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Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Bambang's consortium to pay Summa's debts

Bambang's consortium to pay Summa's debts JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's son, Bambang Trihatmodjo and Johannes B. Kotjo the likely new owners of the assets of the defunct Bank Summa issued a joint statement that they would repay the Bank's outstanding debts within two months.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Telkom promises faster foolproof vote counting

Telkom promises faster foolproof vote counting JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned PT Telkom has invested Rp 2.1 billion ($875,000) in a facility that promises to speed up the tallying of votes in next month's general election.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Reasons sought for priest's travel ban

Reasons sought for priest's travel ban JAKARTA (JP): The lawyer of a Jesuit Catholic Priest, recently banned from traveling abroad, would seek an explanation on the restriction in a meeting with Armed Forces chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung Monday.Lawyer Luhut M.P.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Save the green turtle

Save the green turtle KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Kupang Regent Lt. Col. S.K. Lerik released four adult green turtles and 16 baby turtles in the Kupang Bay yesterday, marking the launch of a campaign to save the endangered species, Antara reported.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Computer used in RP 7b BI fraud: Witness

Computer used in RP 7b BI fraud: Witness JAKARTA (JP): A former Bank Indonesia employee testifying in a Rp 7 billion (US$2.9 million) bank fraud trial said his computer was used to enter fake data into the bank's file.Witness St.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Justice Adi to turn 65 and retire on May 1

Justice Adi to turn 65 and retire on May 1 JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Chief Justice Adi Andojo, known for blowing the whistle on alleged collusion at the Supreme Court, will retire on May 1.Adi will turn 65 years old on that day, the mandatory retirement age, and will be honorably dismissed.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Hourglass and revelation

Hourglass and revelation Thank you for printing Mr. David S. Wixey's letter (April 8, 1997: Comet Hale-Bopp) in response to my letter (April 4, 1997: Comet's coming) on the hourglass illustration of the three highlights of world history; the birth of Abraham, the Father of the nation of Israel, ...

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Nine taxes may be left after new tax law is effective

Nine taxes may be left after new tax law is effective JAKARTA (JP): Nine of the 14 city taxes are likely to remain after the new bill on taxes and levies becomes effective on Jan. 1 next year, a councilor said.The head of the City Council's Commission C on financial affairs, Helmy A.R.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Parkroyal Ancol, Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta: - Jungles Restaurant; Pasar Malam, Keroncong and Kecapi Suling, Friday, 6 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., Dixie Band, Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., Trio Band, Sunday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. - No.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Discussion on manpower bill delayed

Discussion on manpower bill delayed JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to postpone parliamentary debate over the controversial manpower bill, which has been widely criticized for allegedly curtailing workers' rights. Insufficient time has been cited as an excuse.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Councilors to Jerusalem

Councilors to Jerusalem SURABAYA: The East Java provincial government has endorsed twelve Christian councilors to go on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, an unusual decision that may be considered controversial.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Army college produces 'visionary' leaders

Army college produces 'visionary' leaders JAKARTA (Antara): What does a staff and command school mean to an army officer? A lot, if he vies for stars on his shoulders.The Bandung-based Army Staff and Command School (SESKOAD) has served the nation well beyond simply turning out generals.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Retired generals urge valuation of dual role

Retired generals urge valuation of dual role BANDUNG (JP): Two prominent retired Army generals suggested yesterday that the Armed Forces (ABRI) evaluate its "dual-role" doctrine in order to accommodate contemporary social and political developments.Solichin G.P.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/NGOs propose institution to handle public complaints

NGOs propose institution to handle public complaints JAKARTA (JP): Local non-governmental organizations proposed yesterday an institution in charge of handling public complaints on environmental problems.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Ganja plants discovered

Ganja plants discovered BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Police in Banda Aceh have arrested 13 people believed to be members of a syndicate which operates huge marijuana plantations in the province, Antara reported yesterday.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/CFC to open 60 outlets this year

