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Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Women's soccer team to recruit ABRI members
Women's soccer team to recruit ABRI members JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is to recruit players from the Armed Forces for the 19th SEA Games women's national soccer team here next year.National coach Muhardi said yesterday the women's soccer tournament, bearing the name of the Armed Forces Commander, is...
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Opportunities abound in agribusiness sector
Opportunities abound in agribusiness sector JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's food and agribusiness still offers significant opportunities for both local and foreign companies, according to a study by Netherlands-based Rabobank.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Abdullah Syaifuddin named Tanjung Priok port chief
Abdullah Syaifuddin named Tanjung Priok port chief JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta seaport, Tanjung Priok, has a new chief, Abdullah Syaifuddin, replacing Harmani who was promoted to become a director of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II, the state-owned seaport management company.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Mura's 10m ton gold deposit
Mura's 10m ton gold deposit JAKARTA (JP): Gold mines in the Musi Rawas (Mura) regency of South Sumatra province have estimated gold deposits of around 10 million tons, according to the local regent, Radjab Semendawai.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Clinton admits talking policy with Riady
Clinton admits talking policy with Riady WASHINGTON (Reuter): President Bill Clinton said he twice discussed policy about Indonesia and China with James Riady, the Indonesian financier at the center of inquiries into foreign funding of the Democrats election campaign, the New York Times said on...
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Government urged to look into E. Timor problems
Government urged to look into E. Timor problems JAKARTA (JP): The raging controversy over Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo's critical remarks on the military prompted observers Saturday to call on the government and the public alike to look into the root of the problems facing the territory.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
New mobile survey equipment launched
New mobile survey equipment launched JAKARTA (JP): PT Remedial Piranti Jaya trading company and the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) have launched a new mobile survey equipment unit that can produce surveying results faster and cheaper on location.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Kendari transmigrants to join cashew nut estate project
Kendari transmigrants to join cashew nut estate project JAKARTA (JP): PT Agromete Pranatani will soon develop cashew nut plantations in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, under a small- holder nucleus estate scheme, involving 350 transmigrant families a company executive said.Agromete Director, M.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Go to Jerusalem on pilgrimage, Soeharto says
Go to Jerusalem on pilgrimage, Soeharto says JAKARTA (JP): The government is encouraging Indonesian Moslems and Christians to go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem through Jordan, President Soeharto said yesterday."We will encourage Moslems to visit the Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem via Amman.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Consortium denies report on Jonggol relocation plan
Consortium denies report on Jonggol relocation plan JAKARTA (JP): A consortium has denied media reports they plan to move Jakarta's central administration to the subdistrict of Jonggol, Bogor, West Java.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Largest Islamic housing to be built in Tangerang
Largest Islamic housing to be built in Tangerang JAKARTA (JP): PT Mustika Hadiasari opened over the weekend what it claims to be the largest housing estate in Indonesia, with Islamic characteristics in interior designs, surroundings and public facilities.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Morgan's 1072 Classic Disco, Asian Force Band, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Saturday: 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Acid Speed Band, Firday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Platinum Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Proton to invest in British firm
Proton to invest in British firm KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Proton Bhd Saturday said it was investing seven million pounds (US$11 million) to build an engineering facility at British sports car maker, Lotus Group International's auto plant in Norfolk.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Air Asia begins chartered flight
Air Asia begins chartered flight KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's second national airline, Air Asia, launched Saturday its inaugural chartered flight to Pattaya, Thailand, with plans for flights to Europe and the United States in three-to-five years.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
C. Kalimantan to convert forests into plantations
C. Kalimantan to convert forests into plantations JAKARTA (JP): Central Kalimantan's Provincial Government has revealed a new master plan, stipulating 1.7 million hectares of land, originally designated as protected forest, would be used for agricultural plantations.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
PAS seeks way out of crisis
PAS seeks way out of crisis KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's fundamentalist Parti Islam (PAS) has offered to form a coalition government in Kelantan state with Premier Mahathir Mohamad's ruling party as the Islamic party comes under pressure there to quit.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Govt calls for revival of extended-family values
Govt calls for revival of extended-family values JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Population Haryono Suyono has called on everybody to revive the positive values of the traditional extended family structure.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Calvin Klein opens franchise
Calvin Klein opens franchise JAKARTA (JP): American designer Calvin Klein opened Saturday the first freestanding fashion store here at the Plaza Indonesia's terrace on Jl. M.H. Thamrin.The Jakarta store's president director, Dian M.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Democrats lose lead to NAP in Thai elections
Democrats lose lead to NAP in Thai elections BANGKOK (Agencies): The New Aspiration Party (NAP) of Defense Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh edged past the Democrat Party which had earlier led in unofficial television and radio projections of the Thai elections yesterday.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Pefindo assigns 'A' rating to PLN
Pefindo assigns 'A' rating to PLN JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Pefindo credit-rating agency has reaffirmed its "A" long-term rating for both Bond IV, and Bond V, amounting to Rp 680 billion (US$290.6 million), and Rp 1 trillion, respectively.The bonds are issued by the State Electricity Company (PLN).
