Science contest winners to be announced Thursday JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Education and Culture is
expected to announce on Thursday the winners of this year's
national young scientist contest. More ...
Mayor says Bogor needs own arts BOGOR, West Java (JP): The mayor of Bogor, Eddy Gunardi, has
asked artisans, art teachers and other people interested in art
to help create arts special to Bogor. More ...
Superbike championships likely to remain at Sentul JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is poised to stage one leg of the
Superbike World Championship for the foreseeable future and so
bolster the annual program of the Indonesian Motor Association. More ...
Flags and stickers for PPP JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) members at
the House of Representatives have received 2,000 party flags and
27,000 stickers from the residents of Kebon Kacang, Tanah Abang,
Central Jakarta. More ...
Textile-quota traders will be fined: Tunky JAKARTA (JP): The government is to fine traders of textile-
export quotas in a bid to encourage more exports of textiles and
textile-related products. More ...
Broken-hearted girl chops mother CILACAP, Central Java: Blinded by frustration and resentment,
Santi, 20, wielded a machete at her 50-year-old mother and struck
her several fatal blows to the head. More ...
PT Inti, Japan firms to make cellular terminals JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned telecommunications equipment
manufacturer PT Industri Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Inti) plans to
produce cellular telecommunications handsets for the Personal
Handy-phone System (PHS) jointly with a number of Japanese ... More ...
NU remains neutral in political tension SURABAYA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid said yesterday his
30-million-strong Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) will remain neutral in the
current political tension. More ...
PRD chief, executives arrested JAKARTA (JP): The authorities have captured the leader of
Democratic People's Party (PRD), Budiman Sudjatmiko, and nine
other activists blamed for inciting the July 27 riots. More ...
Subversion law has long history in RI While most of the suspects detained afer the recent riots in
Jakarta face criminal charges, at least one will be tried for
subversion. Social scientist Ariel Heryanto explores the history
of the country's subversion law. More ...
Lightning kills school girl PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Three girls were struck by lightning
on Saturday while walking home from school. One of them, 15-year-
old Triaswati, died from severe burns. More ...
City-owned hotel gets fresh injection of funds JAKARTA (JP): City-owned hotel company Wisata Niaga Jaya will
receive an injection of Rp 192.5 billion over a number of years
to expand its building capabilities. More ...
Back to normal Reports citing Jakarta's military commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso
as saying that the military personnel deployed at a number of
public places in the wake of the July 27 upheavals will soon be
withdrawn must be taken as a sure indication that Indonesia's
capital city has now more or ... More ...
SMID students hide to avoid capture PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Two students who are said to be
"political activists" of the Indonesian Students' Solidarity for
Democracy (SMID) movement from Diponegoro University left their
field research work after discovering they were being pursued by
the ... More ...
The kind of stability we desire Security and order appear to have returned to Jakarta
following the "Gray Saturday" incident. This is evident from
Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso's statement that
some security personnel posted in public places will be withdrawn
this week. More ...
Saptohoedojo, his paintings, his life and his loveBy Liza Kappelle JAKARTA (JP): One of Indonesia's best-known and most
controversial artists, Saptohoedojo, is currently exhibiting his
work for the first time in Jakarta. More ...
Foul smellsFrom PelitaThe foul smells emanating from the Kampung Melayu bus terminal
in Jatinegara, East Jakarta, are not new to passers-by and public
transportation users. 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 ...
Minister launches new taxi fleet in Dili JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises
Subiakto Tjakrawerdaya yesterday inaugurated the operation of a
30-unit taxi fleet in Dili, East Timor. More ...
HongkongBank has yet to heed deadline JAKARTA (JP): Despite the deadline yesterday, the management
of HongkongBank has yet to reemploy its 166 workers as stipulated
by a decision of the arbitration body of the Ministry of
Manpower. More ...
Tax fuel to help ease traffic jams: Expert SURABAYA, East Java (JP): Johan Silas, an academic and city
planner, has proposed that the government impose a fuel tax to
ease traffic jams in several cities."I propose that fuel should be taxed. More ...
