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Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Foreign fishing boats' operations regulated

Foreign fishing boats' operations regulated JAKARTA (JP): Local fishing companies wishing to lease foreign fishing boats must have fishing permits, according to the Ministry of Agriculture's new ruling.The agriculture minister's Decree No.957/1996, dated Dec.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/COMICS

COMICSDue to delivery problems, there are no Peanuts, Rose is Ros, the Born Lose and Ferd'nand today. We apologize for any disappointment.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Check food baskets, consumer warned

Check food baskets, consumer warned JAKARTA (JP): If you receive food and drink products in finely decorated baskets this coming Idul Fitri, be sure to check the expiration dates on the cover of every item, the Indonesian Consumers Organization (YLKI) warns.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Court sentences jail warden to two years

Court sentences jail warden to two years JAKARTA (JP): A court here sentenced yesterday a prison guard for two years and six months for accepting a bribe from Eddy Tansil, a businessman who escaped from the prison while serving a 20-year jail term.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Police and criticism

Police and criticism In the Jan. 9, 1997 edition of Kompas there was a disappointing statement from Jakarta Police Chief Gen. Hamami Nata.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Don't generalize!

Don't generalize! Should a journalist be short of topics to write on, they should take a walk rather than write irrelevant things. Overall the media should avoid publishing silly articles beyond the imagination of any ordinary subscriber.I am referring to Mr.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Two arrested for robbery attempt

Two arrested for robbery attempt JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested two men yesterday for a violent robbery attempt at a reporter's house in Pondok Bambu, East Jakarta.City Police Spokesman Major Nyoman Suriasta said the suspects, Supono and Saban, entered the house of Tota Maria L.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Suspected pedophile and murderer stand trial

Suspected pedophile and murderer stand trial JAKARTA (JP): The trial of a man accused of sodomizing and murdering six street children began yesterday at the Central Jakarta District Court.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Protests about 'yellowization' still going on

Protests about 'yellowization' still going on JAKARTA (JP): The war of colors between two political groupings in Central Java gave no sign of abating yesterday with United Development Party (PPP) chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum stepping into the fray.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/An uneasy year ahead

An uneasy year ahead The year ahead has the potential for unrest. A number of important events this year -- especially the general elections -- will shape the future of the nation.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Gus Dur's sermon is sweet music to the ears

Gus Dur's sermon is sweet music to the earsBy P. Prasetyohadi JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid, more popularly known as Gus Dur, the chairman of the country's largest Moslem organization Nahdhatul Ulama, has made a surprise move by introducing his first recorded sermon accompanied by music.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Harmoko again awarded 1996 Man of the Year

Harmoko again awarded 1996 Man of the Year SEMARANG (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko accepted yesterday the 1996 Man of the Year award from Suara Merdeka, the leading newspaper in Central Java.This is the second such award given to Harmoko, a former journalist, by Indonesian newspapers.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Japan-ASEAN ties

Japan-ASEAN ties Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto wound up his Southeast Asian tour yesterday with a message to leaders in the region of his intention to expand and deepen Tokyo's ties with countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), both as a group as well as ...

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Sarwono slams U.S. over Rio Declaration

Sarwono slams U.S. over Rio Declaration JAKARTA (JP): The U.S. and other wealthy countries have been slack about implementing the 1992 Rio Declaration on environment, State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said yesterday."The world has yet to see the United States (U.S.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/$21-million golf course in dispute

$21-million golf course in dispute SEMARANG: The Central Java government's plan to build a Rp 49 billion (US$21 million) golf course has met strong opposition in the provincial legislative council.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Prosecutor accused of discrimination

Prosecutor accused of discrimination JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers of a man detained for defaming the President said yesterday their client received discriminatory treatment by the South Jakarta Prosecutor.Andi Syahputra's requests for city arrest have been rejected.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/In-flight meal service

In-flight meal service I am writing in response to Mr. Welly Chandra's letter of Dec. 21, 1996 titled Quality of SQ service. We have just completed our investigation with our Cabin Crew Division in Singapore. Mr.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Armed robbers net Rp 5 million

Armed robbers net Rp 5 million JAKARTA (JP): Two armed men robbed yesterday a bank on Jl. Gunung Sahari, Central Jakarta, stealing Rp 5 million (US$2,100) from three employees.It was the second armed robbery in Jakarta this year.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. M.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Investors urged to start Madura bridge project