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Police seize contraband
Police seize contraband SURABAYA: The police have confiscated one gun, 62 knives, 100,000 stimulant tablets, 5,000 bottles of liquor and 3,329 Ecstasy pills in last week's operation.The city police started a month-long operation on Nov. 15, aiming at curbing street violence and crime.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
New Japanese school opened in Tangerang
New Japanese school opened in Tangerang TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro opened the Jakarta Japanese School yesterday in Pondok Aren.Japanese expatriates do not need to worry about their children's education anymore when they are assigned to...
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
PWI urges police to use its findings in murder case
PWI urges police to use its findings in murder case SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) called on police investigators Saturday to use as input findings of its investigation into the Aug. 16 death of a Yogyakarta journalist.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
13 fishermen missing at sea
13 fishermen missing at sea MANADO, North Sumatra: At least 13 fishermen from Petta Island have been missing since Tuesday when their boats sank in stormy seas in separate accidents, a press report said.Chief of Sangihe Talaud police detective First Lt. F.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Four climbers win 5th Asian C'ships
Four climbers win 5th Asian C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Four climbers were deemed to share top position in the fifth Asian Championships as heavy drizzle marred the event at the Pasar Festival, Kuningan, South Jakarta, yesterday.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Four HIV-positive people detected
Four HIV-positive people detected UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Health authorities have found four people infected with HIV, the first locals to contract the virus that causes the deadly AIDS.Asri Amin, chief of the local office of communicable diseases, said here Saturday that the four were...
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Novotna, Graf advance to final showdown
Novotna, Graf advance to final showdown PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (Reuter): Jana Novotna will attempt to win her first tournament in four years Sunday when she takes on top-seed Steffi Graf in the finals of the Advanta Championships tennis tournament.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Anti-dumping action
Anti-dumping action The manner in which Indonesian footwear companies are coping with the anti-dumping action initiated by the European Union (EU) shows the ignorance of many businessmen regarding the Geneva- based World Trade Organization's rules.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
The education system in Indonesia
The education system in IndonesiaFrom MerdekaThe education system, implemented by the government to enhance the nation's intelligence, is in the 1945 Constitution.For that purpose, Ki Hajar Dewantoro was appointed Indonesia's first minister of education and culture, who had the task of preparing a...
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Saleh to stand trial under tight security
Saleh to stand trial under tight security JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of East Java's mobile police officers will safeguard today's court session of the trial of Saleh, a local Moslem at the center of the recent religious tension which erupted into attacks on Situbondo churches.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Good kindergarten still needed
Good kindergarten still needed JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta residences are badly in need of more qualified kindergartens, a leader of a kindergarten organization has said.Siti Fatimah AM, chairwoman of the Body for the Development of Islamic Kindergartens, said here Friday that the rising demand is quite...
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku: Ambon 2:35 TV Series: Buck Rogers 3:05 Children Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:05 Science Film: Legend of Lockness 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel: 5:30 Karya Tepat Guna 6:00 News:...
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
RP says leftists may provoke clashes at APEC
RP says leftists may provoke clashes at APEC MANILA (Agencies): Leftist groups may be planning to clash with police when the Philippines holds next week's Asia-Pacific summit, organizers said yesterday.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Passport check
Passport check On Nov. 1 around midnight on Jl. Pintu Besar Utara, three British subjects were riding in a taxi heading for Cafe B in the area. The vehicle was stopped in front of Bank Exim by a police officer wearing a military police badge.
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
Zarina home for questioning
Zarina home for questioning JAKARTA (JP): TV actress Zarina returned to Jakarta from the United States yesterday to face police investigation, which she managed to duck four months ago.The 24-year-old Zarina, who is wanted in connection with 29,677 Ecstasy pills found in her West Jakarta home,...
