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Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku (My Country) 2:35 TV Series: Boogie 3:05 TV Series: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Business Program 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The ...

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Golkar under fire in Bali

Golkar under fire in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Golkar came under fire on Tuesday night after party activists used a pura, or minor temple, in Mengwi to pray for "100 percent victory" in next year's election.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/New bill allows documents to be stored on microfilm

New bill allows documents to be stored on microfilm JAKARTA (JP): Companies are to be allowed to use microfilm and possibly electronic means to store their financial records, according to a new bill on company documents now before the House of Representatives.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Give ticket fines to police: Official

Give ticket fines to police: Official JAKARTA (JP): State revenues generated from ticket fines should be used to improve the welfare of those officers used in traffic operations, an official said yesterday.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Evils of individual freedom

Evils of individual freedom A German friend of mine was 15 years old when World War II ended: too young to have participated, but old enough to remember and understand. He believes that America and its allies rescued Germany from a brutal regime.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Fighting drug abuse

Fighting drug abuse The House of Representative is this week slated to discuss a draft law on psychotropical drugs, a step that is long awaited due to the widespread abuse of Ecstasy in the community.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Experts disagree on nature of proposed illegal drug bill

Experts disagree on nature of proposed illegal drug bill JAKARTA (JP): Legal experts disagree whether the bill on psychotropic drugs, which the government plans to submit to the House of Representatives next month, should specifically mention the popular rave-scene stimulant Ecstasy.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Public urged to help fight air pollution

Public urged to help fight air pollution JAKARTA (JP): An official called for greater public participation in fighting air pollution, saying that the government had already done its best in the campaign.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Let there be light

Let there be light As a resident of Ciputat, South Jakarta, we do not only experience extraordinary traffic congestion, but also frequent power failures. During the month of June alone we had 10 brief blackouts.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/UN secretary-general

UN secretary-general This is in response to the letter by Mr. Guerin (The Jakarta Post, July 6, 1996) titled On United Nations secretary-general.Since this is my last letter on the subject, I would like to make my point clear. I am not Egyptian. I don't even have an ancestral link with Arabs.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/RI set to be top rubber producer

RI set to be top rubber producer JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, with ample land and laborers, will easily overtake Thailand as the world's number one rubber producer after the turn of the century, said Chairman of the Indonesian Rubber Association O.K. Cornel.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Soeharto healthy: Family

Soeharto healthy: Family JAKARTA (JP): After Doctors' and officials' assurances, President Soeharto's excellent health was confirmed yesterday by his half-brother Probosutedjo.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Indosat runs training center

Indosat runs training center JAKARTA (JP): State-owned international telecommunications provider PT Indosat introduced yesterday its training center in Jatiluhur, West Java.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/House factions express concern over food security

House factions express concern over food security JAKARTA (JP): Factions at the House of Representatives expressed concern yesterday over the volatility of Indonesia's food security and called on the government to prevent further conversion of agricultural lands for non-agricultural use.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Subregional ties help boost ASEAN economy: Hartarto

Subregional ties help boost ASEAN economy: Hartarto JAKARTA (JP): The development of subregional growth centers among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) help boost the region's economic growth, a senior minister said.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Navy plans exercise

Navy plans exercise SURABAYA: The navy is involving 9,850 troops and 47 warships in a war game code-named Armada Jaya XIX, which began yesterday and will last until Aug. 10.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

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.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/In search of justice

In search of justice Talem found work as a housekeeper at 18 Anderson Road, Singapore. After a few months she was found dead. It was reported that there was no sign of foul play.I have written to our national press and the National Commission on Human Rights.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

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

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/`Govt has done its best to reduce air pollution'

`Govt has done its best to reduce air pollution' JAKARTA (JP): An official called for greater public participation in fighting air pollution, saying that the government had already done its best in the campaign.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Krakatau Steel to increase capacity

Krakatau Steel to increase capacity JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Krakatau Steel will delay selling its shares to the public until after next year's general elections.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/'Princess', 'Prince' for bookworms

'Princess', 'Prince' for bookworms JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian bookworms will soon have a "prince" and a "princess".The prince and princess will be selected by the Indonesian Readers Society from among unmarried book lovers aged between 18 and 27 in a competition held from July 10 to Aug. 18.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Crime records over the first five months

Crime records over the first five months Jan Feb Mar Apr May --------------------------------------------------- Robbery with violence 232 222 214 257 222 Armed robbery 123 111 104 106 114 Motorcycle theft 301 280 279 298 ...

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Fashion designing: Pinning threads on a whirling dervish

Fashion designing: Pinning threads on a whirling dervishBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Staying in fashion is an expensive business, and not just for consumers.Every year, thousands of fashion students scramble over each other looking for their big break, and an even bigger patron.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/One more express train in Sept

One more express train in Sept BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The state-owned railway company Perumka will launch in September the Argo Lawu train, an express train able to travel between Jakarta and Surakarta in Central Java in just seven hours.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Pan Brothers cooperates with Batik Keris Group

Pan Brothers cooperates with Batik Keris Group JAKARTA (JP): PT Pan Brothers Tex, a publicly-listed textile manufacturer of the Pan Brothers Group, has announced that its founder, PT Pancamitra Ekadaya, has signed a share purchase agreement with the Batik Keris Group.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Hingis offers rookie Liza uphill challenge

Hingis offers rookie Liza uphill challenge JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Federation Cup team sprang a surprise yesterday by naming newcomer Liza Andriyani to play Swiss, world-ranked 17th, Martina Hingis in their Fed Cup clash tomorrow."It's a surprise.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Phone services in E. Jakarta

Phone services in E. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The head of the East Jakarta office of the state-owned telecommunication company, Rizal Saat, has announced that there are now 36 automatic telephone systems in his area.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Family planning participants spurn comfy contraceptives