Investors urged to start Madura bridge project JAKARTA (JP): The government will wait until next month for private investors to decide if they will go ahead with their plan to build a bridge linking Java and Madura island.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/State loses US$3.5 million

State loses US$3.5 million KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Misappropriation of local government funds has lost the state Rp 7.9 billion (US$3.5 million) over the past six years, it was disclosed yesterday.Head of the supervisory board here Willy P.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 14, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Instability rocks Central Africa

Instability rocks Central Africa LONDON: The huge upheaval which began in south Kivu, Zaire, in mid-October 1996, has had two far-reaching effects so far: the defeat of extremist Hutu militias in eastern Zaire, and the return to Rwanda of nearly one million Hutu refugees who fled after the ...

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: SukamdaniSahid JayaBREAKING OF THE FAST: The president of the Sahid Group, Sukamdani S. Gitosardjono (second right) hits a drum to mark the breaking of the fast at the Sahid Jaya Hotel in Jakarta. The Ramadhan fasting month began last Friday.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Sports council seeks media help for SEAG

Sports council seeks media help for SEAG JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Sports Council wants support from all media, both print and broadcast, to help ensure the success of the SEA Games here in October."I want the full support of the mass media to make the Jakarta Games a success.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/152 PDI activists defect to Golkar

152 PDI activists defect to Golkar DILI, East Timor: As many as 152 members of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) in the Dili district of Atauro defected to Golkar yesterday.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Border crossers called back

Border crossers called back JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The provincial administration will call back about 300 of the people who have crossed the border to Papua New Guinea to vote in May's general election, Antara reported yesterday.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/SEAG athletes village cost soars to $418m

SEAG athletes village cost soars to $418m JAKARTA (JP): The 19th SEA Games organizing committee is having to reassess the budget for the construction of the athletes village as it is now expected to cost almost six times more than originally thought.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/NU leader seeks more info on 'Green Dragon'

NU leader seeks more info on 'Green Dragon' JAKARTA (JP): The Central Java Chapter of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) sought yesterday further explanation from chairman Abdurrahman Wahid about his assertion there was an on-going operation, code-named "Green Dragon", to discredit him and the Moslem ...

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Car ownership to be linked to emission tests

Car ownership to be linked to emission tests JAKARTA (JP): Requests for car ownership documents may be rejected if vehicles fail emission tests, an official said yesterday.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Soeharto warns against exaggerating disparity

Soeharto warns against exaggerating disparity JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto appealed to the nation yesterday not to blow the wealth disparity issue out of proportion for it could lead to even more unrest.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Fire victims at Senen market open new kiosks

Fire victims at Senen market open new kiosks JAKARTA (JP): Senen market traders whose kiosks were destroyed in a fire last November have begun occupying temporary kiosks built for them by developer PT Jaya Real Property.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Prosecutors reject dossiers on Dwi

Prosecutors reject dossiers on Dwi YOGYAKARTA: Local police are surprised by the prosecutors' third rejection of dossiers on a man they believe murdered journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin."We thought the dossiers were adequate and wouldn't be rejected," said Lt. Col.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaWednesdayMaghrib 6.18 p.m.ThursdayImsak 4:17 a.m.Subuh 4.27 a.m.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Tracing the process of knowing oneself

Tracing the process of knowing oneselfBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Wise people say that real knowledge about oneself does not come automatically. Nor does it come with age alone.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Search for missing PDI activists sought

Search for missing PDI activists sought JAKARTA (JP): Activists urged the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday to press the government to find the 23 people allegedly still missing from last year's riots in the capital.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Govt urged to learn from 1974-1985 mining experience

Govt urged to learn from 1974-1985 mining experience JAKARTA (JP): Mining analysts have urged the government to learn from the country's mining conditions from 1974 to 1985, when not one mining contract of work (COW) was awarded to foreign companies.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Two firms to be tried for huge tax evasion

Two firms to be tried for huge tax evasion JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Taxes Fuad Bawazier yesterday submitted the dossiers of two tax evasion cases worth Rp 2.17 billion (US$910,000) to the Attorney General's Office.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Floods hit city after overnight downpour

Floods hit city after overnight downpour JAKARTA (JP): Several areas of the city were flooded yesterday after an overnight downpour, which caused traffic congestion in several streets and forced many families to abandon their homes.Vehicles moved slowly in inundated streets such as Jl.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Fun House 3:05 Children's Program: Arena 123 3:30 TV Series: Perfect Strangers 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 TV Drama: Diantara Kita 4:30 Documentary Film 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel: My ...

