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52 articles.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/National car issue has not reached WTO panel: Tunky

National car issue has not reached WTO panel: Tunky JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said that Indonesia's controversial national car policy would not be discussed by the World Trade Organization's (WTO) dispute settlement body which will meet today in Geneva.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Jaya Real Property to rebuild razed Senen building

Jaya Real Property to rebuild razed Senen building JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Jaya Real Property will begin rebuilding Block IV and V of Senen shopping center in June, the company's executive director said yesterday.The old center was destroyed by fire in November last year.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Penalty sought for activists

Penalty sought for activists DILI (JP): The local military pressured East Timor University officials yesterday to punish students involved in political activities.Maj. Gen.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Sodomist sentenced to four years in jail

Sodomist sentenced to four years in jail JAKARTA (JP): A man accused of pedophilia was sentenced yesterday to four years in jail for sodomizing 10 children.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Astra to float three subsidiaries on local exchanges

Astra to float three subsidiaries on local exchanges JAKARTA (JP): The publicly listed PT Astra International plans to list three of its subsidiaries on local stock exchanges to benefit from cheap public funds, the company's finance director said yesterday.Rini M.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Meitri prefers Germany to America for training

Meitri prefers Germany to America for training JAKARTA (JP): Talented swimmer Meitri Widya Pangestika is refusing to go to the United States for a 10-month overseas training stint for personal reasons in addition to wanting to study in her hometown of Purwokerto, Central Java.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaWednesdayMaghrib 6:19 p.m.ThursdayImsak 4:21 a.m.Subuh 4:31 a.m.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Witnesses say student died in campus beating

Witnesses say student died in campus beating JAKARTA (JP): Two witnesses in the trial of three students charged with torturing a freshman to death two years ago said that the victim died after being severely beaten during a campus security training program.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Indofood greets competitors

Indofood greets competitors JAKARTA (JP): PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, the country's largest instant-noodle producer with 90 percent of the domestic market, says it warmly welcomes new competitors.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Govt told to think twice on local firms leading mining

Govt told to think twice on local firms leading mining JAKARTA (JP): The government should conduct a comprehensive study before letting local companies play the lead role in developing the country's mining sector, the finance director of PT Astra International said yesterday.Rini M.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/'Timun suri' -- Greater Jakarta's specialty

'Timun suri' -- Greater Jakarta's specialtyBy Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): Each region of Indonesia has a specialty cooked mostly in the fasting month. One of the refreshments specific to Greater Jakarta is a large cucumber called the timun suri (cucumis sativus).

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Sempu Island for turtle breeding

Sempu Island for turtle breeding SURABAYA: A natural resources conservation center in Jember, East Java, will breed turtles on Sempu Island, South Malang, Antara reported.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Crackdown on trippers hailed

Crackdown on trippers hailed JAKARTA (JP): Ancol Dreamland Park's owner, PT Pembangunan Jaya, said yesterday the company did not like the park being used as a haven by drug dealers and junkies.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Ulemas to study peat land project

Ulemas to study peat land project MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The provincial administration recently dispatched six respected Moslem leaders to the site of the massive agricultural project in West Kalimantan.The ulemas will inspect conditions at the government's 1.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Fire engulfs diesel store

Fire engulfs diesel store JAKARTA (JP): A store selling diesel fuel and paint in Marunda, North Jakarta was gutted by fire Monday afternoon.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/East Timor promotes tourism

East Timor promotes tourism DILI, East Timor: Efforts to promote East Timor's tourism industry overseas are intensifying, head of the provincial tourism office, Thomas Correira, said here Monday.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Cement plant for Kupang

Cement plant for Kupang KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): PT Semen Osin, a joint venture of an Indonesian company and a Belgian company, will build a Rp 400 billion (US$169 million) cement factory in Bolok, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, an official said here yesterday.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Villagers demand openness from Safari Ramadhan

Villagers demand openness from Safari RamadhanBy Ainur R. Sophiaan PATI, Central Java (JP): Openness and development funding are primary concerns of people at the grassroots level, if discussions between Minister of Information Harmoko and villagers during his recent travels across Java are ...

