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Searching for all articles published on 1997-07-26 ...

53 articles.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Banks urged to restructure, strengthen capital base

Banks urged to restructure, strengthen capital base JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia director Hendrobudiyanto yesterday called on local banks to restructure, improve human resources and strengthen their capital base to face free trade in financial services.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Religious harmony in E. Nusa Tenggara

Religious harmony in E. Nusa Tenggara MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: The inauguration of the new secretary to the Kupang archbishop on Sunday will be a demonstration of religious tolerance.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/New Porsche 911 to make debut at Frankfurt motor show

New Porsche 911 to make debut at Frankfurt motor showBy Neil McDonald THE stunning new Porsche 911 will make its debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September.At the same time Porsche will also unveil the new 911 Turbo S.The new Porsche is the first entirely new 911 in 34 years.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Colonialism and small candy

Colonialism and small candy Children of colonizers like RB Sawrey-Cookson are bold enough to expose only the glories of colonialism, at the expense of billions of atrocities which the colonizers inflicted on innocent people worldwide (July 22).

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/ASEAN champions EAEC cause

ASEAN champions EAEC causeBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (JP): ASEAN foreign ministers at the end of their annual meeting here yesterday expressed satisfaction at the progress of the East Asia Economic Caucus (EAEC) and hoped that it would soon be instituted.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Hotel tariff war hurts tourism industry: Soeharto

Hotel tariff war hurts tourism industry: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto expressed his concern yesterday over the current tariff war among star-rated hotels in Indonesia, saying the unhealthy competition could damage the national tourism industry.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/VW predicts car boom in Asia Pacific

VW predicts car boom in Asia Pacific BONN: The Asia-Pacific region will catch up with North America in terms of car sales by the turn of the century, according to Germany's largest car-maker, Volkswagen.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Colonialism still exists

Colonialism still exists I would like to respond to Keith Marshall's letter (July 23) in which he extols the virtues of British colonialism and the consequences of colonial independence.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 a.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Road to Avonlea 3:10 Teenagers' Program: Jenjang Vokalia 3:35 Travel: Wisata Nasional 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:25 Variety Show: Country Tracks 5:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 5:55 ...

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Criminal procedure bill debated soon: Oetojo

Criminal procedure bill debated soon: Oetojo JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said yesterday that the government would take pains to ensure that the bill on criminal procedure was debated soon by the House of Representatives.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Here come the hooligans

Here come the hooligans Hundreds of soccer hooligans are here again making trouble and causing hatred and bitterness among people. These young men, who claimed to be supporters of their home soccer team at this weekend's national Soccer League Finals, behave like creatures from other planets.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/PNG: New faces, same team

PNG: New faces, same team The formation of a ruling coalition under Prime Minister Bill Skate brings to an end the post-election bargaining in Papua New Guinea. Now that the basic shape of the government has been decided, the focus will shift to forming an effective administration.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Reforms needed to curb violence

Reforms needed to curb violenceBy A. Wisnuhardana YOGYAKARTA (JP): The new year was greeted with apprehension and fears of more unrest instead of good cheer and hope. The prevalence of violence in recent years has left the Indonesian community unconvinced that these incidents will decline.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Good manners

Good manners I am rather disturbed by your article on July 22, 1997 Etiquette books coach America on ultimate modern manners.As the headline suggested, it was an interesting issue and I was pleased to read it until I approached the final part of the article.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/ASEAN waits for Hun Sen view on role in crisis

ASEAN waits for Hun Sen view on role in crisisBy Santi WE Soekanto PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (JP): After days of consultation with Cambodia's Foreign Minister Ung Huot, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is now waiting for Phnom Penh's confirmation on its role to help solve the ...

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Bajaj driver tried for having knife

Bajaj driver tried for having knife JAKARTA (JP): A driver of a bajaj, a three-wheel motorized vehicle, was tried in Jakarta Central District Court yesterday for possessing a knife in public.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Deputy speakers installed, with two from Golkar

Deputy speakers installed, with two from Golkar JAKARTA (JP): Three deputy City Council speakers were officially installed yesterday with Golkar having two deputy speaker seats for the first time ever.The deputy speakers will serve under new speaker Brig. Gen.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/BMW's R1200 C: A bike for the connoisseur

BMW's R1200 C: A bike for the connoisseurBy Neil McDonald BMW describes its first-ever cruiser motorcycle -- the R1200 C -- as a bike for the connoisseur.It could be the ideal bike for those slow Sunday cruises down Jl.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/National Police should not be part of ABRI: Experts

