Utut's Karpov clash his time to shine JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grandmaster Utut Adianto will be
given the best opportunity ever to show his true talent when he
meets GM Antoly Karpov in a six-round duel match at Hotel
Indonesia from Nov. 21 to Nov. 25. More ...
Night-long Woodstockian event at MegamendungBy Yogita Tahil Ramani MEGAMENDUNG, Bogor (JP): Picture Romeo and Juliet throwing
ballet slippers at each other, sharing narcissistic fetishes
while the world looks on. More ...
Striking employees' pay raised JAKARTA (JP): The president of the state-owned ship building
company PT. PAL Indonesia, B.J. Habibie, finally gave in to
striking workers and announced salary increases for 4,000
employees of the Surabaya-based company. More ...
Assembly likely to drop internal rule review JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) looked
almost certain yesterday to dismiss a proposal to change its
internal rules, pending overnight deliberation in each of its
five factions. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Breakaway 1995 by Maud Van Der Lely,
Vajaraporn Sukanich, Miryung Muir, Jeannette Bijlmer, at KOI
Gallery Restaurant, Jl. Mahakam I/2, Souty Jakarta, daily, 11
a.m. to 11 p.m., until Nov. 16. More ...
Hotel Mulia project to go ahead JAKARTA (JP): The municipality has no objection to the
construction of Hotel Mulia Senayan's controversial second tower
even though it is located in a green area, in Central Jakarta, an
official said yesterday. More ...
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Bali Inter. Continental Resort, Jimbaran:
- Singaraja Restaurant: Mini Balinese Jegog, daily, 6:30 p.m.
to 10 p.m.
- Saraswati Lounge: Balinese Cultural Dances, daily except
Thursday and Sunday. More ...
KONI to set up special team for Asiad training JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council is to set up a
special team to decide which sports will start training in order
to represent Indonesia at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok in
December 1998.Indonesia's 19th SEA Games contingent leader, Togi M. More ...
Repentance As a country where almost 90 percent of the people are Moslem
and where one of the principles of the Pancasila philosophy is
Belief in God, I believe it is quite natural that at a time when
many disasters continue to befall the country and the people,
people will think that these ... More ...
Are we ready for discipline?From Pos KotaThe movement calling for nationwide disciplined behavior was
heralded again recently. Even President Soeharto called on
members of the National Discipline Movement to give the rest of
the nation examples of discipline in action. More ...
Consultation matters The government should be commended for its handling of the
economic crisis. It has literally bent over backwards in trying
to fix the crisis, negotiating with the International Monetary
Fund, securing nearly US$40 billion in aid, intervening in the
currency market, working ... More ...
Firm to be closed for polluting river TANGERANG (JP): After issuing innumerable unheeded warnings
the local administration is to close PT Harlipan Batik, a private
firm specializing in dyeing batik cloth, on Jl. Pasar Kemis in
Jatiuwung. More ...
Surjadi decides to leave badminton association JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Badminton Association of
Indonesia, Surjadi, has decided it is time to quit. He said
yesterday he would not be standing for re-election at the
national congress here later this month. More ...
Bitung, Bojonegoro, Kabil to be main ports JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto
said yesterday that Kabil Port on Batam Island, Bojonegara Port
in Banten, West Java, and Bitung Port in North Sulawesi would
become the country's main ports. More ...
Port row reflects fragility of U.S.-Japan tiesBy S.P. Seth SYDNEY (JP): When George Friedman and Meredith Lebard wrote
their book, The Coming War With Japan, early in the decade, it
created quite a sensation. More ...
U.S. supports Indonesia's economic reforms JAKARTA (JP): The United States reaffirmed yesterday its
commitment to help Indonesia through its economic crisis and
hailed the steps the government had already taken, saying that
while they may cause some domestic woe they would help speed up
the ... More ...
Twelve die of haze-related infections JAKARTA (JP): At least 12 elderly people have died in Jambi
reportedly of respiratory infections blamed on the thick haze
that has been enveloping the province over the past several
months.M. More ...
City to issue new guidelines on Kemang JAKARTA (JP): The municipality is to issue urban design
guidelines allowing parts of the residential Kemang district in
South Jakarta for commercial uses such as restaurants and cafes. More ...
Aceh deer in sharp decline BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The number of Sumatran Sambar deer (Cervus
Unicolor) in Aceh has sharply dropped to just a few hundred as
poachers continue hunting the animals to meet rising demands for
its meat. More ...
