Raising communist specter may be ineffective The government is working hard to find the perpetrators of the
recent riot in Tasikmalaya. It has hinted the riot was the work
of "intellectual actors" and that the masterminds were using the
Mao strategy. Political scientist J. More ...
Low investment realization investors' fault: Sanyoto JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Investment Sanyoto
Sastrowardoyo said yesterday the low number of realized
investment commitments were due to the shortcomings of
prospective investors. More ...
Raising minimum wages Few people would argue against the 10 percent average increase
in the minimum wages in the 27 provinces announced Wednesday,
especially if the figure was reached after what Minister of
Manpower Abdul Latief described as "very democratic"
deliberations, involving ... More ...
Wild elephants kill two BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: A herd of wild elephants strayed out
of a reserve park here and went on the rampage in a nearby
settlement, killing two people, Antara reported yesterday. More ...
Chelsea-Liverpool clash tops FA Cup fourth roundBy Vic Mills LONDON (JP): The FA Cup again ousts the Premiership in England
this weekend with the fourth round of the competition taking
place. The most compelling tie is Chelsea versus Liverpool at
Stamford Bridge on Sunday. More ...
Politics mars Ecstasy case in Holland: Envoy JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia insisted yesterday the Ecstasy
trafficking case involving an Indonesian pilot in the Netherlands
had been marred by political influences.Indonesian Ambassador to the Netherlands J.B. More ...
Brittle, handle with care JAKARTA (JP): The bodies of two workers were sent home to
Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, from Malaysia in a large package
labeled "Brittle handle with care" Sunday, a press report said
yesterday.The hair raising anonymous airmail package was received at
12.30 a.m. More ...
Indonesia forges ties with Goethe Institute JAKARTA (JP): The education and culture ministry and Germany's
Goethe Institute have agreed to exchange works on science,
technology, religion, culture, economics and politics. More ...
Zarina to stand trial next week JAKARTA (JP): Zarina, the 24-year-old TV actress charged with
trafficking 29,677 Ecstasy pills, will be tried in the West
Jakarta District Court on Jan. 30.The hearing will be presided over by a panel of judges chaired
by Sumantri. More ...
Tutut invited to visit NU boarding schools JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid offered yesterday to accompany
Golkar leader Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana on visits to any of the
boarding schools run by the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem
organization. More ...
30 top executives to attend WEF meeting JAKARTA (JP): The government and 30 leading Indonesian
executives and entrepreneurs are scheduled to attend the World
Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, to
promote Indonesia and attract foreign investment. More ...
Conglomerates agree to set up partnership body JAKARTA (JP): A task force, representing 79 big local
businesses, agreed yesterday to set up an organization to develop
partnerships with small businesses and cooperatives in a similar
arrangement to the Jimbaran group. More ...
Schering-Plough Indonesia expects 20% profit rise JAKARTA (JP): The manufacturer of pharmaceutical products, PT
Schering-Plough Indonesia, expects its profits to rise 20 percent
this year, company spokesman Tjiptono Darmadji said yesterday. More ...
PLN posts net profit of US$431 million JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned electricity company PT PLN has
booked a net profit of Rp 1 trillion (US$431.03 million) for
1996, up about 15 percent on the previous year. More ...
Two robbers shot dead JAKARTA (JP): Police have shot dead two men after two separate
robberies led to a chase to apprehend the offenders.West Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Andi Chaeruddin said Jajang
Munanjar robbed a bank employee, Linda of her gold necklace in a
public van on Jl. More ...
Job discrimination Recently I came across an advertisement in The Jakarta Post
inviting applications for various job titles. Among the many
requirements, the one that caught my attention was "Male and
Unmarried Female. More ...
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. More ...
Jamu to be made in Malaysia MEDAN, North Sumatra: Indonesian medicinal and tonic drinks,
locally known as jamu, will soon be produced in Malaysia, Antara
reported here yesterday.Carrying the brand name "Madura Jamu", it will be produced by
businessman T. More ...
House queries private role in electricity generation JAKARTA (JP): The budgetary commission of the House of
Representatives yesterday questioned the viability of electricity
generation by private firms, saying the large number of new power
projects might cause an oversupply. More ...
Coaches upbeat over Davis Cup tie JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is optimistic of beating a tough
Philippines team in the Asia Oceania Group I Davis Cup first
round match in Manila, next month. More ...
Bre-X and Barrick get green light for Busang mine JAKARTA (JP): The government has given two Canadian mining
companies, Barrick Gold Corp. and Bre-X Minerals Ltd., the go
ahead to start exploiting the huge Busang gold deposit in East
Kalimantan, according to a statement from Barrick. More ...
Shareholders approve BDNI rights share issue JAKARTA (JP): The extraordinary shareholders meeting of
publicly listed Bank Dagang Nasional Indonesia (BDNI) approved
yesterday management's plan to issue rights shares to strengthen
the bank's capital structure. More ...
Direct questioning forbidden in Pakpahan subversion trial JAKARTA (JP): The subversion trial of union leader Muchtar
Pakpahan continued yesterday with presiding judge Djazuli P.
Sudibyo prohibiting defense lawyers from directly questioning
witnesses. More ...
Feudalism hinders law enforcement, says legal expert JAKARTA (JP): Lingering feudalistic attitudes are hampering
the socialization of laws in Indonesia, a legal expert said here
yesterday. More ...
