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Searching for all articles published on 1997-12-15 ...

42 articles.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Rodrigo Cuello wins Omega PGA Championship

Rodrigo Cuello wins Omega PGA ChampionshipBy Bobby Allan Wilson HONG KONG (Agencies): Filipino Rodrigo Cuello recorded his second big win in Hong Kong in the space of a year after winning the US$500,000 Omega PGA Championship at Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Minister of food and Bulog chief

Minister of food and Bulog chief In my letter of Dec. 13, 'Do we have to import rice?', is the following sentence: "The Bulog chief stated that the supply was adequate and thus no import was needed. On the other hand, the state minister of food, who is one and the same person,...

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Stricter controls urged to foil smuggling at port

Stricter controls urged to foil smuggling at port JAKARTA (JP): City Police chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata ordered the Tanjung Priok Port police Saturday to tighten controls on the flow of passengers and their luggage at the port to prevent drug smuggling.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/On network marketing

On network marketing This is in response to Bill Guerin's Network marketing letter of Dec. 13, 1997. I'd like to make it short. But before that, please calm down. What people are trying to do is make money, including joining the so-called Future Strategies.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Police arrest 3 drug dealers

Police arrest 3 drug dealers PALU, Central Sulawesi: Donggala Police apprehended three men suspected of drug trafficking in Tatura, East Palu, Central Sulawesi early Saturday.Local police chief Lt. Col.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Pelni to operate two new ships

Pelni to operate two new ships JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: State-owned shipping company PT Pelni will begin operating two luxury liners, KM Rinjani and KM Umsini, in eastern Indonesia starting next month, Antara reported.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: 7 Gradasi, by Basuki Rahardjo, IPP Yasa, Jean Marcia T, Mary Rumawas, Sony Marsono, Soetarjo and Widarto, at the Lobby, Hotel Indonesia, Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Dec. 20.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Expert hails closure of Tanah Abang kiosks

Expert hails closure of Tanah Abang kiosks JAKARTA (JP): A senior criminologist from the University of Indonesia, Purnianti, hailed the city's closure of illegal warungs (kiosks) in Tanah Abang but urged the municipality to find alternative jobs for the people it evicted.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Stock market expected to tumble further this week

Stock market expected to tumble further this week JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are expected to fall further as worries about President Soeharto's health and a further drop in the rupiah would continue to dampen the buying mood.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/China grabs four GP badminton titles

China grabs four GP badminton titles JAKARTA (JP): China proved its supremacy in badminton by sweeping four of the five titles at the 1997 Lipton World Grand Prix Badminton Finals at the Senayan Indoor Stadium yesterday.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Parnevik wins Johnnie Walker Super Tour title

Parnevik wins Johnnie Walker Super Tour titleBy Robert Soelistyo TAIPEI, Taiwan (JP): The overnight leader, Jasper Parnevik -- who was the hero of the European Ryder Cup team along with Ian Woosnam of Wales -- yesterday won the Johnnie Walker Super Tour.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/S. Jakarta Police shoot alleged thief

S. Jakarta Police shoot alleged thief JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police shot dead a man, who allegedly attempted to steal a police vehicle, when he later resisted arrest, the victim's younger brother said yesterday.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Intelligence body yet to catch source of rumors

Intelligence body yet to catch source of rumors JAKARTA (JP); The State Intelligence Coordinating Body (Bakin) admitted that it was having difficulty tracking the source of rumors which it claims were responsible for the recent plunge of Indonesia's financial markets.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Datuk's trial to begin this month

Datuk's trial to begin this month MEDAN, North Sumatra: The trial of Achmad Suraji, who is suspected of killing at least 42 women, will begin on Dec. 22 at the Lubuk Pakam District Court.Muhammad Nasution, a spokesman for the court, said last Thursday that Judge H.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Beware of what scam

Beware of what scam As a reader of The Jakarta Post, I have noticed that Mr. Bill Guerin's letters have frequently appeared in the "Your Letters" column. At times, the contents gave me cause to become amazed at the poor logic presented.In his letter Beware of the old scam he has done it again.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Not the right time to lift minimum wage: Employers

Not the right time to lift minimum wage: Employers JAKARTA (JP): Both employers and workers gave cautious comments Saturday over whether the minimum wage in the city should be increased to allow for rising prices.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Armed men stage midday robbery

Armed men stage midday robbery JAKARTA (JP): A gang of at least four armed men robbed a gold shop at a market in Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta, yesterday and made off with two kilograms of jewelry worth Rp 50 million (US$10,000).A police source said the robbers, who had watched London Shop on Jl.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Over 81,000 face famine in Maluku

Over 81,000 face famine in Maluku JAKARTA (JP): As relief efforts continued in drought-stricken Irian Jaya, it was reported Saturday that over 81,000 people in Maluku were facing severe food shortages.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Psychologist concerned over premarital sex among teens

Psychologist concerned over premarital sex among teens JAKARTA (JP): Leading psychologist Sarlito Wirawan Sarwono expressed concern yesterday over the high number of teenagers engaging in premarital sex.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Alcatel clinches $115m project

Alcatel clinches $115m project JAKARTA (JP): French telecommunications giant Alcatel has won a US$115 million contract from Multi Media Asia Indonesia (MMAI) to develop the ground segment of Multi Media Asia (M2A), a multimedia satellite network.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/One of six missing divers found alive

