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Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/135 sects banned in West Java

135 sects banned in West Java BANDUNG, West Java: Head of the provincial prosecutors' office M. Adenan has said 135 cults in the area were banned last year.Adenan told Antara Wednesday the teachings disseminated and applied by the sects conflicted with accepted religious practices.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Sports associations show low motivation

Sports associations show low motivation JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's SEA Games training director Djoko Pramono said not all sports organizations taking part in the training programs for the upcoming SEA Games are highly motivated.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/More demonstrators face jail terms

More demonstrators face jail terms JAKARTA (JP): A state prosecutor asked the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday to jail four more supporters of Megawati Soekarnoputri, the ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), to eight months each.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Scholars urge government to loosen its political grip

Scholars urge government to loosen its political grip JAKARTA (JP): The government should loosen its political grip and allow the people to air aspirations freely, two prominent scholars said Wednesday.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Bank Niaga gets 'BB' rating

Bank Niaga gets 'BB' rating JAKARTA (JP): Standard & Poor's has assigned its 'BB' long- term and 'B' short-term foreign and local currency ratings for Bank Niaga.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/No exception for 'student killers'

No exception for 'student killers' JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer defending three students charged with torturing a freshman to death told the West Jakarta District Court yesterday that there was no exception for the indictment.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Firecrackers prohibited

Firecrackers prohibited JAKARTA (JP): The City Public Order Office will conduct raids on the growing army of illegal firecracker traders, a senior official said recently.Head of the office's entertainment division, Toha Reno, said the number of sellers had mushroomed since the start of Ramadhan.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Mount Merapi's activity drops

Mount Merapi's activity drops MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): Mount Merapi's activity declined yesterday but residents in nearby villages were asked to remain alert for possible explosions.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/'Don't buy from scalpers'

'Don't buy from scalpers' JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara, the state-owned domestic air carrier, has called on the public to book tickets at official windows to avoid scalpers.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Beware rumors, say military

Beware rumors, say military JAMBI, Jambi: The military called on local students of Islamic boarding schools to be careful of rumors spread to create hostility between people of different religions.Local military chief Col.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Police shoot robber

Police shoot robber JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead a man trying to rob a bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicle) passenger on Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, West Jakarta.Taman Sari Police Chief Maj.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 16, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Jalosjos wanted in N. Sulawesi

Jalosjos wanted in N. Sulawesi MANADO, North Sulawesi: The authorities have been searching for a Philippine House of Representatives member wanted by Manila for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Phony crisis befalls Cyprus

Phony crisis befalls CyprusBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): "These offensive missiles will definitely not be deployed. If they are deployed, we will do what is needed. If that means they need to be hit, they will be hit," said Turkish Foreign Minister Tansu Ciller on Jan. 10.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Color and politics in Surakarta

Color and politics in Surakarta Surakarta is in the midst of an interesting change. A number of public buildings that were once white have been painted yellow. Public buildings elsewhere are normally whitewashed because it makes them easier to see, especially during the night.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/'Protect marine resources'

'Protect marine resources' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called yesterday for increased efforts to protect Indonesia's vast territorial seas and marine resources, particularly against illegal exploitation by foreigners.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Govt urged to reduce current account deficit

Govt urged to reduce current account deficit JAKARTA (JP): Pressure on the government to take immediate steps to cut the burgeoning current account deficit is growing with more business leaders and academics joining the chorus.Chase Manhattan's senior country officer for Indonesia, Morgan T.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Britain offers scholarships

Britain offers scholarships JAKARTA: The British Embassy offers scholarship programs for Indonesians to study for one year at post-graduate level in the United Kingdom.The Chevening Award scheme, with a total of 60 scholarships, is scheduled for the 1998-99 academic year.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/PPP chief opts for sitting on yellow policy

PPP chief opts for sitting on yellow policy JAKARTA (JP): United Development Party chief Ismail Hasan Metareum claimed yesterday he had neither encouraged nor prohibited his activists from attacking the government's promotion of the "yellowization" campaign in Central Java.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Prosecution witnesses recall little in trial of Pakpahan

Prosecution witnesses recall little in trial of Pakpahan JAKARTA (JP): Four witnesses for the prosecution in the trial against labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan said yesterday they could not corroborate allegations that he had made statements that could be construed as undermining the government.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Air Supply affects Jakartans a night of love

Air Supply affects Jakartans a night of loveBy Achmad Nurhoeri JAKARTA (JP): No other theme is more exploited in the music industry than the theme of love.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Fishing deregulation criticized

Fishing deregulation criticized JAKARTA (JP): An academic criticized yesterday the government's regulation on the operation of foreign fishing boats, saying it proved that deregulation of fisheries was done "half-heartedly".

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Realigning levies

Realigning levies The government has finally responded to suggestions for greater budgetary discipline and financial accountability which the House of Representatives and analysts have repeatedly made in the last few years.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/NU leader Anwar Nurris dies at 56

NU leader Anwar Nurris dies at 56 JAKARTA (JP): M. Anwar Nurris, deputy secretary-general of the Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) died from complications related to his asthma and heart problems at the Harapan Kita hospital here yesterday. He was 56.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/15 detained over riot

15 detained over riot DILI: East Timor police chief Col. Jusuf Muharam confirmed 15 men were being detained for their involvement in the Dec. 24 riot here in which an army corporal was killed and 11 people injured.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Sheraton Media Hotel opens in Chinatown

Sheraton Media Hotel opens in Chinatown JAKARTA (JP): ITT Sheraton, an international hotel operator, has opened its 10th hotel in Indonesia, the Sheraton Media Hotel and Tower.The 369-room hotel, on Jl.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Growing pain, not sickness: Siswono

Growing pain, not sickness: Siswono JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo believes Indonesian society is suffering from "growing pains" and is not sick as he was purported as saying last week, a fellow cabinet minister said yesterday.

