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Searching for all articles published on 1997-06-06 ...

54 articles.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Nike blames partners for recent strikes

Nike blames partners for recent strikes JAKARTA (JP): Labor strikes and protests that recently took place at several Nike footwear factories in Tangerang, West Java, stem from problems at the workplace, not from the labor policies of Nike Inc., a company executive said.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/State-owned hotels offered to private investors

State-owned hotels offered to private investors JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Hotel Indonesia International Corporation and Natour will invite private enterprises to cooperate to refurbish six of its old hotels.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Kelly 3:10 Children's Dances 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Science World 5:30 Music: The 27th Package 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita ...

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/PT Bimantara, Hyundai to set up automotive plant

PT Bimantara, Hyundai to set up automotive plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Bimantara Cakra Nusa of Indonesia and Hyundai Motor Company of South Korea have formed a joint venture to set up an automotive manufacturing plant in Purwakarta, West Java, to produce Bimantara cars.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Indonesia aims to win six SEA Games wushu golds

Indonesia aims to win six SEA Games wushu golds JAKARTA (JP): Despite leadership problems earlier this year, the Indonesian Wushu Association is still optimistic of winning six of the 19 gold medals on offer at the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here in October.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Involvement of small contractors

Involvement of small contractors JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the city prequalification committee, Harun Al Rasyid, has urged large contractors handling city administration projects to involve small contractors.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Farmer loses goats for voting PPP

Farmer loses goats for voting PPP BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: A farmer's three goats have been seized by the government because he voted for the United Development Party (PPP) instead of Golkar.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Three arrested on fake lubricant scam

Three arrested on fake lubricant scam JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested three people Wednesday for producing fake lubricant and confiscated 13 drums of oil ready for distribution.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Dead airplane crew family get alimonies

Dead airplane crew family get alimonies JAKARTA (JP): The president of the state-owned Nusantara Aircraft Industry (IPTN), B.J. Habibie, gave alimonies yesterday to the families of flight team members who died in a recent plane crash.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Zarina's last act

Zarina's last act The curtain finally fell yesterday on what must have been one of the most mesmerizing and longest running real-life dramas this nation has seen for some time.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/RI expects $5b in foreign loans this year

RI expects $5b in foreign loans this year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia expects to get about US$5 billion in new foreign loans from its creditor consortium this year, State Minister for National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita said yesterday.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/New Autodesk training center

New Autodesk training center JAKARTA (JP): Trisakti University and Autodesk Indonesia have jointly opened a computer aided design (CAD) training center at the university's school of mechanical engineering.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Councilors on trip to Berlin

Councilors on trip to Berlin JAKARTA (JP): Nine members of the City Council's Commission D for development affairs are on a four-day study trip to Berlin, Germany.Head of the commission, Lukman F.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Alleged PDI hired help seek protection

Alleged PDI hired help seek protection JAKARTA (JP): About half a dozen people allegedly hired to take over the disputed headquarters of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) went to the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday to seek protection for themselves and their colleagues.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Trafindo's profit declines by 81.3%

Trafindo's profit declines by 81.3% JAKARTA (JP): The cancellation of a purchasing order by State Electricity Company (PLN) and losses incurred by its subsidiaries slashed PT Trafindo Perkasa's profit by 81.3 percent to Rp 1.5 billion (US$614,250) in 1996, an executive said.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Gen. Moetojib wants campaigns changed

Gen. Moetojib wants campaigns changed JAKARTA (JP): Mass rallies will have to be abandoned in future election campaigns because they turn violent too easily, State Intelligence Chief Lt. Gen. Moetojib said yesterday.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Poor connections

Poor connections Starco Pager's service has been disappointing in the past month. The difficulty contacting Starco's operator concerns my colleague and I. To contact the operator we have to wait for one hour. This often means the staff cannot get to their work site on time.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Fire guts banks, shops in Ngabang

Fire guts banks, shops in Ngabang PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Fire destroyed two banks and 51 shops Wednesday in Ngabang, 175 kilometers east of here, reports said yesterday.No casualties from the afternoon fire have yet been reported. Police said little property had been saved.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Johnny Depp comes of age in 'Donnie Brasco'