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Six killed as truck falls into river

Six killed as truck falls into river JEPARA, Central Java (JP): Six people were killed and one critically injured when their truck skidded and plunged into a river here Monday, the police said yesterday.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Investama to build two toll roads in West Java

Investama to build two toll roads in West Java JAKARTA (JP): PT Investama Kusuma Artha, a subsidiary of Drassindo Group has won the government's tender to build and operate a new toll road connecting Jatiasih in Bekasi and Karawang, West Java, a source said yesterday.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Pertamina to get US$1.13b loan to build LNG plant

Pertamina to get US$1.13b loan to build LNG plant JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina will get a syndicated loan of US$1.13 billion to finance the construction of its eighth liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Bontan, East Kalimantan, the company said yesterday.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Vendors pay levies to secure space

Vendors pay levies to secure space JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of vendors have filled the city's pavements in the hopes of securing valuable space before Idul Fitri.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/New development on Timor?

New development on Timor? A sentence contained in an official bulletin Buletino Sala della Sanat Sede issued by the Vatican information office has led some observers to think that a new development has come with regard to the East Timor problem.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/A crucial 9 of Hearts

A crucial 9 of HeartsBy Djanwar Madjolelo 1996 World Bridge Team Olympiad Women Series: Round 13 Board: 11 Dealer: South Vulnerable: None NORTH (S) J 10 8 4 (H) J 9 6 2 (D) 9 3 (C) J 6 2 WEST EAST(S) A K Q 7 (S) 6 3(H) ...

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/English is difficult

English is difficult Besides CNN and other foreign TV broadcasts, TVRI and RCTI are now also airing English language news programs in the morning.We realize English is a difficult foreign language for most Indonesians, and English is not compulsory in elementary school.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Analyst predicts weak rubber market this year

Analyst predicts weak rubber market this year JAKARTA (JP): Rubber prices are likely to fall to US$1 a kilogram this year because the commodity's four-year marketing cycle is entering its downside, a rubber analyst warns.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/German tourist die in Bali

German tourist die in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: A 56-year old German tourist died of a heart attack during his vacation here Sunday, Antara reported yesterday.The man, identified only as Hotze, was found dead in his room at a hotel in the Legian tourist resort here Monday.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Many prison lawsuits a joke

Many prison lawsuits a joke New York (UPI): A convicted burglar who wants a special prison housing unit named after himself plus "$989 billion trillion" in damages is among the inmates being singled out for scorn by a New York State prosecutor.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday, Sunday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Paraguas Vocal Group, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 7:15 p.m. to 411 p.m.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Govt submits draft bills on narcotics, transmigration

Govt submits draft bills on narcotics, transmigration JAKARTA (JP): The government submitted to the House of Representatives yesterday bills designed to ratify the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and one on transmigration.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/'Urbanization causes delinquency'

'Urbanization causes delinquency' The bus hijacking by high school students using sharp weapons in Jakarta en route to a brawl with other students last week reflects the acute problem of youth delinquency. The incident was further aggravated by the awkward handling of the case by the police.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Mia Audina seeded first at Japan Badminton Open

Mia Audina seeded first at Japan Badminton Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's young badminton hope Mia Audina, the Olympic silver medalist, is the top seed at the Japan Open, beginning at the Yoyogi Gymnasium, Tokyo, today.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/PT Pos Indonesia diversifies its business

PT Pos Indonesia diversifies its business JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned postal service company PT Pos Indonesia is creating more subsidiaries to support the development of its core business.

Wed, 15 Jan 1997

JP/Immanuel Church's organ comes out of deep sleep

Immanuel Church's organ comes out of deep sleepBy Rebecca Mowbray JAKARTA (JP): The organ at the Immanuel Church in Central Jakarta may be one of the oldest and largest in Asia, but it usually sits silent.Organ players are not exactly roaming the streets of Jakarta looking for work.