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Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Hit-and-run driver called on to accept responsibility
Hit-and-run driver called on to accept responsibility JAKARTA (JP): Kebayoran Lama Police in South Jakarta have called on the owner of a white Jimmy jeep to accept responsibility for the death of a father and son killed in a hit- and-run incident yesterday morning.
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Kecil itu Indah 5, by AD Pirous, Barli Sasmitawinata, Nana Bana and others, at Edwin's Gallery Jl. Kemang Raya No. 21, Kemang, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, at 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Storm destroys houses
Storm destroys houses PURBALINGGA, C. Java: At least 38 houses, 3 mosques and 2 elementary school buildings were destroyed when a storm hit the Central Java regency of Purbalingga Friday.The local natural disaster control service said the storm inflicted losses of tens of millions of rupiah but...
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Natuna gas field looks at China for sales option
Natuna gas field looks at China for sales option SINGAPORE (Reuters): Another option has emerged for the giant US$40 billion Natuna gas field -- a 4,800 kilometer pipeline to Shanghai in China.G.A.S. Nayoan, senior executive vice president at Pertamina for gas field development, said selling Natuna...
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Prevention of national waste
Prevention of national wasteFrom Panji MasyarakatThe heading of this letter is not meant to incite anger or bitterness, nor is it politically motivated. It may be categorized as a form of participation in selecting the best and wisest prospective assistants to the President, or to open...
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
NU launches new magazine
NU launches new magazine SEMARANG, Central Java: The central Java branch of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem organization launched a new magazine here Saturday titled Suara Umat."With the presence of the magazine, NU members can follow NU's policy and development.
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
All at sea with PELNI service
All at sea with PELNI service We recently traveled for the first time on state-owned shipping line, PELNI. As we wanted to get some information about prices and ticket purchase beforehand, we went to PELNI's main office in Ujungpandang, which provided us with the details.
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Transparency needed to boost public trust
Transparency needed to boost public trust JAKARTA (JP): A political analyst has urged the government to be more open in explaining all aspects of its economic reform package, to avoid public speculations.
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Kalijodo to become a green area
Kalijodo to become a green area JAKARTA (JP): The city plans to turn the Kalijodo red-light district in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, into a green area following a fire there on Nov. 2, said an officer.As part of the plan, the local authorities have been instructed to prevent the reestablishment of...
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
India faces competition from Southeast Asia
India faces competition from Southeast Asia NEW DELHI (Reuters): India is facing growing competition from Southeast Asia where currencies have slumped, business leaders said yesterday.They said the falls in the currencies of Southeast Asian countries, which are major producers of polymers,...
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Linda death toll has risen to 43
Linda death toll has risen to 43 BANGKOK (Reuters): Police in southern Thailand said yesterday the death toll from typhoon Linda had risen to at least 43 with more bodies of Thai fishermen expected to be washed ashore in the next few days.
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Jepara riot an indication of people's dissatisfaction
Jepara riot an indication of people's dissatisfaction JAKARTA (JP): The trail of destruction in Bangsri district, Jepara, Central Java, by a crowd following the detention and death of a resident, was an indication of people's vexation over the "prejudiced" arrest, said Jepara regent, Soenarto.
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Ja'afar starts visit to Kuwait
Ja'afar starts visit to Kuwait KUALA LUMPUR (AP): The Malaysian king and queen left yesterday for Kuwait, where they will try to strengthen ties between the two nations.During their three-day visit, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Ja'afar and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Najihah will meet with the...
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Malaysian writers join cultural camp
Malaysian writers join cultural camp PEKANBARU, Riau: Forty-nine Malaysian writers will attend early next month a cultural camp on Rupat Island, Antara reported Saturday.The activity is being organized by local writers.
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Badak NGL's seventh unit starts production
Badak NGL's seventh unit starts production JAKARTA (JP): The seventh unit (train) of PT Badak NGL Co. at Bontang, East Kalimantan, has come on stream with an annual production capacity of 2.3 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG), the company's general manager, Suhadi, said over the weekend.
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Ancient animal skeleton found
Ancient animal skeleton found KUALA KAPUAS, C. Kalimantan: Sei Pasah villagers in the Kapuas Hilir subdistrict here were excited Saturday over the discovery of a skeleton of what they think is an ancient, winged animal.
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Haze affects tourism, aviation industries
Haze affects tourism, aviation industriesBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Haze from forest fires has become a serious threat to Indonesia's tourism industry because fewer foreigners are visiting the archipelago due to extensive international reporting on the situation.