CFC to open 60 outlets this year JAKARTA (JP): California Fried Chicken (CFC), a local fast food chain owned by PT Putra Sejahtera Pioneerindo (PSP Group), plans to open about 60 outlets this year with small entrepreneurs.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Trust can return

Trust can return Violence threatens to overwhelm diplomacy in the Middle East because Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat have undermined what held the peace together.Trust can be restored, but it will call for efforts on the part of Mr. Netanyahu, Mr.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/No fare hikes of city buses yet

No fare hikes of city buses yet JAKARTA (JP): The government will not raise city bus fares, at least not until after next year's General Assembly, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Growth and democracy can go hand-in-hand

Growth and democracy can go hand-in-hand A recent report from the World Bank describes India and Pakistan -- together with Indonesia and seven other countries, including China -- as emerging global economic giants.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film 3:10 Culture Program: Lingkar Budaya 3:35 Tour and Travel: Wisata Nasional 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:25 Variety Show 5:30 TV Series: A Writer's Exchange 5:55 Music 6:00 News: ...

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Five people injured in toll road collisions

Five people injured in toll road collisions JAKARTA (JP): Seven collisions involving at least 14 cars occurred on Jagorawi toll road yesterday, injuring four men and a woman.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Anti-Zionist task force to go ahead

Anti-Zionist task force to go ahead JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Committee for World Moslem Solidarity (KISDI) has started recruiting students and interested Moslems to join an anti-Zionist task force.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Internal dispute not to affect PDI poll vote

Internal dispute not to affect PDI poll vote JAKARTA (JP): The government will not let the continuing conflict in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) affect the party's performance in the May 29 election, an observer said yesterday.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Youth contest tomorrow

Youth contest tomorrow JAKARTA (JP): A competition for young people called Gelar Remaja Abad 21, will be staged at the National Monument Park (Monas), Central Jakarta tomorrow from 9 p.m.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Pro-Golkar Moslem preachers in hiding after riots

Pro-Golkar Moslem preachers in hiding after riots SEMARANG (JP): More than a dozen pro-Golkar Moslem preachers taking refuge at government officials' residences in the wake of the recent political violence are afraid to return home for safety reasons, an official said yesterday.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/JSX suspends Multibreeder trading

JSX suspends Multibreeder trading JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) suspended the trading of Multibreeder Adirama Indonesia shares in the morning session at around 11.20 before it was resumed at 15.30 yesterday.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Shares buy back

Shares buy back We would like to correct an article published in The Jakarta Post on Thursday, April 10, 1997, which headline reads: INCO to buy back shares in bid to boost share price.While we state that the above title is incorrect, the President Director and CEO of PT INCO, Mr.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/America's thoughtlessness

America's thoughtlessness The United States has urged the United Nations Security Council to condemn Iraq for flying 104 haj pilgrims from Baghdad to Saudi Arabia aboard an Iraqi aircraft, in defiance of the UN- imposed air restrictions on the Middle East country after it invaded Kuwait in 1990.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/PT Nusamba will quit Busang if there is no gold

PT Nusamba will quit Busang if there is no gold JAKARTA (JP): The minister of mines and energy, Ida Bagus Sudjana, said yesterday the government would wait for the results of an independent audit of the Busang gold site in East Kalimantan before deciding the next course of action.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/PSSI denies treating Yemeni team badly

PSSI denies treating Yemeni team badly JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) said yesterday that it had not treated the visiting Yemeni team badly, despite a complaint by a Yemeni soccer official.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/PT Astra welcomes competitor

PT Astra welcomes competitor JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's largest automaker PT Astra International yesterday welcomed PT Timor Putra National's plan to introduce a new four-wheel drive automotive series next year.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 11, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 ...

