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Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/What are the implications of Megawati's decision?

What are the implications of Megawati's decision? Megawati Soekarnoputri, deposed leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), put weeks of intense speculation to rest when she announced Thursday she would abstain from voting in the general election.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Death toll in Banjarmasin riot hits 133

Death toll in Banjarmasin riot hits 133 JAKARTA (JP): The death toll in Friday's riot in the South Kalimantan capital of Banjarmasin reached 133 last night as peace and order began to return to the city, police said.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/East Timor

East Timor I enjoyed reading The Jakarta Post's articles (May 7) on the International Committee of the Red Cross programs in East Timor to promote clean water and public health and to protect the rights of detainees.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Legal aid posts also open to foreigners

Legal aid posts also open to foreigners JAKARTA (JP): Foreign citizens standing trial in Jakarta prefer to ask for counsel from the legal aid post attached to each district court to seek help from private defense lawyers.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Reclamation firm becomes official

Reclamation firm becomes official JAKARTA (JP): A joint venture firm to carry out a 2,700- hectare reclamation project in North Jakarta Bay was officially set up last week.Deputy Governor of Economic and Development Affairs, Tb.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Govt vows not to curb investment in MDF

Govt vows not to curb investment in MDF JAKARTA (JP): The government will not limit investment in the nation's medium-density fiberboard (MDF) industry despite the market glut, a minister has said.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Bats protected for eco-tourism

Bats protected for eco-tourism SORONG, Irian Jaya: Local officials are working to protect bats endemic to Sausapor district to attract international visitors.Sorong regent John Piet Wanane told Antara over the weekend that various bat species are found near the site which is renowned for turtles.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Trade expo in Darwin

Trade expo in Darwin JAKARTA (JP): West Nusa Tenggara will send a delegation of 20 businesspeople to Australia next week to take part in Darwin Expo, an executive said Saturday.The chairman of the province's branch of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, M.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/China makes US$9.6 million movie to educate its citizens

China makes US$9.6 million movie to educate its citizens China, Hong Kong and Britain, in their different ways, are increasing widely-held doubts over the city-state's future within China after July 1 1997. But, in East Asia, uncertainty and prosperity have often gone hand-in-hand.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Three arrested for bank robbery

Three arrested for bank robbery MEDAN: Police have arrested three of the four people they suspect of robbing Bank Tamara of Rp 529 million (US$220,000) last week.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Share trading likely to grain ground

Share trading likely to grain ground JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta stock market is expected to gain ground this week as fears of riots in the capital eased as the one-month election campaign ended Friday.Analysts said investors were more confident to buy shares.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Seven arrested with heroin in raids

Seven arrested with heroin in raids JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested seven people, including three foreigners, and confiscated 318 grams of heroin worth Rp 79.5 million (US$33,125) during raids in Central, East and North Jakarta.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Tunky denies textile export quota collusion

Tunky denies textile export quota collusion JAKARTA (JP): The minister of industry and trade, Tunky Ariwibowo, has denied there is a collusion in the distribution of textile export quotas, Antara reported Saturday.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Islamic artists go to Italy

Islamic artists go to Italy JAKARTA (JP): Three Indonesian artists and a curator will take part in the Biennale Venezia international art exhibition in Italy from June 14 to November.The three artists are Anusapati, Setiawan Sabana and Hendrawan. The art curator is A.D. Pirous.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Ministers inaugurate projects in E. Timor

Ministers inaugurate projects in E. Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): Two ministers inaugurated 13 projects in East Timor on Saturday, including a textile factory, a salt- processing plant and several public facilities.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Residents attack vehicle

Residents attack vehicle JAKARTA (JP): Last week's scenes of mobs stoning and burning vehicles that hit pedestrians or other vehicles were nearly repeated a third time on the weekend.But security officers managed Saturday to prevent a Suzuki Escudo jeep from being burnt.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Gadbaw ready to tell RI tale to Americans

Gadbaw ready to tell RI tale to AmericansBy Yenni Djahidin WASHINGTON D.C. (JP): Indonesia is drawing greater attention among the American public these days. Most news that appear in the American media however cast Indonesia in a bad light.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Observers condemn Banjarmasin riots, seek explanation

Observers condemn Banjarmasin riots, seek explanation JAKARTA (JP): Observers condemned Friday's rioting in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan that left at least 133 people dead, and sought an explanation for the tragedy.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Cartoon Film: Silvan 3:10 TV Drama: Diantara Kita 3:35 Belief in God The Almighty 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Family's Program: Kesehatan Keluarga 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show: Country Tracks 5:30 ...

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Former bank directors held for corruption

Former bank directors held for corruption JAKARTA (JP): Six businessmen were arrested for alleged involvement in corruption related to the issuance of commercial papers and bad credits at Bank Arta Prima in Jakarta, police said yesterday.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Indonesians in UK go to the polls

Indonesians in UK go to the polls JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian citizens in the Great Britain town of Glasgow voted Saturday, five days ahead of schedule for administrative reasons, a press report said yesterday.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Reformist officers still hold sway

Reformist officers still hold swayBy Hendrajit JAKARTA (JP): In a seminar on nationalism last month, Maj. Gen. Theo Syafei spoke frankly and firmly about the possibility of the Army waging a coup against the existing government (Jakarta Post, April 21, 1997).