National Police should not be part of ABRI: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Efforts by the national police to improve their professionalism are hampered by the fact that they are part of the Armed Forces, a seminar concluded yesterday.Trimoelja D.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Korean carmakers headed for a fall

Korean carmakers headed for a fall SOUTH KOREA's fast-moving, overcrowded auto industry is careening toward a crackup, analysts and insiders fear.According to a report in USA Today, the country's auto industry will need a significant restructuring if it is to survive.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/England reaches 106 for three in Test against Australia

England reaches 106 for three in Test against AustraliaBy Vic Mills LEEDS, England (JP): England reached 106 for three at stumps on the first day of the fourth Cornhill Test against Australia at Headingley. Interruptions for rain and bad light had earlier restricted play to just 36 overs.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Red Cross HIV policy questioned

Red Cross HIV policy questionedBy Renata Arianingtyas JAKARTA (JP): Jaka (not his real name) donated blood 32 times between 1987 and July 1996 before he found out he had the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).His first concern was whether he had, through blood donations, infected other people.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Astra-Daewoo rubber project

Astra-Daewoo rubber project JAKARTA (JP): PT Jambi Waras, a subsidiary of Astra Group and South Korea's Daewoo are studying the possibility of developing a rubber processing plant in Sarolangun Bangko (Sarko) regency, in Jambi.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Rupiah stable against dollar

Rupiah stable against dollar JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah stabilized against the U.S. dollar in slow trading yesterday as many traders sidelined the market.On the spot market, the rupiah closed at 2,610 against the greenback, rising two points from the opening of 2,608.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/House leaders differ over broadcasting bill changes

House leaders differ over broadcasting bill changes JAKARTA (JP): There were signs of disagreement yesterday between the speaker and deputy speaker in the House of Representatives in relation to an unprecedented second deliberation of the broadcasting bill, which is scheduled to begin on Aug. 25.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/RI to host meeting for Malay writers

RI to host meeting for Malay writers JAKARTA: Indonesia will host a conference of Malay writers in December, the organizing committee announced here on Thursday.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Golkar recruits experts to help legislators

Golkar recruits experts to help legislators JAKARTA (JP): Following its landslide victory in the May 29 general election, Golkar is recruiting economic and legal experts to advise its representatives in the House of Representatives.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Tear gas disrupts local soccer match

Tear gas disrupts local soccer match JAKARTA (JP): Tear gas, which security officials have denied firing, stopped the semifinal national league soccer match between Bandung Raya and Mitra Surabaya when the Bandung-based team took a 1-0 lead yesterday.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Regent Hotel: Jl. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, South Jakarta: - Garden Terrace: Indonesia's Top Musicians, Friday and Saturday,, 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Pool Side: Sahata Vocal Group, Saturday, 6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. * Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/More apartments planned for small business owners

More apartments planned for small business owners JAKARTA (JP): PT Sarana Jaya plans to build four other low- cost apartment projects here, its development director said yesterday.Kemal Basha said the apartments are for low-income people with small businesses.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Games consortium expects Rp 3b from PLN, Telkom

Games consortium expects Rp 3b from PLN, Telkom JAKARTA (JP): The 19th SEA Games consortium is expecting to receive Rp 3 billion (US$1.15 million) from sticker sales from state-owned PLN and PT Telkom.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Bira fund investors up

Bira fund investors up JAKARTA (JP): PT Bira Aset Manajemen, which manages two open- end mutual funds Bira DanaSaham and Bira DanaObligasi, has gained about 500 new investors in the last two months to increase the number of investors to 1,261.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Bumi Serpong Damai has invested Rp 2 trillion to develop township

Bumi Serpong Damai has invested Rp 2 trillion to develop township JAKARTA (JP): Property company PT Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) have invested about Rp 2 trillion (US$800 million) over the past nine years to develop a 6,000 hectare Bumi Serpong Damai township in Tangerang, West Java, the company said ...

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Body Shop holds seminar

Body Shop holds seminar JAKARTA (JP): The State Minister of Environment's office and cosmetic company Body Shop-Indonesia will host a one-day seminar at the Shangri-La Hotel on retail business roles in promoting environmental awareness on Monday.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Limit on secretary-general term 'must be transparent'

Limit on secretary-general term 'must be transparent'By Santi WE Soekanto & Meidyatama Suryodiningrat PETALING JAYA (JP): Outgoing ASEAN Secretary General Dato Ajit Singh said it should be made transparent if member states want a secretary general to serve only one term.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Keeping tire pressure up for safe driving

Keeping tire pressure up for safe drivingBy Barry Lake HOW often do you check your tire pressures? Not often enough, if you're like most people.Perhaps you drive a company car and the mechanics in the service garage look after it for you ...