Johnny Depp comes of age in 'Donnie Brasco'By Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): Mafia movies seem to have carved themselves a cushy niche within Hollywood's cinematic firmament.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Zarina gets four-year sentence

Zarina gets four-year sentence JAKARTA (JP): Television actress Zarina collapsed in the West Jakarta District Court yesterday after being sentenced to four years jail for storing 29,677 Ecstasy pills.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Qantas service

Qantas service In the middle of last May, my family and I went on vacation to Australia and New Zealand. As several of my friends and relatives live there, I took some gifts for them.On May 15, we flew from the Gold Coast to Auckland by Qantas QF 415 and QF 43, stopping over in Sydney.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 5, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,350 ...

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Fighting terrorism in Peru

Fighting terrorism in Peru I am writing in reference to the article Was violence needed in Peru drama? (May 12, 1997) by Arief Budiman.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Tunjungan Crystal Hotel, Jl. Tunjungan 102-104: - Lounge Bar: Stief's Band, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, open at 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. * Mirama Hotel, Jl. Raya Darmo 58-76: - Mirama Bar: Desire Band, Monday. Cigma Band, Tuesday.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Museum celebrates 219th anniversary

Museum celebrates 219th anniversary JAKARTA (JP): The National Museum is celebrating its 219th birthday by launching several programs to boost youth interest in the country's heritage, Suwati Kartiwa, the museum's head, said yesterday.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Warehouse demand up

Warehouse demand up JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian industrial estate market needs to have factories and warehouses for lease, a property consultant said here yesterday.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Council candidate dies of stroke

Council candidate dies of stroke JAKARTA (JP): Council candidate and former secretary of the city branch of the All-Indonesia Workers Union, Fauzi Ibrahim, died Wednesday following a stroke.Fauzi, a member of the Golkar faction, served on the Commission E for social welfare.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Morgan-Astra mutual funds

Morgan-Astra mutual funds JAKARTA (JP): PT Morgan Grenfell Astra Investment Management will next week launch two mutual funds -- Reksa Dana Modal Plus and Reksa Dana Multi Plus.The new funds are aiming to attract investments worth Rp 600 billion (US$250 million).

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Sheraton Bandara Hotel: Jl. Prof. Dr. Sedyatmo, Toll Road, Bandara Soekarno Hatta, West Jakarta. - Maxi's Lounge: Duet Monang and Dea, daily, 6.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Bumbu Restaurant: Batak Night, Jack Combo Band, Friday, 6 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Ownership of water facilities transferred

Ownership of water facilities transferred JAKARTA (JP): The government has transferred ownership of its water pipeline networks, worth Rp 51.08 billion (US$20.9 million), to city-owned water company PDAM Jaya.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Thirty-eight held for fatal brawl

Thirty-eight held for fatal brawl CIREBON, West Java: Thirty-eight people remained in police custody yesterday over a bloody inter-village brawl in Indramayu regency on May 31.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Bali Cliff, Pecatu: Frog Dance, Saturday; Balinese Theater, Ramayana Ballet, Monday; Kecak Dance, Tuesday and Saturday; Legong Dance, Wednesday; Mask Dance, Thursday; Jegog Orchestra, Friday; Tektekan Calonarang, Sunday, from 8.30 p.m.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Fall of the rupiah imminent?

Fall of the rupiah imminent? There has been speculation in Indonesia lately that something resembling the monetary debacle which ravaged Thailand may take place here. In Thailand, the national currency, the baht, fell due to the greed that exists among some of its citizens.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Govt to tender 11 new cellular licenses

Govt to tender 11 new cellular licenses JAKARTA (JP): The government will tender 11 licenses Monday to operate the Personal Communication Network (PCN) which includes the Digital Cordless System (DCS-1800) and the Personal Handy- phone Service (PHS).