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Conditions for a fair general election

Conditions for a fair general electionBy Makmur Keliat SURABAYA (JP): Is there a correlation between the election and legitimacy? Is it right to say that the election would strengthen the government's legitimacy?These questions are not far-fetched.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/District court rejects 'yellowization'case

District court rejects 'yellowization'case YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Semarang District Court ruled last week it did not have the authority to try the lawsuit filed by local branches of the United Development Party (PPP) against Central Java Governor Suwardi for his "yellowization" drive.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Yarsi center to study elderly

Yarsi center to study elderly JAKARTA (JP): Yarsi Foundation's Yarsi university will open a study center on the elderly the foundation's chairman, Jurnalis Udin, says.Jurnalis said yesterday the Islamic university was concerned about senior citizens."There were only 9.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Soepandi on delayed flight

Soepandi on delayed flight JAKARTA (JP): The president of national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, Soepandi, was caught in one of his airline's notorious delays Friday when he had to wait for three hours at Ngurah Rai airport in Denpasar, Bali.

Mon, 26 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.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Workers stream home to vote

Workers stream home to vote DILI: Thousands of employees are leaving for their home villages to vote on May 29.Hundreds of people flocked to bus terminals in Becora, Tasitolu and Lahane yesterday to fight for seats to get home early.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Lots of cheap books

Lots of cheap books JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of book publishers, roadside book sellers and student cooperatives will meet to hold a big book sale at the National Monument square on June 14 and June 15.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Seoul conglomerate changes brand from GoldStar to LG

Seoul conglomerate changes brand from GoldStar to LG SEOUL (JP): Upon arrival at Kimpo airport in Seoul, you are welcomed by hundreds of baggage carts beaming LG Group's new logo. LG Group is South Korea's third largest conglomerate after Hyundai and Samsung.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Modified soundness rules to boost prudence banking

Modified soundness rules to boost prudence banking JAKARTA (JP): The newly introduced banking soundness rating system will not disrupt most commercial banks' performance but will encourage them to practice prudent banking, experts said.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Russian govt's NATO submission

Russian govt's NATO submissionBy Jonathan Power LONDON (JP): In Paris tomorrow President Boris Yeltsin and NATO's 16 heads of government are going to sign a "Founding Act on Mutual Relations, Cooperation and Security." As the Economist noted last week it is "Russia's second surrender.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Sheraton in Ambon

Sheraton in Ambon JAKARTA (JP): The Sheraton Group is planning to build a three- star hotel in Ambon, Maluku, following the government's plan to expand the city's Pattimura airport.State-owned PT Pos Indonesia's Pension Fund's investment manager, H.R.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Sensible deals

Sensible deals Although North and South Korea are still technically at war, yesterday's agreement on grain shows that people are taking precedence over politics.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/LG sets vision to be world's best firm

LG sets vision to be world's best firm With a new name for its electronics division and an ambitious plan to be one of the world's best, South Korea's LG Group is a conglomerate to be reckoned with.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Spatial plan amendment debated

Spatial plan amendment debated JAKARTA (JP): Sociologist Sardjono Jatiman said changes to the urban spatial plan was acceptable as long as there was legal certainty to protect people.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Australia to hold education expo

Australia to hold education expo JAKARTA (JP): The first Australian Education Expo in Indonesia will be at the Jakarta Convention Center on June 14 and June 15.The free-entry expo, sponsored by the Australian International Education Foundation, will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/RI grooming 1,017 athletes for SEA Games

RI grooming 1,017 athletes for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The 19th SEA Games centralized training is grooming 1,017 athletes for the biennial event in October.Training chairman Togi M.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/People grow more critical of government and its policies

People grow more critical of government and its policiesPeople grow more critical of the govtBy Tedy Novan & Gin Kurniawan YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Islamic University of Indonesia's legal and political expert, Moh. Mahfud MD, has been studying people's struggle to attain justice.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Drug smugglers deported

Drug smugglers deported DENPASAR: An American and his Thai girlfriend suspected of smuggling drugs into Bali last week were deported to Guam Saturday, police said yesterday.Bali police chief Col.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/A nation in transition

A nation in transition Aside from toward the parties competing in the general election, our attention has been focused on the government.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Bali's star-rated hotels see fewer guests

Bali's star-rated hotels see fewer guestsBy I. Christianto NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): There were fewer luxury hotel guests in Bali during the 27-day election campaign, which ended Friday, local hoteliers said Saturday.ITT Sheraton's director of sales and marketing James L.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Election exodus to West, Central Java starts

Election exodus to West, Central Java starts JAKARTA (JP): Vendors, housemaids and other Jakartans flocked to intercity bus terminals and train stations during the weekend to reach home in time for the May 29 election.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Vectra 500: An ideal solution for small businesses

Vectra 500: An ideal solution for small businessesBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): In this country, small-scale business owners have reason to envy their North American counterparts. In the United States, small businesses have long been recognized as the engine of economic growth.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/The Golput phenomenon

The Golput phenomenon When Megawati Soekarnoputri announced last week her intention not to vote in the May 29 general election, it was very much what everyone had expected.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Megawati's decision not to vote causes controversy

Megawati's decision not to vote causes controversy JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision not to vote in the general election sparked mixed reactions from an intellectual, religious leader and army general Saturday.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Playing fair on the road

Playing fair on the road As a good citizen, I always support traffic inspections conducted by police officers to uphold national traffic discipline. Unfortunately, this mission is often undermined, not only by careless drivers but also the unscrupulous behavior of some police officers.

Mon, 26 May 1997

JP/Entrepreneur helps the unemployed get ahead

Entrepreneur helps the unemployed get ahead JAKARTA (JP): A young Moslem entrepreneur pledged to increase the amount of credit he extends to unemployed people in a southern Jakarta subdistrict.