One of six missing divers found alive UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): An Indonesian diving guide missing for three days with five Japanese divers off Betang Island here was found alive yesterday, local police said.Capt.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Golkar not to rescind Soeharto's nomination

Golkar not to rescind Soeharto's nomination JAKARTA (JP): Golkar remains steadfast in its support for President Soeharto's renomination to another term of office despite concerns over the President's ailing health.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Obituary

Obituary Actor WD Mochtar died late Saturday evening at the Abdul Moeloek Hospital in Tanjungkarang, Lampung, at the age of 69.A hospital employee said Mochtar had complained of breathing problems and had been admitted to the hospital on Dec. 6.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Council upset by water company

Council upset by water company MEDAN, North Sumatra: All factions of North Sumatra's legislative council expressed disappointment Saturday over the poor performance of the province's water company PDAM Tirtanadi.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Forgotten victims of mistreatment

Forgotten victims of mistreatment The 41-nation conference in London on Nazi gold reminds the world again of the victims of World War II.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/C. Java regencies prone to landslides

C. Java regencies prone to landslides SEMARANG: A recent survey indicated that 28 of Central Java's 35 regencies and mayoralties were vulnerable to landslides because of unstable land, a local official said Saturday.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Equitor gets ISO 9002 award

Equitor gets ISO 9002 award JAKARTA (JP): Standard Chartered Equitor, a custodial and clearing division of Standard Chartered Bank, has received ISO 9002 certificationThe company said Saturday that the certification was awarded by SGS Yarsley International Certification Services in recognition of ...

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 Cartoon Film: The Big Valley 3:10 TV Drama: Gejolak Hati 3:35 Religious Teachings: Buddha 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Merajut Serat 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show 5:30 Documentary Film 6:00 ...

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Save our environment

Save our environment Hurry up policymakers of Indonesia. It's high time to think about and get ready to punish people who endanger the environment by burning waste material in the open.Predictions are that the next dry season will come soon.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Indonesia's school face a dilemma about idealism

Indonesia's school face a dilemma about idealismBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): From my childhood on until my late twenties I was continuously exposed to a rather romantic view of education. I was always told that education is a very powerful cultural force that shapes the future of our nation.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Bank Papan turns to Lotus tracking system

Bank Papan turns to Lotus tracking system JAKARTA (JP): Lotus Development, a leading international computer software company, has developed a communications system for Bank Papan to process housing loan applications as well as communicate with its customers through the Internet.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Law stipulates equal treatment

Law stipulates equal treatmentBy Benny Subianto JAKARTA (JP): In his article published in The Jakarta Post on Dec. 3, 1997, Irman G. Lanti argued that CIDES' proposal of affirmative action policy is not racist as I had suggested in my article published on Nov. 13 in this newspaper.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Transparent budget

Transparent budget President Soeharto's instruction to State Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita that the 1998/1999 draft for the state budget be realistic and fully transparent will surely send a positive signal to the market.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Political reform and transparency urgent: Miriam

Political reform and transparency urgent: Miriam DEPOK, West Java (JP): The government must empower the people's legislative institutions if it wants to revive an ailing political system, an expert said Saturday.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/EDS receives ISO 9001

EDS receives ISO 9001 JAKARTA (JP): Automotive wiring maker EDS Manufacturing Indonesia has received ISO 9001 certification from the United States' Underwriters Laboratories Inc., the company announced.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/BI urged to divest its reserves to ease panic

BI urged to divest its reserves to ease panic JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, should divest a significant amount of its foreign exchange assets to help desperate indebted firms and stop the fall of the rupiah, Australian economist Ross M. McLeod said.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Political will key to economic reform: Analyst

Political will key to economic reform: Analyst JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's economic turmoil may lead to a crisis of confidence if the public loses faith in the government's ability to carry out bold economic reforms.Political analyst J.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Gran Melia clarification

Gran Melia clarification Referring to an article in The Jakarta Post Dec. 12, 1997, page 3, entitled No big bashes at hotels, but discounts are plenty, we would like to clarify the rate for New Year's Dinner at Gran Melia Jakarta in order not to give incorrect information to readers.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Political differentiation key to reforms

Political differentiation key to reformsBy Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): Many political analysts would agree with Mochtar Pabottingi, a senior researcher at the Indonesian Institute of Sciences, who suggested that the Indonesian political system really needs reforms after decades of obsession ...

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Tips on recreating scanned charts, logos with CorelDRAW

Tips on recreating scanned charts, logos with CorelDRAWBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): You're the computer whiz in the office. You know how to create all sorts of graphics in CorelDRAW. So, one morning, your boss throws a fax containing a chart under your nose.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Bekasi maid sought for murder of boss' baby

Bekasi maid sought for murder of boss' baby JAKARTA (JP): Police are looking for a housemaid who allegedly drowned her employers' six-month-old baby girl in the bathroom of the family's home in Bekasi.Bekasi Police Chief. Lt. Col.

Mon, 15 Dec 1997

JP/Garuda, foreign carriers deal

Garuda, foreign carriers deal JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has tied up with four overseas airlines, Korean Air, Air France, China Airlines and Martin Air of the Netherlands for the handling of its cargo services.