wanita Swadiri
Indonesia organization.The donation was handed over Monday by Tatty Oetojo Oesman of
the organization to the Koja district head, Jurthoni. More ...
Bumi Modern to raise Rp 297b from right issue JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Bumi Modern, which manages
the five-star Hyatt Regency hotel in Surabaya, East Java, will
issue one-for-three right shares in December this year to
strengthen its operation. More ...
Bank Arta Prima executive face court JAKARTA (JP): A company executive has been indicted at Central
Jakarta District Court for forging promissory notes worth Rp 177
billion (US$49.22 million). More ...
Bank Jakarta defies govt's closure order JAKARTA (JP): Probosutedjo, half-brother of President Soeharto
and owner of Bank Jakarta, kept his bank open yesterday, ignoring
the government's closure order. More ...
Kaltim Prima Coal plans to list shares on JSX JAKARTA (JP): PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) coal mining company
announced yesterday it would float part of its shares on the
Jakarta Stock Exchange next year.Company vice president S. More ...
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