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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Junior chamber to meet here

Junior chamber to meet here JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will host in May 1999 a meeting of the Junior Chamber International (JCI).

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/City criticized for inaction on work proposals

City criticized for inaction on work proposals JAKARTA (JP): The municipality should have asked for proposals of projects considered important to the city before completing the 1985 to 2010 revised spatial plan, a councilor said Saturday.Councilor Lukman F.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Cars and the campaign

Cars and the campaign Dear John Aglionby, it's about the article you wrote for the Saturday, May 17, 1997 edition, "Tips to protect cars during the campaign."I just want to let you know how hard I laughed that morning when I read that amusing piece of yours.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/No hint on next E. Timor governor

No hint on next E. Timor governor DILI: The East Timor provincial council has consulted Minister of Home Affairs Yogie S.M. on the province's next governor, but many locals favor another term for governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Fighting breaks out across Jakarta

Fighting breaks out across Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Violence hit vast parts of the capital and Yogyakarta yesterday as thousands of campaigning Golkar supporters fought their United Development Party (PPP) rivals and security personnel.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Kite throws PDI rally in disarray

Kite throws PDI rally in disarray BANDUNG: Election promises and scathing criticism of the bureaucracy have obviously lost their appeal to many potential voters for the minority Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Eight more skeletons found

Eight more skeletons found MEDAN: A team of police and forensic experts have found eight more skeletons, believed to be those of victims of shaman Achmad Suraji, in Sei Semayang, Deli Serdang regency.Forty skeletons have been found since police excavations began there 17 days ago.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/RI rattan furniture 'uncompetitive'

RI rattan furniture 'uncompetitive' JAKARTA (JP): Rattan furniture makers could lose most of their Japanese buyers, the major importer of Indonesia's rattan products, if they cannot lower production costs.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Driver assistant stabbed for Rp 200

Driver assistant stabbed for Rp 200 JAKARTA (JP): Two people were killed in separate crimes Thursday and Friday which involved money and gold of little value.A Metromini bus driver's assistant was stabbed to death by a man in South Jakarta Friday night for refusing to hand over Rp 200 (8.3 U.S.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Indonesian firms to lead trade expo in Toronto

Indonesian firms to lead trade expo in Toronto MONTREAL (JP): Indonesian companies and state agencies will take up more spaces than any other country at an international trade exhibition in Toronto, Canada, from Sept. 17 to Sept. 21.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Man wins makeup contest

Man wins makeup contest JAKARTA (JP): A 35-year-old city man has won the national Yves Saint Laurent Creative Look Award in the professional category.Fachruddin, who was crowned as the most creative makeup artist Thursday, will compete at the regional level in Singapore next month.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/RI to keep auction yard for tobacco in Bremen

RI to keep auction yard for tobacco in Bremen JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will maintain the Bremen tobacco auction yard in Germany despite a supply laggard, Director General of Plantations A.R. Tondok said here on Saturday.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/God in politics

God in politics YOGYAKARTA: About 200 enraged Moslem supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) marched to nearby Gemuruh, Purbalingga, recently to find the Golkar supporters who had flaunted a banner which said, in Javanese: "Lurahku, Kiaiku Golkar, Ustadzku Golkar...

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Jakarta market trading likely to ease this week

Jakarta market trading likely to ease this week JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta stock market will probably ease this week as foreign investors are expected to remain sidelined.Securities analysts said foreign investors would again take a wait and see position for the last part of the campaign.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Looking to the stars

Looking to the stars YOGYAKARTA: Golkar may have the upper hand when it comes to hiring expensive singers, actors and other celebrities to energize its rallies, but United Development Party (PPP) supporters refuse to throw in the towel.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Beware of 'yellow disease'

Beware of 'yellow disease' YOGYAKARTA: Local United Development Party (PPP) supporters are doing everything they can to win the publicity war against Golkar.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Witness testifies on toll road robbery

Witness testifies on toll road robbery BOGOR (JP): The court was told at a hearing on the Jagorawi toll road robbery that after the incident the defendant's superior told him to stay away from Bogor and change his appearance.Witness M.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Are businesspeople ready for globalization?

Are businesspeople ready for globalization?By Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): As we approach the end of the 20th century, mounting awareness and concern about our international competitiveness seems to increase.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Cartoon Film: The Ink Thief 3:10 TV Drama: Diantara Kita 3:35 Religious Teachings: Buddha 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Tepat Guna 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show: Country Tracks ...

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/No exodus overseas, say RI travel agents

No exodus overseas, say RI travel agents JAKARTA (JP): The number of Indonesians traveling abroad during the election campaign is no more than usual for the time of year but many foreign tourists have delayed their visits to Indonesia until after the election is over, according to ...