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/New bowling center for 19th SEA Games

New bowling center for 19th SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bowling Association signed an agreement with PT Megamulti Sportindo to use the new Galeri Kosmik Boling Kodel at Megamall Pluit complex in North Jakarta, as the venue for the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in October.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/PPP begins review of election results

PPP begins review of election results JAKARTA (JP): Executives from the Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) gathered yesterday to discuss the party's stance on the election result, and are expected to issue a statement today.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Fires destroy two shops and a house

Fires destroy two shops and a house JAKARTA (JP): Electrical short circuits were believed to be the cause of two fires which destroyed two shops in South Jakarta and a luxurious house in Central Jakarta yesterday. No fatalities were reported.The first fire started 1 a.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/City's five mayoralties get Adipura awards

City's five mayoralties get Adipura awards JAKARTA (JP): All five Jakarta mayoralties won Adipura awards for cleanliness yesterday.President Soeharto handed over the trophies in a ceremony at Merdeka Palace marking World Environment Day.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Govt directive on buying Timors unfair: Bimantara

Govt directive on buying Timors unfair: Bimantara JAKARTA (JP): The government's directive that all government institutions, state and local government companies must buy Timor cars is an unfair policy, the president of conglomerate PT Bimantara Citra, Bambang Trihatmodjo, said here yesterday.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Experts split on House rule changes

Experts split on House rule changes SEMARANG (JP): The controversy deepened yesterday over the Indonesian Democratic Party's (PDI) reported plan to relinquish the handful of House of Representatives' seats it won in the election.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Sentence request for BI fraud delayed

Sentence request for BI fraud delayed JAKARTA (JP): A state prosecutor asked the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday for more time to make his sentence request for two defendants accused of forging Bank Indonesia transfer documents.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Hartono meets Soeharto

Hartono meets Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. R. Hartono, who arrives at his extended mandatory retirement age next Tuesday, paid a surprise call on President Soeharto yesterday.Hartono, who will turn 56 next Tuesday, refused to talk to journalists after the meeting.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Queensland to open trade offices here

Queensland to open trade offices here JAKARTA (JP): The Australian state of Queensland will open trade and investment offices in Jakarta and in the Central Java capital of Semarang next week to boost trade relations with Indonesia.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Maharani to sell 58.8m shares

Maharani to sell 58.8m shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Maharani Intifinance, a multifinance company, will sell 58.8 million shares or 49 percent of its total stock to the public to improve its capital structure.

Fri, 06 Jun 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 * It's not just fun with puns: they usually try to make a point, with a humorous play on words having similar sounds.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/9.8m small businesses

9.8m small businesses JAKARTA (JP): A 1996 economic census conducted by the central bureau of statistics recently revealed that Indonesia had 16.4 million firms, of which about 60 percent or 9.8 million were very small businesses with an annual turnover of Rp 5 million (US$2,083).

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/War criminals

War criminals In reference to your article Karadzic will not be extradited (June 4, 1997) we would kindly ask that your source or perhaps your paper, comes up with the name and whereabouts of one single war criminal suspect believed to be hiding in Croatia.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Renewing our party system

Renewing our party systemBy Arbi Sanit JAKARTA (JP): After four days of ballot counting, it has become increasingly clear that Golkar will emerge as the absolute majority in the 1997 general election, the United Development Party (PPP) will succeed in augmenting its votes, and the Indonesian ...

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Govt to help PDI in House representation

Govt to help PDI in House representation JAKARTA (JP): Concerned by the Indonesian Democratic Party's (PDI) poor showing in last week's general election, the government decided yesterday to help the party.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Two arrested with crystal antiques

Two arrested with crystal antiques JAKARTA (JP): Two men were arrested yesterday for their involvement in smuggling thousands of Eastern European crystal antiques to Jakarta.Police seized 211 boxes containing crystal vases, jugs and bowls.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Barito issues Rp 400b in bonds to refinance loans

Barito issues Rp 400b in bonds to refinance loans JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Barito Pacific Timber will issue five year bonds worth Rp 400 billion (US$166.66 million) later this year to refinance loans.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/President wants environmentally sound goods

President wants environmentally sound goods JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that industries should make environmentally sound products or risk losing in global market competition.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Environmentalist laments campaigns

Environmentalist laments campaigns JAKARTA (JP): The country's three political parties came under fire yesterday from an environmentalist for failing to include environmental issues in their campaign platforms.Sudharto P.

Fri, 06 Jun 1997

JP/Burma move poses risks for ASEAN

Burma move poses risks for ASEAN The admission to membership of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations of Burma, Cambodia and Laos is a turning point in the history of ASEAN and possibly a defining moment for Southeast Asia more generally.