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Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Japanese diplomat found dead

Japanese diplomat found dead JAKARTA (JP): Takanori Watanabe, an information and culture attache at the Japanese embassy here, was found dead in his bedroom yesterday.A housemaid found the bachelor's body lying on his bed in his 8th floor apartment on Jl. Senopati, South Jakarta at about 9:00 a.m.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaSaturday Maghrib 6:19 p.m.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Shoe makers get antidumping duty

Shoe makers get antidumping duty JAKARTA (JP): The European Commission has imposed a provisional antidumping duty of between 5.5 percent and 36.5 percent on Indonesian producers of shoes with textile uppers.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Express your concern with an Idul Fitri card

Express your concern with an Idul Fitri card JAKARTA (JP): Activists from a number of religious and ethnic backgrounds have come up with an innovative way to express their concern over the recent riots. They have designed Idul Fitri cards containing messages urging the public to bury the hatchet.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/'Mbak' Tutut to work with NU

'Mbak' Tutut to work with NU JAKARTA (JP): The 30-million-strong Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) tied up with Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, a Golkar deputy chief and one of Indonesia's most prominent tycoons, in a development project yesterday.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Aneka Tambang misses sales target

Aneka Tambang misses sales target JAKARTA (JP): State-owned mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) failed to realize its sale target of Rp 380 billion last year, due to the lower price of nickel, bad weather and a malfunction at its plant and loading facility in South Sulawesi.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Manila to boost its farm sector

Manila to boost its farm sectorBy Cecilia Quiambo MANILA (JP): The Philippines is belatedly investing in its neglected farm sector in a big way to realize its potential as a major exporter of agricultural commodities.Agricultural output grew 3.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Controlled election campaigns

Controlled election campaigns No sooner were the government directives for the upcoming general election campaigns announced than it was attacked by academic observers as well as politicians.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Monkey business

Monkey business Concerning the recent exchange of views on the origin of modern man, it's worth noting that paleoanthropology, which deals specifically with this subject, was only developed after Darwin wrote The Origin of Species.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Four killed in mass exodus, two seriously injured

Four killed in mass exodus, two seriously injured JAKARTA (JP): This year's smooth Idul Fitri exodus ended yesterday when four people were killed and another two seriously injured in three different incidents near Cirebon, West Java, early yesterday.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/PDI leaders urged to unite

PDI leaders urged to unite SEMARANG: A senior member of the rift-ridden Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) called yesterday for the rival party leaders to use the Idul Fitri holiday to make peace.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Fire guts warehouse

Fire guts warehouse JAKARTA (JP): Fire razed a warehouse full of electronic products in the Industrial Estate of Pulogadung, East Jakarta, yesterday.The 4,000-square meter warehouse caught fire at 1.00 a.m. and it took 12 hours for the fire brigade to subdue it. No casualties were reported.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Govt to expand incentives to boost non-oil exports

Govt to expand incentives to boost non-oil exports JAKARTA (JP): The government will expand its export tax incentives to cover more products and companies in a bid to boost non-oil exports, Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said yesterday.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Ships to link Kupang, Australia

Ships to link Kupang, Australia KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Australia's Northern Territory and East Nusa Tenggara are to open a shipping line linking Kupang and Darwin to boost trade relations between the two regions, a local official said here.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/New Year parede marred by accident

New Year parede marred by accident HONG KONG (Agencies): A float ploughed into crowds during Hong Kong's major Lunar New Year parade yesterday, killing a bystander and bringing a note of tragedy to celebrations across Asia that took place amidst stricter security.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Victory over one's self

Victory over one's self Beyond the rituals of prayers, alms giving, feasts and greetings, tomorrow's Idul Fitri is a day of victory for Moslems who have fasted the past 30 days of the Ramadhan month.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Govt announces Idul Fitri holiday falls tomorrow

Govt announces Idul Fitri holiday falls tomorrow JAKARTA (JP): The government announced the Idul Fitri holiday falls tomorrow after meeting with prominent Moslem groups yesterday.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Amoseas signs contract

Amoseas signs contract JAKARTA (JP): Amoseas Indonesia Inc. of the United States signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with the AEC consortium for the second and third units of the Darajat geothermal power station in West Java.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTV Today, Feb. 8, l997TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Animated Classic 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Sports 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Film: Big Brother Jake 4:30 Science Film: Earth Revealed 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:25 Travel: My Country ...

