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Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: The Crystal Maze 3:10 Environment Program: Kebakaran Hutan dan Lahan 3:35 Tour and Travel: Wisata Nasional 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Series: Full House 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, ...

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Multimedia project continues amid crisis

Multimedia project continues amid crisis JAKARTA (JP): The country's ambitious multimedia project to link the archipelago with information technology and superhighway networks would continue as scheduled despite the currency crisis, an official said Wednesday.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Yayuk aming to stay in world's top 20

Yayuk aming to stay in world's top 20 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's best tennis player Yayuk Basuki aims to maintain her presence in the world top 20 this year. She reached the elite in September 1997.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Two million lose their jobs during crisis: ABRI

Two million lose their jobs during crisis: ABRI JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) estimated yesterday that as many as two million people have lost their jobs since the monetary crisis began last July.Armed Forces spokesman Brig. Gen. A.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/More people die of diarrhea

More people die of diarrhea WAINGAPU, East Nusa Tenggara: The death toll of the diarrhea epidemic in the Sumba Barat regency capital of Waikabubak reached 14 in the past month.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Academic culture seems absent from our schools

Academic culture seems absent from our schoolsBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): When in a seminar on academic culture a participant asked, "What is academic culture?" I was stunned.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Troubled small banks expected to merge

Troubled small banks expected to merge JAKARTA (JP): The planned merger of four state-owned banks as part of banking reform measures would encourage small private banks to follow the move in order to survive, an economist has said.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Elegant Galant fails to break the mold

Elegant Galant fails to break the moldBy John Aglionby THE Japanese are a people that like to conform. While they produce much that is innovative, little seems to emerge from the north Asian archipelago that is vastly different.That's how it is with their sedans.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Abacus adds up to 'smarter kids'

Abacus adds up to 'smarter kids' JAKARTA (JP): Using a sempoa (abacus) -- the traditional Chinese calculator -- to solve arithmetic problems can exercise and develop the right side of a child's brain, an expert said.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Four die during violent storm

Four die during violent storm KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Four people were killed when a tree fell on top of a hut during a violent storm in Tarawajo village, Ngada regency Wednesday.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Government delays tax on land, buildings purchase

Government delays tax on land, buildings purchase JAKARTA (JP): The government issued two rulings on taxes and one circular letter on assets reevaluation from the director general of tax yesterday.The Directorate General of Tax said in a statement yesterday that Government Regulation No.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Mangga Dua show unfurls stylish Moslem fashions

Mangga Dua show unfurls stylish Moslem fashions JAKARTA (JP): With its maze of narrow hallways jammed with bargain hunters, one of Jakarta's biggest megamarts, ITC Mangga Dua Mall, was the ironic venue for a fashion show Monday.In fact, there was a quiet elegance to it.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Land disputes expected to rise this year

Land disputes expected to rise this year JAKARTA (JP): This year will see an escalation in the number of land disputes, partly due to the country's economic upheavals in the last four months, State Minister of Agrarian Affairs Soni Harsono said yesterday.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Banda Aceh-Penang route

Banda Aceh-Penang route JAKARTA (JP): Private airline company Sabang-Merauke Air Charter (SMAC) has operated a new daily direct flight between Aceh's capital Banda Aceh and Malaysia's city of Penang since Jan. 1, Antara reported yesterday.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Police seize firecrackers

Police seize firecrackers SEMARANG: Police in Tegal mayoralty have seized 24 tons of firecrackers worth a hundred million rupiah and arrested five people in three separate raids.Chief of Central Java police, Maj. Gen.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Penjaringan Police hold man for house break-in

Penjaringan Police hold man for house break-in JAKARTA (JP): A man has been detained by the Penjaringan police subprecinct for allegedly breaking into a house in Pejagalan district, North Jakarta.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 2, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/BMW Japan links dealers via Intranet

BMW Japan links dealers via Intranet TOKYO: BMW Japan Corp plans to link its 77 sales outlets via an intranet system within several months.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/40 questioned over rioting

40 questioned over rioting PURWODADI, Central Java: Police here are questioning 40 people in connection with a riot on New Year's Eve that led to a house, two forest police posts and two police motorbikes being set on fire.Chief of the local police precinct, Lt. Col.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Ecofriendly vehicle launched