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/RI sweeps 30 golds at Arafura Games

RI sweeps 30 golds at Arafura GamesBy Primastuti Handayani DARWIN, Australia (JP): The eight-day Arafura Games in Darwin ended Saturday, with the Indonesian team sweeping 30 golds, 21 silvers and 17 bronzes.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Public relations fail Golkar

Public relations fail GolkarBy Wimar Witoelar JAKARTA (JP): The hottest political issue in this election is the "Mega-Bintang" phenomenon, the voter coalition between the United Development Party (PPP) and supporters of ousted Indonesian Democratic party (PDI) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Sudjana's resignation 'not necessary'

Sudjana's resignation 'not necessary' UJUNGPANDANG (JP): Demanding the minister of mines and energy's resignation will not solve the Busang gold mine hoax, a member of the House of Representatives said yesterday.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Bosowa to start operation

Bosowa to start operation UJUNGPANDANG (JP): PT Bosowa Maros will start operating in December its cement factory in Maros, South Sulawesi, an executive said.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Campaign 'most violent' since new order govt

Campaign 'most violent' since new order govt JAKARTA (JP): This year's election campaign is the most violent in the history of the New Order government, observers have said.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/PDI campaign joy for drivers

PDI campaign joy for drivers YOGYAKARTA: Golkar and United Development Party (PPP) might boast about having supporters from various layers of society, but the conflict-ridden Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) should be pleased to know that bus and taxi drivers are their "ardent admirers.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Turkey suffers from clash between secularists and Islamists

Turkey suffers from clash between secularists and IslamistsBy Riza Sihbudi JAKARTA (JP): Turkey is a country with a host of unique characteristics. It is reckoned that 99 percent of its citizens are Moslem.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Dahlan dies of heart attack

Dahlan dies of heart attack JAKARTA (JP): Dahlan Mansur Sutalaksana, a Ministry of Finance official, died of a heart attack yesterday. He was buried at South Jakarta's Tanah Kusir public cemetery yesterday afternoon.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Stop the violence

Stop the violence As we enter the last five days of the election campaign, it is disturbing to think just how ugly the violence and disruptions may get. The current trend is very discouraging.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Hallo, hallo, let's vote PDI

Hallo, hallo, let's vote PDI PURWOKERTO, Central Java: A severe lack of funds does not discourage the rift-riddled Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) in Banyumas district from campaigning.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/The other side of the campaign

The other side of the campaign When the election campaign began a couple of weeks ago, we might have viewed the across-city parades with slight amusement, I know I did.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 19, 1997:

Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 19, 1997: Party Campaign area Important campaigners -------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Kalimantan, Sulawesi Hamzah Haz, Ali Hardi Kiaidemak, Djurfie Asmoredjo, Zain ...

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Rights body calls for fair election

Rights body calls for fair election JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights urged the three parties Saturday to ensure an honest and fair election to facilitate democratization.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Famous preacher pledges allegiance with PPP

Famous preacher pledges allegiance with PPP JAKARTA (JP): The loyalty of Zainuddin MZ, a well-known Moslem preacher whom political parties have fought for as a vote-getter, remains with the United Development Party (PPP), his son said Saturday.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Dai-ichi Hotel, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta: - Morgan's 1072 Classic Disco: Lemon Tea Band/Time Motion Band, Tuesday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., Smart Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., R and Co Band, Saturday, 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Kuningan new tower topped off

Kuningan new tower topped off JAKARTA (JP): A new tower building in Kuningan, South Jakarta, is set to be completed by the end of the year, the director of PT Rajawali Adiwisma, Erwinaryo, said Friday after a topping-off ceremony.The new building, called Menara Rajawali, is located on Jl. Prof.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Should ASEAN accept Myanmar this year?

Should ASEAN accept Myanmar this year? The question of whether ASEAN will welcome Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia as full members this year is the air. J. Soedjati Djiwandono of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies takes a look at the issue.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Mega-'bintang'

Mega-'bintang' The appearance of Mega-bintang (Mega-star) is a new phenomenon in Indonesia's political history which emerged during the hustle and bustle of the 1997 election campaign. The United Development Party (PPP), which was regarded as a nice and calm party, now appears different.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Military has evidence of plot to topple President

Military has evidence of plot to topple President BANDUNG(JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) claimed Saturday it had evidence of a plot aimed at foiling the general election and toppling the President.Lt. Gen.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/All three parties agree to stop holding street rallies in capital

All three parties agree to stop holding street rallies in capital JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of the three parties' Jakarta branches signed a statement Saturday pledging not to hold large rallies or parades in the capital in the last week of campaigning.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Murder trial could stop for lacking witness

Murder trial could stop for lacking witness JAKARTA (JP): The ongoing trial of Eng San for the murder of business rival, Nyo Beng Seng, is questionable, a criminal law expert said yesterday.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/RI shuttlers 'fighting fit' for Sudirman Cup in Glasgow

RI shuttlers 'fighting fit' for Sudirman Cup in Glasgow JAKARTA (JP): Despite the changing weather, the Indonesian team is fighting fit for the Sudirman Cup badminton championship due to start today in Glasgow, Scotland, the team's deputy manager said Saturday.

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Mon, 19 May 1997

JP/Campaigning continues despite violence in Java

Campaigning continues despite violence in Java JAKARTA (JP): Despite clashes in Jakarta and several Central Java towns which continued well into the night, campaigning proceeded orderly in many other parts of the country.

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