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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Minister calls for efficiency to reduce air pollution

Minister calls for efficiency to reduce air pollution JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja called yesterday for efficiency in the production process to minimize urban air pollution.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Homepage on Pancasila

Homepage on Pancasila JAKARTA: The Pancasila Implementation Supervisory Board (BP-7) plans to open a Homepage on Indonesia's Pancasila ideology on the Internet, its chairman said Tuesday.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Ceramic display at Twilite Cafe

Ceramic display at Twilite Cafe JAKARTA (JP): A ceramics exhibition is on until April 30 at the Galeri Twilite Cafe on Jl. Kemang Raya, South Jakarta.Former minister of environment Emil Salim opened the display of works by the young artist Puti Alifa on Tuesday.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Public warned about suspicious foreigners

Public warned about suspicious foreigners JAKARTA (JP): The public should be wary of suspicious looking foreigners and report them to the authorities, Zaiman Nurmatias, the director of control and supervision at Immigration, said yesterday.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Jakarta Hilton International Hotel, Jl. Gatot Subroto: - Lagoon Lounge; Piano live entertainment, open daily, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Pizzaria Restaurant; Ocean Park Band, Wednesday and Thursday. Prospect Band, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Internet providers

Internet providers I have read Mr. Guerin's letter (April 12) and Mr. John Harun's response (April 14) with interest. The only reason being is that I am in the middle of choosing an Internet service provider but have not been able to contact many due to the lack of contact numbers.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Emotional baggage to stick in KL-S'pore ties

Emotional baggage to stick in KL-S'pore tiesBy David Chew SINGAPORE (JP): The diplomatic row between Malaysia and Singapore has tapered off and looks set to end on a quiet note, a stark contrast to its dramatic beginning last month when Singapore Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew made some ...

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Poster painting contest on going

Poster painting contest on going JAKARTA (JP): A poster painting contest for senior high school students is held today at the South Jakarta mayoralty on Jl. Trunojoyo, Kebayoran Baru.Antara reported that the event was organized by the cultural office of the mayoralty.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/BI officer testifies in fraud trial

BI officer testifies in fraud trial JAKARTA (JP): A witness in the Rp 7 billion (US$2.9 million) Bank Indonesia fraud trial told the court yesterday that password exchange was common in the Bank's treasury department's cashiers' section.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Fugitive shot in Cengkareng

Fugitive shot in Cengkareng JAKARTA (JP): Police officers yesterday fatally wounded a fugitive and arrested several suspects during a raid in Cengkareng, West Jakarta.The site, a slaughter house on Jl. Peternakan II, is believed to be the hiding place of gang members.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Ever Shine Tex to set up new plant

Ever Shine Tex to set up new plant JAKARTA (JP): The integrated textile manufacturer PT Ever Shine Tex has set up a subsidiary, PT Primajuli Sukses, to produce nylon filament yarn.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/UN report cites gap between urban and rural incomes

UN report cites gap between urban and rural incomes JAKARTA (JP): The imbalance between the sectoral share of output and employment is a source of concern in Indonesia as it reflects a rise in the disparity between the income levels of the urban industrial sector and rural agricultural sector, ...

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/More firms apply for mining contracts

More firms apply for mining contracts JAKARTA (JP): More foreign and joint venture companies are applying for contracts of work (COWs) to explore and develop mineral resources in Indonesia, a Ministry of Mines and Energy source said yesterday.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/'Kartu Halo'

'Kartu Halo' We refer to the letter published by The Jakarta Post on April 15, 1997 (name and address of the writer withheld), entitled Telkomsel or not Telkomsel.We would like to apologize for the delay in activating your Kartu Halo handphone card and the inconvenience that was caused.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Chedi Hotel, Jl. Rancabentang 56 - 58: Job (Pianist), Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Irven (Guitar), Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Mixed Voices Accapela (Singer) and Andi (Pianist), Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Govt to issue ruling on mergers

Govt to issue ruling on mergers JAKARTA (JP): The government will issue a ruling on acquisitions, mergers, divestment, joint ventures, restructuring, break-ups and joint operations, the minister of justice, Oetojo Oesman, said yesterday.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Dharmala creates fund

Dharmala creates fund JAKARTA (JP): PT Dharmala Securities Jakarta, a subsidiary of the Indonesian property giant Dharmala Group, has set up a US$50 million property investment fund.The fund will be listed in Luxembourg.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Hari buys 10% of Multipolar's shares

Hari buys 10% of Multipolar's shares JAKARTA (JP): The president of publicly-listed Matahari Putra Prima, Hari Darmawan, through his investment company PT Haritama Bakti Persada, has bought 10 percent of Multipolar for Rp 56 billion (US$23.52 million).

