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51 articles.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Farewell colonialism

Farewell colonialism Although I'm sure that some highbrow will judge the content of this letter "naive", I cannot avoid raising an important event which China has declared a national public holiday -- the return of Hong Kong to China on July 1, 1997.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/BDNI Capital expects robust growth

BDNI Capital expects robust growth JAKARTA (JP): The publicly listed PT BDNI Capital Corporation expects a 180.3 percent rise in its consolidated net profit this year to Rp 185 billion (US$75.81 million) from Rp 66.01 billion last year.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Responsibilities of the press

Responsibilities of the press As quoted by the Minister of Information Hartono, President Soeharto harbors the hope that the entire national media continue to be aware of its responsibilities.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Student killed in toll road accident

Student killed in toll road accident JAKARTA (JP): One student died and seven others were injured in an accident yesterday on the Jati Bening toll road at kilometer six near Jatiwaringin, East Jakarta.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/IPTN signs six new plane deals

IPTN signs six new plane deals PARIS (JP): Various deals were struck out of negotiations held here yesterday amid the thundering noise of new fighter planes making display flights at Le Bourget.Six such deals were signed at the PT IPTN chalet at Le Bourget, the venue of the on-going Air Show.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Student found dead in North Jakarta

Student found dead in North Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A student was found bleeding to death behind a noodle restaurant in North Jakarta early yesterday morning, police said.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said it was believed that 17-year-old Rudy Andiarto was stabbed.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Babies and pillows

Babies and pillows I read the article Cot deaths (June 8) with interest. Although soft mattresses and thick blankets are mentioned as possible causes leading to cot death, the article makes no mention against the use of pillows for young babies.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Teater Koma's 'Sampek-Engtay' back in town

Teater Koma's 'Sampek-Engtay' back in townText by Yenni Kwok and photos by Oka Budhi Yogaswara JAKARTA (JP): Once upon a time, long before Kartini's birth, a Banten-born, Serang-dwelling Chinese girl already had visions of women's emancipation.Engtay yearned to go to school.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Junior golf Open pulls numbers

Junior golf Open pulls numbers JAKARTA (JP): A huge field of about 150 junior golfers from ASEAN countries, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, South Korea and India will take part in the Tugu Pratama Amateur Junior Open Championship next month.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/WB says stronger measures needed to improve RI banks

WB says stronger measures needed to improve RI banks JAKARTA (JP): The government should adopt a more transparent, market-oriented strategy to solve banking problems and take timely action to penalize chronic offenders, the World Bank says.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Jakarta expects 'to see governors from the military'

Jakarta expects 'to see governors from the military' JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta will see governors from the military for a long time to come, a political researcher said yesterday.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/RI swimmers to compete in Pan Pacific c'ships

RI swimmers to compete in Pan Pacific c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top swimmers will compete at the Pan Pacific championships in Fukuoka, Japan, in early August as their final preparation for the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Arson suspected in shop fire

Arson suspected in shop fire DILI: Police suspect arson caused the fire which destroyed a shop and beauty parlor here early Wednesday.No injuries were reported in the fire that razed the Sigma Sport shop and Salon New Sakura at about 5 a.m. No possessions were recovered from the buildings.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/IPTN and 'Post' dispute talks to resume Tuesday

IPTN and 'Post' dispute talks to resume Tuesday JAKARTA (JP): The dispute pitting the state-owned aircraft manufacturer IPTN against The Jakarta Post daily is hanging in the balance although they agreed yesterday to keep working for an out-of-court settlement.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/What Cambodia needs

What Cambodia needs For the past few years Pol Pot has been a figure in the shadows. Reports of his death last year generated relief and hope that Cambodia could move forward from its blighted and unhappy past.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Bali Cliff, Pecatu: Frog Dance, Saturday; Balinese Theater, Ramayana Ballet, Monday; Kecak Dance, Tuesday and Saturday; Legong Dance, Wednesday; Mask Dance, Thursday; Jegog Orchestra, Friday; Tektekan Calonarang, Sunday, from 8.30 p.m.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/PT Indorama sets net profit target of Rp 148 billion

