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46 articles.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Son attacks his own father

Son attacks his own father JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested a 21-year-old man yesterday for allegedly attacking his father with a machete.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said the attack took place after the father told the man, Saud Sugumanarto, 21, he could not marry his girlfriend.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Govt to issue rules on partnerships

Govt to issue rules on partnerships JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to move ahead with its plan to require large companies to form partnerships with small and medium companies and cooperatives, a minister said yesterday.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Englishwoman's body unclaimed

Englishwoman's body unclaimed BANDUNG: Hasan Sadikin Hospital doctors said yesterday that nobody has claimed the body of English tourist, Anne Thirlwell, who died at an inn here over the weekend.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Alleged arsonist believed killed in Tanah Tinggi fire

Alleged arsonist believed killed in Tanah Tinggi fire JAKARTA (JP): Relatives of a mentally handicapped man believe the charred remains of a body found in the man's burned out house in Tanah Tinggi, Central Jakarta, are his.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Tana Toraja celebrates anniversary

Tana Toraja celebrates anniversary TANA TORAJA, South Sulawesi (JP): Tana Toraja, one of Indonesia's most famous tourist destinations, is celebrating its 750th anniversary with a week of cultural shows.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Dances show palaces' glorious past

Dances show palaces' glorious pastBy K. Basrie CIREBON, West Java (JP): Dance troupes from four royal courts gave a taste yesterday of the glory days when tiny kingdoms ruled what is now Indonesia.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Telkom suffers Rp 690m loss due to riots

Telkom suffers Rp 690m loss due to riots JAKARTA (JP): PT Telkom lost an estimated Rp 690 million (US$281,747) due to equipment damage in riots during the election campaign period in May, the state-owned telecommunications firm's president Asman A. Nasution said yesterday.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Police's professionalism

Police's professionalism Anniversaries are usually moments for reflection on what has been and what has yet to be achieved. For this reason, it is only natural that our national police force is making such a contemplation on its present 51st anniversary.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Cafe Batavia, Jl. Taman Fatahillah, West Jakarta: Live jazz music, Tuesday to Saturday, 9.30 p.m. * Champions Sports Bar & Restaurant, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 10 South Jakarta: Lemon Tea Band, Thursday. Kin/Deja Vu, Friday.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Bad day for boxing

Bad day for boxing You can take the man out of the street, but you can't take the street out of the man, is the mildest way to describe Tyson's thuggery in front of a reported worldwide audience of three billion people over the weekend.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Indonesia may barter for Russian fighters

Indonesia may barter for Russian fighters JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's decision to buy jet fighters and other military hardware from Russia now appears to hinge only on financial arrangements, including the possibility of a barter.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Indonesia's per capita tea consumption still very low

Indonesia's per capita tea consumption still very low JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's per capita tea consumption is only about 200 grams a year, chairman of the Indonesian Tea Association, Rachmat Badruddin, says.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Navy plans to buy Russian ship

Navy plans to buy Russian ship JAKARTA: The Indonesian navy plans to purchase a Russian troop ship, Navy Chief Admiral Arief Kushariadi was quoted by Antara as saying here yesterday.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Dengue death toll reaches 30

Dengue death toll reaches 30 PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: An outbreak of dengue fever here has killed 30 people in the months to May this year, with Mayor Husni pledging Tuesday to fighting the disease.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/RI needs more pediatric neurologists: Expert

RI needs more pediatric neurologists: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to train more pediatric neurologists up to the standard of foreign physicians who are expected to stream in during the coming free trade era, an expert said yesterday.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Sumatran tiger captured

Sumatran tiger captured BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: After nearly three weeks a team of hunters captured Tuesday a Sumatran tiger believed to have attacked locals several times over the past month.A hunter from the province's natural resources conservation office, Udung O.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Sudjana will not force COW changes

Sudjana will not force COW changes JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana said yesterday the government would seek, not force changes to mining regulations which would oblige foreign mining companies to grant 10 percent of their ventures to the state.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Horison Hotel, Jl. Pelajar Pejuang 45 No. 121, Maskumambang 8 Buah Batu: - Spec's Music Lounge and Karaoke, at 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., P&P Band and Flower Power Band, Wednesday, Saturday; Organist and Singer, daily.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Phhoto caption

Phhoto captionPhoto A: BahtReuterBAHT SWEAT: Bank of Thailand Governor Rerngchai Marakanond (right) wipes the sweat from his face after announcing the Thai Baht currency flotation.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Banjarmasin riot trial begins

Banjarmasin riot trial begins JAKARTA (JP): The Banjarmasin District Court began yesterday to try 13 people suspected of involvement in a May 23 riot that claimed 123 lives.The session was closed to the public as most defendants were minors, Antara reported.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Family Matters 3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Music: Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 Variety Show: Jendela Dunia 6:00 ...

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Concerted efforts urged to fight AIDS

Concerted efforts urged to fight AIDS JAKARTA (JP): An executive of a non-governmental organization (NGO) specializing in AIDS prevention urged the North Jakarta mayoralty yesterday to improve its efforts to combat the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Australia gears up for third test

Australia gears up for third testBy Vic Mills MANCHESTER, England (JP): Australia goes into the third cricket Test against England at Old Trafford today in good heart following an emphatic victory over Hampshire by an innings and 133 runs.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 2, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 ...

