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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Small firms join expo

Small firms join expo JAKARTA (JP): More than 16,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expected to attend Masminex '97, an international exhibition on machinery for small and medium-sized industries scheduled for October.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/JSX shares expected to remain strong

JSX shares expected to remain strong JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are expected to remain strong this week as both foreign and local investors are likely to continue to flock to the market, securities analysts and brokers said.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Golkar declares record win

Golkar declares record win JAKARTA (JP): Golkar proclaimed its victory yesterday in Thursday's general election, pointing out that the landslide win further legitimized the New Order government and reflected public endorsement of the political and electoral systems.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Learn to advertise with the help of Adams Streetwise

Learn to advertise with the help of Adams StreetwiseBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): One of my favorite magazines is Home Office Computing. I still subscribe to it today and it has been mailed to me directly from the United States.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Japan offers scholarships

Japan offers scholarships JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government is offering scholarships to Indonesian high school graduates who wish to study at university or the College of Technology in Japan from the academic year beginning April 1998.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/BI vows to solve Bank Arta Prima problem

BI vows to solve Bank Arta Prima problem JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Soedradjad Djiwandono has vowed to solve all banking problems, including the recent Bank Arta Prima problem.But he said not all banking problems could be solved quickly.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Three more HIV/AIDS cases reported

Three more HIV/AIDS cases reported JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Health found three more people with AIDS/HIV in April, bringing the number of reported cases to 527.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Rigid govt regulation hinders state banks' growth

Rigid govt regulation hinders state banks' growth BATAM (JP): A rigid government regulation imposed on state- owned banks has made it hard for banks to catch up with the rapid development of the country's banking industry, a former bank executive said.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/E. Timor has new military chief

E. Timor has new military chief DILI: The chief of East Timor's Wira Dharma Military Command, Colonel Mahidin Simbolon, handed over his post here Saturday to Maj. Gen. A. Rivai.Rivai is also chief of the Udayana Military Command which oversees security in East Timor, Nusa Tenggara and Bali.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Chirac's unpopularity proved in recent vote

Chirac's unpopularity proved in recent voteBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): Just enough people voted for Jacques Chirac to make him President of France two years ago, but hardly anybody actually likes him.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/'SCTV' revamping image to get more viewers

'SCTV' revamping image to get more viewers JAKARTA (JP): The commercial television station Surya Citra Televisi (SCTV) is trying to attract more viewers in Jakarta in conjunction with its seventh anniversary yesterday.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Acacia Jakarta, Jl. Kramat Raya 73-81 Jakarta: - Fountain Bar: Yoseph G (pianist), daily, and with saxophonist every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Pharaoh Pub: Sphinx Band, Friday, Saturday, 9.30 p.m., Galaxy Band, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Man shot dead over stolen bike

Man shot dead over stolen bike JAKARTA (JP): Police shot a man dead Friday night for resisting arrest after allegedly stealing a motorcycle from the Jati Bening housing complex in Bekasi, West Java.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Jakarta voters no longer need PDI: Political observer

Jakarta voters no longer need PDI: Political observer JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's voters have declared they no longer need the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), a political observer said Saturday.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Political trends in the recent election campaign

Political trends in the recent election campaignBy Arief Budiman SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): At least two important trends emerged during the recent election campaign that may color the future political life of this country.

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Mon, 02 Jun 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 Religious Teachings: Hindu 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Inovatif 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show: Country Tracks 5:30 ...

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Prisoners clash in Cipinang jail

Prisoners clash in Cipinang jail JAKARTA (JP): Four prisoners have been taken for questioning after a fight between two groups of prisoners left two injured in Cipinang prison, East Jakarta.The fight began Friday afternoon when four prisoners attacked three fellow inmates.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Taiwan's trade bans send wrong signal

Taiwan's trade bans send wrong signal Taiwan's announcement to place new restrictions on investment in mainland China is bound to strain cross-straits relations.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Fund for small business

Fund for small business JAKARTA (JP): PT Sarana Jateng Ventura (SJV) is to provide Rp 30 billion (US$12.5 million) to help develop small and middle- scale businesses in Central Java.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/'Jakartans tend to shift between Golkar and PPP'

'Jakartans tend to shift between Golkar and PPP' JAKARTA (JP): Golkar's electoral competition with the United Development Party (PPP) in the city reflected people's desire for change, according to a political scientist.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/China Airlines adds fleets

China Airlines adds fleets JAKARTA (JP): China Airlines of Taiwan announced yesterday that it would introduce seven new airplanes later this year and another 11 airplanes in 1998 to meet a growing market demand.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Hong Kong now phisically linked to mainland China

Hong Kong now phisically linked to mainland China In the fifth of his current series on Hong Kong as it reverts to Chinese sovereignty, our Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin reports on the changes coming to parts of the New Territories at the end of Britain's 99-year lease.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/EIU says ASEAN a profitable region

EIU says ASEAN a profitable region JAKARTA (JP): Foreign enterprises can expect greater profits when doing business in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) than elsewhere in Asia, a report says.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Rights body says 77 people missing in Banjarmasin