Fri, 17 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.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Planned meeting on 'Green Dragon' dropped

Planned meeting on 'Green Dragon' dropped SURAKARTA (JP): A senior leader of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) ruled out yesterday convening a special meeting to discuss allegations of a plot to discredit the Moslem organization and its leadership.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/India: Fully or partly democratic

India: Fully or partly democratic In 1947, the British Empire transferred an area of 365,000 square miles and a population of about 82 million to the Indian National Congress. The Indian rulers of Baroda, Gwalior, Alwar, Cooch Behar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Kapurtala, Mysore, etc.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaFridayMaghrib 6:18 p.m.SaturdayImsak 4:18 a.m.Subuh 4:28 a.m.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Military vow to eliminate hoodlums

Military vow to eliminate hoodlums JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso promised yesterday to get rid of hoodlums if they continue to disturb people.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Metropolitan, Hitachi sign deal

Metropolitan, Hitachi sign dealJP/afs JAKARTA (JP): Japan's Hitachi Ltd has agreed to provide technical assistance to PT Metropolitan Bayu Industri, an air conditioner maker in Karawang, West Java.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Indonesian artwork in spotlight at World Economic Forum

Indonesian artwork in spotlight at World Economic ForumBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): When the 1,700 guests of the World Economic Forum (WEF) meet in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 31, Indonesia's delegation is hoping that the gathering won't be just another excuse for talking shop.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Market firm told to give roadside vendors space

Market firm told to give roadside vendors space JAKARTA (JP): PD Pasar Jaya, the city-owned market firm, should immediately provide space for sidewalk vendors during Ramadhan because they had already worsened traffic, Deputy Governor for Administrative Affairs Idroes said yesterday.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/'Horison' encourages students to appreciate literature

'Horison' encourages students to appreciate literatureBy Sori Siregar JAKARTA (JP): Theoretically, students study literature from junior high school. But literature as a subject is taught as part and parcel of Indonesian language study.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/National boxers to fight in Teheran

National boxers to fight in Teheran JAKARTA (JP): Selected national boxers being groomed for the 19th SEA Games, are scheduled to take part in a tournament in Iran next month.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Chandra hits record output

Chandra hits record output JAKARTA (JP): The country's olefin producer PT Chandra Asri produced 381,000 metric tons of ethylene in 1996, marking the company's impressive performance in 1996.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Transportation body wants 50% fare hike

Transportation body wants 50% fare hike JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Public Transportation Owners (Organda) city branch has urged the city to raise intercity bus fares by 50 percent for the Idul Fitri holidays.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/House members support bill on futures trading

House members support bill on futures trading JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives, except those from the United Development Party (PPP), pledged yesterday to fully support a bill on domestic futures commodity trading.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Govt submits bill on citizen mobilization

Govt submits bill on citizen mobilization JAKARTA (JP): A new bill authorizes the president to mobilize citizens to the battle front if the Armed Forces exerting all its force is unable to stop a threat.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Elmi Hotel: Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 42-44: - Qemi Club: Karaoke, daily, 8 p.m. to 10.30; Disco, daily, 12.30 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Puri R and Dankdut Group, Sunday, 10.30 p.m. to 12.30 a.m.; Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Nikko Securities launches mutual fund

Nikko Securities launches mutual fund JAKARTA (JP): PT Nikko Securities launched yesterday a new open-end mutual fund -- the Nikko Inti Nusantara Mutual Fund -- into the domestic capital market.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/New shopping guide

New shopping guide JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tourism Foundation and PT Panca Mitra Setia will jointly publish a tourism book.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Classic 3:05 Teenagers' Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:05 Comedy: Situasi 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:30 Culture Program: Lingkar Budaya ...

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/New manager to cement Newcastle defense

New manager to cement Newcastle defenseBy Vic Mills LONDON (JP): In what amounts to a perfect piece of symmetry, Kenny Dalglish, the man Liverpool bought to replace Kevin Keegan in his playing days, was appointed this week to succeed Keegan as manager of Newcastle United.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Composer tried for cheating

Composer tried for cheating JAKARTA (JP): A composer and a businesswoman were tried in the Central Jakarta District Court Wednesday for allegedly embezzling more than Rp 200 million.Composer James Freddy Sundah and businesswoman Loeloe Pudjiastuti S.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Poolside - Pasar Senggol, daily, 6.30 p.m. Kecak Dance, Friday and Tuesday, Legong Dance, Saturday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday, 7 p.m.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Laughter doubles in Ramis' 'Multiplicity'

Laughter doubles in Ramis' 'Multiplicity'By Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Claiming to be the place where dreams come true, Hollywood has always loved making the impossible possible.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Agency warns of more rains

Agency warns of more rains JAKARTA (JP): The Meteorological and Geophysics Agency has warned that heavy rains are expected to hit much of Indonesia, including Jakarta, until March.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Only 23 of 98 hospitals have waste treatment units

Only 23 of 98 hospitals have waste treatment units JAKARTA (JP): Only 23 of Jakarta's 98 hospitals have waste treatment systems, according to the city environmental bureau.The head of the bureau's control division, J.B.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/The political price of the PDI dispute

The political price of the PDI dispute The prolonged leadership rivalry in the Indonesian Democratic Party was evident when it held its 24th anniversary celebrations on Jan.

Fri, 17 Jan 1997

JP/Firms asked to set aside more timber for locals

Firms asked to set aside more timber for locals JAKARTA (JP): Companies must now set aside half their timber from forest-conversion projects for domestic sales and locals living near the forests, a senior government official says.