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Novotel Surabaya Hotel & Suites, Jl. Ngagel 173-175:
- Dahana Lounge Bar: Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Los
Javados Acoustic music.
- Puri Pool Bar: Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. More ...
Poles seek to do business in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Eight mining and electric companies from Poland
are seeking business opportunities in Indonesia's growing
infrastructure sector. More ...
Banks asked to take over loans JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung
called on sound banks yesterday to take over housing loans
extended by dissolved banks. More ...
Confiscated drugs destroyed in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: The prosecutors office in Bali destroyed
yesterday 118 grams of heroin, 11 grams of hashish and 10,600
Ecstasy pills confiscated in various drug raids in the past few
months. More ...
Intel begins road show JAKARTA (JP): Intel, one of the world's major microprocessor
manufacturers, launched its 11th stop Pentium II processor
"Platform Day" road show in Indonesia yesterday. More ...
GRI's sales rise 20% JAKARTA (JP): PT Great River International (GRI), a garment
producer, announced yesterday that its sales rose 20 percent to
Rp 212.9 billion (US$64.5 million) in the first three quarters of
this year over the same period last year. More ...
Proficiency in English For the average Indonesian today, learning and understanding
the English language will never bring him or her to the
proficiency achieved by many pre-war Indonesians who experienced
the Dutch educational system in the Dutch language. More ...
Millions in batik sales YOGYAKARTA: A four-day batik exhibition, held in conjunction
with the International Batik Conference, proved to be a venue for
lucrative business transactions. More ...
Purging city streets of jockeys 'not easy' JAKARTA (JP): The municipality is having a difficult time
getting rid of jockeys -- people who offer themselves as
passengers to motorists trying to beat the three-in-one traffic
system -- an official said yesterday. More ...
Maan extends lead to 7 shots at Tering Bay Open BATAM ISLAND, Riau (JP): Maan Naasim, boosted by his victory
at the Matoa Open last week which ended his two-year title
drought, extended his lead to seven shots at the US$50,000 Tering
Bay Golf Championship here yesterday with a three-under-par 69. More ...
Alleged hoodlums caught selling 'protection stickers' JAKARTA (JP): Police have apprehended 16 alleged hoodlums from
Tanah Abang -- including two teenagers and a woman -- for
allegedly coercing minivan drivers to purchase protection
"stickers", city police chief Maj. Gen. More ...
Sjafrie installs FKPPI leaders JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sjafrie
Sjamsoeddin has installed board members for the nine branches of
the Communication Forum of Indonesian Veterans' Children (FKPPI)
in Jakarta, Bekasi and Tangerang. More ...
Hopelessness can be dangerous As a kid of five years old I stayed with a retired district
chief (Asisten Wedana), because my parents lived in a remote
village where even water mains and electricity were non-existent. More ...
Man bashed to death at airport TANGERANG (JP): An employee of a courier firm was allegedly
bashed to death by a group of men in the cargo compound of
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Wednesday, police said.The chief of the airport's police subprecinct, Capt. More ...
Indomobil now public firm by backdoor listing JAKARTA (JP): The giant Salim Group's automotive arm Indomobil
was transformed into a publicly listed company through a backdoor
listing yesterday. More ...
Three of Bakrie Group's banks to merge JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Bakrie Group, Aburizal
Bakrie, said yesterday the group's banks, Bank Nasional, Bank
Perniagaan and Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional, would merge in
efforts to strengthen their capital and operations. More ...
Manchester United, Arsenal clash in Premiership raceBy Vic Mills LONDON (JP): The gloves come off at Highbury on Sunday as
Arsenal and Manchester United, first and second respectively in
the Premiership, meet for the first time this season. More ...
Man found dead in a Bekasi ditch JAKARTA (JP): A man was found dead in a ditch yesterday at the
Prima Harapan housing complex, North Bekasi, a police officer
said.A housemaid disposing of garbage noticed the body, Chief Sgt.
Suhardiman said. More ...
Cement factory awaits decision MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Indonesian Forum for Environment
(WALHI) has denied rumors that the government has given its
approval for the construction of a cement factory inside the
Gunung Leuser National Park. More ...
Which route to restore peace in troubled Cambodia?By Abdulgaffar Peang-Meth GUAM, United States (JP): Recently, Indonesia's Minister of
Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas made a candid, widely quoted remark
about the United Nations peacekeeping operation in Cambodia that
went a long way to explaining why ... More ...
