Conglomerates 'may not control economy' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto insisted yesterday
conglomerates would not be allowed to control the national
economy and called for more emphasis on the development of small
businesses and cooperatives. More ...
PT Indorama secures US$175 million in loans JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed polyester maker PT Indorama
Synthetics has obtained syndicated loans worth US$175 million
from 13 international banks. More ...
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country
2:35 TV Series: Fun House
3:05 Children's Program: Gita Wicara
3:30 TV Series: Perfect Strangers
4:00 News: Lintasan Berita
4:05 TV Drama: Diantara Kita - Ketahuilah
4:30 Documentary Film
4:55 Filler and Trailer
5:00 Evening News
5:25 ... More ...
Workers protest unjust treatment JAKARTA (JP): At least 150 PT Intermitra Ragamulia
Industries's workers protested at the House of Representatives
Monday about threats of arbitrary dismissal from their employer. More ...
Documented insanity delays murder trial JAKARTA (JP): The Los Angeles triple murder case trial was
delayed yesterday after proof that the defendant had twice been
hospitalized for 'mental disorder' was read in court.Prosecutor J. More ...
Newly returned bishop meet ABRI leaders DILI (JP): Mgr. Basilio do Nascimento, the newly ordained
bishop of Baucau, East Timor, spent his first full day home after
his January ordination in Rome meeting with local military
officers. More ...
Soeharto says critics ignorant of govt system JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that his
administration's critics did not seem to understand the basics of
Indonesia's political system. More ...
Poll watchdog denies calling for boycott BOGOR (JP): The unrecognized Independent Election Monitoring
Committee denied yesterday circulating anonymous leaflets urging
townspeople to boycott the May 29 general election. More ...
Govt to restrict air ticket sales JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to stop travel agents
selling airline tickets to avoid price manipulation, a senior
official said yesterday. More ...
Rendani airport to be renovated MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: The Ministry of Transportation is to
set aside more than Rp 1 billion (approximately US$426,439) this
year to renovate Rendani Airport, in Manokwari regency, Irian
Jaya. More ...
Sempati rating lowered JAKARTA (JP): Pefindo, Indonesia's only credit rating agency,
has decided to downgrade the rating of PT Sempati Air's Rp 50
billion (US$21.09 million) commercial paper to B with from A-4
previously. More ...
Indonesia defeats Kiwis in Federation Cup opening JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Fed Cup team defeated New Zealand
2-1 yesterday on the first day of Group A's round-robin matches
at the Asia Oceania Qualifying Group I in Wellington. More ...
RI and Australia to sign maritime agreement JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Australia are to sign a maritime
agreement Friday delineating the continental shelf and their
Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) in three areas. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Radisson Hotel, Jl. Pecenongan 72, Central Jakarta:
- Lobby Lounge Bar; Vino on Bass and Yudi on Piano, Mona and
Nongky (Singers), Monday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
* Ancol Travelodge, Jl. Lodan Timur No. More ...
Public to get Subway project explanation JAKARTA (JP): The public will be informed about the progress
of the subway project as soon as financing and other matters are
clear, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday.Surjadi said not everything was clear yet. More ...
Pollution detector installed PURWAKARTA, West Java: An air pollution monitoring instrument
will soon be installed in this rapidly industrializing district
of West Java, Antara reported yesterday. More ...
Golf body hopes locals will rise at Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Golf Association hopes seven
locals will qualify for the final of the Satelindo Indonesia Open
1997 next month. More ...
Democracy vs efficiency at WTOBy Djauhari Oratmangun This is the second of two articles. GENEVA (JP): What lessons from the Singapore Ministerial
Conference-WTO can we expect to characterize future multilateral
trade negotiations within the WTO system?First, negotiations within the WTO system ... More ...
Community of free traders The presence of more than 600 business leaders from all over
the world, including 100 from major American corporations, at the
first ASEAN business summit which opens today speaks volumes
about the region's economic potential. More ...
U.S., RI to boost trade ties JAKARTA (JP): A delegation of almost 100 senior U.S. business
executives will be in Jakarta from March 12 to March 14 to
promote U.S.-Indonesia trade investment relations and participate
in a series of programs to understand ASEAN. More ...
Dua Satu Tiga Puluh offers shares to public JAKARTA (JP): PT Dua Satu Tiga Puluh, a company established by
President Soeharto to support the development of a prototype of
the N-2130 passenger national jet aircraft, yesterday began the
offering of the company's shares to the public. More ...
Zarina tried to bribe us, say police officers JAKARTA (JP): Three police officers testified in court Monday
that Zarina, charged with possession of Ecstasy, tried to bribe
them as they confiscated a safe containing the drug from her
house. More ...
Never let differences divide, Wahono says JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Wahono reminded the nation
yesterday that differences are acceptable and should not be
allowed to cause enmity and division between people. More ...
ASEAN CCI strives to wipe out poverty JAKARTA (JP): The ASEAN Chambers of Commerce and Industry
(ASEAN CCI) supports ASEAN 2020's economic vision of eradicating
poverty and increasing the region's share of world trade. More ...
Poll rigging exposers jailed SEMARANG: Ungaran district court sentenced two students to two
years in prison Monday for claiming to have exposed violations of
the 1992 election rules by government officials. More ...