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Storm damages 17,000 cars

Storm damages 17,000 cars ROME: A severe hailstorm has ravaged a parking lot of new cars near Parma, Italy.Last month's storm damaged 17,000 new Citroens, Peugeots and Opels.Italian car buyers already have to wait between six and 10 weeks for a new car. The storm has added to the wait.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Wahono says lip service won't combat corruption

Wahono says lip service won't combat corruption JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Wahono said yesterday that the government campaign to combat corruption and collusion should not rest on words alone.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 25, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,125 ...

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Swiss Air to improve Garuda's info system

Swiss Air to improve Garuda's info system NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): The state-owned Garuda Indonesia Airlines and Atraxis Swiss Air have agreed on further tightening their partnership by jointly developing Garuda's information technology system.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Transplanted life of Jepara laborers at Grogol bridge

Transplanted life of Jepara laborers at Grogol bridgeBy Rebecca Mowbray and P.J. Leo JAKARTA (JP): Soerya is one of Indonesia's upwardly mobile. He is happy, making money, and is building a future for his family and for Jakarta.It does not matter to him that he lives under a highway bridge.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Maleo hit by delays

Maleo hit by delays JAKARTA: Indonesia's much-rumored and long-awaited Maleo national car is unlikely to see the light of day before early next year.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Fire destroys 144 kiosks in Kebon Kembang market

Fire destroys 144 kiosks in Kebon Kembang market BOGOR (JP): A fire has gutted 144 temporary kiosks erected after a fatal blaze at Bogor's ill-fated Kebon Kembang market last year.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Cloud hangs over Kia's future

Cloud hangs over Kia's future SEOUL: Rumors about Kia being taken over by Samsung are resurfacing, particularly given the company's cash crisis.Kia has suffered in its domestic market with sales in the first six months of this year down 11 per cent from last year.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Environment bill 'fails to cover basic issues'

Environment bill 'fails to cover basic issues' JAKARTA (JP): The environment bill, due to be passed by the House of Representatives next month, fails to address fundamental environmental issues, a conservationist said yesterday.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Britain and World War II

Britain and World War II Mr. Farid Baskoro's impassioned plea is quite understandable (July 24, Self-respect and colonialism). Anything or anybody that achieves a position of world preeminence will inevitably arouse feelings of envy and spite in those less eminent.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Partnership needed for health promotion

Partnership needed for health promotion JAKARTA (JP): The fourth International Conference on Health Promotion closed here yesterday, ending with a declaration on health promotion strategy toward the next century.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Military guards arrival of more E. Java soccer fans

Military guards arrival of more E. Java soccer fans JAKARTA (JP): More and more East Java soccer fans, a part of whom were netted on Thursday for causing trouble, ranging from extortion to stealing food, arrived yesterday to watch this weekend's National Soccer League tournament finals.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Hun Sen must heed ASEAN's message

Hun Sen must heed ASEAN's message Cambodian Foreign Minister Ung Huot must feel like a small boy who visits his neighbor's house just as guests are arriving for a party to which he has not been invited.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Man on trial for fraud

Man on trial for fraud JAKARTA (JP): A man, who claimed he was a business partner of a wealthy Brunei Darussalam businessman, was charged with fraud at Central Jakarta District Court yesterday.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Two locals move to Governor Cup semis

Two locals move to Governor Cup semis JAKARTA (JP): A veteran and one of the country's best young players are the Indonesian representatives in today's semifinals of the Governor Cup Women's Satellite at the Kemayoran Tennis Center.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Soerjadi, Megawati and PDI: Facing the realities

Soerjadi, Megawati and PDI: Facing the realities The following is an interview by The Jakarta Post's Yogyakarta correspondent, Asip Agus H, with Gadjah Mada University political science lecturer, Cornelis Lay.

Sat, 26 Jul 1997

JP/Two Jakartans study pollution

Two Jakartans study pollution JAKARTA (JP): Two Jakarta residents -- Soehatman Ramli and F.A. Gunawan -- have completed their studies in pollution at the University of California, the U.S.