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Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Karaoke owner to sue township

Karaoke owner to sue township TANGERANG (JP): The owner of a nightspot incorporating a karaoke bar and restaurant which was sealed on Wednesday said he will sue the township."There were no prior warnings," Hermanto, the owner of the Grand Sentul Singing Hall in Balaraja said yesterday.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post * English as spoken by the elderly might seem to be a surprising choice for an English-teaching program, but when you tune in to the 88-year-old star of "The Listening Post" this evening at 8:15 (on Radio Sonora FM100.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Purse snatchers snatched

Purse snatchers snatched DENPASAR, Bali: Gianyar police on Bali are holding six suspected purse-snatchers who had been operating in the Sukawati art center, about 15 kilometers east of Denpasar.Gianyar police chief Lt. Col.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Over 100 kiosks neglected in Bogor

Over 100 kiosks neglected in Bogor BOGOR (JP): A total of 110 temporary kiosks in the Kebon Kembang market have not been occupied. The kiosks are provided for free for market traders who lost their sites in the fire late last March.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Robbers steal RP 40 million from bank customer

Robbers steal RP 40 million from bank customer JAKARTA (JP): Two unidentified men stole a handbag from a woman who had just withdrawn Rp 40 million (US$17.02) from a bank.The robbery took place yesterday in front of the victim's home in South Jakarta on Jl. Bulungan.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Jakarta stock prices rise 2.4%

Jakarta stock prices rise 2.4% JAKARTA (JP): Stocks prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) rose 2.40 percent yesterday on foreign selective buying and local "bargain hunting".

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Semen Andalas's expansion

Semen Andalas's expansion JAKARTA (JP): PT Semen Andalas Indonesia yesterday announced plans to gradually step up its annual cement production to four million tons.Semen Andalas Director Martin Wikes said the cement plant's production is expected to reach 1.4 million tons by the end of this year.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Sport shooters from Armed Forces

Sport shooters from Armed Forces JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces and the Indonesian Target Shooting Association will start a four-year training program for 300 military and police officers today. The program aims to help Indonesia improve in the sport of shooting.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Hanshin opens outlet here

Hanshin opens outlet here JAKARTA (JP): Japan's Hanshin Department Store will open a retail outlet in Plaza Senayan next year under a franchise agreement with PT Inti Fasindo Internasional, a subsidiary of Great River International.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Soldier gets 10 months for Ngabang shooting

Soldier gets 10 months for Ngabang shooting JAKARTA (JP): A military tribunal in Pontianak, West Kalimantan sentenced Second Lt. Jt Simanjuntak to 10 months in prison yesterday for his involvement in the shooting of peaceful protesters in April.Chaired by Lt. Col.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

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

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Breast-feeding campaign launched

Breast-feeding campaign launched JAKARTA (JP): Minister for Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi launched international breast-feeding week yesterday at Dr. Soetomo Hospital here.Bearing the theme Breast-feeding: A Community Responsibility the campaign, lasting through Aug.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music * Elmi Hotel: Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 42-44: - Qemi Club: Karaoke/Disco, Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Atlantic Band, Tuesday and Saturday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Abouwhim Band, Thursday, 10:30 p.m.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Scalper-free bus terminal being built

Scalper-free bus terminal being built JAKARTA (JP): The new intercity bus terminal in Pulogebang, East Jakarta, planned for completion in 1998, may be the first here without ticket brokers.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/PT Astra issues Euro bonds

PT Astra issues Euro bonds JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra International, the country's largest automaker, announced yesterday that it has issued US$200 million of Euro bonds through its subsidiary, Astra Overseas Finance B.V., on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Mt. Slamet shows signs of activity

Mt. Slamet shows signs of activity PURBALINGGA, Central Java: Residents in the Purbalingga, Banyumas and Pemalang regencies are being put on the alert as Mount Slamet is beginning to show signs of volcanic activity.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Indian book fair at TIM

Indian book fair at TIM Jakarta (JP) : The National Book Trust of India and the Indian Embassy have organized an Indian book exhibition.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Regular writers