PT Indorama sets net profit target of Rp 148 billion JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed polyester producer PT Indorama Synthetics has set a net profit target of Rp 148 billion and sales target of Rp 934 billion this year and is preparing capacity expansions to support their goals.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Fighting book piracy

Fighting book piracy As could have been expected, the annual Indonesian Publishers Association book fair, which opened at the Senayan Sports Hall a few days ago, once again put the spotlight on a serious malady which has afflicted members of the association for longer than one can remember.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Mudrick clashes with officials

Mudrick clashes with officials SURAKARTA, Central Java: The chief of the United Development Party's (PPP) local chapter, Mudrick Sangidoe, clashed with public order officials over the party's banners Wednesday.Mudrick tried to snatched a PPP banner from the officials in a main street.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Unions try to stall manpower bill debate

Unions try to stall manpower bill debate JAKARTA (JP): Two trade unions urged the House of Representatives yesterday to postpone debate on the controversial manpower bill so that legislators would have more time to seek submissions.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Local issues a new challenges to RI diplomacy

Local issues a new challenges to RI diplomacyBy A.K.P. Mochtan JAKARTA (JP): Foreign policy is not limited to ensuring constructive relations among nations. Its other crucial functions include representing and explaining domestic developments to the international community.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Customs' EDI hit by problems

Customs' EDI hit by problems JAKARTA (JP): The customs electronic data interchange (EDI) system is still beset with problems and only 222 or 2.7 percent of the 8,000 licensed importers have been connected to the system, importers told a seminar here yesterday.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Textile industry needs revamped machinery

Textile industry needs revamped machinery JAKARTA (JP): Textile industry analyst Chamroel Djafri urged textile and garment companies yesterday to upgrade old plant equipment and machinery to remain internationally competitive.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Tarmizi Taher criticized over blood statement

Tarmizi Taher criticized over blood statement YOGYAKARTA (JP): Moslem leaders and activists strongly protested yesterday Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher's recent statement that rioters are allowed to be killed.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/RI-U.S. relations survive strains

RI-U.S. relations survive strains Some irritant issues have unfolded in Indonesia-United States relations in recent weeks, including the U.S. State Department's remarks on the Indonesian election and the cancellation of the F- 16 jets purchase.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Hexindo Adiperkasa revises sales target upwards

Hexindo Adiperkasa revises sales target upwards JAKARTA (JP): PT Hexindo Adiperkasa, a publicly listed heavy equipment company, has revised upwards its sales projection for this year after an unexpected rise in demand.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Minister warns about trade liberalization

Minister warns about trade liberalization JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo warned yesterday that Indonesia would become a victim of global trade liberalization if it failed to prepare itself.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Floating guesthouse for tourists

Floating guesthouse for tourists BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Foreign and domestic tourists wishing to see water buffaloes in the Danau Panggang subdistrict, South Kalimantan, will soon be able to stay in a floating guesthouse, Antara reported.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Govt to hold seminar on corruption next month

Govt to hold seminar on corruption next month JAKARTA (JP): The government is to invite ministers, scholars and critics to speak in a seminar on bureaucracy next month to delve deeply into the problem of corruption.State Minister of Administrative Reforms T.B.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Horison, Jl. Pantai Indah, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta: - The Anging Mamiri Garden: Fantastic Group from Philippines, Ever Green Hawaiian Band/Orkes Keroncong, Hula-hula Dances, every Saturday Night, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/New directorate to spur privatization program

New directorate to spur privatization program JAKARTA (JP): The government has established a new directorate general at the ministry of finance to manage the privatization of state-owned companies in Indonesia.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Fire razes police houses

Fire razes police houses JAKARTA (JP): A fire destroyed four homes at a police housing complex on Jl. K.S. Tubun, Slipi, West Jakarta. No fatalities were reported.The fire, which started at 7:05 p.m.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Kelly 3:10 Children's Dances 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Film: Home Green Home 5:25 Variety Show: Country Tracks 5:30 Music: The ...

