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Searching for all articles published on 1997-08-20 ...

57 articles.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Haj fare hike kept minimum, Tarmizi says

Haj fare hike kept minimum, Tarmizi says JAKARTA (JP): An increase in the official fee for next year's haj pilgrimage will be kept to a minimum, even after the rupiah took a heavy beating over the past few weeks, Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher said yesterday.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Rp 80m ostrich dies of stress

Rp 80m ostrich dies of stress SURABAYA: An ostrich, said to be worth Rp 80 million (US$29,600), has reportedly died of stress at a farm in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 19, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 750 ...

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Governor Surjadi urges people to eat more fish

Governor Surjadi urges people to eat more fish JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja urged residents to eat more fish yesterday, guaranteeing that the fish sold in the city's markets were both delicious and poison-free.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Rupiah strengthens as BI raises interest rates

Rupiah strengthens as BI raises interest rates JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah rose sharply yesterday to cross 2,900 level against the U.S. dollar after Bank Indonesia (the central bank) raised one-week to three-month treasury rates, dealers said.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Anti-polio drive enters final phase

Anti-polio drive enters final phase JAKARTA (JP): The government will launch the third and last round of a massive anti-polio immunization campaign next week to give the final boost to make Indonesia completely free from polio by the year 2000.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Film review

Film review I'm writing in response to Henri Audier's letter (Aug. 16, Confusing film review). I would like to provide him with the definitions of some words he could not find in his dictionary.Here's what my Oxford Dictionary (the Shorter one, 1993) says:- loquacious (p. 1629). Definition one: 1.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Train conductor shot

Train conductor shot PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Petrus Hermanu Hudoyo, a conductor on the Jakarta-Yogyakarta night train, is currently under intensive treatment at the local Islamic hospital after he was shot Sunday evening.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Council okays three governor nominees

Council okays three governor nominees JAKARTA (JP): The City Council officially submitted three names for the Jakarta governorship to the Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday.Council speaker Edy Waluyo said the three nominated candidates -- incumbent Jakarta Military commander Maj. Gen.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Yoke, not yolk

Yoke, not yolk I have been reading The Jakarta Post for over four years now and generally enjoy it very much.Of course, like in every newspaper, sometimes printing errors have occurred. In "Your Letters" of the Aug. 19 issue there was one that should not go unnoticed.Mr. E.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Official angry over firm's discipline misconduct

Official angry over firm's discipline misconduct JAKARTA (JP): A city official expressed his anger yesterday over the alleged misconduct of Multi Prabu Production, a private company planning to give awards to 150 companies in connection with the National Discipline Movement.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: MakroJP/alxFOR MORE COMMERCE: Hendra Firmansyah (left), Director of Bank Bali, shakes hands with Viviyanti Ashali, finance director of PT Karabha Unggul which operates Makro wholesaler outlets.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Drifting toward liberalism

Drifting toward liberalism Various indicators suggest that globalization is gradually turning the world into a unified entity.Among the most spectacular consequences of this trend has been the collapse of communism as a political, economic and state administrative system.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Toyota raises car prices in response to rupiah's fall

Toyota raises car prices in response to rupiah's fall JAKARTA (JP): PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM), one of the biggest car producers in Indonesia, raised car prices by between Rp 1 million (around US$350.85) and Rp 7 million as an adjustment to the sharp drop in rupiah against the U.S. dollar.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Travel: My Country 2:35 Family's Film: Big Brother Jake 3:10 Children's Program: Anak-Anak Indonesia 3:35 Talk Show: Kotak Pos 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:10 TV Series: Road To Avonlea 5:55 Music 6:00 News: ...

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Dong promises to retain World Cup title

Dong promises to retain World Cup titleBy Primastuti Handayani YOGYAKARTA (JP): Defending champion Dong Jiong of China promised to retain his title at the 1997 Sanyo World Cup Badminton Championships at Among Rogo Sports Hall here.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/RI-U.S. ties endure ups and downs

RI-U.S. ties endure ups and downs JAKARTA (JP): If you think the relationship between the United States and Indonesia is at a low ebb and may well deteriorate -- take comfort. It has been worse, a lot worse, not so long ago.Reading Shared Hopes, Separate Fears -- Fifty Years of U.S.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Timor car project won't be rescheduled

Timor car project won't be rescheduled JAKARTA (JP): PT Timor Putra Nasional said yesterday it would not reschedule or postpone its US$1 billion car manufacturing project in West Java despite President Soeharto's call for spending retrenchment to help the weakening rupiah.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/A good samaritan