Ecofriendly vehicle launched TOYOTA Motor Corporation has begun selling a new, environmentally friendly sport utility vehicle.The vehicle emits 70 percent less of four greenhouse gases required by current standards.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Indonesian log prices drop to $70 per cubic meter

Indonesian log prices drop to $70 per cubic meter JAKARTA (JP): The price of Indonesian logs dropped sharply to about US$70 per cubic meter in the second half of last year due to sluggish demand in overseas markets, according to the Association of Indonesian Forest Concessionaires.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/12 more questioned in BI graft probe

12 more questioned in BI graft probe JAKARTA (JP): The police investigation into alleged acts of corruption committed by three former directors of Bank Indonesia (BI) continued yesterday -- after a two-day break over New Year's holiday -- with the questioning of experts and BI staff.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaSaturdayMaghrib 6.13 p.m.SundayImsak 4:10 a.m.Subuh 4.20 a.m.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Navigation tool a hot holiday gift

Navigation tool a hot holiday gift SAN DIEGO: Global positioning systems (GPS) have been the hot Christmas gift item in the United States for car owners."They're real common," said John Peele, an executive for Trimble Navigation of Sunnyvale, California.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Horned man may exist

Horned man may exist LARANTUKA, East Nusa Tenggara: A team of archeologists from the regency's Tourist Office and Yogyakarta's Gadjah Mada University are examining a fossil of a horned man they found in the Lembata island village of Kadang.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Abortion and rape

Abortion and rapeFrom KompasReligious dignitaries, professionals and many other people have stated that abortion is prohibited except if there is a medical reason for it, i.e. to save a woman's life if her pregnancy threatens it.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Intellectuals lack writing skills

Intellectuals lack writing skillsBy A Chaedar Alwasilah BANDUNG (JP): Indonesian intellectuals are frequently criticized for their lack of ability to write. The Kompas daily (Dec. 17, 1997) quoted Dr.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/High Court annuls reopening of Bank Jakarta

High Court annuls reopening of Bank Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The State Administrative High Court ordered the Jakarta State Administrative Court to "disregard" its earlier by- verdict which allowed Bank Jakarta to reopen pending a definitive verdict, a lawyer said yesterday.The government's lawyer, A.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Art council holds writing contests

Art council holds writing contests JAKARTA (JP): To promote creative writing, Jakarta Arts Council is holding playwriting and romance novel competitions for avid wordsmiths.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Avoid confusion

Avoid confusion We are living in a democratic society which means we are free to say what we think is important, and what is good, and what should be heard by the community.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Municipality told to trace the stolen money

Municipality told to trace the stolen money JAKARTA (JP): City councilors urged the municipality yesterday to trace and collect Rp 5.23 billion (US$871,333) of the city's money that was stolen by former East Jakarta Mayoralty officials, who have agreed to return the money.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/What to watch at cinemas

What to watch at cinemas JAKARTA (JP): The holiday mood is still in the air although many of us are back at work. Here are summaries of a couple of movies currently playing in local theaters, including the much- heralded Titanic, which may help you prepare for that inevitable Monday.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/S. Africa crawls to 197 for live against Australia

S. Africa crawls to 197 for live against AustraliaBy Vic Mills SYDNEY (JP): The strain of back-to-back Tests was clearly evident on the first day of the second Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as South Africa crawled to 197-5 against a lackluster Australian attack.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Pupuk Kujang makes 600,769 tons of urea

Pupuk Kujang makes 600,769 tons of urea JAKARTA (JP): PT Pupuk Kujang, one of the country's four state-owned fertilizer producers, produced 600,769 tons of urea fertilizer last year.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: 100 old photos from Indonesia and Singapore, at Galeri TC (Twilight Cafe), Jl. Kemang Raya No.24A South Jakarta, Sunday to Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Friday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., until Jan. 29.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Beetle is back with reminiscent style

Beetle is back with reminiscent styleBy Alexander Corne Fifty years after rattling its way through the ruins of postwar Germany, a motoring icon is resurrected in Mexico. The world welcomes the return of the Beetle. WHAT you see here is not really a Beetle at all.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Silent tug-of-war

Silent tug-of-war There is a barely concealed tug-of-war happening between the police and the Attorney General's Office today, which has been marked by stern public statements from both sides and provoked strong reactions from many other circles.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Daewoo plans big U.S. push