Common courtesy I have now lived in Jakarta for over nine years. Certain
facets of life are, indeed, much better now than when I arrived.
For example, the phone system generally connects, Garuda usually
flies to schedule, taxis all have air conditioning and there are
fewer electricity power cuts. More ...
Agricultural sector mired in red tape and weak bureaucracy H.S. Dillon is an internationally-recognized agricultural
economist with an intimate knowledge of agricultural
transformation in Asia. More ...
Israeli talks bid Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his aides have
made statements in recent days, expressing a readiness to resume
peace talks with Syria without pre-conditions and without a
commitment to withdraw from the Golan Heights. More ...
Four rhinos to come home BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Four two-horned rhinoceros
(Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) would be returned home from London as
soon as their breeding area in Way Kambas National Park, Central
Lampung, was ready, an official said yesterday. More ...
Timor claims 30% of sedan market JAKARTA (JP): PT Timor Distributor Nasional (TDN), the
distributing arm of national car licensee PT Timor Putra
Nasional, claims it has grabbed over 30 percent of the sedan
market since Timor sedans hit the market in October. More ...
The new city budget is inadequate: Governor JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said
yesterday the city administration's 1997/1998 budget of Rp 3.36
trillion (US$1.4 billion) is inadequate to finance its
activities. More ...
SEAG golf training centered in Matoa JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian golfers preparing for the upcoming
SEA Games (SEAG) will be based at one training center, the Matoa
Golf and Country Club in Ciganjur, South Jakarta, from March,
according to an official. More ...
New narcotics bill carries death penalty JAKARTA (JP): The new bill on narcotic drugs the government
submitted to the House of Representatives yesterday carries a
maximum penalty of death for convicted offenders.The bill, submitted by Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman, is a
revision of Law No. More ...
On the E. Timor issue I greatly appreciated Mr. Tony Jennings' letter on East Timor
and development (Jan. 22, 1997). Not many foreigners, especially
westerners, are willing to understand the real position of
Indonesia on the East Timor issue. More ...
Choice Hotels offers more rooms JAKARTA (JP): PT Choice Hotels Indonesia, the master
franchiser in Indonesia for the Choice Hotels International
chain, has opened a new hotel in Batam, in the Riau province, and
additional apartment-hotel units in Yogyakarta. More ...
Pertamina outsources asset management JAKARTA (JP): State oil company Pertamina is inviting private
firms to manage some of its assets in North Sumatra to make its
operations more efficient, an executive said yesterday. More ...
Sentul to hold motorcycle GP JAKARTA (JP): The world motorcycle federation (FIM) has
selected the Sentul international circuit near Bogor to host the
14th leg of the 1997 motorcycle Grand Prix circuit on Sept. 28.FIM announced 15 motorcycle grands prix will be held this
year. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 23, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume
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STIE to hold seminar JAKARTA (JP): Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi (STIE) IBEK will
hold a two-day seminar on the fundamentals of Asian economies on
March 12 and 13 at Hotel Horison. More ...
Japan searches for its own identityBy Ignas Kleden JAKARTA (JP): Most of the success of Japanese development is
usually attributed to the fondness, ability and discipline of the
Japanese people to imitate everything they consider good for
their country and themselves. More ...
Four Season expands spa JAKARTA (JP): Increased luxury hotel rivalry on the holiday
island of Bali has compelled the Four Seasons Resort Bali,
located above the Jimbaran bay, to spend $US1.3 million to expand
its spa. More ...
Even posters may trigger violence JAKARTA (JP): The placing of posters may provoke physical
clashes between rival activists campaigning in the May election
if it is not properly regulated, Attorney General Singgih warned
yesterday. More ...
City councillors rebuke market authority JAKARTA (JP): City councilors rebuked the market authority, PD
Pasar Jaya, yesterday for not taking action against city market
roadside vendors having to pay illegal levies. More ...
The Listening Post * A source of pride to Indonesians and keen interest to others
around the world, Indonesia's economy continues to grow in size
and evolve in complexity. More ...
Better understanding needed To a certain degree, President Bill Clinton has been able to
lay a solid foundation for the U.S. to enter the new century. His
second term in office, therefore, is likely to be devoted to
consolidating the achievements that have been scored over the
past five years. More ...
Seven wrestlers questioned for beating tennis coach JAKARTA (JP): Police questioned seven wrestlers for assaulting
a national tennis coach on Wednesday night at Century Park
Athletes Hotel in Senayan, Central Jakarta.The Chief of the City Police Detectives for General Affairs
Lt. Col. More ...
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. More ...
Police chief confirms arrest for tollway heist JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo
confirmed yesterday the arrest of two suspects in last October's
Jagorawi toll road fatal robbery and said he hoped they could be
tried soon. More ...
British laborer found dead in pipe SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The body of a British worker was
found yesterday morning in a gas pipe off the coast of East
Kalimantan, Antara reported. More ...
House calls govt to task on revenue JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives have
again criticized the government's handling of non-tax revenue
raised by various ministries and government agencies. More ...
PT Excelcomindo Pratama builds fiber optic network JAKARTA (JP): PT Excelcomindo Pratama, a private global system
for mobile (GSM) operator, is installing a 2,000-kilometer fiber
optic network along railway lines in Java belonging to state
railway firm Perumka.Excelcomindo president Julius S. More ...
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