Three foreigners held for 1.7 kg heroin haul JAKARTA (JP): Three foreigners have been arrested for alleged
involvement in smuggling 1.7 kilograms of high-grade heroin into
the country from Thailand, a senior officer said yesterday.National Police spokesman Maj. Gen. More ...
Photo We regret that a photograph and graphic on this page yesterday
-- Hilmar Pabel's Back from a Russian Prisoner of War Camp, 1948
and Interior by Acep Zamzam Noor -- were transposed. More ...
Bank Global to offer shares to public JAKARTA (JP): Bank Global International will sell 50 million
shares, or one-third of its total shares, to the public next
month, the company announced yesterday. More ...
No account of Indonesians seeking employment abroad YOGYAKARTA (JP): Ida Bagus Mantra, a senior researcher at the
University of Gadjah Mada's population studies center, said
recently that countless Indonesians have literally risked their
lives seeking jobs illegally abroad over the last two ... More ...
The Listening Post "Building English Skills Through Newspaper + Radio"
Produced by American Language Center in cooperation with The
Jakarta Post and Radio Sonora FM 100.9 Mhz * The English of eight-year-olds presents a special challenge
to any non-native speaker talking with them. More ...
Tutut backs government action on ailing banks JAKARTA (JP): Businesswoman Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, who is
the eldest daughter of President Soeharto, supported yesterday
the government's weekend closure of 16 banks, including those
partly owned by other family members. More ...
Ten people killed in bus-truck collision JAKARTA (JP): Ten people died and 19 others were severely
injured when an interprovince passenger bus collided head-on with
a truck carrying pine logs in Aceh early Tuesday. More ...
Coastal developers' licenses reviewed BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The Lampung administration is
threatening to revoke the licenses of four developers engaged in
a 500-hectare coastal reclamation project if they are found
guilty of damaging the environment, Antara reported an official
here as saying. More ...
Share prices plunge on local market JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX)
plunged yesterday, with the JSX composite index losing 2.5
percent to close at 478.91 points in moderate trading. More ...
Deutsche Bank's new buildingJP/bay Deutsche Bank officially opened its new building, on Jl.
Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, yesterday.State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. More ...
Workers protest against violation of agreement TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of workers from a suitcase
manufacturing company went to Tangerang City Council yesterday to
protest against their company's alleged failure to honor a wage
agreement.The protesters, who arrived at 9 a.m. More ...
TB prevalent despite 30 year campaign JAKARTA (JP): After a 30 year campaign, Indonesia has failed
to eradicate tuberculosis which has long remained the number two
killer after cardiovascular diseases, an official said yesterday. More ...
YLKI responds On behalf of the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) I
would like to thank Mr. Indaryanto for his letter in The Jakarta
Post of Oct. 27 regarding the sale of SEA Games stickers. More ...
Two men face court for trafficking marijuana JAKARTA (JP): Two men were indicted during separate sessions
at East Jakarta District Court yesterday for trafficking a total
of two kilograms of marijuana.The first defendant, Ahmad Husain, 33, was arrested on Jl.
Pisangan Timur in East Jakarta on Aug. More ...
U.S., China opt for stable tiesBy Rizal Sukma JAKARTA (JP): The long-awaited Sino-American summit has just
ended with promising results, not only for a better relationship
between the two countries, but also for stability and peace in
the Asia-Pacific region. More ...
Trakebah and Incognito to start the music at JakJazz JAKARTA (JP): It is usually packed with shoppers, but the area
around Pasar Festival on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said assumes a musical
character today with the opening of the Jakarta International
Jazz Festival, better known as JakJazz. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 6, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume
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Ades Alfindo 800 ... More ...
Jiang gets fair marks on U.S. trip 'performance'By Edward Neilan Debriefing sessions back in Beijing might ask the question:
'Who is this guy Richard Gere?' TOKYO (JP): China's President Jiang Zemin is back in Beijing,
facing the music from his colleagues, in a series of critiques on
his recent ... More ...
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14
2:30 My Country
2:35 TV Series: Kelly
3:10 Children's Dance by Sanggar Yurnita
3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa
4:00 Regional News
4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat
5:10 Documentary Film
5:30 Performance: Gatra Kencana
6:00 News: Lintasan ... More ...
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