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Gus Dur denies calling ICMI sectarian

Gus Dur denies calling ICMI sectarian JAKARTA (JP): Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid, long thought to despise the Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI), said he needed the powerful organization just like many other Indonesians.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/RI GMs to take part in chess meet

RI GMs to take part in chess meet JAKARTA (JP): Three Indonesian Grandmasters have confirmed their participation in the Kiani Kertas Enerpac chess tournament scheduled to be held here from Jan. 23 to Feb. 1.

Wed, 22 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, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 21, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Mulia to split its stocks to oil trading liquidity

Mulia to split its stocks to oil trading liquidity JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of publicly listed Mulia Industrindo approved yesterday a proposal to split the company's nominal share value to Rp 500 (20 U.S. cents) from Rp 1,000.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Arms aren't needed

Arms aren't needed If Bill Clinton cherishes the democratic and economic revival that transformed much of Latin America in the 1990s, he will overrule the recommendations of his departing secretaries of defense and state and maintain the ban on exporting advanced weapons to the region.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Time element complicating Oki case: Forensics expert

Time element complicating Oki case: Forensics expert JAKARTA (JP): A forensics expert told a court hearing yesterday that after two years it would be difficult to determine the exact cause and time of death of the victims in the Los Angeles triple murder case.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/'Cutting paperwork better for exports than incentives'

'Cutting paperwork better for exports than incentives' JAKARTA (JP): Fundamental policies to streamline trade and investment administration are more likely to increase exports than incentives for some exporters, trade expert William E. James said yesterday.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Semen Gresik plans power plant tender

Semen Gresik plans power plant tender JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cement producer PT Semen Gresik plans to tender the management of its 50 megawatt power plant in South Sulawesi to supply electricity to its subsidiary PT Semen Tonasa's new cement plant.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Two passerby shot in robbery attempt

Two passerby shot in robbery attempt JAKARTA (JP): Two armed men, frustrated after failing to rob two private firm employees, allegedly shot at one of the targeted victims but the bullets hit two passersby in Pancoran, South Jakarta, yesterday.City Police Spokesman Maj.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Futures exchange law will ensure fair play: Tunky

Futures exchange law will ensure fair play: Tunky JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Trade and Industry Tunky Ariwibowo reasserted yesterday that the proposed law on the futures commodity exchange would not let a single exchange member dominate trade.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: AwardsJP/byiAWARDS: Johny Zulkarnaen (from second left to right), Yani Saptohudoyo and Johny Sugiarto accept 1996 Indonesian Awards from Maruli Sitompul of the Indonesia Kharisma Foundation. The event took place at the Mandarin hotel in Jakarta last Friday.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Whither our democracy

Whither our democracy The announcement of the provisional list of government- approved House of Representatives candidates marks the halfway point in the run-up to Indonesia's sixth general election.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Banten to get resort

Banten to get resort JAKARTA (JP): Prominent businessman Sudwikatmono, foster brother of President Soeharto, is developing a "tourist city" in Tanjung Lesung, Pandeglang regency, Banten.The Rp 1.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Know your foes

Know your foesBy Djanwar Madjolelo JAKARTA (JP): Bridge Today magazine sponsors an annual Great Hands Contest. The 1995 winner has just been selected.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Telkom prepares CATV network

Telkom prepares CATV network JAKARTA (JP): The state telecommunications company PT Telkom plans to create a new subsidiary to set up a cable television (CATV) network.Company president Asman A.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Bimantara Citra to build power plant

Bimantara Citra to build power plant JAKARTA (JP): The widely diversified Bimantara Citra group, through its infrastructure division, signed an agreement yesterday to build a power plant in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Maleo eggs stolen in SE Sulawesi

