Dollar sticks in tight trading ranges LONDON (UPI): As European currency markets awaited yesterday
afternoon's publication of U.S. unemployment figures, the dollar
was stuck in tight trading ranges in the morning.In London, the U.S. currency was quoted at 1. More ...
Soeharto says the government is able to fight Ecstasy abuse JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto told Indonesian youths the
government will be able to go all out in its fight against the
trafficking of the rave-scene stimulant Ecstasy, now that a legal
base for the campaign is being prepared. More ...
DNA test establishes baby's parentage JAKARTA (JP): The DNA test done on a baby girl has helped
establish the identity of her parents as the ones who said their
baby was a boy.Chief of East Jakarta police precinct Lt. Col. More ...
UN role in Iraq When the U.S. forces launched their missiles against a number
of targets in Iraq, the world was once again stunned by the
arrogant attitude of the Americans who justified their attack by
saying that it was part of measures designed to punish Iraq.
According to the U.S. More ...
Bekasi people marginalizedFrom MerdekaCriminality is rife in the town of Bekasi 30 kilometers east
of Jakarta. It was in Bekasi that two robberies, in the same
house, by the same gang, took place within a few months. The gang
leader also raped the owner's wife on both occasions. More ...
Indo-Re announces $10.6m in net profit JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Reasuransi Umum Indonesia (Indo-
Re) announced yesterday that its net profit of Rp 25 billion
(US$10.6 million) for the first six months of this year is due
partly to its restructuring program set up last year. More ...
Ten regions protest B. Wijaya's participation JAKARTA (JP): Ten regions are protesting because Benny Wijaya,
one of Indonesia's leading tennis players, is to compete at the
National Games. They say he betrayed the country when he refused
to play in two crucial Davis Cup matches early this year. More ...
Emirates flight Referring to Mr. Bill Guerin's letter in The Jakarta Post of
Aug. 28, we thank him for his complimentary remarks about the
Emirates' service. More ...
Smoothing out the rough edges of political campaigningBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): President Clinton said in his acceptance speech
at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago that he would
not make any personal attacks on his opponent, Republican Bob
Dole, during the election campaign. More ...
Joko goes to the top JAKARTA (JP): Joko Supriyanto, fresh from winning the
Indonesia Open badminton championships in Medan, is now ranked
number one in the world by the International Badminton
Federation. More ...
Implementation of WTO rules on textiles criticized JAKARTA (JP): Developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region
have been disturbed by a virtual backslide by the developed
countries in implementing a multilateral agreement on the trade
of textiles and clothing. More ...
Cilacap residents to be evacuated CILACAP, Central Java: At least 400 families in Cilacap
regency could be forced to evacuate their homes to make way for
the construction of an electricity power plant by PT Bimantara
Citra and the state-owned mining company, Pertamina. More ...
Military revokes shoot-on-sight order for rioters JAKARTA (JP): The military revoked its controversial July 30
shoot-on-sight order for rioters yesterday, saying the city had
returned to normal.Chief of the Jakarta Military Command Maj. Gen. More ...
Hexindo's profit rises JAKARTA (JP): PT Hexindo Adiperkasa, a publicly-listed
distributor of heavy equipment, recorded a net profit of Rp 6.3
billion (US$2.6 million) in the first six months of this year, up
from Rp 4.8 billion in the same period last year. More ...
Contentious issues dog run-up to WTO meeting JAKARTA (JP): The run-up to the inaugural ministerial
conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), now less than
four months away, is still being dogged by contentious non-tariff
issues dividing developed and developing countries. More ...
Andreya receives social visit visa SURABAYA: Andreya Masaru Miyakoshi, the four-year-old Japanese
boy recently deported for overstaying his visa, returned on
Thursday after the Indonesian embassy in Singapore granted him a
social visit visa. More ...
Govt unconcerned if Washington cancels F-16 deal JAKARTA (JP): The government said yesterday it was not
bothered by the United States' decision to delay selling its F-16
fighters because of Indonesia's allegedly poor human rights
record, adding that it could look elsewhere for new aircraft. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta.
- Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except
Sundays, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
* Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. More ...
Jakarta promises to be a good host JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja promised
yesterday that the Indonesian capital will try to be a good host
for the 14th National Games which open Monday. More ...
Smuggled garlic to be incinerated PALEMBANG, South Sumatera: Tons of smuggled garlic recently
discovered by the Musi Rawas police precinct will soon be
incinerated, Police Chief Lt. Col. Agustiono Dechan said.The 10. More ...
Arab view of U.S. The U.S. missile strike has resulted in a new Arab stand
towards Iraq and the American behavior.Countries like Egypt, Syria and Jordan have opposed the U.S.
action, while Saudi Arabia has refused to allow U.S. More ...
Inco offers partnerships JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed nickel mining company PT
Inco is offering partnerships worth Rp 500 billion to local
companies in South Sulawesi. More ...
Hope from the Gaza Strip The handshake between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu and Palestinian President Yasser Arafat in their first
summit on Wednesday may have appeared cold, but it is a milestone
in the long struggle for peace in the region. More ...
Serpong police chief still being quizzed JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said
yesterday that the alleged extortion case involving one of his
officers, Capt. Unggul Budi Tetuko, is still being investigated. More ...
American publishers deplore censorship JAKARTA (JP): A visiting delegation from the Association of
American Publishers yesterday called for an end to censorship in
Indonesia and more respect for writers' and journalists' rights
to express their views without fear of intimidation. More ...