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Bid to change election rules gets support
Bid to change election rules gets support JAKARTA (JP): General elections will be run fairly only when they are jointly organized by the government and the political parties, two leading political scientists said over the weekend.Maswadi Rauf of the state-run University of Indonesia and Muhammad A.
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
City Hall firm on plan to build Betawi kampongs
City Hall firm on plan to build Betawi kampongs JAKARTA (JP): The municipality will continue its plan to reconstruct Betawi (native Jakartan) kampongs to preserve Betawi culture despite objections from a city councilor, an official said over the weekend.
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
SE Asian currencies fragile despite IMF bid of confidence
SE Asian currencies fragile despite IMF bid of confidence SINGAPORE (AFP): Southeast Asian currencies could face new tests despite a thumbs-up from IMF chief Michel Camdessus amid turmoil in North Asia and fears that financial malaise could creep worldwide, bankers said.
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Jockeying over initiative to color Asia fund meet
Jockeying over initiative to color Asia fund meet TOKYO (Reuters): Asian officials and representatives from United States and the IMF meet in Manila this week to discuss an Asian economic emergency fund, but there may be more haggling over who leads the initiative than how the facility would be set...
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Disguised beggar
Disguised beggarFrom Media IndonesiaReferring to an article in Gatra No. 17 in the Astaloka column, titled "A village of beggars", I would like to give the following comments.The village mentioned has been typically known as a village of beggars.
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
RI faces hurdles in filling 6 million jobs in S. Arabia
RI faces hurdles in filling 6 million jobs in S. Arabia JAKARTA (JP): Saudi Arabia has some 6 million job openings in the formal sector but many Indonesian labor export companies are unable to send skilled workers.Waleed A.
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Rifat and Herkusuma grab Mesran rally title
Rifat and Herkusuma grab Mesran rally title JAKARTA (JP): Rifat Sungkar and his navigator M. Herkusuma won the Mesran junior rally from Bandung to Jakarta yesterday.Rifat and Herkusuma clocked one hour eight minutes and 15 seconds.
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Supachai Panitchpakdi credibility to Thailand
Supachai Panitchpakdi credibility to ThailandBy Vithoon Amorn BANGKOK (Reuters): Former central banker Supachai Panitchpakdi, Thailand's new deputy premier in charge of economic affairs, will lend credibility to the country by playing a key role in government at a time when its image abroad needs...
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Crisis does not affect trade
Crisis does not affect trade WASHINGTON (AFP): The financial crisis in Southeast Asia has not yet had any impact on the region's trade, U.S. Trade Representatives Charlene Barshefsky said Friday.Barshefsky, however, raised the possibility that Asian exports to the United States may increase because...
Mon, 17 Nov 1997
Expert says most children suffer from dental cavities
Expert says most children suffer from dental cavities JAKARTA (JP): Ninety-five percent of 2.4 million children between six and 12 years old in Jakarta suffer from dental cavities, an expert said Saturday.
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
Be cool-headed and avoid stress: Expert
Be cool-headed and avoid stress: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Life today is a byword for stress, especially in a big city like Jakarta.Traffic jams, sweltering heat and the frantic pace of work are given problems.
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. TVRI News 6:25 Morning News 6:45 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:15 Healthy and Fit 7:30 Children's Program: Arena Kami 8:00 Brudy and Family 8:30 Cartoon Film 9:00 People and Event 9:30 Cooking Program: Indonesian Food 10:00 TVRI News 10:30 Music: Album Minggu 11:30...
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
Soeharto to leave on 12-day trip
Soeharto to leave on 12-day trip JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will embark on a 12-day overseas trip this Tuesday, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono announced yesterday.He will visit Namibia, South Africa, Canada and Saudi Arabia.
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
McVey's focus on RI came by chance
McVey's focus on RI came by chanceBy Linawati Sidarto MONTISI, Italy (JP): The color still high on her cheeks as she returned to her 19th century three-story house from tending her olive garden, the thin, silver-haired woman looked very much a part of the lush, sprawling Tuscany countryside.
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
'Weighty' issues of our conversations
'Weighty' issues of our conversations JAKARTA (JP): When I was in the Netherlands last month, people were still talking about the heat wave they had experienced the month before.When I went to the Saturday open air market, I had to listen to the same old story of the temperature hitting 40 degrees...
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
The joy of giving up two Rooks
The joy of giving up two RooksBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): Grandmaster John Emms of Beckenham, Kent, England, was the outright winner of the 1st Drury Lane Grandmasters, held in the heart of London's theaterland, at the Drury Lane Moat House, from June 16 to June 24.