Family planning participants spurn comfy contraceptives JAKARTA (JP): Despite complaints about discomfort and health problems caused by contraceptives, many women are still reluctant to change methods, according to experts.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/281 students get Rp 39m in scholarship assistance

281 students get Rp 39m in scholarship assistance JAKARTA (JP): More than Rp 39 million (US$16,624) in scholarship assistance was given to 281 students by the University of Indonesia's Civil Servant Wives Organization during a ceremony held yesterday in the university's conference center.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Hanoi agrees to assist in boatpeople repatriation

Hanoi agrees to assist in boatpeople repatriation JAKARTA (JP): A special team from Vietnam is scheduled to arrive on Galang Island, Riau, to help accelerate the repatriation of Vietnamese boat people living there.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Smallholders increase role in rubber production

Smallholders increase role in rubber production JAKARTA (JP): Smallholders will continue dominating Indonesia's rubber production and exports in years to come, even without adequate support from the government.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Supermarket

Supermarket It is not my normal behavior to write a letter to a newspaper regarding dissatisfaction of a particular store.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Minister shares critics' concern on democracy

Minister shares critics' concern on democracy JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. shares government critics' concern over widespread political violence and repression of democracy in Indonesia.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Bomb hoax at Nusabank

Bomb hoax at Nusabank JAKARTA (JP): A threatening phone call from an unidentified man led a bomb disposal squad to search the seven-floor Nusabank office building on Jl. Hasanuddin in South Jakarta yesterday morning.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Media bias

Media bias I have noticed on several occasions that Mr. Farid Baskoro does not appear to hold the Western media in great esteem for reasons known unto himself.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Vietnamese team to expedite Galang repatriation

Vietnamese team to expedite Galang repatriation JAKARTA (JP): A special team from Vietnam is scheduled to arrive on Galang Island, Riau, to help accelerate the repatriation of Vietnamese boatpeople living there.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Government reintroduces tax holiday

Government reintroduces tax holiday JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday the reintroduction of a tax holiday for newly operational companies in certain industrial sectors after a break of 13 years, exempting them from income tax for up to 10 years.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Crime records over the first five months

Crime records over the first five months Jan Feb Mar Apr MayRobbery with violence: 232 222 214 257 222Armed robbery : 123 111 104 106 114Vehicle theft Motorcycles : 301 280 279 298 ...

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/A setback for peace

A setback for peace This week's visit to Washington by right-wing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could have been a great opportunity for U.S.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Ende has new archbishop

Ende has new archbishop KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Abdon Longginus da Cunha was consecrated new archbishop of Ende on Wednesday, replacing Dinatus Janggong.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Listening Post

Listening Post * Bruce Carleton is back! At least for this column. Actually he's still in Vietnam but there's absolutely no one we know of who's as accomplished a grammarian as he is... * "Rules of grammar are not necessary when learning a language.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Megawati vows to keep on fighting

Megawati vows to keep on fighting JAKARTA (JP): The beleaguered Megawati Soekarnoputri vowed to keep defending her position as the legitimate chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI)."We have set sail and the boat will cruise.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Now's the chance to buy legal forgeries

Now's the chance to buy legal forgeriesBy Parvathi Nayar Narayan JAKARTA (JP): Looking to buy artwork? Well, an upcoming exhibition in Jakarta has over a hundred works of the great masters of Western art for sale.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/'Military course' for students ends

'Military course' for students ends JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Chief Maj. Gen Sutiyoso officially closed yesterday a 10-day discipline and self improvement program for student delinquents.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music * Elmi Hotel: Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 442-44: - Qemi Club: Abouwhim Band, 9 p.m. * Majapahit Hotel: Jl. Tunjungan 65: - Palm Bar: La Costa Band, daily from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. * Patra Surabaya Hilton International: Jl.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Do your best, says Surjadi

Do your best, says Surjadi JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja urged members of the Jakarta contingent taking part in the 2nd Pertasi Kencana to do their best to promote agriculture, cooperatives and family planning.The week-long competition is held among provinces once every five years.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Ignorance delaying action against air pollution

Ignorance delaying action against air pollution JAKARTA (JP): Noted health expert and member of the House of Representatives Nafsiah Mboi said ignorance is one factor behind the delay to solve air pollution here.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Officers trading school places to be punished

Officers trading school places to be punished JAKARTA (JP): The head of the city's Ministry of Education and Culture, Kusnan Ismukanto, stressed yesterday that he would take stern action against any subordinates found "selling" empty seats at state-owned junior and senior high schools.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Rubber commodity exchanges urged

Rubber commodity exchanges urged JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, the world's second largest rubber producer, should open rubber commodity exchanges in several cities to protect its large number of small producers, said the Indonesian Rubber Association.The association's chairman O.K.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/Quelling speculation

Quelling speculation The news from Bad Oeynhausen, Germany -- concerning President Soeharto's condition as conveyed by Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie and Dr.

Fri, 12 Jul 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 Jul 1996

JP/Local champion Utut suffers second defeat

Local champion Utut suffers second defeat JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one chess player, grandmaster Utut Adianto, plummeted to his second shock defeat in the BNI international tournament yesterday.It was compatriot Danny Yuswanto who blew away Utut's bid for his first title of the year.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/'Let Adi prove his mettle': Lawyer

'Let Adi prove his mettle': Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): Justice Adi Andojo Soetjipto, who raised clamor over alleged collusion and corruption at the Supreme Court, should be given a chance to prove his mettle, a prominent lawyer has suggested.

Fri, 12 Jul 1996

JP/East meeting West

East meeting West When my letter to the editor, East and West (July 6, 1996) was edited by The Jakarta Post staff, they did not print my closing statement in its completion. It should have read ...