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/RI names 3 boxers for Fajr tournament

RI names 3 boxers for Fajr tournament JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Boxing Association has named three national boxers to compete in next week's Fajr International Boxing Tournament in Teheran, Iran, as part of their lead up to the 19th SEA Games.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Press academy starts reporting course

Press academy starts reporting courseBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): A learning center imparting journalistic skills stands tall in the center of Umbulmartani village, located between Yogyakarta and the tourist area Kaliurang.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Monitoring the fate of forests after the Rio earth summit

Monitoring the fate of forests after the Rio earth summitBy Susan Archibald One indirect result of the Rio summit was the establishment in 1993 of the Center for International Forestry Research in Bogor, Indonesia. CIFOR monitors strategic development in forest research throughout the tropics.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta, for Saturday, Feb. 8, 1997

Where to go in Jakarta, for Saturday, Feb. 8, 1997Music * Dusit Mangga Dua, Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, Jakarta: - Lobby Bar: Piano and Singer, Monday to Sunday, at 6 p.m to 9 p.m. * Millennium Sirih Jakarta, Jl. Fachrudin 3, Jakarta - The Lobby Lounge: Sahata Group, daily, 7 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Air circulation causes RI losses in Davis Cup

Air circulation causes RI losses in Davis Cup JAKARTA (JP): Poor air circulation in the Indoor Philippines Columbian Association stadium affected Indonesia's tennis players so much that they lost their first two matches yesterday against the Philippines on day one of the Asia Oceania Group I ...

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/New twist in PRD activists trial

New twist in PRD activists trial JAKARTA (JP): The next few sessions of Democratic People's Party (PRD) Chairman Budiman Sujatmiko's trial are likely to feature increased tension between his lawyer Bambang Widjojanto and the judges.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/'Tighten security for Idul Fitri'

'Tighten security for Idul Fitri' JAKARTA (JP): People should increase their efforts to ensure their homes and neighborhoods are secure during the Idul Fitri holiday, as many homes will be left empty, the spokesman for the National Police, Brig.Gen. Nurfaizi said.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Via generates sounds from heaven and hell

Via generates sounds from heaven and hellBy Achmad Nurhoeri JAKARTA (JP): Tickets were sold out. Lines of unlucky die-hard fans waited in vain in front of the music arena. Inside, scores of fanatics from different generations yelled, asking the star to quickly appear.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Merpati to operate new jet

Merpati to operate new jet JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara Airlines, a subsidiary of the national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, will operate a newly- delivered Airbus A-310-300 jet to serve the increasing passenger traffic to Melbourne during the Idul Fitri holidays.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Monas Park project

Monas Park projectFrom NeracaMany government projects are not effectively run. One of those projects is the National Monument Park. It needs strict supervision from the related department.One of the obvious aspects is ineffective supervision of daily workers.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/People flack to shopping centers for holiday needs

People flack to shopping centers for holiday needs JAKARTA (JP): People began flooding shopping centers for their Idul Fitri celebration needs as early as three weeks ago.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Tambang Timah's estate

Tambang Timah's estate JAKARTA (JP): State-owned tin mining company PT Tambang Timah plans to build an industrial estate in Bangka, South Sumatra, to further diversify its businesses.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Some restaurants to remain open on Idul Fitri holiday

Some restaurants to remain open on Idul Fitri holiday JAKARTA (JP): Idul Fitri, the post-fasting Moslem festival, in Jakarta is characterized by deserted streets, households without maids, and closed shops, because millions of its residents leave for their hometowns in the rural areas.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Exodus peaks as Idul Fitri holidays near

Exodus peaks as Idul Fitri holidays near JAKARTA (JP): Yesterday's wave of departures saw the biggest crowds at the Pulo Gadung bus terminal and the Senen train station.Around 70,000 people left from the Pulo Gadung bus terminal alone yesterday, the highest number so far from one terminal.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/RI falls short of oil palm seedling demand

RI falls short of oil palm seedling demand JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia fell short of the demand for oil palm seedlings by 10 million seedlings last year as domestic supplies totaled only 60 million, while the national demand reached 70 million, said Kabul Pamin, head of the North Sumatra based ...