The Cambodia enigma Recent news items reveal an interesting, if confusing, picture
of Cambodia today. Both happen to have to do with the country's
leading aid donor, Japan. More ...
Bimantara's power projects SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): PT Trans Java Gas Pipe-Land, a
subsidiary of the widely diversified PT Bimantara Citra, will
build two power plants in Central Java in cooperation with the
state oil company Pertamina and Mitsubishi of Japan. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on August 12, 1996: --------------------------------------------------------
Shares Close Change Trading Volume
... More ...
IKAPI to hold int'l book fair JAKARTA (JP): The central board of the Indonesian Publishers'
Association is to hold its international book fair this year from
Sept. 11 to 15. More ...
Detective detained after 'ecstasy' actress escapes JAKARTA (JP): The head of the Tangerang Police detectives has
been dismissed from his post and arrested for alleged negligence
which led to the escape of a female suspect, apprehended recently
for possessing a huge amount of Ecstasy pills.Capt. More ...
Insults in sports Tami Koestomo's perception of South Korea's badminton win as a
"a very clear sign" of God's playful revenge on some badly
behaved Indonesian fans (Aug. 10) certainly required some
thoughtful attention from this reader. More ...
No-stop traffic signsFrom RepublikaIn June the East Jakarta police set up no-stopping traffic
signs around Jatinegara business center. The impact is tremendous
for the traders of Jatinegara market and surroundings. Their
income fell drastically and the parking attendants lost their
jobs. More ...
Journalists Correction: The story on journalists recounting their
experiences during the recent rioting in Jakarta, which appeared
on this page yesterday, failed to mention that the section about
a journalist from Tiras was a recollection of The Jakarta Post's
writers. More ...
E. Kalimantan bans foreign names SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Deputy Governor Suwarna A.F.
yesterday told local officials to put their feet down and set
Aug. 17 as the deadline for shops and entertainment centers to
replace signs or billboards in foreign languages with ones in
Indonesian. More ...
Hyundai to build alkylbenzene plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Unggul Indah Corporation yesterday assigned
Hyundai Engineering Co. Ltd. and Hyundai Corporation, both of
South Korea, to construct the third production unit of its
alkylbenzene plant under a contract worth US$19.42 million. More ...
Still time for Yeltsin With his health in doubt, the war in Chechnya flaring and the
Russian economy at a critical juncture, Boris Yeltsin begins his
second term as president on Friday with diminished expectations. More ...
Subversion law has long history in RI While most of the suspects detained after the recent riots in
Jakarta face criminal charges, at least one will be tried for
subversion. Social scientist Ariel Heryanto explores the history
of the country's subversion law. More ...
Veteran 'jamu' vendor sells and spreads good healthBy Kosasih Deradjat JAKARTA (JP): Many may agree with the "Health is better than
wealth" proverb, but an herbal medicine vendor tells us that life
is also about sharing good health with others. More ...
Prabowo promoted to command Kopassus JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief Gen. Hartono announced yesterday that
Brig. Gen. Prabowo Subianto would become the commanding officer
of the newly-restructured army special forces, Kopassus. Prabowo
would also be promoted to major general. More ...
Questioning House membersFrom Media IndonesiaRegarding the police and their right to summon House members,
reported on Aug. 7, allow me to give the following legal opinion:
1. In Article 3 of Law No. More ...
City preparing rule on congestion pricing scheme JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is still waiting for
news from the Ministry of Transportation on the construction of
an integrated public transportation terminal in Manggarai, South
Jakarta. More ...
TV TodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country
2:35 TV Series: Kid's Song
3:00 News: Lintasan Berita
3:05 Children's Program: Sang Pahlawan
3:30 TV Series: Beyond Tomorrow
4:05 Technology
4:30 TV Drama
5:00 Regional News
5:25 Travel: My Country
5:30 English Lessons: Reading Aloud
... More ...
China and Kuwait win foil titles at Senayan JAKARTA (JP): Huang Hina of China stopped the aggressive Park
Sung-ae of South Korea 15-7 in less than six minutes to win the
girls' individual foil competition at the 4th Asian Juniors and
Cadets Fencing Championships at the Senayan indoor tennis ... More ...