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/An alternative to press banning

An alternative to press banningBy Aleksius Jemadu JAKARTA (JP): Since R. Hartono assumed office as minister of information, there has been a good deal of discussion in our mass media on whether the government could be persuaded not to use its power to revoke press publishing licenses (SIUPP).

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Basuki misses out on rewards by losing

Basuki misses out on rewards by losing JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top female tennis player Yayuk Basuki missed out on becoming the second Asian woman to reach the semifinals at Wimbledon when she lost to Jana Novotna 6-3 6-3 in the quarterfinals yesterday.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Religious support needed for harmony

Religious support needed for harmony JAKARTA (JP): The government has pledged to take firm action against people working to destroy religious harmony by burning houses of worship and holy books.The government also appealed for the support of religious communities in maintaining religious harmony.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Chan's defeat

Chan's defeat Julius Chan's defeat after 29 years in parliament may be a greater force for stability in Papua New Guinea than it initially appears.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/IOTO to meet in Surabaya

IOTO to meet in Surabaya JAKARTA (JP): The Indian Ocean Tourism Organization (IOTO) has selected Surabaya, the capital of East Java, to host the organization's annual general meeting from Sept. 8 to Sept. 10.IOTO said "value added" in tourism would be this year's theme.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Korea study shows RI workers very committed

Korea study shows RI workers very committed JAKARTA (JP): A study reveals that Indonesian workers employed at Korean firms are highly committed and emotionally attached to their workplaces -- contrary to the general belief among Korean managers who consider them as having low employee morale.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Agency confirms proposal on regular bus fare hike

Agency confirms proposal on regular bus fare hike JAKARTA (JP): An agency confirmed it would propose a hike of the regular city bus fare and the elimination of non air- conditioned, limited passenger (Patas) buses to the government.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Council announces 12 candidates for next governor

Council announces 12 candidates for next governor JAKARTA (JP): The City Council officially announced yesterday 12 proposed candidates for Jakarta's next governor.However, one of the candidates, Council Speaker M.H.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Alex already dead, says S. Sidabutar

Alex already dead, says S. Sidabutar JAKARTA (JP): East Timor's military chief, Col. S. Sidabutar, said yesterday anti-integrationist activists overseas had failed to disprove Indonesia's report that separatist leader David Alex was dead."It is useless to argue that David Alex is still alive.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Art agenda

Art agendaConcert: Alex Grillo vibraphonist at Jakarta Percussion Festival, Jakarta Fairgrounds, Kemayoran, Central Jakarta; July 8-9Alex Grillo, a vibraphonist/percussionist, was born in Italy but lives and works in France.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Ritonga expresses concern over news reports

Ritonga expresses concern over news reports JAKARTA (JP): City Council Speaker M.H. Ritonga expressed great concern yesterday over the way city media reported the council's extraordinary plenary session commemorating Jakarta's 470th anniversary last month.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Migraine therapy

Migraine therapy I am grateful to you for publishing my letter Alternative migraine treatment (July 1). But I would appreciate it if you could publish the following corrections.Due to a typographical error, the first paragraph reads: "...

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Hartono makes cabinet debut

Hartono makes cabinet debut JAKARTA (JP): The monthly cabinet meeting to discuss the economy ended yesterday on a different note than what journalists had been accustomed to over the past 14 years: The latest economic indicators were announced by Gen. (ret.) Hartono.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Three foreigners deported

Three foreigners deported JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Immigration has deported three women holding passports issued by the Republic of China for allegedly violating their work permits.Immigration regional office coordinator Moh.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/BNO passport holders get visa free entry

BNO passport holders get visa free entry JAKARTA (JP): British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders are free to visit Indonesia for up to 30 days without a visa as of July 1, the director of immigration, Pranowo, said yesterday.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/LIPI to study students' devoutness

LIPI to study students' devoutness JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Institute of Sciences is preparing to study how religious Indonesian university students are.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Thailand floats the baht

Thailand floats the baht Thai monetary authorities have finally decided to float the baht, a measure they had been urged to introduce early this year and again in May amid the new wave of speculative attacks on the currency.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Pertamina, Faraway sign deal

Pertamina, Faraway sign deal JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina has signed a tanker leasing agreement with Faraway Maritime Shipping Company, a director of the company said yesterday.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Cerdas, Antonio shine in Bali chess tourney

Cerdas, Antonio shine in Bali chess tourney JAKARTA (JP): IM Cerdas Barus and GM Rogelio Antonio shared the lead in the 10th round of the Bali Jeff-RCA Grandmaster Chess Tournament, with each having 8.0 Victory Points on Tuesday.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Police proceed with Father Sandyawan case

Police proceed with Father Sandyawan case JAKARTA (JP): Police have decided to proceed with a case involving Catholic priest Ignatius Sandyawan Sumardi who was questioned last year for sheltering three youth activists wanted by police.Sandyawan's lawyer, Luhut M.P.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/New coal briquet factory

New coal briquet factory JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will officially open a coal briquet factory in Gresik, East Java, Heri Supriyanto, the head of Indonesia's briquet coal development body, said here yesterday.

Thu, 03 Jul 1997

JP/Officials questioned on inmate escape

Officials questioned on inmate escape BOGOR (JP): An official at the Prosecutor's Office and the head of Paledang Prison were questioned at Bogor Police Headquarters yesterday following the escape of a detainee Friday.