Supreme Court asked to address lawsuit rumors JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers representing Megawati Soekarnoputri
called on the Supreme Court yesterday to respond to growing
rumors that the law courts have succumbed to government pressure
in trying cases involving the ousted PDI chairwoman. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 11, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume
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Dharmala Insurance 1,500 ... More ...
Margeaux's -- a veritable 'palais de cuisine' Having been treated to scrumptious French food at the Shangri-
La's famed Margeaux's only once before, I had almost given up all
hope of ever going back. It was an ambrosial experience which
left me sated and in love with life. More ...
Problems of the post-shipment import system Beginning next month, the inspection of imports will change
from pre-shipment inspection to on-arrival inspection. Economist
Hartojo Wignjowijoto, president of PT Aspecindo Kreasi, a
business consulting company examines the shift. More ...
Archers' training off target JAKARTA (JP): The female archery squad's discord is only a
misperception between the archers and their coach, according to
the SEA Games team archery training director. More ...
Quake damages over 100 houses TERNATE, Maluku: One hundred and eight houses in Galela
district, North Maluku regency, are in various states of
disrepair after an earthquake and a number of aftershocks hit the
region last Thursday, Antara reported yesterday. More ...
Comfort women to sue Japan, government YOGYAKARTA (JP): Almost 250 comfort women forced to work for
the occupying Japanese troops during the Second World War are
rejecting a government plan to divert Rp 9 billion (US$4 million)
to rest homes, their lawyers said yesterday. More ...
Illegal flyer suspects get legal aid lawyers JAKARTA (JP): The Foundation of the Indonesian Legal Aid
Institute (YLBHI) confirmed yesterday that three men detained by
police for allegedly possessing inflammatory flyers had asked RO
Tambunan to defend them. More ...
Philips' markets new handset JAKARTA (JP): Dutch telecommunications equipment maker Philips
Consumer Communications, introduced its new cellular handset
yesterday which offers voice dial. More ...
Feisal firm on ABRI's dual role JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) will stick to its dual
defense and sociopolitical function for the foreseeable future,
its commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung said yesterday. More ...
Police called on to stick to ethics JAKARTA (JP): A former National Police Chief called yesterday
on police officers to stick to police ethics in their work.Gen. (ret) Kunarto said ethical behavior improved the
professionalism of the police and encouraged people to trust the
police more. More ...
S. Sulawesi gets new daily UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: A new regional newspaper,
Binabaru, was launched here yesterday. It will be in competition
with Fajar and Pedoman Rakyat.Truitje Musila is the general manager while Sayamsu Nur is the
chief editor, Antara reported. More ...
PLN's meter readings I do not think too many voices would be raised in dissent if I
say that PLN is an inefficient outfit -- and I am not referring
to the blackouts which, to be fair, seem to be getting less
frequent in our area, though I still have to call in our very
noisy generator from time ... More ...
Policeman found murdered JAKARTA (JP): A policeman was found murdered at his home in
the police housing complex in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, the City
Police spokesman said yesterday.Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said the victim, Sgt.Maj. More ...
ASEAN CCI want active private sectors JAKARTA (JP): The ASEAN Chambers of Commerce and Industry
(ASEAN CCI) has called on private sectors to be more active in
influencing their governments to establish an integrated economy
in Southeast Asia. More ...
Inefficiency causes fall in textile exports JAKARTA (JP): The poor performance of Indonesia's services
sector was blamed yesterday for the declining growth of textile
and textile-product exports over the past few years . More ...
Fadel to go ahead with plan to take over GKG JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Bukaka group, Fadel
Muhammed, will go ahead with his plan to take over the assets of
the bankrupt Golden Key Group (GKG) despite rumors that he faces
financial difficulties in doing so. More ...
Soeharto visits Nasution in hospitalAntara JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto visited Gen. (ret) Abdul
Haris Nasution at Gatot Soebroto Army Hospital yesterday.The President was accompanied by Minister/State Secretary
Moerdiono and his daughter Titiek Prabowo. More ...
Disinterested or lazy I agree with G.S. Edwin (Sunday, March 9) that the phrase
"It's so easy" is not usually very constructive. However, in the
case of the Indonesian language, it is perfectly true. More ...
The Stage I am writing in reference to the article Jakarta cafe culture
catches on (Sunday, March 9, page one). The article read: "Beyond
the success of a number of cafes many have also failed. The
Stage, Blue Note, Upstairs, Zach and Metropolis are just a few of
the unsuccessful ventures. More ...
F-16 crash blamed on weather JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung confirmed
yesterday that one person died when an Air Force F-16 fighter
crashed on landing at the Halim Perdanakusumah military air base
Monday.Feisal blamed the accident on the weather. More ...
Top riders line up for motocross c'ship JAKARTA (JP): The world's top 15 riders are expected to fight
an exiting battle next week in Yogyakarta at the World 125cc Moto
Cross Championship, the season's opening competition. More ...
Teenager married a transvestite JAKARTA (JP): Shockwaves of disbelief are rippling through an
East Kalimantan community after it emerged a local teenager's
bride is in fact a transvestite, reports said yesterday. More ...
The fundamentals of moral integrityBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): In times of turmoil, hope and fear, I always
look for somebody who is dependable, conscientious and morally
courageous. More ...
The heat is on In Kompas (Feb. 12) I read an article under the heading Three
members of one family died when they fell into a septic tank. The
tank was 15 meters deep and 1.5 meters in diameter. More ...
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