Only consortia allowed to run cellular telephones JAKARTA (JP): The government will license only consortia
comprising of several corporations rather than single companies
to provide the new generation of digital mobile cellular
telecommunications in Indonesia. More ...
'SCTV' respondsFrom RepublikaReferring to Redy Syahrir Akbar's letter, we would like to
point out that SCTV:
1. In principle endeavors to present in-depth views and facts on
an event. For the purpose we also invite an observer or the
person involved to our studio for an interview. More ...
OlympicCorrection: Due to technical problems during the preprinting
process, we inadvertently placed the wrong article under the
heading "Olympic silver medalist ..." appearing on the Sports
Page (p. 14) yesterday. We apologize for any inconvenience
caused. More ...
Only consortia allowed to provide cellular telephones JAKARTA (JP): The government assured yesterday that the
contracts for the latest generation of digital mobile cellular
telecommunication networks would be awarded through a competitive
bidding. More ...
Govt stance on Confucianism criticized SURABAYA (JP): Observers criticized yesterday the government's
stance on the number of religions to be classified as
"sanctioned". More ...
'SCTV' interviewsFrom RepublikaSCTV's Liputan 6 program impressed me in the beginning because
of its fresh and informative topics, despite the emphasis on
crime and disasters. I also enjoyed the interviews held with
people linked to the topic. More ...
Promote local productsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOur success in badminton has been extraordinary. The
achievements, however, are not accompanied by the promotion of
Indonesian products.The products promoted by our shuttlers are Yonex products and
recently the Opel car. More ...
Leniency for Kalimantan inmates BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Thirty-five convicts in the
province will be pardoned and released, while another 282 will
have their prison terms reduced to mark the commemoration of the
Independence Day on Aug. 17.The head of the provincial justice office, M. More ...
Experts call for restraint on subversion law SEMARANG (JP): Well-known legal experts Satjipto Rahardjo and
Muladi are worried about the government's threat to use the
subversion law against alleged inciters of the July 27 riot in
Jakarta. More ...
Ongko Group launches life insurance company JAKARTA (JP): The Ongko Group yesterday launched the operation
of its new venture, PT Ongko Life Insurance, under a technical
assistance arrangement with the united Kingdom-based insurance
firm Legal & General. More ...
Expatriate and alcohol tax JAKARTA (JP): The city administration plans to increase its
taxes on foreigners and alcohol, but drop its entertainment
taxes.The administration plans to increase the foreigner tax up to
1,000 percent. More ...
Opium returns to China with the demise of MaoismBy Jonathan Power ZHONGSHAN, China (JP): Looked at through the Chinese prism,
opium is a singularly bad thing. On this issue mainstream public
opinion is as black and white as a panda. More ...
Customs office to use X-ray detectors at seaports JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Customs and Excise
plans to install X-ray detectors for shipping containers next
year when the new customs law comes fully into effect. More ...
Expats in Indonesia I believe that as expatriates, and therefore guests of this
country, we shouldn't complain always and about everything. I'm
not saying that in Indonesia everything goes right, but that
isn't a good reason for going too far with criticism. More ...
Soeharto says groups aimed to topple govt JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto condemned yesterday the
Democratic People's Party (PRD) and other groups which were
exploiting the Indonesian Democratic Party's (PDI) leadership
rift in an attempt to topple the government and revive communism. More ...
CEPA to continue its power project in Central Java JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to allow PT
Consolidated Electric Power Asia (CEPA) Indonesia to continue the
construction of the 1,300 megawatt (MW) Tanjung Jati B power
plant in Jepara, Central Java, a minister said yesterday. More ...
Environment complaint agency recommended JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs an agency to handle
environmental complaints, the Indonesian Center for Environmental
Law said yesterday. More ...
KONI told to learn from setback JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday urged the National
Sports Council (KONI) to undertake a self-examination following
Indonesia's below-target showing in the Atlanta Olympic Games. More ...
LPG for city busesFrom PelitaTo reduce the air pollution level in Jakarta and its immediate
environment caused by motor vehicles' exhaust fumes, I think it
is high time big motor vehicles such as city buses used liquefied
petroleum gas. More ...
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