Fourth person charged over Tansil's escape JAKARTA (JP): A fourth staff of the Cipinang penitentiary was
arraigned in the East Jakarta District Court on Thursday in
connection with the escape of businessman Eddy Tansil.The prosecution alleged that SM, a prison clerk, accepted
Rp 1. More ...
From the military to Velasquez: Edinburgh has it allText and photos by Lela E. Madjiah EDINBURGH (JP): Simply everything is welcome at the Edinburgh
International Festival: From the military to a scholarly study of
Velasquez's work from his time in Seville to biographical
exhibitions on Robert ... More ...
Merpati plans to serve more international routes JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara Airlines, a subsidiary of the
national flag-carrier Garuda Indonesia, plans to augment its
service to overseas destinations and cut down on unprofitable
domestic and regional routes. More ...
Atoms takes on PSM today JAKARTA (JP): The Pohang Atoms soccer club, representing South
Korea in this season's Asia Champions Cup, arrived in Ujung
Pandang yesterday to take on PSM Ujung Pandang today at the
Mattoangin stadium. More ...
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku
2:35 TV Series: Gaiking
3:05 Sports
4:05 TV Series: Out of The Blue
4:30 Science Film: Earth Revealed
4:55 Filler
5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI
5:30 Creation
6:05 Travel: Bengkulu
6:15 Village Program
6:30 Music
7:00 Evening News
... More ...
Rainy season forecast to start soon JAKARTA (JP): The Meteorology and Geophysics Agency has
forecast the start of this year's rainy season as early as this
month for West Java, Aceh, North Sumatra, Riau and Jambi. More ...
Two men buried alive TANGERANG, West Java (JP): A scraper operator and his
assistant were killed instantly when a 12-meter-high mound of
dirt collapsed on them in Serpong. More ...
Airline ad (2) I was happy to see in The Jakarta Post of Sept. 2 an
advertisement for what I thought was a cheap flight package to
the United States. More ...
Airline ad (1) I was intrigued by your announcement on Sept.3 which aimed to
stop any misunderstandings caused by Eva Air's advertisement
which inadvertently offered a round-trip to the United States for
US$150. More ...
Construction of Jakarta-Serpong toll road starts TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Construction of the Rp 250 billion
($106 million) Jakarta-Serpong toll road began yesterday with a
ceremony led by Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar in
Rawabantu village, Serpong, West Java. More ...
Man arrested for sexual molestation TANGERANG, West Java (JP): An employee of a kindergarten in
Karawaci has been arrested for allegedly sexually molesting a
six-year-old boy.Local police sources said yesterday that an employee of Melati
Kindergarten, identified as Sy, was arrested on Wednesday. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 6, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume
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Rights body told to prove its findings JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto challenged the Commission on
Human Rights yesterday to prove its report that up to 74 people
were missing after the July 27 riots."The number of people missing that the commission reported was
enormous. More ...
Bank issues $90m in notes JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia will
launch floating rate notes worth US$90 million on the Luxembourg
stock market in Sept. 16. More ...
Bali to host tourism meeting JAKARTA (JP): Parliament members, ministers and governors from
61 countries will meet in Bali from Sept. 24 to Sept. 27 for an
international conference on tourism, a minister said yesterday. More ...
Police chief suspends Col. Adang Rismanto JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo has
suspended the once famous Jakarta police officer Col. Adang
Rismanto for unexplained reasons. More ...
Visa cards and surcharges In response to the Visa card and extra charge letter written
by Ms. Nidia A. Brakstad on Aug. 28, I would like to clarify
Visa's policy regarding the practice of surcharging by merchants. More ...
NGOs complain to rights body of harassment JAKARTA (JP): Activists from local non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) complained about continued harassment from
"government officials" yesterday. More ...
Edinburgh bursting with the arts and arts loversText and photos by Lela E. Madjiah EDINBURGH (JP): There's one thing one wishes for in Edinburgh
during August: To have the ability to be in different places at
the same time!Especially so last August, when the capital of Scotland
celebrated the ... More ...
Mass vaccination for polio to be held at markets, hotels JAKARTA (JP): Polio vaccination posts are to be set up
throughout the capital; in markets and supermarkets, at railway
stations and airports and in hotels, to cope with the 950,000
needy infants. More ...
Puryanti wins Ladies Open JAKARTA (JP): Titi Puryanti won the 19th Indonesian Ladies
Amateur Open Golf Championships at the Jagorawi Golf and Country
Club in Cibinong, West Java, Thursday. More ...
Bank client robbed of Rp 20 million JAKARTA (JP): Two unidentified armed men robbed a bank
customer of Rp 20 million (US$8,510) in cash in the parking lot
of a leasing company building on Jl. Juanda, Central Jakarta,
yesterday.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. More ...
Toll road accounting JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Accountants is
formulating financial accounting standards for toll road
operations and real estate developments. More ...
Mali keen on RI helicopters JAKARTA (JP): Mali, Africa's second largest cotton producer,
wishes to buy helicopters built by the state-owned Nusantara
Aircraft Industry (IPTN), a senior government official said
yesterday. More ...
'Relocate schools to avoid brawls' JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata
suggested yesterday that the authorities immediately relocate
schools that are situated close to each other or near shopping
centers to avoid student brawls which usually resulted in
destruction. More ...
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