A good samaritan When a story sounds too fantastic or unreal it may well be mistaken for a fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen.But this is a true story, described in an article by Susan Hazen Hammond in the January 1995 issue of the Reader's Digest.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Two military officers installed

Two military officers installed JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Garrison Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso installed Brig. Gen. Adam Damiri as the new Jakarta Garrison chief of staff yesterday, replacing Maj. Gen. Yudomo SHD.Sutiyoso, who is also the City Military Commander, then installed Lt. Col.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Much-ado about might

Much-ado about might There is much fuss about power in Indonesia today.A debate has raged since President Soeharto spoke about the possibility of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), which will convene in March, reviving an old ruling which bestows a special power on the president.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Diarrhea threatens West Kalimantan

Diarrhea threatens West Kalimantan PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: The long dry season hitting West Kalimantan is pushing the province into an alert situation with the possibility of a diarrhea breakout, with nearly two dozen being treated for the illness in the last three days.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Journo murder trial to continue

Journo murder trial to continue YOGYAKARTA: A court here ruled yesterday to proceed with the trial of Dwi Sumadji, alias Iwik, who allegedly killed Bernas journalist Fuad M. Syafruddin last year.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Sempati Air responds

Sempati Air responds Allow us to respond to Ita Sembiring's complaint about her journey on Sempati Air flight SG 507 from Medan to Jakarta on July 6 (Aug. 13, Thieves on the airplane?).

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Gardner's book has many authors

Gardner's book has many authorsBy Yenni Djahidin WASHINGTON (JP): Paul F. Gardner, a retired American diplomat, says that in writing Shared Hopes, Separate Fears -- Fifty Years of U.S.-Indonesia Relations, he only put together information collected from other people.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Megawati's lawyers receive bomb threats

Megawati's lawyers receive bomb threats JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers for the fractured Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) canceled yesterday their first anniversary celebration, planned for today, following bomb threats.Chief of the group known as the Public Defenders of Indonesian Democracy (TPDI), R.O.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/RI, Namibia sign MOU

RI, Namibia sign MOU JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian and Namibian governments signed yesterday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote bilateral cooperation in mining and energy.The MOU was signed by Minister of Mines and Energy I.B.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Housewife's ballooning assets

Housewife's ballooning assets UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Money fell from the sky for Mrs Sani when a balloon worth Rp 1 million (US$370) landed in her garden.The mother of seven was at home Monday when she found several balloons stuck to a guava tree in her garden.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Suspected killer gets death penalty

Suspected killer gets death penalty SURABAYA: A court here meted out a death penalty for Aris Setiawan, 30, after finding him guilty of the premeditated murder of a mother and her two daughters last April.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Boon for forestry ministry

Boon for forestry ministry JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry said yesterday the rupiah value of reforestation funds collected this month jumped by Rp 12 billion (US$4 million) because of the rupiah's depreciation.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Bank Universal plans to offer shares to public

Bank Universal plans to offer shares to public JAKARTA (JP): PT Bank Universal, PT Astra International's financial services flagship, plans to float 300 million new shares to the public next month through local stock exchanges to raise Rp 150 billion (US$51.7 million) in fresh funds.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Doll Exhibition: by Siana Kristiani, at Galeri TC, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24A South Jakarta, 11.30 a.m. to 12 a.m., until Sept. 13.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Baramuli, lawmaker who provokes curiosity

Baramuli, lawmaker who provokes curiosity JAKARTA (JP): Among 35 people awarded Indonesia's second highest distinguished medal, the Bintang Mahaputra, was outspoken legislator A.A. Baramuli whose ideas and statements often provoke public curiosity.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Nine robbers arrested

Nine robbers arrested JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested a gang of nine alleged robbers over the last five days and confiscated two FN handguns from them, an officer said yesterday.They were arrested in Bekasi, West Java; Central Jakarta and West Jakarta.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/House agrees to decrease commissions to 8

House agrees to decrease commissions to 8 JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives has approved an internal reorganization that would shrink the current 11 commissions to only eight.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/4,000 youths at sports meet

4,000 youths at sports meet JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta Mayor H. Suprawito opened a sports and art competition yesterday attended by about 4,000 youths.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Soeharto foresees less use of force

Soeharto foresees less use of force JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto foresaw yesterday a decline in the use of force and arms in the future, saying they would no longer be effective.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Zia, Smith make awkward contract

