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Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/South Korea's ex-president trial creates waves abroad

South Korea's ex-president trial creates waves abroadBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): "We need a new history," said Sohn Hak-kyu, official spokesman of South Korea's ruling New Korea Party. "This means not only redefining Kwangju as a democratic movement, but also punishing those who suppressed it.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Broke teachers go on strike

Broke teachers go on strike SORONG, Irian Jaya: Thirty elementary school teachers from five isolated villages in Ianwatan subdistricts have gone on strike after receiving no salary for the past four months.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Beddu named ASAE chief

Beddu named ASAE chief JAKARTA (JP): Beddu Amang, the chairman of the National Logistics Agency, has been elected president of the Asian Society of Agricultural Economists (ASAE) for a three-year term.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Thai fishermen deported

Thai fishermen deported MEDAN, North Sumatra: The local immigration office will deport six Thai fishermen who have just completed jail terms for entering Indonesian territories illegally.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Marzuki denies any pressure on rights body

Marzuki denies any pressure on rights bodyBy Ati Nurbaity MANILA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights denies being pressured by the military during its investigation into the July 27 riots in Jakarta.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Back to solar energy

Back to solar energyFrom MerdekaSince the industrial revolution in the 18th century, humanity has "abandoned the sun".

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Oki tells court he stored Gina's body in LA locker

Oki tells court he stored Gina's body in LA locker JAKARTA (JP): Harnoko Dewantono admitted in court yesterday that he stored the body of Gina Sutan Aswar in a locker in Los Angeles in 1993.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Manhunt for subversives continues

Manhunt for subversives continues JAKARTA (JP): After capturing Budiman Sudjatmiko of the Democratic People's Party (PRD) for allegedly masterminding the July 27 riots, the military has vowed to continue its hunt for subversives.Armed Forces Chief Gen.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Punish disobedient bus companies: Minister

Punish disobedient bus companies: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto has urged the Land Transportation Control Agency (DLLAJ) to take stern measures against bus operators failing to run 30 percent of their fleets as regular buses.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Dollar trade mixed across Europe

Dollar trade mixed across Europe LONDON (UPI): The U.S. dollar saw mixed trade across Europe yesterday morning, and was confined to narrow trading ranges, as foreign exchange markets awaited the afternoon's release of U.S. consumer prices and retail sales data for July.In London, the U.S.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: EgyptThe Embassy of EgyptCULTURAL TIES: Egyptian Ambassador to Indonesia Mahmoud Osman (second from right) and Mrs.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Government opens old wound

Government opens old wound DENPASAR, Bali: The dispute over the government's intention to make the Besakih Temple on Mount Gunung Agung a natural reserve has flared again.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/'Bravo Mr. Edwin'

'Bravo Mr. Edwin' Some witty and sensible person from the 1950s and 1960s once said that speeches should be like a woman's dress -- long enough to cover the subject and short enough to attract attention. I think the same yardstick could be applicable to the size of the Readers' Letters.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Collusion feared behind escape of Ecstasy suspect

Collusion feared behind escape of Ecstasy suspect JAKARTA (JP): A senior police general, a councillor and the public have called on the city police to perform an in-depth investigation to prove that collusion was not behind Friday's escape of a female Ecstasy suspect.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Official fears for future of Timor sandalwood firms

Official fears for future of Timor sandalwood firms JAKARTA (JP): Businesses related to sandalwood (santalum album), the main export commodity from the island of Timor, are under threat of collapse due to the over-exploitation and poor regeneration of resources, an official said.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/System fault disrupts trading activities on JSX

System fault disrupts trading activities on JSX JAKARTA (JP): Trading activities on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) were suspended for more than one hour during the afternoon session yesterday due to a fault in the trading system.Share prices declined 1.18 percent in thin trading.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Table tennis players to undergo training

Table tennis players to undergo training JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Table Tennis Association says it will select eight men and six women at the National Games next month to join its long-term national training program for international events.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Floating state firms

Floating state firms The successful initial public offerings of the four state companies over the past two years seems to have convinced the Indonesian government that public listing is the best method for its privatization program.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/No major change likely before 2000

No major change likely before 2000 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia can expect more democratization of its economic and political life only when a new generation assumes power after the turn of the century, experts believe.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/10 projects to start at Bekasi anniversary

10 projects to start at Bekasi anniversary BEKASI, West Java (JP): Bekasi Regent Moch. Djamhari will celebrate the regency's 46th anniversary tomorrow by inaugurating 10 projects worth Rp 19 billion (US$8.5 million).

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Utut seeks top five place in Donner meet

Utut seeks top five place in Donner meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's chess wizard Utut Adianto left for the Donner Memorial International Tournament in Amsterdam yesterday with his patron expecting him to finish in the top five.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/New paradigm needed to face globalization: Economists

New paradigm needed to face globalization: Economists JAKARTA (JP): Several noted economists have suggested that Indonesia applies a new paradigm to its economic development to anticipate changes resulting from globalization.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/The Cambodia enigma

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.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Indonesia hopes to avoid early clash with Thailand

Indonesia hopes to avoid early clash with Thailand JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia does not want to risk an early clash with favorite Thailand in the initial ASEAN Tiger Cup soccer tournament in Singapore from Sept. 1 to 15, according to the team manager.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Top stars to miss Malaysia Open

Top stars to miss Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): Many of the world's best badminton players will be absent from the Malaysian Open, scheduled from Aug. 21 to Aug. 25.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Free the birds