Rights body says 77 people missing in Banjarmasin BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Seventy-seven people are still missing after the May 23 riot in the South Kalimantan capital of Banjarmasin, the National Commission on Human Rights announced yesterday.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Measles, tetanus vaccinations

Measles, tetanus vaccinations JAKARTA: National immunization week from late September to early October will mean measles and tetanus vaccinations for 22 million children aged under five.The government had budgeted Rp 2.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Party performance and legitimacy

Party performance and legitimacy No word better describes the feelings we had watching the Indonesian Democratic Party's (PDI) performance in the general election, than shock.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/PPP rejects poll results in 3 Sulawesi regencies

PPP rejects poll results in 3 Sulawesi regencies UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): The United Development Party (PPP), alleging widespread rigging and intimidation, has rejected poll results in three of the province's regencies.The three regencies are Sidrap, Gowa and Polmas.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Fretilin ambush kills four in East Timor

Fretilin ambush kills four in East Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): Four people were killed and 24 injured, five critically, when suspected Fretilin separatist rebels ambushed a truck of police and soldiers in Baucau on Saturday, the military said yesterday.Maj. Gen. A.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Red carpet for SLORC

Red carpet for SLORC The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is to include Myanmar within its ranks despite the move colliding head- on with the international community's repeated berating of the country's ruling junta for its human rights record.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Intan Fajar secures US$17 million loans

Intan Fajar secures US$17 million loans BATAM (JP): PT Intan Fajar, a Batam-based property company, has secured a US$17 million loan from Malaysia-based Sime International Bank to refinance company debts.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/BankWatch assigns LC-A+ to NISP bond

BankWatch assigns LC-A+ to NISP bond JAKARTA (JP): Thomson BankWatch, the New York-based rating agency, announced Saturday it had assigned a LC-A+ rating to Bank NISP's Rp 150 billion (US$62.5 million) bond.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Mahathir leaves to gauge Malaysia's progress

Mahathir leaves to gauge Malaysia's progressBy David Chew SINGAPORE (JP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad took two months leave beginning May 19 to visit Britain and France. But it will not be a complete holiday for the long-serving workaholic premier.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Why the increasing violence?

Why the increasing violence?By J.Soedjati Djiwandono JAKARTA (JP): Violence has beset the nation's political life for the past year beginning with the July 27, 1996, "Gray Saturday", when the Indonesian Democratic Party's (PDI) headquarters were wrested out of the hands of one faction by ...

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Rasmussen, Ye win world badminton singles titles

Rasmussen, Ye win world badminton singles titles JAKARTA (JP): Denmark's Peter Rasmussen won the men's singles gold medal yesterday at the badminton World Championship, 16-17, 18-13, 15-10, after China's Sun Jun strained his left foot.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Mentawai to join arts festival

Mentawai to join arts festival PADANG, West Sumatra: Mentawai district will represent the province of West Sumatra at an indigenous arts festival in Montoire, France, from Aug. 10 to Aug. 20.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/How does Golkar maintain election victory in Aceh?

How does Golkar maintain election victory in Aceh?By Imanuddin BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Golkar's victory in this election is its sixth nationwide and its third in this predominately-Moslem province that was once a United Development Party (PPP) stronghold.By Saturday, Golkar had won 64.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/New palm oil factory

New palm oil factory JAKARTA (JP): PT Tor Ganda, a Pekanbaru, Riau-based private firm, is planning to establish a palm oil mill in Tambusai Timur village, Kampar regency, Riau.Company President D.L. Sitorus said permission to construct the Rp 15-billion (US$6.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/PT Telkom to provide multimedia

PT Telkom to provide multimedia JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Telkom has signed an agreement with private and state-owned firms to set up a new company which will provide multimedia services.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Take rioters to court: Criminal law expert

Take rioters to court: Criminal law expert JAKARTA (JP): Criminal law expert JE Sahetapy expressed concern Saturday about the government's plan to rerun voting in 121 polling stations on unrest-stricken Madura island, East Java.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Govt declares 2 national parks

Govt declares 2 national parks JAYAPURA: The government has declared a national park in Wasur, Merauke district, and one in Cendrawasih bay, Irian Jaya, provincial forestry official Kayat R. Sutayo said here Friday.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Indonesia holds Uzbekistan 1-1 in World Cup qualifier

Indonesia holds Uzbekistan 1-1 in World Cup qualifier JAKARTA (JP): Poor finishing despite many scoring chances yesterday killed Indonesia's dream of advancing to the second round of the Asian zone World Cup qualifying tie.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Defendants need more protection

Defendants need more protection JAKARTA (JP): The rights of some defendants on trial here have been violated because key witnesses have been absent, according to the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation's chairman.

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Mon, 02 Jun 1997

JP/Ballet Philippines here again for unique performances

Ballet Philippines here again for unique performances JAKARTA (JP): Ballet Philippines, one of its country's premier dance companies, is scheduled to feature an exciting repertoire of 12 pieces during its three-day visit to Gedung Kesenian in Jakarta beginning Friday.

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