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Six possible successors of President Lee in 2000

Six possible successors of President Lee in 2000 TAIPEI (JP): Journalists are always interested in political horse races, sometimes to the detriment of deeper analyses of issues.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Visitors buy uphomes at Fair

Visitors buy uphomes at Fair JAKARTA (JP): Low cost homes are one of the hot offers at the recently opened Jakarta Fair -- transactions have reached Rp 30 billion in barely a week.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/RI sends 3 players to Asian C'ship

RI sends 3 players to Asian C'ship JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Billiard and Snooker Association will send three players to the Asian Nine-Ball Championships in Seoul from June 26 to June 29.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Fitness club's poor management

Fitness club's poor management I am writing in disgust at the so-called bona fide Odiseus Fitness & Spa Club (WEIDER) at Menara Marina apartments where I am a resident. I became a temporary club member on May 23, 1997 and the expiry date is June 23, 1997.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Blanco's Bali affair gets televised

Blanco's Bali affair gets televisedBy K. Basrie UBUD, Bali (JP): It was the mid 1950s. A vessel from Singapore sailed through the Malacca Strait bound for this tourist resort island. Among the passengers was a 23-year-old Spanish artist, Don Antonio Blanco.He read books to kill time.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Five new military stations inaugurated

Five new military stations inaugurated JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso inaugurated five new military sectors in Jakarta, Tangerang and Bekasi yesterday.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Museum for the late First Lady

Museum for the late First Lady JAKARTA: President Soeharto endorsed a plan yesterday to build a museum dedicated to the late First Lady, Mrs. Tien Soeharto so long as it does not aimed at making a cult of her.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 19, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,550 ...

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/South Korean faces one year imprisonment

South Korean faces one year imprisonment JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor at the West Jakarta District Court demanded a one-year jail sentence for a construction superintendent.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Taiwan keeps an eye on domestic politics and Hong Kong

Taiwan keeps an eye on domestic politics and Hong KongBy Edward Neilan TAIPEI (JP): Political leaders in Taiwan would like to unveil an overhauled constitution and wide political reforms by July 1 to give world parliamentarians and political buffs something else to think about besides the ...

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Tunjungan Crystal Hotel, Jl. Tunjungan 102-104: - Lounge Bar: Stief's Band, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, open at 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. * Mirama Hotel, Jl. Raya Darmo 58-76: - Mirama Bar: Desire Band, Monday. Cigma Band, Tuesday.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post "Building English Skills Through Newspaper + Radio" Produced by American Language Center in cooperation with The Jakarta Post and Radio Sonora FM 100.9 Mhz * The revitalization of the Philippines is a cause for rejoicing, and not just for the Filipinos.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Bogor bear

Bogor bear I was pleased to see the photo of the captive sun bear at Jl. Pajajaran No. 6, Bogor, in The Jakarta Post. I have regularly observed this particular bear since I first noticed it close to our home in Bogor last year.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/PPP, PDI urged to accept offer on vote trading

PPP, PDI urged to accept offer on vote trading JAKARTA (JP): The government continued its bid yesterday to increase the number of Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) seats in the House of Representatives, suggesting that the credibility of the country's political system would otherwise suffer.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/PT KIA will spend $350m on expansion

PT KIA will spend $350m on expansion JAKARTA (JP): PT Keramika Indonesia Assosiasi (KIA), a major local producer of roof and floor tiles, will spend about US$350 million in the next two years to raise its production capacity, its president said.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Marzuki calls for new law to curb money laundering

Marzuki calls for new law to curb money laundering JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs a special law to curb money laundering activities through the country's banking industry, a senior official said here yesterday.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/No third party behind drivers' strikes: Sutiyoso

No third party behind drivers' strikes: Sutiyoso JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso ruled out allegations that a third party was behind the strikes in the past few days.

Fri, 20 Jun 1997

JP/Is PPP entitled to file a lawsuit?

Is PPP entitled to file a lawsuit?By Bambang Widjojanto JAKARTA (JP): The election is behind us, leaving only the memory of the hurly-burly of campaigning and the excitement of voting. Now, we are waiting on the final results of ballot counting.