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Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/On public morality

On public morality Some months ago I wrote about Lech Walesa of Poland and Cory Aquino of the Philippines. Both stepped down from their positions decently and gracefully, leaving nothing but respect for their dedication and honesty. They ended their political careers as champions of democracy.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/One more detained following labor unrest

One more detained following labor unrest SURABAYA (JP): Police detained yesterday student activist M. Sholeh, bringing to three the number of people suspected of inciting two massive labor demonstrations here earlier this week.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Bob Hawke scheduled to speak at seminar

Bob Hawke scheduled to speak at seminar JAKARTA (JP): Former Australian prime minister Robert J. Hawke is scheduled to speak at "the Indonesian Capital Market's 19th Anniversary Conference" here next month.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Noodle price maintained

Noodle price maintained JAKARTA (JP): PT Indofood Sukses Makmur announced yesterday that this week's increase in the price of flour would not cause the company to raise the price of its instant noodles.Indofood's chief executive officer, Eva Riyanti Hutapea, said yesterday the 3.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Dodon ferries passengers for a living

Dodon ferries passengers for a livingBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): The little boy was rowing his sampan across the Cisadane river in Kali Pasir village, Tangerang, West Java.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Committee to verify dumping claims

Committee to verify dumping claims JAKARTA (JP): The new anti-dumping committee is to announce next month the results of its investigation into dumping claims by Indonesian polyester fiber producers against South Korean and Taiwanese imports.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Sherman Report said to contain no solid evidence

Sherman Report said to contain no solid evidence JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta issued yesterday a formal statement saying that the Sherman Report provided no new information that would prompt government to reconsider its position that the six foreign journalists killed in East Timor in 1976 died ...

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Hard life

Hard life An acquaintance of mine, Mrs. Amy (not her real name), goes to the same church every Sunday, where she met a vendor of roasted pork, who always sells his snacks by the entrance of the church.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Ecstasy now produced locally: Informed sources

Ecstasy now produced locally: Informed sources JAKARTA (JP): Ecstasy pills are now produced locally, with the main substance coming from imported pills, informed sources have said.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Officers told not to overreact

Officers told not to overreact JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said yesterday that nothing serious was behind recent bomb threats, which he said were made by pranksters.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/'Jawa Pos' journalists intimidated

'Jawa Pos' journalists intimidated SURABAYA (JP): About 80 members of the government-sponsored National Discipline Campaign was still occupying the foyer of the Jawa Pos editorial office yesterday to protest "biased reporting" of this week's labor strike.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Travel: Wajah Negeriku (My Country) 2:35 TV Series: Gaiking 3:05 Sports Program: Dunhill League 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 News Program 5:25 Travel: Wajah Negeriku (My Country) 5:30 Travel: Aceh 6:05 Around the Archipelago: East Java 6:15 Village Program ...

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/RI students set to win SEA title

RI students set to win SEA title JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian team is plotting a coup against defending champion Thailand in the upcoming ASEAN Student Games to be staged in Bandar Sri Begawan from July 20 to July 26.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/ABRI keeping an eye on preachers of hatred

ABRI keeping an eye on preachers of hatred YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) keeps an eye on "certain people" who misuse Islamic propagation for political propaganda and agitation.Maj. Gen.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Final income tax positive for local bond market

Final income tax positive for local bond market JAKARTA (JP): The imposition of a final income tax on interest or discounts acquired from bonds is certain to help develop the local bond market, an analyst said yesterday.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/'Dangdut' singers most popular attraction at Jakarta Fair

'Dangdut' singers most popular attraction at Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): The most popular form of entertainment at the ongoing Jakarta Fair in Kemayoran appears to be a favorite of low-middle income groups, the Dangdut singers.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Gus Dur warns of politicization of religion

Gus Dur warns of politicization of religion KARANGASEM, Bali (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid, chairman of Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), warned against the "politicization" of religions.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Soeharto to arrive home today

Soeharto to arrive home today JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is due to arrive here this morning after doctors who gave him a three-day medical checkup declared he was in "excellent" health.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Wayang show at Gedung Kesenian

Wayang show at Gedung Kesenian JAKARTA (JP): A wayang leather puppet show called Langendriyan Bharata will be performed at 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta building in Central Jakarta.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Bogor military has new chief

Bogor military has new chief BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Bogor regency has a new military chief, Lt. Col. Widji Utomo, who has vowed to punish soldiers found frequenting nightspots or dealing in illegal drugs.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Pacita explores the spirit with trapunto paintings

Pacita explores the spirit with trapunto paintingsBy Parvathi Nayar Narayan JAKARTA (JP): Pacita Abad's colorful personality and paintings are not unfamiliar to the Jakarta art scene. She exhibited her work here two years ago with Wayang, Irian and Sumba.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Arrogant contractor criticized

Arrogant contractor criticized JAKARTA (JP): A high ranking official said yesterday that a contractor, which was reportedly damaging the area surrounding the Grogol-Pluit toll road in West Jakarta, would only clean up its act if warned by the central government.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Prisoners badly treated: Activists

Prisoners badly treated: Activists JAKARTA (JP): Rights activists reported yesterday that political prisoners in a Jakarta prison have been mistreated despite their poor health.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Protection demanded for street children

