UN convention benefits RI tradeBy Normin S. Pakpahan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has both a Civil Code and a Commercial
Code that date back to the mid-1800s. Neither adequately deal
with international commercial transactions. More ...
Deadline for voters JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta residents who have not registered to
vote have until July 15 to do so.Bagus Suharyono, secretary of the Jakarta electoral committee
said yesterday that residents should use their right to vote
properly. More ...
'Open skies' seminar begins today JAKARTA (JP): The Institute for Press Studies is organizing a
three-day international seminar on satellite broadcasting, which
will feature a number of respected speakers. More ...
No permits for PDI meetings, says Gen. Feisal JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the Armed Forces Gen. Feisal Tanjung
yesterday reiterated the government's refusal to recognize the
executive board of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) led by
Megawati Soekarnoputri when he said that no permits would ... More ...
Dogs may be euthanized PALU, Central Sulawesi: The husbandry offices of Donggala and
Palu regencies will put to sleep a total of 12,980 dogs in a bid
to control the spread of rabies, Antara reported yesterday. More ...
Govt cautious on bomb threat JAKARTA (JP): The government will maintain its vigil against
any possible occurrences that might disrupt next year's general
elections, the Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung said
yesterday. More ...
Jakarta's poor face chronic housing problemsBy Sebastianus Darwin JAKARTA (JP): Even though Jakarta was only officially founded
on June 22, 1527, it existed long before. Five thousand years
ago, the area now known as Jakarta already existed. More ...
The Miles Kupa affair Miles Kupa, a promising Australian diplomat, served as deputy
ambassador to Indonesia during the second half of the 1980s. More ...
No dubbing, please! The Association of Santi Rama Deaf Alumni (IKASA) would like
to express our concern over the government's plan to dub all
foreign programs, including those in English on all TV stations,
as a substitute for subtitles. More ...
PT Indocement pays dividends JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of PT Indocement Tunggal Perkasa, a
major cement producer, yesterday approved management's proposals
on dividend payment and share division.The company said in a statement that it will pay final
dividends of Rp 120 (5.12 U.S. cents). More ...
Health clinic for prostitutes KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Alarmed by a recent health
official's report that six prostitutes in the province were
discovered to be HIV-positive, a brothel owner promised he would
soon build a health clinic for his 100 prostitutes. More ...
House members question controversial car project JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives members suggested
yesterday the government revise its automotive development
policy, a policy which allows "national cars" to be manufactured
in South Korea by a foreign company. More ...
Sarwono warns of global warming threat JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja
expressed his concern yesterday over the growing threat of global
warming and the ensuing climatic change. More ...
Students steal motorcycles PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Police in Banyumas regency arrested
two students yesterday for allegedly stealing two motorbikes.Police chief Lt. Col. More ...
Steady Safe raises loans JAKARTA (JP): PT Steady Safe, a publicly listed transportation
company, secured a syndicated loan of US$100 million in Singapore
yesterday.Steady Safe's president, Yopie Wijaya, said that the loan
provided by 20 international banks carries an interest rate of
1. More ...
PLN goes to volleyball meet JAKARTA (JP): Several national women's spikers have made the
volleyball team of the state-owned electric company PLN heading
for a volleyball tournament in Thailand from July 1 to July 8. More ...
SpotlightPhoto A: AffandiThe RegentAFFANDI AND FAMILY: Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman
received a memento from the family of the late painter Affandi. More ...
Cathay Pacific's new fleet offers wide range of benefits TOULOUSE, France (JP): The US$127 million super long-range
Airbus A340-300 aircraft that Cathay Pacific has chosen for its
nonstop long-range routes promise a wide range of benefits. More ...
Graffiti in JakartaFrom PelitaThe graffiti we see on walls, bus stops, buses, buildings and
gates in Jakarta are mostly the work of teenage schoolchildren. More ...
Hartono reorganizes Kopassus JAKARTA (JP): The long-awaited reorganization of the Army's
special force (Kopassus) began yesterday with the announcement
that its size is being enlarged and its weaponry modernized. More ...
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country
2:35 Game Show: Fun House
3:00 News: Lintasan Berita
3:05 Travel: Museum Gajah
3:30 TV Series: Roseanne
4:05 TV Drama: Menanti Kepastian
4:30 Documentary: Ternate
5:00 Evening News
5:30 Indonesian Lessons
6:00 News: Lintasan Berita
... More ...
3-0 wins mark squash meet JAKARTA (JP): Abundant 3-0 wins marked the first day of the
20th East Asian Squash Championships team event competitions at
the Pertamina squash court in Simprug, South Jakarta, yesterday. More ...
Russia eyes RI, RP as MIG-29 buyers JAKARTA (JP): The Russian Military-Industrial Group (Mig
Mapo), buoyed by its successes in Malaysia and India, is eying
Indonesia and the Philippines as potential buyers of its MIG-29
fighters. More ...
Trial of bus driver goes on BOGOR, West Java (JP): The prosecutor in the trial of the
Kramatdjati bus driver charged with causing the death of 31
people said on Monday the only inaccuracy in his indictment
is a misprint. More ...
67 percent of vehicles fail emission test JAKARTA (JP): More than half of the 1,307 vehicles randomly
selected for the recent emission tests conducted by the city
administration failed the test, an official says. More ...
