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47 articles.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Two servants brutally slain in Tebet

Two servants brutally slain in Tebet JAKARTA (JP): Two servants were brutally slain in a robbery attempt at their employer's house on Jl. Tebet Barat in South Jakarta yesterday afternoon.The body of housemaid Supiah, 30, was found floating in the bathtub with two stab wounds in the back.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Linking labor and trade issues unfair: Economist

Linking labor and trade issues unfair: Economist JAKARTA (JP): Political and economic self-interests are motivating industrialized countries' unfair campaign linking labor rights issues with international trade, according to noted economist Mari Pangestu.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Pasar Senggol - Balinese Arts & Crafts, daily. Sunset Procession, daily. Ramayana Dance, Thursday. Legong Dance, Saturday. Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday. Rejang, Puspawresti, Belibis and Jaran Teji dances, Monday.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Canberra resists Asia integration

Canberra resists Asia integration Despite announcement and promises to the contrary, Australia's integration into the Asian region is sure to slow with the defeat of Paul Keating's Labor government by the conservative Liberal- dominated coalition led by well known monarchist John Howard.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/PDI advised to elect new leader at congress

PDI advised to elect new leader at congress JAKARTA (JP): Political observer Nazaruddin Syamsuddin says the key to solving the protracted internal dispute of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) is to elect a "new, lawful chairmanship".

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/NGO demands probe into Ngabang shooting

NGO demands probe into Ngabang shooting JAKARTA (JP): The Institute for Policy Research and Advocacy (ELSAM) yesterday demanded an investigation into the shooting of West Kalimantan demonstrators on Sunday.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Nightspots ignoring safety regulations

Nightspots ignoring safety regulations JAKARTA (JP): Most nightlife establishments in Jakarta fall short of the city administration's regulation on fire precaution systems.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post * How much English can you take in one dose? This is a question I am often asked at American Language Center, by anxious parents and others. It is, in fact, a matter of more than academic interest for foreign-language learners (or those who pay for their courses!).

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Globalization

Globalization Is globalization, in other words "interdependence" between nations, the solution to creating a just and more efficient world? In my opinion it is delusive to believe that "globalization or interdependence" is synonymous with justice or equity because it conceals the linking of the ...

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Putting test ban on fast track

Putting test ban on fast trackBy Brahma Cheellaney GENEVA (JP): A number of key differences over a nuclear test ban remain unresolved after more than two years of intense negotiations in Geneva.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Confusing testimonies

Confusing testimonies SURABAYA: Witnesses in the military tribunals of four soldiers allegedly responsible for the 1993 fatal shooting of four villagers from Nipah, on Madura Island, gave different testimonies from those recorded in the trial dossiers.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/The evolving strategic balance in Asia

The evolving strategic balance in AsiaBy Juwono Sudarsono The following article is based on prepared remarks made at the China-Indonesia Security Dialog, organized by the China Institute of International and Strategic Studies and the National Defense University in Beijing on March 28-29, 1996.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Attorney General demands law enforcement in Puncak

Attorney General demands law enforcement in Puncak PUNCAK, West Java (JP): Provincial and regional officials must be tougher to ensure Puncak is preserved as a water catchment area, according to both State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja and Attorney General Singgih.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series 3:05 Teenage Program: Indonesian Teenager 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:05 TV Series: American Detective 4:30 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Hobbies: Sukses Berkarya 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved ...

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Tap water supply disrupted

Tap water supply disrupted JAKARTA (JP): The supply of tap water in Cilincing, Tanjung Priok, Pademangan, Ancol, Pluit, Muara Karang, Koja, Kelapa Gading and Sunter in North Jakarta will be disrupted today.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Wahono criticizes European Parliament

Wahono criticizes European Parliament JAKARTA (JP): Speaker of the House of Representatives Wahono has lodged a protest with the European Parliament for inviting Free Papua Movement (OPM) separatists to present their case.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/170 netted for not having ID cards

170 netted for not having ID cards JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta mayoralty netted 170 people, 25 of whom prospective migrant workers, on Wednesday night for failure to produce their ID cards.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Gambling dens flourishing

Gambling dens flourishing JAKARTA (JP): The City Council says gambling den operators are belittling the government's efforts to wipe out gambling.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/PT Indorayon aims to gain ISO 14000

PT Indorayon aims to gain ISO 14000 JAKARTA (JP): PT Inti Indorayon Utama, which already has an ISO 9002 certificate for quality management, is making preparations to earn a ISO 14000 certificate for environmental management.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: Solo Pianist, daily from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., opening hours Monday to Sunday 9 a.m to 1 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 11, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/No pagers please -- we're Balinese

No pagers please -- we're Balinese JAKARTA (JP): A pager ad on TV depicting a dancing Balinese girl pausing to read her ringing pager has failed to amuse Bali governor Ida Bagus Oka and his wife.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Solution to pollution

Solution to pollution It does not take a pharmacist or health expert to work out that there are serious problems with the air in Jakarta. Just ask any of the commuters who have to wait for a bus down at the Cawang interchange.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Top stars ready for cycling meet

Top stars ready for cycling meet JAKARTA (JP): The country's top cyclists are ready to ride high in the Rawamangun velodrome in East Jakarta from April 19 to April 20.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Telkomsel considers using Palapa satellite transponder