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
Fun and games to teach kids environmental concern
Fun and games to teach kids environmental concernBy Sugianto Tandra MOJOKERT0, East Java (JP): On a dusty playground under the shade of a big tree, a group of elementary school students played a game under the guidance of a teacher.
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
Housewives scrimp and save amid crisis
Housewives scrimp and save amid crisisBy Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Economic recession is not a common expression in housewives' conversations. Housewives from low- to high-income groups say they are used to managing limited funds, but do say they are trying harder now.
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
Decorated helmets turning heads among youngsters
Decorated helmets turning heads among youngstersText by Tedy Novan and photos by Hari Budiono YOGYAKARTA (JP): Creativity is apparently identical to youth. At least this is what is shown by a group of youths in Yogyakarta who express their creativity through helmets.
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
U.S. arms usage in E. Timor
U.S. arms usage in E. Timor WASHINGTON (Reuters): The U.S. Congress has urged the Clinton administration not to supply arms to Indonesia that could be used in East Timor.The language was included in a foreign aid spending bill Congress passed on Thursday.
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
Halt the hooligans
Halt the hooligansFrom Panji MasyarakatHooliganism in Jakarta is nothing new. Different efforts have been made to find a solution to the social problem, but none has achieved tangible results.It appears the police and the Armed Forces are completely bewildered by this particular problem.
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
Committee awaits medical forms on Thai athletes
Committee awaits medical forms on Thai athletes JAKARTA (JP): The 19th SEA Games Federation Medical Committee secretary, Dr. Carmen Jahya, said yesterday the committee had yet to receive drug declaration forms for two Thai athletes from the organizers' doping control committee.
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
The separate culture of RI's Chinese
The separate culture of RI's ChineseThe Culture of the Chinese Minority in Indonesia By Leo Suryadinata Times Book International, Singapore, 1997 276 pp. JAKARTA (JP): The Chinese have always been the target of resentment, discrimination and riots in Indonesia on a scale not experienced in other...
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
Jazz continues to hold on as music machine keeps turning
Jazz continues to hold on as music machine keeps turningBy Devi M. Asmarani JAKARTA (JP): It is an era when being a musical purist is out of the question.Rock bands bring an orchestra on stage with them, rappers hip hop to acid jazz and Bob Marley, and a lithe, transparently-clad female violinist...
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
Guitarist Dewa Budjana turns his hand to all that jazz
Guitarist Dewa Budjana turns his hand to all that jazzBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): In the remote Balinese village of Klungkung, a 10-year-old boy stole some money from his grandmother's pocket to buy a guitar.
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
Scrimping, saving in the recession
Scrimping, saving in the recession The writing is on the wall. The economy is slowing down, prices are going up and people are being laid off. Hard economic times lie ahead as analysts warn of a deep recession.
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
BCA rush eases after Liem's TV appearance
BCA rush eases after Liem's TV appearance JAKARTA (JP): The rush by depositors of Bank Central Asia (BCA), Indonesia's largest private bank, receded yesterday following an overnight TV appearance by its main shareholder, Liem Sioe Liong, who had earlier been rumored to have died.
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
Immunization program for pupils launched
Immunization program for pupils launched JAKARTA (JP): Following its success in immunizing children under five, Indonesia began Friday the initial phase of a nationwide immunization program against diphtheria and tetanus for elementary schoolchildren.
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
KL minister blames U.S. embassy for spat
KL minister blames U.S. embassy for spat KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): A Malaysian minister yesterday blamed the United States embassy in Kuala Lumpur for misinformation which had strained relations between the two countries, the national Bernama news agency said."The U.S.
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
Risky weekend at the vertical wall of Gunung Parang
Risky weekend at the vertical wall of Gunung ParangText and photos by Tantyo Bangun PURWAKARTA, West Java (JP): "It's okay. To die here, or on the street, it's all the same to me," said Rama, removing his safety rope and walking along the edge of a Gunung Parang terrace in Purwakarta, West Java.
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
Accordion enters musical mainstream
Accordion enters musical mainstreamBy Nico Colombant JAKARTA (JP): For the city's jazz music lovers who have developed a craving following last week's three-day JakJazz festival, Richard Galliano has just the fix.
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
Care after three decades
Care after three decades JAKARTA (JP): Care International marked its 30th anniversary of operations in Indonesia with a dinner on Friday attended by ambassadors of the major governments that fund its work, which focuses chiefly on poverty alleviation.Ambassadors Gary J.
Sun, 16 Nov 1997
Nigerian shot dead in police drug raid
Nigerian shot dead in police drug raid JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead a Nigerian in a drug operation Friday that saw the arrest of a Myanmar man for his alleged involvement in the smuggling of about six kilograms of heroin.