Free the birdsFrom Post KotaThere has been a steady increase in the number of trees in the capital city these past few years. This has attracted more and more birds.We must thank the Jakarta mayoralty for its awareness of the environment.I would appeal to hunters to leave the birds alone.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/RI privatization too slow: Economist

RI privatization too slow: Economist JAKARTA (JP): Privatization in Indonesia is very slow, leaving most of the country's state-owned companies far from being market oriented, a noted economist said yesterday.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Bank Tiara, HLG Capital to buy securities house

Bank Tiara, HLG Capital to buy securities house JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta-based Bank Tiara Asia and HLG Capital Berhad (HLG Capital) of Malaysia have agreed to purchase PT Intisekuriti Investama, an Indonesian securities house.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/India and the CTBT

India and the CTBT I thank Mr. G.S. Edwin for his letter on "Nuclear test ban" (The Jakarta Post, Aug 12) which triggered an otherwise languid interest. I agree with him that your Aug.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Diarrhea hits Kupang

Diarrhea hits Kupang KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: At least three people have died and 17 others have been hospitalized as diarrhea hit Oekabiti subdistrict, officials said yesterday.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Human rights, anti-corruption must be linked: Sociologist

Human rights, anti-corruption must be linked: Sociologist MANILA (JP): Human rights activists, particularly in Southeast Asia, have yet to link their campaigns with anticorruption awareness, a sociologist said.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Six arrested for robbery on bus

Six arrested for robbery on bus JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested six men for robbing bus passengers in Central Jakarta.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/How to protect children from TV's bad influence

How to protect children from TV's bad influence Anak-anak dan Televisi By Milton Chen, Ph.D. Published by Gramedia Pustaka Utama, Jakarta, 1996 219 pages, Rp 15,000 JAKARTA (JP): However busy you are in your daily work, I trust that as a responsible parent you exercise control over ...

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/'August mob' rocks Ambon

'August mob' rocks Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): Bank employees across the city were dumbfounded Monday when they opened their doors only to find huge crowds fighting their way in to have bank notes with serial numbers ending in 23 and 73 exchanged for 10 times the nominal value.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Rukmana's claim on land denied

Rukmana's claim on land denied JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta State Administrative Court has turned down the lawsuit filed by a private firm against the state minister of agrarian affairs over a 214-hectare plot in Rancamaya, Bogor, West Java.Judge Lintong A.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 13, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,050 ...

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/'August mob' rocks Ambon

'August mob' rocks Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): Bank employees across the city were dumbfounded Monday when they opened their doors only to find huge crowds fighting their way in to have bank notes with serial numbers ending in 23 and 73 exchanged for 10 times the nominal value.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Tough justice in South Korea

Tough justice in South Korea Former South Korean presidents Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo have been charged with treason, mutiny and bribery -- almost a case of if one does not get you another one will.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Discrimination continues despite new ruling

Discrimination continues despite new rulingBy Gedsiri Suhartono JAKARTA (JP): One month ago Indonesians of Chinese descent sighed in relief when a ruling was issued in an attempt to end administrative discrimination against them.

Wed, 14 Aug 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.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/'RI being undermined by foreign groups'

'RI being undermined by foreign groups' JAKARTA (JP): A senior cabinet minister alleged yesterday that some foreign interest groups were trying to sabotage Indonesia's efforts to become a prosperous and influential nation.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Pesticide content in fruit to be regulated

Pesticide content in fruit to be regulated JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon issue a ruling on the standardization of content of pesticide residue in fruits and vegetables to protect consumers, says a senior official.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 Game Show: Fun House 3:05 Children's Program: Arena 123 3:30 TV Series: Just The Ten of Us 4:05 TV Drama: Permohonan 4:30 Documentary 4:55 Filler 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Travel: ...

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/The kind of stability we desire

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.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Serviceman held for stealing

Serviceman held for stealing JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested a low-ranking Army officer yesterday for allegedly stealing the purse of a shopkeeper on Jl. Kramat Bunder, Central Jakarta.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/The pride, price and problems of peaceful German unification

The pride, price and problems of peaceful German unificationBy Oei Eng Goan The Federal Republic of Germany invited 11 Asian journalists last month to visit a number of German cities, research institutes and economic locations.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Equal partnerships in int'l cooperation vital: Soeharto

Equal partnerships in int'l cooperation vital: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto underlined yesterday the importance of equal partnership in international cooperation, in which countries could interact on a balance footing, despite underlying differences in perception.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Sempati and Vayatour

Sempati and Vayatour I purchased a Sempati Air Gold Class air ticket for my wife and dispatched it to her in Singapore for her to fly to Jakarta.Prior to the day of departure, my secretary called Vayatour to reconfirm the booking and my wife did the same with Sempati Air in Singapore.On Aug.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/HongkongBank to sue govt arbitrator

HongkongBank to sue govt arbitrator JAKARTA (JP): HongkongBank plans to take the Ministry of Manpower's arbitration body to the Jakarta High Administrative Court for having ruled in favor of the bank's striking employees.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Ruwiyati wins Bimantara car

Ruwiyati wins Bimantara car JAKARTA (JP): Women's long-distance runner Ruwiyati won a Bimantara Cakra car after breaking the national 10-kilometer record in her win at the Caltex 10K run on Sunday.

Wed, 14 Aug 1996

JP/Phone failure in Cibubur

Phone failure in Cibubur We have been unable to make telephone calls for the past week though we can receive incoming calls.When we reported this failure, we were advised that some 100 lines were down in our area and that the problem was being attended to. More than one week has since lapsed.