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Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Saber Rider and The Star Sheriff 3:05 Children Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Major Dad 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science: Animal Odyssey 4:30 Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Family: ...

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/JSX still looks for new direction: Analysts

JSX still looks for new direction: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): Several analysts have predicted that the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) is still looking for new direction this week, while an academician noted that the capital market would not gain fundamental support this year as a result of ...

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Science and Technology tauted for urban problems

Science and Technology tauted for urban problemsBy T. Sima Gunawan ISTANBUL (JP): Scientists have urged world leaders to prioritize the role of science and technology in solving urban problems.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Sampoerna gets $150m loan

Sampoerna gets $150m loan JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed H.M. Sampoerna has successfully raised US$150 million in a term loan and revolving credit facility from a group of 19 international banks and financial institutions.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Youthful consumerism

Youthful consumerismFrom NeracaConsumerism in major cities of Indonesia has reached a degree of prime concern, even though it reflects, on the surface, economic growth. Higher incomes also inflate the general public's buying power.Consumers are lured into buying an assortment of products.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/PTP Agrintara refuses govt audit

PTP Agrintara refuses govt audit JAKARTA (JP): The Government Audit Agency (BPKP) has notified Coordinating Minister for Economics and Finance Saleh Afiff and Finance Minister Mar'ie Muhammad that state-owned PTP Agrintara refuses to have its financial reports checked by government auditors.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Bali gets tough

Bali gets tough DENPASAR, Bali: Local police chief Maj. Gen. Benyamin LS Mamuaya yesterday ordered tighter supervision of public establishments in a bid to combat drug abuse.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/New numbers for service

New numbers for service JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta office of state-owned telecommunications company Telkom will be opening three special lines as an extension of their services.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/More organizations back Soeharto's re-election

More organizations back Soeharto's re-election JAKARTA (JP): Over 10,000 Christians in Bali and a Moslem organization affiliated with the ruling Golkar organization proclaimed support Saturday for the re-election of President Soeharto in 1998.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Message from the ambassador

Message from the ambassador On this day, which marks the Anniversary of the birth of the Republic of Italy after the destruction caused by World War II, our thoughts are addressed to the Republic of Indonesia and to all Indonesians who, under the wise guidance of H.E.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Lecture on economic reform

Lecture on economic reform JAKARTA (JP): The Panglaykim Foundation is slated to hold a one-day lecture on economics on June 18.Prof.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/2,500 houses to be pulled down

2,500 houses to be pulled down JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta mayoralty will soon demolish 2,500 shanties built by squatters on Jl. Cakung, Cilincing district.Mayor Suprawito said yesterday that the mayoralty is offering Rp 50,000 (US$21.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Jakarta predicted 5th most populous world city by 2015

Jakarta predicted 5th most populous world city by 2015By T. Sima Gunawan ISTANBUL, Turkey (JP): The United Nations predicts that Jakarta, today home to more than nine million people, will be the fifth most populous city in the world by 2015, with a population of 21.2 million.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Observers label broadcasting bill burdensome

Observers label broadcasting bill burdensome JAKARTA (JP): An expert on mass communication branded the broadcasting bill currently being deliberated by the House of Representatives as too great a burden on private television stations.M.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Paiton II power project underway

Paiton II power project underway JAKARTA (JP): PT Jawa Power, a consortium of Bimantara Citra, Siemens AG of Germany and PowerGen of Britain, has started the construction of the Paiton II coal-fired steam power plant in Probolinggo, East Java."The Paiton II power plant, which will cost US$1.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Sanger, Hermawan win off-road race

Sanger, Hermawan win off-road race JAKARTA (JP): James Sanger and Kukuh Hermawan of the Indograha Racing Team won the first leg of the Speed Off-Road National Championships in Cikarang, West Java yesterday.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Taxi driver killed on Bekasi toll road

Taxi driver killed on Bekasi toll road JAKARTA (JP): A taxi driver was stabbed to death by two passengers on Bekasi Timur toll road on Saturday.A police officer at the Bekasi Police precinct said the motive for the murder was unknown.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Northwest to serve Jakarta

Northwest to serve Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Northwest Airlines plans to start operating a service between Jakarta and Seattle in the United States in July, to become the only U.S. carrier serving the route.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/On expatriates

On expatriates I infer our "mystery writer" is Ms. Sylvia Gill. I will gladly answer her letters. Expatriates are not nomads running away from recessions. They are subject to the law of supply and demand. It is a small floating population covering gaps here and there.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Govt to install more telephone lines by 1999

Govt to install more telephone lines by 1999 CIMAHI, West Java (JP): The government plans to add at least 1.5 million telephone lines to the five million targeted to be installed during the ongoing Sixth Five-Year Development Plan (Repelita VI) which ends in March 1999.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/No votes lost