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/No Indonesian among Mecca fire victims

No Indonesian among Mecca fire victims JAKARTA (JP): No Indonesians have been found among victims of Tuesday's fire that ravaged Mina city in Saudi Arabia and killed hundreds of pilgrims, an official said yesterday.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/900 phone lines disrupted

900 phone lines disrupted JAKARTA (JP): Nine hundred telephone lines in Pangkalan Jati and Pondok Labu in South Jakarta were disrupted by water flooding the primary cables, an official said yesterday.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Art Events

Art EventsExhibition: Thomas Dua at Blue Moon, a gallery situated in the ricefields, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Ubud, Bali, Ph. (0361) 976727April 13-26A pair of artists, who call themselves Thomas Dua, present their unique exhibition at a small gallery just north of Ubud.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Armed robbery in South Jakarta

Armed robbery in South Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Eight men, one of them carrying a gun, broke into a house in South Jakarta yesterday, bound the owners and stole two handphones, a laserdisc player, two televisions, a guitar, 160 grams of gold jewelry and Rp 3 million (US$1,250).

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Bank examiners

Bank examiners Bank Indonesia, already under sharp criticism by many analysts for what they call its stop-and-go and often discriminatory measures in handling troubled banks, is coping with another problem in its backyard -- possible crooks among its own staff.But unlike the Rp 7 billion (US$2.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Journo's attacker to be punished

Journo's attacker to be punished DILI, East Java: Prosecution yesterday demanded eight months imprisonment for Liban Cavin Soares, 15, for allegedly beating Tiras magazine reporter Gaudensius Mau last year.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Indonesia's modern financial system

Indonesia's modern financial systemBy David C. Cole and Betty F. Slade CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, U.S. (JP): Building a modern financial system was not even mentioned in early literature on the elements critical for achieving economic development.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/South Australia has keen interest in AIDA

South Australia has keen interest in AIDA JAKARTA (JP): The South Australian government has a keen interest in tapping trade and investment opportunities arising from the Australia-Indonesia Development Area (AIDA).

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Wahono calls for fair competition in general election

Wahono calls for fair competition in general election JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Wahono closed yesterday the House of Representatives' penultimate season with a call for fair competition in the general election.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Ten best chess players to get monthly salaries

Ten best chess players to get monthly salaries JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chess Association will choose the country's 10 best players, after its three grand masters, and give them a monthly salary based on their rankings.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/24 PPP activists injured in Central Java violence

24 PPP activists injured in Central Java violence SEMARANG (JP): Twenty-four United Development Party (PPP) activists were injured in the recent unrest in Central Java, a local party official said yesterday.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Life eases for Sri Lanka coastal town

Life eases for Sri Lanka coastal townBy Dexter Cruez MANNAR, Sri Lanka (AP): Bulldozers crash through lush green foliage, clearing a wide strip of land on either side of the road. Soldiers follow behind, erecting fences with reels of razor wire and sandbag bunkers.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Transmigrants must have right to vote freely: PPP

Transmigrants must have right to vote freely: PPP JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) faction has claimed that resettlers in 3,600 transmigration sites across Indonesia have been pressured to vote for Golkar party.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Government will not tolerate more PDI rallies

Government will not tolerate more PDI rallies JAKARTA (JP): The authorities said yesterday they could tolerate a massive demonstration by Megawati Soekarnoputri loyalists Tuesday but promised "harsh action" if they staged another.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Local shoe makers urged to shift business strategy

Local shoe makers urged to shift business strategy JAKARTA (JP): The minister of industry and trade, Tunky Ariwibowo urged footwear producers yesterday to shift their business strategies so they could compete better internationally.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/No paper

No paperIn observance of Idul Adha, The Jakarta Post will not be published tomorrow. The Post will appear again on Saturday.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Artist recounts development of cultural scene

Artist recounts development of cultural sceneText and photo by Sirikit Syah SURABAYA, East Java (JP): Surabaya-based artist Amang Rachman sees the future of art in Indonesia with optimism.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/On female circumcision

On female circumcision I'd like to respond to Suwarko Herman's letter (April 12, 1997), in which he disagreed with the UN's position to end female circumcision (FC).