Maleo eggs stolen in SE Sulawesi JAKARTA (JP): Maleo eggs in Tanjung Taipa conservation park in Southeast Sulawesi are often stolen, governor La Ode Kaimoeddin said yesterday.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/City's pollution

City's pollution On Jan. 14, 1997, I noticed something quite odd after taking a glance at The Jakarta Post.* On page 6: A picture of a man and his young daughter protecting themselves with anti-smog masks in Dhaka's streets.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Megawati camp protests candidate list endorsement

Megawati camp protests candidate list endorsement JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri is to lodge a protest with the General Elections Institute today against endorsement of the list of legislature candidates submitted by Soerjadi, who last year ousted her from the helm of the Indonesian ...

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Scholars question disparity as cause of recent riots

Scholars question disparity as cause of recent riots JAKARTA (JP): The widespread belief that socioeconomic disparities were to blame for the recent spate of religious and ethnically-sparked riots was challenged yesterday.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/East Timor and development

East Timor and development I feel privileged to work and live in Indonesia and during my stay so far (more than one and a half years) I have tried hard to improve my knowledge of Indonesia's history, culture and current affairs.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Riot alert centers to be set up

Riot alert centers to be set up JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto reiterated yesterday the need to set up "alert command centers" to monitor the entire country and nip unrest in the bud.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/RI players out-trumped in Holland

RI players out-trumped in Holland JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top bridge pair, Henky Lasut and Eddy Manoppo failed to repeat last year's success at the Volmac World Top Tournament, held in The Hague from Jan. 16 to Jan. 19.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Perhutani firms turn profits

Perhutani firms turn profits SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): State-owned forestry company Perhutani I, which oversees state forests in Central Java, recorded profits of Rp 140.3 billion (US$59 million) last year, up from Rp 137.1 billion in 1995, the company said yesterday.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Premiership top 3 all win, open gap on chasing pack

Premiership top 3 all win, open gap on chasing packBy Vic Mills LONDON (JP): Liverpool made a welcome return to form over the weekend with a comprehensive 3-0 win at home against Aston Villa.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Fun House 3:05 Education Program: Tanah Airku 3:30 TV Series: Just The Ten of Us 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, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Government announces extra flights for Idul Fitri

Government announces extra flights for Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday that there would be extra flights on 24 domestic and 12 international air routes for seven days before the Idul Fitri holiday and seven days after it.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Ratelindo to spend $500m on phone lines

Ratelindo to spend $500m on phone lines JAKARTA (JP): The telecommunications company PT Ratelindo, a subsidiary of PT Bakrie & Brothers, plans to spend US$500 million increasing its line capacity to 500,000 fixed telephone lines by 1999, Ratelindo's senior vice president said yesterday.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Mount Merapi calms but caution remains

Mount Merapi calms but caution remains MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): The authorities decreased Mount Merapi's alert level yesterday although residents in areas highly vulnerable to lava floods were asked to remain watchful.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Different reports, cause confusion

Different reports, cause confusion If you want to maintain peace in your heart and mind, do not read too many newspapers. Stick to one, because this will prevent you from becoming confused and frustrated.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Companies pollute river

Companies pollute river MEDAN, North Sumatra: Ninety percent of the wastes dumped into the Belumai River, in Tanjung Morawa subdistrict, Deli Serdang district in the province of North Sumatra come from three companies, a survey said.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/6,000 students to get scholarships

6,000 students to get scholarships JAKARTA (JP): The Orangtua Bimbing Terpadu (Foster Parent Integrated Program) plans to award scholarships to 6,000 students nationwide this year, a spokesperson said yesterday.

Wed, 22 Jan 1997

JP/Learning from criticism

Learning from criticism A tentative list of candidates for the 1997-2002 House of Representatives was announced on Monday. Although many of the candidates are newcomers, the names of many of our present legislators are included in the list.