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Six people questioned over fatal shooting of policeman

Six people questioned over fatal shooting of policeman JAKARTA (JP): More than six people have been questioned over the fatal shooting of North Jakarta Policeman Sofjan Sani by East Jakarta Police last week.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Italy holds seminar to boost trade

Italy holds seminar to boost trade JAKARTA (JP): The Federation of Italian industries would hold a seminar here on Monday and Tuesday to discuss trade and investment cooperation with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and business communities.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/RI's Sepak Takraw teams to enter Arafura, King's Cup

RI's Sepak Takraw teams to enter Arafura, King's Cup JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Sepak Takraw Association will send teams to the Arafura Games and the King's Cup in preparation for the 19th SEA Games here in October.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/PDI and PPP support Surjadi's 2nd term

PDI and PPP support Surjadi's 2nd term JAKARTA (JP): The city chapters of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) and the United Development Party (PPP) said they would support Governor Surjadi Soedirdja if he was nominated for a second term.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/No guarantees on int'l telecoms

No guarantees on int'l telecoms JAKARTA (JP): The government might let other companies, besides PT Indosat and PT Satelindo, operate international telecommunications services after 2005, the minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications, Joop Ave, said yesterday.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Crash on Cikampek toll road claims another victim

Crash on Cikampek toll road claims another victim JAKARTA (JP): One of the eight survivors of Thursday's accident on the Cikampek turnpike died yesterday in the hospital in Karawang, West Java, bringing the death toll to nine passengers.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Indonesian artists portray issues of development

Indonesian artists portray issues of developmentBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): Japan and Australia are supportive homes to the mainstream movement of contemporary art development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/PT Timor seeks foreign markets for 23,000 sedans

PT Timor seeks foreign markets for 23,000 sedans JAKARTA (JP): Poor sales in Indonesia are forcing National car maker PT Timor Putra Nasional to look for new markets in Europe, the Middle East, China and Hong Kong for 23,000 Timor sedans.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Soldier tried for Timika shooting

Soldier tried for Timika shooting JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A member of the Army's Special Force appeared in the local military tribunal on Thursday charged with the fatal shooting of 16 people in Timika airport in April 1996 Antara reported yesterday.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/The election and sovereignity

The election and sovereignityBy Bambang Widjojanto JAKARTA (JP): Could someone be punished for sending a political statement through greeting cards?That is the case for Sri Bintang Pamungkas, a staunch government critic who is now in detention awaiting trial for urging people to reject the 1997 ...

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/'Plans on waste welcomed'

'Plans on waste welcomed' JAKARTA (JP): The Governor said he would approve any plan to cooperate with the city in waste management, as long as it did not burden the city.Assistant to the city secretary in charge of economic and development affairs, Prawoto S.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Internet connection

Internet connection I live in Central Jakarta (telephone number 6406607). Like many Jakarta inhabitants (the ones with enough money to do it) I am Internet fanatic. But...

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Take action on deviant officials: Councilor

Take action on deviant officials: Councilor JAKARTA (JP): Strong action should be taken against officials who abuse their power in granting permits to establishments in Kemang and other residential areas, a councilor said yesterday.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Costly building shocks councilors

Costly building shocks councilors PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Several councilors were surprised Tuesday with a finding that the local government had doubled the budget for a state-owned building without consulting them.Rokian Cik Ubir of the dominant Golkar faction and M.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Final approval on futures bill delayed again

Final approval on futures bill delayed again JAKARTA (JP): Final approval of the bill on futures commodity trading was canceled for the second time yesterday, as members of the House of Representatives failed to agree with the government on several important issues.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Female circumcision

Female circumcision Female circumcision must end? That is one thing we cannot agree with the UN.Female circumcision is a normal practice in Islamic countries, which has been performed for more than 1000 years. We doubt whether it causes infertility and complication in giving birth.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Panin Sekuritas to launch two mutual funds

Panin Sekuritas to launch two mutual funds JAKARTA (JP): Panin Sekuritas will launch two open-end mutual funds -- Panin Dana Optima and Panin Dana Maksima -- on April 15.

Sat, 12 Apr 1997

JP/Human rights divides Europe

Human rights divides Europe Along with three other nations, France has decided to distance itself from a resolution condemning Chinese human rights that has been put forward by the EU each year since the Tiananmen massacre in 1989.