Daewoo plans big U.S. push LOS ANGELES: South Korea's largest automaker, Daewoo Motor Corporation, plans to open between 40 stores and 50 stores in the United States this year.Daewoo's factory-direct stores enable customers to buy cars, parts and service, quite different from standard U.S.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Rupiah again passes 6,000 level as stocks strengthen

Rupiah again passes 6,000 level as stocks strengthen JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah continued to decline further against the American dollar on the first trading day of 1998 yesterday, passing the 6,000 barrier on continuing corporate demand for the greenback.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/ABRI lends full support to govt

ABRI lends full support to govt JAKARTA (JP): In an unequivocal show of support for the government, Armed Forces (ABRI) commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung said yesterday the military fully supported the steps being taken to solve the monetary crisis.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Four months for smoking marijuana

Four months for smoking marijuana JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta District Court sentenced a female gymnastics teacher yesterday to four months in jail for smoking and possessing 0.2 grams of marijuana.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Vietnam's choice

Vietnam's choice Vietnam has been conspicuous by its absence from the economic turmoil affecting Asia, but it is by no means isolated from the crisis.Analysts predict that a severe downturn will hit the country hard unless drastic market reforms are undertaken immediately.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/A blessing in disguise

A blessing in disguise The monetary crisis has indeed sent out shivers of gloom and doom especially for this year. And to say that it is a blessing in disguise could seem completely out of place.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Iwik not to sue police for wrong indictment

Iwik not to sue police for wrong indictment YOGYAKARTA (JP): Dwi Sumaji, recently acquitted in the murder case against Bernas journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin or Udin, said yesterday he would not file a lawsuit against the police for falsely collecting evidence against him.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Mayor upset over extra holidays

Mayor upset over extra holidays PALU, Central Sulawesi: Mayor Rully Lamadjido was upset after learning that a large number of his staff failed to turn up to a monthly flag-raising ceremony yesterday -- only because they extended their New Year holiday.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Councilor urges Dolog to prevent prices soaring

Councilor urges Dolog to prevent prices soaring JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor urged the Jakarta chapter of State Logistics Agency (Dolog) yesterday to control the rising prices of the nine staple foods, particularly rice and eggs.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/SUV Evolution: The Next Big Thing

SUV Evolution: The Next Big Thing IF designers working deep inside car companies get their way, people will see, in a few years, a vehicle zip past and ask: "What was that?"The same companies that brought us station wagons, minivans and sport utility vehicles (SUV) are trying to create The ...

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/National census on family welfare begins

National census on family welfare begins JAKARTA (JP): The national census on family welfare kicked off Thursday with surveys being conducted at 10 regencies in Indonesia's easternmost province.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Mirror images develop from time to time

Mirror images develop from time to timeBy T Uncle THERE'S more to automotive rear view mirrors than meets the eye.Most drivers tend not to use them -- while those who do, rarely know how to adjust them properly.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Layoffs feared to spark urban violence

Layoffs feared to spark urban violence YOGYAKARTA (JP): The massive layoffs brought about by the current economic crisis may trigger more violence in urban areas as the competition for jobs in the lower economic strata increases, an economist warned here yesterday.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Slamet to play in Japan

Slamet to play in Japan JAKARTA (JP): Japanese music lovers will soon experience the wild sounds of Indonesian composer Slamet A. Sjukur's music.His newest composition, Yu-Taha will be performed at the Sendai Asian Music Festival in Sendai from Jan. 14 to Jan. 18.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Jakarta (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) conversion rates on Jan. 2, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S dollar 5,400.00 6,000.00Austrian shilling 427.80 491.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Mixed reports of S-Class woes

Mixed reports of S-Class woes MUNICH: Daimler-Benz's new S-Class has a long list of weaknesses that need fixing before its planned introduction next fall, according to a German magazine report.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/SilkAir search extended for three days

SilkAir search extended for three days JAKARTA (JP): The search for the remains of the SilkAir MI-185 airplane which was due to end yesterday has been extended for another three days to allow recently brought in dredgers to complete their work.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Openness key to reducing violence

Openness key to reducing violence JAKARTA (JP): Openness in a family relationship and public awareness toward spousal abuse are two remaining key elements which must be underscored if the number of domestic violence cases is to decline.

Sat, 03 Jan 1998

JP/Action plan to help reduce rights violations

Action plan to help reduce rights violations Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas announced recently the government would launch a national plan of action this year to promote the protection of human rights in Indonesia.