Zia, Smith make awkward contractBy Djanuar Madjolelo JAKARTA (JP): The illustrated deal comes from the semi-final of the 1997 Spingold Knockout Teams match between S. Deutsch's team and J. Cayne's team.This board shows one of the big swings.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/65 floats entered in Monas street festival

65 floats entered in Monas street festival JAKARTA (JP): Join in the colorful street fiesta this Sunday morning at Monas, or else stay far away from the square and Jl. Thamrin area.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Fidel Castro's power secret: His choice of political enemies

Fidel Castro's power secret: His choice of political enemiesBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): Fidel Castro's 71st birthday last week was greeted with the usual nonsense by both sides.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Gandhi remembered

Gandhi remembered I refer to Chandramouli's letter, Remembering Gandhi (Aug. 14) and I joined him in the celebration of India's 50th anniversary of independence after the long and humiliating English colonization.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/RI won't import rice: Bulog head

RI won't import rice: Bulog head JAKARTA (JP): Head of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), Beddu Amang, reiterated here yesterday that the government would not import rice despite the prolonged dry season.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Foreign athletes at Indonesia Open

Foreign athletes at Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): Fifteen athletes from three foreign countries will take part in the Indonesia Athletics Open here from Aug. 21 to Aug. 24.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Govt to add tax incentives for human resources

Govt to add tax incentives for human resources JAKARTA (JP): The government is preparing a regulation to increase tax incentives to companies which provide training and education to their employees, a senior official said yesterday.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Deportation of Taiwanese women

Deportation of Taiwanese women In response to the news story about the deportation of 11 alleged "Taiwanese" women, published in The Jakarta Post on July 15, the Taipei Economic and Trade Office would like to clarify some key points.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Sudjana to probe Canadian contracts

Sudjana to probe Canadian contracts JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana said the government would thoroughly investigate Canadian mining contractors who have applied for seventh generation contracts of work (COWs) in order to prevent such scams like the Busang scandal.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Extension workers need motorbikes

Extension workers need motorbikes KENDARI, S.E. Sulawesi: Agriculture extension officers in four regencies have not received an allocation of motorcycles which they need for work, Antara said.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Two nabbed for producing, distributing pornography

Two nabbed for producing, distributing pornography JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested two men for allegedly producing and distributing pornographic material.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Lawyer demands revelation of Marsinah murder probe result

Lawyer demands revelation of Marsinah murder probe result JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer in the murder case of labor leader Marsinah questioned yesterday why police took so long to announce the results of a blood test which many expected would shed light on the as yet unresolved case.Trimoelja D.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/E. Kalimantan Attaka oil field resumes production after fire

E. Kalimantan Attaka oil field resumes production after fire JAKARTA (JP): Oil company Unocal Indonesia has restarted production at the Attaka offshore oil field near Balikpapan, East Kalimantan after a fire razed one of its platforms.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/'No intimidation in TV fees'

'No intimidation in TV fees' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information R. Hartono defended yesterday the plan to use military personnel to help state television network TVRI collect contributions from television owners.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Bogor street protesters freed unconditionally

Bogor street protesters freed unconditionally BOGOR (JP): The police have released the 13 street protesters who were arrested while staging a rally criticizing the government on Sunday's Independence Day anniversary."They were released all together at around 11 a.m. today," Bogor Police Chief Col.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Have surgery, tour Coke plant

Have surgery, tour Coke plant JAKARTA (JP): Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia is organizing free surgery for 50 cataract patients today to mark Indonesia's 52nd independence anniversary.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Indonesia wants to become world's tempeh center

Indonesia wants to become world's tempeh center JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto ordered the National Institute of Sciences (LIPI) to take necessary measures to ensure that Indonesia's position as a leading producer and center for studies on tempeh remained.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Court rules to hear April blackout case

Court rules to hear April blackout case JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court ruled yesterday it would hear the lawsuit filed by the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) against the State Electricity Company (PLN) for the eight-hour power blackout which hit Java and Bali in April.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/Police bill needs betterment to appease concerns

Police bill needs betterment to appease concernsBy Anton Tabah SEMARANG (JP): Now that the House of Representatives have completed their deliberations on the police affairs bill, questions are being asked about whether the necessary improvements have been made.

Wed, 20 Aug 1997

JP/England cricket selectors shuffle pack to win 6th test

England cricket selectors shuffle pack to win 6th testBy Vic Mills LONDON (JP): The England cricket selectors shuffled the pack once again over the weekend in an effort to end the Ashes series with a victory in the sixth test of the summer starting at The Foster's Oval tomorrow.