Regular writers I have been following with keen interest the anonymous letters as well as Osvaldo Coelho and Piero Ronci's responses. Actually, I would have abstained from comment but I feel it's not bad for me to talk only once. The reason is my belief in reconciliation.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Official arrested on charges of raping a minor

Official arrested on charges of raping a minor TANGERANG (JP): Local police have arrested the head of a district health agency here for allegedly raping his 14-year-old adopted daughter.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/PRD suspected of selling Ecstasy

PRD suspected of selling Ecstasy PALU, Central Sulawesi: The military suspects the besieged Democratic People's Party (PRD) of trafficking Ecstasy here and elsewhere in Indonesia.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/East Jakarta street vendors say kiosk lottery unfair

East Jakarta street vendors say kiosk lottery unfair JAKARTA (JP): Nine street vendors filed a complaint with the city council yesterday, saying they were subject to an unfair kiosk lottery in East Jakarta.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Badminton recruiting vital: Siregar

Badminton recruiting vital: Siregar ATLANTA, Georgia (Agencies): The Olympic defeats suffered by many top Indonesian shuttlers prompted noted sports observer Mangombar Ferdinand Siregar on Wednesday to urge the Badminton Association of Indonesia to speed up its regeneration program.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Court's image

Court's image There is a mistake in my July 30 article Time to rejuvenate court's image, on page 4, in the eighth column, point c.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Expert calls for changed habits to read faster

Expert calls for changed habits to read faster JAKARTA (JP): The ability to read is taken for granted -- but there are many habits which should be changed for more effective, faster reading.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Alatas Cup held in Canberra

Alatas Cup held in Canberra JAKARTA (JP): Ambassadors as well as staff members from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Indonesian embassy and consulates in Australia participated in the Seventh Ali Alatas Cup golf tournament yesterday.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Street kids prone to sodomy: Carers

Street kids prone to sodomy: Carers JAKARTA (JP): Social workers made a fresh call on the community to pay greater attention toward and save street children from the risks of sexual abuse and, in consequence, from sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Bomb must not spoil Olympics

Bomb must not spoil Olympics At the heart of the Olympics' appeal is the quixotic ideal of international brotherhood. The games are supposed to be a celebration of human potential.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/The market jitters

The market jitters Most analysts agree that last weekend's riots have not adversely affected the confidence of businessmen on the prospects of Indonesia's economy, especially now that order has been restored and life has almost returned to normal in the bustling city of around 10 million.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Historic BI building in Bandung

Historic BI building in BandungFrom Pikiran RakyatI strongly deplore the renovation of the historic Bank Indonesia building in Bandung as reported on July 30. It shows the lack of historic awareness of the parties involved in the planning.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Replace those foreign names

Replace those foreign names KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The government will revoke the business license of any company that does not change its foreign language name by Aug. 17.The provincial government moved the deadline from March 31 to Aug.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/THAI set to become 'first-choice carrier'

THAI set to become 'first-choice carrier' BANGKOK (JP): The massive reform launched by Thai Airways International (THAI) at a large conference here last week through a reengineering process tells the story of a state airline in a developing country struggling to shake off heavy ...

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Vocational schools display products

Vocational schools display products JAKARTA (JP): A four-day display of products made by vocational school students was opened yesterday at the Kemayoran Fairground in Central Jakarta.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Labor strike hits Surabaya

Labor strike hits Surabaya SURABAYA: About 1,800 workers of the PT Surya Kertas paper company in Gresik staged a protest rally at the governor's office Monday over the dismissal of their labor leaders.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Crossword puzzle

Crossword puzzle When you introduced your new crossword puzzle format, I, like many readers, thought it was an improvement over the old syndicated version.However, as of late, errors are becoming more and more common.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Young racers to join road race

Young racers to join road race JAKARTA (JP): About 200 young racers from several provinces have confirmed their participation in the Gasoli Road Race on Aug. 3 and Aug. 4 at the Puri Indah circuit, Kedoya, West Jakarta.The Gasoli team will feature Gareng, Imam Syafei, Roy Adrianto and Bernard AB.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/OBITUARY