Mon, 18 Nov 1996
City water firm urged to abandon privatization plans
City water firm urged to abandon privatization plans JAKARTA (JP): A consumer rights advocate said the city-owned Water Company (PDAM) should stop its privatization plans, fearing unaffordable water fees.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Demand for cultural tourism is increasing
Demand for cultural tourism is increasingBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Cultural and heritage-related tourism is a major pillar of the world tourism industry and will continue to be in great demand in the 21st century.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Malaysia offers new attractions to tourists
Malaysia offers new attractions to touristsBy Lukman Natanagara Malaysia Promotion Tourism Board (MPTB) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) recently invited 12 Indonesian journalists to visit several tourist destinations in Malaysia. Joining the tour was The Jakarta Post reporter.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
A scholar's love affair with Indonesia
A scholar's love affair with Indonesia YOGYAKARTA (JP): For many Indonesian scholars, he is a living legend. For the international academic circle, he is their reference on Indonesia.Clifford Geertz, a 70-year old American anthropologist, has been associated with Indonesia for almost four decades.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Proposal on religion
Proposal on religionFrom KompasPresident Soeharto's recent statement on the need to hold periodic meetings with elders of the various religions in Indonesia, is a laudable proposal. Especially since the people of Indonesia highly respect religious norms, as reflected in the first principle of...
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Japanese rider clinches Gudang Garam race title
Japanese rider clinches Gudang Garam race title DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Japanese rider Dan Takuma, a bronze medalist at the Atlanta Olympics, had too much firepower for his Indonesian adversaries yesterday, winning the Gudang Garam Mountainbike cycling race with consummate ease.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Singapore to have MRT link to airport
Singapore to have MRT link to airport SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore will introduce a mass rapid transit (MRT) line to Changi Airport to cope with the increasing number of passengers using the world-class airport, a report said yesterday.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
The secrets and specialty of the 'lontar' manuscripts
The secrets and specialty of the 'lontar' manuscriptsBy Rosa Widyawan JAKARTA (JP): For some ethnic groups, lontar was more than palmyra leaf. It also meant paper and manuscripts.Its function was to record knowledge relating to local beliefs, reflecting the values of peace and happiness.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Discontentment grows at tourist projects in Bali
Discontentment grows at tourist projects in Bali JAKARTA (JP): On a rainy morning in February l994, thousands of people strolled the major streets of Denpasar, the capital of Bali, Indonesia's most popular tourist destination.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Pelita to use Kurniawan, Glusevic
Pelita to use Kurniawan, Glusevic JAKARTA (JP): Pelita Jaya's striking duo of Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto and Dejan Glusevic will assume the role of spearheaders for the giant Jakarta-based club in the third Indonesian League soccer competition which kicks off today.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Auction of Wu Guanzhong's works reaps over $2m
Auction of Wu Guanzhong's works reaps over $2mBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): 1996 seems to be the year of art auctions in Indonesia, and last Monday, a little publicized auction of paintings by world renowned Chinese artist Wu Guanzhong, organized by the Bimantara Foundation, quietly fetched over...
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Zarina expected to return to Jakarta today
Zarina expected to return to Jakarta today JAKARTA (JP): After 100 days in hiding, Zarina, the Ecstasy- case escapee, has agreed to return to Jakarta from the United States, and is expected to arrive this morning.The Jakarta CID Police chief, Col.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Peter Graf out on US$3.3m bail
Peter Graf out on US$3.3m bail MANNHEIM, Germany (AFP): Peter Graf, father of tennis star Steffi Graf, left prison here Friday afternoon on US$3.3 million bail after being held in custody for 15 months on tax charges.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Thousands welcome Bishop Belo in Dili
Thousands welcome Bishop Belo in Dili JAKARTA (JP): A sea of supporters shouting "Viva Bishop Belo" welcomed Dili Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo when he arrived yesterday in the East Timor capital of Dili from a controversy- plagued trip in Jakarta.
Sun, 17 Nov 1996
Cultural tourism gains prominence
Cultural tourism gains prominence Tourism is crucial as a source of foreign exchange. The government predicts it will be the largest foreign exchange earner by the year 2005. A new trend in tourism has emerged, as revealed at the recent International Conference on Tourism and Heritage Management,...