Protection demanded for street children JAKARTA (JP): The problem of street children will not be solved simply by chasing the children away from the streets, an activist says.I.B.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Fire razes nearly 100 kiosks in Kenari electronics market

Fire razes nearly 100 kiosks in Kenari electronics market JAKARTA (JP): Almost 100 kiosks in the Kenari electronics market on Jl. Salemba Raya in Central Jakarta were destroyed by a fire which began early yesterday morning. No fatalities were reported.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Child dies in prison

Child dies in prison MEDAN, North Sumatra: An independent factfinding team suspects torture as the cause of last month's death of a 16-year-old prisoner in Tanjung Gusta juvenile prison.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Edhi loses in marathon chess game

Edhi loses in marathon chess game JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian grandmaster Edhi Handoko struggled all the way yesterday in a draining game that lasted 70 moves before succumbing to his German counterpart Jrg Hickl on the fifth day of a chess tournament sponsored by the government-run bank BNI.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Tax holidays should be open to all: Businessmen

Tax holidays should be open to all: Businessmen JAKARTA (JP): Businessmen and economic analysts have called on the government to open its 10-year tax holiday to new companies operating in all sectors of business.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Man with AIDS in hiding

Man with AIDS in hiding KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A man with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, has gone into hiding in a forest to avoid the health authorities and the police, who he fears will isolate him from the rest of the world, his wife says.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Balinese monkeys getting nasty

Balinese monkeys getting nasty DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The ubiquitous monkeys of the tourist resort of Sangeh are getting nasty, blemishing their image with petty crimes.Many of them are past masters of snatching tourists' purses, handbags, wrist watches, necklaces, hats and sunglasses.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Mandela's example

Mandela's example Indonesia's batik shirts, or at least colorful men's shirts inspired by Indonesian batik, have finally broken the dignified but rather drab tradition of wearing a suit and tie on formal occasions.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/32 people arrested for role in 44 robberies

32 people arrested for role in 44 robberies JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested 32 people believed to have been involved in 44 bank customer robberies since January, stealing Rp 525 million (US$161,540) in cash.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/200 kites soar majestically above Monas during festival

200 kites soar majestically above Monas during festival JAKARTA (JP): Fifteen kites soared in the sky around Monas (National Monument) recently, the second day of Indonesia Kite Festival 1996.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/National selection for Chess Olympics

National selection for Chess Olympics JAKARTA (JP): A dozen players will be vying for four national team seats in the Chess Olympics in Yerevan, Armenia, this September or October during a selection tournament this July 22.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Thoughtless road users

Thoughtless road users It may debatable who does more thinking, the people or the variety of animals that wander aimlessly across Banda Aceh roads.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Locals ready for Formula Asia race

Locals ready for Formula Asia race JAKARTA (JP): Teenage driver Ananda Mikola will be leading Indonesia's charge in the seventh and eighth legs of the Formula Asia at the Sentul circuit tomorrow."I see a great chance to win here, because I have practiced enough.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Flour price protection

Flour price protection It is almost certain that flour will be one of the most talked about subjects in coming days: in reaction to its price increase from Rp 681.91 to Rp 704,44 per kilo by the State Logistics Agency.

Sat, 13 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.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Rafting and camera damage

Rafting and camera damage Two weeks ago I received a report from one of the managers at BJ'S that we were having difficulties satisfying the requests of one of our clients with regard to a camera which was damaged during one of our rafting trips.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Bouraq plane bumps into dike

Bouraq plane bumps into dike JAKARTA: A Bouraq airliner with 43 people on board crashed into a dike yesterday at Pattimura airport in Ambon, Maluku, after it failed to take off, Antara reported.The accident caused no fatalities but several people were reportedly injured when panic hit.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Ground breaking at copper smelting plant

Ground breaking at copper smelting plant JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo broke the ground in Gresik, East Java, yesterday for the construction of Indonesia's first copper smelter and refinery.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 12, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Drug abuse is not all the same: Health expert

Drug abuse is not all the same: Health expert JAKARTA (JP): The future law on psychotropic drugs should prescribe clear-cut guidelines on punishments for drug users, traffickers and producers, a health expert said yesterday.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Kembang Griya Cahaya gets loan

Kembang Griya Cahaya gets loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Kembang Griya Cahaya, a developer affiliated to the Metropolitan Group, has secured a syndicated loan of Rp 50 billion (US$21.64 million) from several local banks to build a 100-hectare housing complex in Cileungsi, south of the capital.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Indonesia places hopes on Yayuk in Fed Cup

Indonesia places hopes on Yayuk in Fed Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia appears to be placing all its hopes on the shoulders of Yayuk Basuki in its Fed Cup tie against Switzerland, due to start today.

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Relying on Stealth

Relying on Stealth In the wake of America's spectacularly successful air campaign against Iraq five years ago, selective reporting from the Pentagon and weapons manufacturers painted glowing accounts of the battlefield performance of a new generation of advanced high- tech weapons like stealth ...

Sat, 13 Jul 1996

JP/Strike hits Bali hotel

Strike hits Bali hotel NUSA DUA, Bali: More than 100 employees of Nusa Dua Beach Hotel went on strike yesterday, demanding a 100-percent raise in wages and transport allowance.The strike practically crippled the 380-room five-star hotel on Thursday, although some workers refused to join.