OBITUARY JAKARTA (JP): The deputy chairman of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI), H.S. Prodjokusumo, died on Wednesday evening at the age of 74.He passed away at the Jakarta Islamic Hospital at 8:55 p.m. on Wednesday and was buried at Tanah Kusir cemetery, South Jakarta, yesterday afternoon.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Street kids prone to sodomy

Street kids prone to sodomy JAKARTA (JP): Social workers made a fresh call on the community to pay greater attention toward and save street children from the risks of sexual abuse and, in consequence, from sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/PDI legislators face criminal charges

PDI legislators face criminal charges JAKARTA (JP): The government intensified its campaign yesterday to prosecute Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) politicians linked to the July 27 invasion of the party headquarters.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/A car price war?

A car price war? Who says the prices of cars in Indonesia will never go down? The jolts that have taken place in the past six months are proof that car prices can indeed come tumbling down. The decline was triggered by the launching of the PT Timor Putra Nasional's car.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 12:00 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku 12:05 TV Series: Boogie 12:30 TV Series: Remaja Indonesia 1:05 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 1:30 Comedy 2:05 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 2:30 Sports: Olympiad '96, live from Atlanta 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Business 6:00 News: Lintasan ...

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Minister promotes AICO plan

Minister promotes AICO plan JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said yesterday that the ASEAN Industrial Cooperation Plan (AICO) would facilitate joint ventures and other business alliances in the region.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock Prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 1, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 ...

Fri, 02 Aug 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, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Dollar trades higher across Europe

Dollar trades higher across Europe LONDON (UPI): The U.S. dollar was trading mainly higher across Europe yesterday morning, as dealers awaited the release of U.S. second quarter gross domestic product data later in the day.In London, the U.S. currency was quoted at 1.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Experts downplay China's economic threat to neighbors

Experts downplay China's economic threat to neighbors JAKARTA (JP): China will not pose a significant economic threat to its neighboring countries and the Asia-Pacific region for the next 20 years due to its internal constraints, experts said yesterday.

Fri, 02 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.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Ghandi's way

Ghandi's way I read your editorial on the Nuclear test ban (Aug. 1, 1996) with interest. I do not think that India should take the blame if the treaty falls through. Her stand has been consistent and unwavering since 1954.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Educator laments spread of violence in society

Educator laments spread of violence in society JAKARTA (JP): A noted educator lamented that rampant violence in society has forced parents and teachers not to teach children virtues, but how to mind their own business instead.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Minister plays down investment cancellations

Minister plays down investment cancellations JAKARTA (JP): Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita dismissed concerns yesterday that the rising cancellations of foreign investment would have a significant impact on economic growth.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/On mad cows

On mad cows Firstly apologies to those informed readers who may be offended that, by replying to Mr. Piero Ronci, I might be lending credence to his most recent piece of arrant and arrogant tosh. To which particular display of bigotry do I refer? On this occasion it is BSE, or what Mr.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/'Justice' delayed by toothache

'Justice' delayed by toothache JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri's desperate quest for justice in her fight to retain her leadership of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) was held back yesterday -- by a toothache.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/'A Room with a View' finishes first

'A Room with a View' finishes first JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's A Room with a View became the first yacht to finish the 20th Darwin-Ambon International Yachting Race Championship on Tuesday night.Skippered by Subagyo Sucitro, the yacht arrived at Amahusu Beach, Ambon, Maluku at 9:30 p.m.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/New toll road in W. Java

New toll road in W. Java JAKARTA (JP): The construction of a 29.5-kilometer toll road linking Cileunyi and Nagrek districts in West Java will cost around Rp350 billion (US$152 million), an official has said.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/PDI legislators face criminal charges: Oetojo

PDI legislators face criminal charges: Oetojo JAKARTA (JP): The government intensified its campaign yesterday to prosecute Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) politicians linked to the July 27 invasion of the party headquarters.

Fri, 02 Aug 1996

JP/Officials accused of mangrove theft

Officials accused of mangrove theft KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Some government officials are believed to be in cahoots with thieves who are illegally logging mangrove trees on Kabaena island.