Telkomsel considers using Palapa satellite transponder JAKARTA (JP): PT Telkomsel, a digital mobile cellular telecommunications operator, plans to use a satellite transponder to facilitate its network and operations in the country's eastern region.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/ASEAN warns against foreign interference

ASEAN warns against foreign interference JAKARTA (JP): The ASEAN Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASEAN-CCI) warned yesterday of wide and serious consequences of the multilateral investment treaty and competition policy proposed by developed countries.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Obesity

Obesity In The Jakarta Post of March 4, 1996, I read that obesity can cause infertility in both males and females. This is interesting news to me since I know of many young couples who have been married for many years but have been unable to produce offspring.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Illegal logging reaches serious level: Minister

Illegal logging reaches serious level: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said yesterday that illegal logging in the country has reached a very serious level and needs to be comprehensively tackled.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Newspaper agents need improvement

Newspaper agents need improvement JAKARTA (JP): Newspaper and magazine distributors need to improve their performance in matters regarding financial management and administration in order to face the challenges of the 21st century, the president of the Gramedia publishing company, Jakob Oetama ...

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/RI export-import procedures queried

RI export-import procedures queried JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recommends that the Indonesian government simplify its export and import procedures.A recent study by UNCTAD's Management Consultant for Indonesia, R.N.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Supreme Court collusion

Supreme Court collusion Surprisingly, the report on alleged collusion between a Supreme Court judge and a defendant in a document fraud case involving Rp 1.4 billion disclosed by the biweekly magazine Forum Keadilan early this week did not shock the public.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Bulog imports disrupting activities at Tanjung Priok

Bulog imports disrupting activities at Tanjung Priok JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port is still bogged down with foodstuff imports belonging to the National Logistics Agency (Bulog), which lacks enough warehouse space to store the goods.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Surabaya family gets reprieve

Surabaya family gets reprieve JAKARTA (JP): The East Java provincial prosecutors' office has suspended the execution of a family of three convicted of murder, giving them a second chance to seek presidential clemency.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/'Terpasung' puts the trauma of rape on the stage

'Terpasung' puts the trauma of rape on the stageBy Oei Eng Goan JAKARTA (JP): A recent surge in the number of rape cases has the public calling for harsher punishment for convicted rapists, whose victims are not just adult women but now include children and the elderly.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Students win writing contest

Students win writing contest BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Three students of the prestigious Bogor Institute of Agriculture won first prize in a scientific writing contest, Antara reported yesterday.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Info technology planned

Info technology planned JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications will organize a conference later this month to discuss information technology, domestic competitiveness and the global economy.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Inco expects stronger performance this year

Inco expects stronger performance this year JAKARTA (JP): PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco), a publicly-listed nickel mining company based in Soroako, South Sulawesi, expects to maintain a strong performance this year although there will not be any significant production expansion.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Irian gets venture capital

Irian gets venture capital JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad inaugurated venture capital firm PT Sarana Irian Jaya Ventura with a paid-up capital of Rp 3.2 billion (US$1.3 million) in Jayapura, Irian Jaya, yesterday.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Yayuk moves into quarters of Danamon tennis c'ships

Yayuk moves into quarters of Danamon tennis c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Unrated players continued their assault on their more famous opponents in the US$164,250 Danamon Indonesia Women's Open tennis championships yesterday, claiming three more major victims after bruising second-round matches.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/CLS opens league 2nd-day with victory

CLS opens league 2nd-day with victory JAKARTA (JP): Cahaya Lestari Sakti (CLS) Surabaya edged minnow Glory Semarang 110-101 on the second day of the Indonesian Basketball League's first leg in Surabaya yesterday.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Customary laws need place in legal system

Customary laws need place in legal system JAKARTA (JP): Chief Justice Soerjono said yesterday that the legal system must not overlook the traditional and customary laws observed in rural areas as Indonesia pursues its program of national development.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Good example

Good example This is a good example to follow. Lech Walesa, the former Polish president, is now back in his old job as an electrician at Gdansk shipyard.Through his leadership, Solidarity won the fight against the communist regime in Poland, and history made him president of that country.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Bus and taxi rents must be fixed: SPSI

Bus and taxi rents must be fixed: SPSI JAKARTA (JP): Apart from determining new fares for economy class buses and taxis, the government needs to stipulate the amount of rent drivers have to pay to their employers, an official of the All-Indonesia Workers Union Federation said yesterday.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Fiji seeks to promote trade with Indonesia

Fiji seeks to promote trade with Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Fiji Deputy Prime Minister Ratu Timoci Visikula, here for a three-day semi-official visit, is seeking ways to promote trade and cooperation with Indonesia.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Environment agency remain idle

Environment agency remain idle PEKANBARU, Riau: The provincial Environmental Impact Assessment Agency has yet to start work, three months after State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja inaugurated it with great fanfare, Antara reported yesterday.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/Soebandrio not allowed to vote in 1997 election

Soebandrio not allowed to vote in 1997 election JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday slammed the door on the possibility of whether three recently released political prisoners would be allowed to vote in next year's general election.

Fri, 12 Apr 1996

JP/BI warns of deepening deficit

BI warns of deepening deficit JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono yesterday expressed concern over the deepening current account deficit and high inflation.