Bimantara to start its 'national car' project next monthBy Riyadi SEOUL (JP): Hyundai Motor Company of South Korea is determined
to support Bimantara Group's "national car" project, which will
be launched next month despite the Indonesian government's
refusal to give the manufacturer tax and ... More ...
Over 3,000 cases and 43 deaths from dengue fever JAKARTA (JP): While the municipality is trying to avoid panic
by suppressing information on dengue fever, over 3,000 cases have
been recorded across the city, with 43 deaths. More ...
England vs Germany, the long-awaited battleBy Vic Mills LONDON (JP): After a frenetic weekend containing everything
that modern soccer has to offer -- from penalty shoot-outs to a
kaleidoscope of red and yellow cards, and from rugged physical
challenges to sublime moments of skill, just four ... More ...
Gajah Surya's dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Gajah Surya Multi Finance will pay dividends
of Rp 100 (4.2 U.S. cents) per share, totaling Rp 16 billion or
54 percent of its net profits last year. More ...
Freeport, Mitsubishi to start joint project JAKARTA (JP): PT Smelting Company, a joint venture between PT
Freeport Indonesia and Japan's Mitsubishi Corporation, will start
construction of a copper smeltery in Gresik, East Jakarta, next
month. More ...
Job quota The momentum seems right for me to write after your two
articles on the disabled (The Jakarta Post, May 26, 1996, and
June 22, 1996). More ...
U.S. visaCorrection: The second to last paragraph of the article U.S. visa
applicants appearing on this page yesterday should have read: ...
the embassy does not have a daily quota for... We regret the
typographical error. More ...
Sujudi to issue decree on 'Ecstasy' JAKARTA (JP): In response to mounting pressure, the Minister
of Health will soon issue a decree that will provide the legal
basis for the control of Ecstasy stimulant pills. More ...
Garuda, Boeing sign $1.6b deal for 23 jetliners JAKARTA (JP): Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia changed its 1990
jetliner procurement contract by signing a US$1.6 billion order
for 23 Boeing jets yesterday. More ...
Table of Low-cost apartments of in Jakarta 1995-2000: Measurements/Year (m2)
No. Region 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-2000 Total units
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1. C. More ...
Pelindo trains managers JAKARTA (JP): The Netherlands-based International Institute
for Infrastructural Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering
agreed yesterday to provide a training program for middle
executives of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo), the state-owned
port management company. More ...
Defense lawyers want clients exonerated JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers defending four suspects in a tax evasion
and embezzlement case asked a court yesterday to acquit the
defendants of all charges. More ...
RI's Utut prepares for Donner Memorial JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's leading chess wizard Utut Adianto
yesterday promised a formidable showing in the Donner Memorial
competition in Amsterdam in mid August, but remain down to earth
about his victory chances. More ...
The deaf reject govt plan to dub TV programs JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to dub all foreign
television programs into the Indonesian language met strong
opposition from more deaf people yesterday. More ...
Emil calls on government to get rid of monopolies DEPOK, West Java (JP): Former environment minister Emil Salim
yesterday urged the government to scrap monopolies that restrain
the business sector and hamper the free growth of the economy."Get rid of monopolies," Emil said. More ...
Cathay Pacific introduces super long-range Airbus Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific took delivery of the first of
six long-range A340-300 airliners from Airbus Industrie's
headquarters in Toulouse, France, last week. More ...
Cut marketing chain in fish trade: Surjadi JAKARTA (JP): The cumbersome procedures in the actual sales of
fish should be cut down and the welfare of fishermen improved
through cooperatives, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said. More ...
IPTN signs contract with Airbus JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned aircraft manufacturer Industri
Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) signed a cooperation contract
yesterday with Airbus Industrie to produce wing components for
its A330 and A340 aircraft. More ...
136 billboards torn down JAKARTA (JP): The city administration yesterday tore down 136
billboards located in the city's five mayoralties, the head of
the finance department, HA Wahab R., said yesterday. More ...
Six mutual funds ready for operation JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Capital Market Supervisory
Agency (Bapepam) I Putu Gede Ary Suta confirmed that at least six
mutual funds are now ready to start operations."We at the agency are now processing their registration
statements," Putu said on Monday. More ...
House questions JSX on Super Indah dealings JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives' Commission VII
yesterday questioned the credibility of Jakarta Stock Exchange's
(JSX) management in handling PT Super Indah Makmur's unusual
share price movement."We have done something. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 25, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume
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Bogey promotes tourist attractionsBy Primastuti Handayani YOGYAKARTA (JP): As sophisticated aircraft ripped above
Jakarta during the Indonesia air show, the sky hundreds of
kilometers away was turned into a more colorful and much more
peaceful spectacle. More ...
Konika sees sales growth JAKARTA (JP): PT Perdana Bangun Pusaka, a publicly-listed
distributor of photography products under the brand name Konica,
said it estimates a 15 percent increase in net sales this year. More ...
Duty free cards There are many rumors around Jakarta, and some probably true,
that non embassy people's Duty Free Cards are being refused
renewal and altogether will not be issued in the very near
future. 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 ...
Collusion comments must stop JAKARTA (JP): A senior member of the House of Representatives
advised whistle-blowing justices yesterday to stop commenting on
alleged corruption in the Supreme Court.A.A. More ...
426 guns handed in by retired officers JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta military command has retrieved 426
guns of various makes following its appeal to ex-servicemen to
hand in their weapons in an effort to help curb armed robberies
and murders in the city and its outskirts. More ...
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