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/$2.86b megaprojects for C. Java

$2.86b megaprojects for C. Java JAKARTA (JP): Several huge projects with a combined investment worth more than Rp 6.8 trillion (US$2.86 billion) are scheduled to begin in Central Java province this year, chief of the provincial office of the Investment Coordinating Board Soedarsono said.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Jobless man gets 20 years for murder

Jobless man gets 20 years for murder JAKARTA (JP): The district court in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, sentenced a jobless man to 20 years in prison yesterday for killing two toddlers from the Tewah district.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Jakarta -- a city of contrasting moods

Jakarta -- a city of contrasting moods JAKARTA (JP): The hustle and bustle of Tanah Abang market contrasted greatly with Kota, the city's Chinatown, which was virtually deserted yesterday.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Joyful sermons urged for Idul Fitri

Joyful sermons urged for Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): The head of the City's Ministry of Religious Affairs Office, Bidawi Zubir called on Moslem preachers to deliver joyful sermons to their congregations during the Idul Fitri prayers on Sunday.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Surveyor refutes reports on textile smuggling

Surveyor refutes reports on textile smuggling JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Surveyor Indonesia (SI) refuted yesterday the charge made by customs last week that it had filed false reports for a certain amount of textile imports and asserted that it had evidence which showed the officials' ...

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Riots may affect tourist arrivals, executives say

Riots may affect tourist arrivals, executives say JAKARTA (JP): Travel and tourist executives said yesterday that recent riots rocking several areas in Indonesia might affect tourist arrivals in the country.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Police to screen each party's campaign programs

Police to screen each party's campaign programs JAKARTA (JP): The police will screen the campaign program details of the three political organizations contesting the May 29 general election, a senior police officer said yesterday.Chief spokesman of the National Police, Brig. Gen.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Mattress service

Mattress service After living in Jakarta for about five months now, I have learned to enjoy the social richness and warm friendliness of the people in this beautiful country. One grows used to the traffic jams and to the delays.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Photio captions

Photio captionsPhoto A: Titik PuspaRCTITitik Puspa (left) and Deddy Gumelar, popularly known as Miing of Bagito Group, perform at RCTI's Idul Fitri comedy Hajatan Besar, (A Big Party), to be aired on Tuesday.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Jakarta to have new police headquarters

Jakarta to have new police headquartersBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): If everything goes well, the old Jakarta Police headquarters building will soon disappear.The 35-year-old building near the southern part of the Semanggi cloverleaf intersection, facing both Jl. Jend. Sudirman and Jl.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/People speak up about the meaning of Idul Fitri

People speak up about the meaning of Idul Fitri Millions of Moslems across the country will celebrate Idul Fitri (Lebaran) as soon as the call to dusk prayer is sounded today.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/No paper

No paperIn celebration of Idul Fitri, The Jakarta Post will not be published tomorrow and Monday. The Post will resume publication Tuesday. We wish our Moslem readers a Happy Idul Fitri.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Humpuss donates for Ramadhan

Humpuss donates for Ramadhan JAKARTA (JP): The Humpuss Group foundation donated 15 computers, 25 typewriters and 50 bicycles to City Police Headquarters yesterday.The foundation's deputy chief, Loekri Soedarmadji, said the equipment would be distributed among the five District Police Offices.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/'Radio Australia'

'Radio Australia' It was a great shock to learn the Australian government has decided to shut down Radio Australia's short wavelength broadcasts in Indonesian following a very long "on air" history since 1939.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/TV stations offer special Idul Fitri packages

TV stations offer special Idul Fitri packages JAKARTA (JP): To welcome Idul Fitri (Lebaran) on Feb. 9 and Feb. 10, the nation's six television stations are offering a variety of programs for TV audiences across the country.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Rights commission to probe riots

Rights commission to probe riots SEMARANG: A member of the National Commission on Human Rights said here yesterday that the organization would send another team of investigators to the West Kalimantan town of Sanggau Ledo to probe the recent riots there.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Bakrie Brothers to make chemicals its core business

Bakrie Brothers to make chemicals its core business JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Bakrie & Brothers, which is now divesting in two mining companies, plans to invest more in the chemical sector to make it a core area of its business.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/Alcatel's new handsets

Alcatel's new handsets fJAKARTA (JP): Alcatel Telecom, a subsidiary of French giant Alcatel Alsthom, will launch its new series of Global System for Mobile (GSM) terminals, the HC-1000, later this month.

Sat, 08 Feb 1997

JP/No reason for troop cutback

No reason for troop cutback Are 100,000 American troops in Asia one too many? This question, raised at the start of President Bill Clinton's second term by his new Pentagon chief, is something that must cause concern among U.S. allies in Asia.