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Rheem gets ISO 9002

Rheem gets ISO 9002 JAKARTA (JP): PT Rheem Indonesia, a steel drum and water heater manufacturer, has received International Standards Organization (ISO) 9002 certification from Sucofindo International.The certification was received by Jakarta governor Surjadi Soedirdja at the city hall yesterday.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/BNI expects 20 percent profit growth this year

BNI expects 20 percent profit growth this year JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) expects 20 percent net profit growth this year, its president, Widigdo Sukarman, said yesterday.Widigdo said the growth target was in line with Indonesia's tight monetary situation.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/PPP protests ruling on ID stickers for campaigs

PPP protests ruling on ID stickers for campaigs JAKARTA (JP): An executive of the United Development Party's (PPP) city chapter has protested the rule to issue stickers restricting the movement of party members' cars in Greater Jakarta.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Yayuk top seedings for Danamon Open

Yayuk top seedings for Danamon Open JAKARTA (JP): Five top Asian tennis players will be among the 100 women at the Danamon Indonesia Open tennis tournament next week at Senayan.Yayuk Basuki of Indonesia, world ranked 26, is the top seed for the US$107,500 tournament from April 21 to April 27.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/U.S. company appoints RCA distributor

U.S. company appoints RCA distributor JAKARTA (JP): General Electric of the United States, yesterday, appointed PT Mahameru Antarnusa Niaga of the Artha Graha Group, as the distributor of RCA electronic appliances in Indonesia.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Governor proposed for ministerial post

Governor proposed for ministerial post JAKARTA (JP): The dominant Golkar's city chapter said Governor Surjadi Soedirdja should be nominated for a ministerial post after his five-year term ends.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Surjadi dismisses threat by Kemang building owners

Surjadi dismisses threat by Kemang building owners JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja told the owners of shops and businesses in Kemang, South Jakarta, to go ahead and sue the city.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Rights body urges people to vote

Rights body urges people to vote JAKARTA: The National Commission on Human Rights urged people yesterday to participate in May's general election, but has conceded that voting is voluntary.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Trading with terror

Trading with terror It bothers Americans that the Europeans, their eye on trade, seem insensitive to acts of terrorism and repression conducted by the likes of Iran and Cuba.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/NISP's Rp 35 dividend

NISP's Rp 35 dividend JAKARTA (JP): Bank NISP shareholders have approved a Rp 35 dividend.The total dividend payment accounts for 31.7 percent of last year's net profit."The dividend, in terms of rupiah, seems to be very small.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 16, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 ...

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/10,000 Ecstasy pills seized

10,000 Ecstasy pills seized MEDAN, North Sumatra: Customs officers at the Polonia airport here seized 10,000 Ecstasy pills allegedly belonging to a Dutch national aboard Garuda Indonesia GA-987 which arrived from Amsterdam Monday.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Workers' share of revenues remain low

Workers' share of revenues remain low YOGYAKARTA (JP): Workers' share of national revenue remains low although the government has set the level of minimum wages, economist Kwik Kian Gie said yesterday.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/TV programs

TV programsTodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Family Matters 3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Culture Program: Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:25 Teenagers' Program: ...

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Taiwanese mischief

Taiwanese mischief As a democratic locked in a difficult relationship with a Communist behemoth, Taiwan deserves American sympathy and support. But American policy must be measured against other interests and cannot be sustained if Taiwan abuses Washington's support.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Police get 20 new motorbikes

Police get 20 new motorbikes JAKARTA (JP): City Police yesterday received a gift of 20 motorbikes from a company owned by President Soeharto's eldest daughter Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Government criticized nuke plant announcement

Government criticized nuke plant announcement JAKARTA (JP): Anti-nuclear activists were angered yesterday over the government's announcement that construction of a nuclear power plant would start in 2006.The activists accused State Minister of Research and Technology B.J.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Citra produces aromatic

Citra produces aromatic JAKARTA (JP): PT Citra Pacific Aromatic Indonesia, a subsidiary of the Medco group, would set up an aromatic plant in Cilegon, West Java, the company said yesterday.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/Saudi-U.S. relations: Odd couple in a desert pact

Saudi-U.S. relations: Odd couple in a desert pactBy Charles J. Hanley The economic relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United States reaches back decades. But it entered a new stage in the 1990s. In this first in a two-part series, AP special correspondent Charles J.

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Thu, 17 Apr 1997

JP/China's People's Liberation Army arrival has telling symbolism in Hong Kong

China's People's Liberation Army arrival has telling symbolism in Hong KongBy Sarah Davison HONG KONG (Reuter): The arrival in Hong Kong next week of a contingent of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) carries a symbolism far outweighing the numbers involved -- 40 unarmed soldiers.

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