No votes lost The tentative voters list for next year's general election has been announced at subdistrict offices and other strategic locations. As has been reported, in a number of regions many citizens who are eligible to vote have not been registered for a number of reasons.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Junior Feby stuns veteran tennis star

Junior Feby stuns veteran tennis star JAKARTA (JP): Junior tennis player Feby Widhiyanto turned heads during the national selection tournament yesterday when he beat veteran Tjahyono in their Group D encounter.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Police to tighten net over gamblers

Police to tighten net over gamblers PALU, Central Sulawesi: The provincial administration is keeping an eye for a number of employees alleged to have been frequenting gambling parlors, Antara reported yesterday.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/ASEAN asked to be braver about rights

ASEAN asked to be braver about rights JAKARTA (JP): A senior political scientist is calling on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) not to turn a blind eye to human rights issues, even when they occur in neighboring countries like Myanmar.Political scientist J.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Expert slams superschools for teaching too much

Expert slams superschools for teaching too much JAKARTA (JP): Respected education expert Conny R. Semiawan said Saturday most superschools in Indonesia have no clear educational concepts.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Def Leppard fails to attract local fans

Def Leppard fails to attract local fansBy Thalia Kamarga JAKARTA (JP): A measly 5,000 hard-rock fans gathered at the former Ancol Circuit in North Jakarta on Saturday night for the concert of English rock band Def Leppard.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Photo display at 'Antara' Gallery

Photo display at 'Antara' Gallery JAKARTA (JP): "Big Step, Small Step," a display of photographs by Gundula Schulze, will be held at the Antara Journalistic Photography Gallery starting tomorrow through June 14.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Regent and residents to talk on demolition

Regent and residents to talk on demolition TANGERANG (JP): The regency has agreed to conduct talks with local residents on the planned demolition of 697 homes in the fishing village of Muara Dadap in the Kosambi district, a legislator said.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Don't get close to this jail

Don't get close to this jail SEMARANG, Central Java: Tourists visiting Nusakambangan island are not allowed to get too close to the notorious jail housing hardcore criminals.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Next president should be 'young civilian': Soemitro

Next president should be 'young civilian': Soemitro JAKARTA (JP): Gen. (ret.) Soemitro, a former chief of the defunct internal security agency, wants to see Indonesia have a new "young civilian" president in 1998.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/HongkongBank case discussed at arbitration body

HongkongBank case discussed at arbitration body JAKARTA (JP): The central board of the arbitration committee, which is attempting to resolve the ongoing dispute between the management and union of HongkongBank, finally reached an agreement yesterday.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/The fuel price debate

The fuel price debate The World Bank's suggestion to the Indonesian government to increase domestic fuel prices is only one of the fiscal tightening measures it recommended recently to reduce aggregate demand and the risk of economic overheating.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/The Israeli election

The Israeli election The implications of this week's Israeli election were not unlike those of South Africa's referendum (among white South Africans to decide on the future of negotiations to end apartheid rule) of March 1992.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Tortelli extends motocross lead

Tortelli extends motocross leadJP/afs JAKARTA (JP): France's Sebastian Tortelli (left photo) sped his way to his fifth straight world championship title when he won the Indonesian Motocross in Yogyakarta yesterday.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Is RI ready for teleworking?

Is RI ready for teleworking? JAKARTA (JP): Western countries, such as the United States and most of western Europe, are now shifting to a new concept of the flextime work schedule: telecommuting, or teleworking, a word coined by management consultant Dr. David Chaudron.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/CD-ROM for the road plays music and MPEG movies too

CD-ROM for the road plays music and MPEG movies tooBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): What is the equivalent of using a personal computer without a CD-ROM drive nowadays? Probably the same as having a car without a spare tire. You still can drive it, but if a disaster strikes, you'll start cursing.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Activists claim security too tight at NGO forum

Activists claim security too tight at NGO forum ISTANBUL (JP): Activists are complaining about super tight security at the NGO Global Forum, a talk paralleling the UN Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II).

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/PT Lamtoro Gung will upgrade Solo airport

PT Lamtoro Gung will upgrade Solo airport JAKARTA (JP): PT Citra Lamtoro Gung Persada has been appointed to take part in a project to upgrade Adisumarmo airport in Solo (Surakarta), Central Java, to an international terminal, and to get involved in the running of the facility.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Pancasila principles neglected

Pancasila principles neglected JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has not fully implemented Pancasila, 50 years after the state ideology was formulated, former home affairs minister Gen. (ret.) Rudini said on Saturday.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/Export led GDP recovery

Export led GDP recovery Italy's economy is one of the seven largest in the world, and like other mature economies, the service sector represents 60 percent of the GDP, while industry contributes 35 percent and farming accounts for 4 percent.

Mon, 03 Jun 1996

JP/More trading, less lending: The future of banking

More trading, less lending: The future of bankingBy Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): Old and new: traditional and modern banks. This was the theme of a seminar held here on Friday.