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Mon, 04 Nov 1996
The essence of moral conduct
The essence of moral conductBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Three disturbing events took place in Indonesia within a relatively short time span: the rioting of July 27; the riot at Senayan stadium started by supporters of Surabaya's Mitra soccer team and during their Surabaya-Jakarta-Surabaya...
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
S'pore to work with DEA
S'pore to work with DEA SINGAPORE (DPA): Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) plans to continue to work closely with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, a home ministry statement said yesterday.The ministry made the announcement in response to recent comments by the U.S.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Private power generators get $512 million loans
Private power generators get $512 million loans BALI (JP): A consortium of 38 national banks will provide Rp 1.2 trillion (US$512 million) in 30-year loans to two private power generating companies in North Sumatra and North Sulawesi which are controlled by businessman Ibrahim Risjad.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Inmates may get 'biological' leave
Inmates may get 'biological' leave MEDAN, North Sumatra: The local office of the Ministry of Justice is considering giving some well-behaved long-term prisoners leave to meet their families, Antara quoted an official here Saturday.Head of the provincial office of the Ministry of Justice Semiyono S.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Supreme Court's toughest case is improving its image
Supreme Court's toughest case is improving its imageBy Sugianto Tandra JAKARTA (JP): Legal experts and practitioners expressed confidence in the capability of newly-appointed Chief Justice Sarwata, but warned that improving the dismal image of the supreme court might be his most difficult task yet.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
RP-Malaysia pact to curb immigrants
RP-Malaysia pact to curb immigrants KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's eastern Sabah state welcomed yesterday a peace treaty between the Philippine government and Moslem separatists, saying it will help lower the state's 500,000-strong immigrant population, an official said.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Soeharto, Gus Dur's meeting hailed
Soeharto, Gus Dur's meeting hailed PROBOLINGGO (JP): Political observers have welcomed the warmth of the first encounter between President Soeharto and Abdurrahman Wahid since the latter was re-elected chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem organization in 1994.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Habibie says only God knows about his future promotion
Habibie says only God knows about his future promotion JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology J.B. Habibie said only God knows whether he will become vice president.Habibie gave this diplomatic reply yesterday to a question by a local ulema in Probolinggo, Central Java, on the...
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Harlem Globetrotters' antics delight fans
Harlem Globetrotters' antics delight fans JAKARTA (JP): Basketball refers to far more than just the big National Basketball Association (NBA) stars, like the Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan, Los Angeles Lakers' Shaquille O'Neal or Houston Rockets' Hakeem Olajuwon.
Sun, 03 Nov 1996
Costly trip from Taman Mini
Costly trip from Taman MiniFrom NeracaRecently, my family and I spent a holiday at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. I was able to enjoy the various cultures of Indonesia. I was awed at Indonesia's ability to unite so many cultures within the scope of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity).
Sun, 03 Nov 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning news 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 News 7:30 TV Series: Grandizer 8:00 Children's Program: Panggung Gembira Anak 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Children's Stories 11:30 Comedy: Ria...
Sun, 03 Nov 1996
Hotel slug it out in starry-eyed war
Hotel slug it out in starry-eyed war New star-rated hotels are rising across Jakarta's skyline while the market for them is in the doldrums. Competition is fierce; top-end hotels compete head-to-head not only within their own star category but also against lower rated hotels and fully serviced...
Sun, 03 Nov 1996
Significance of Malaysia's UN role
Significance of Malaysia's UN roleBy Johan Saravanamuttu Among small-sized countries Malaysia has a disproportionate role in the United Nations. On its 51st anniversary, the United Nations has come under intense scrutiny by its 185 member states seeking to refurbish it with an authority and...
Sun, 03 Nov 1996
Guess What?
Guess What? Michael Jackson may be the King of Pop, but Philippine first lady Amelita Ramos has refused to receive him at the presidential palace in December, a Manila newspaper reported Thursday.President Fidel Ramos's wife turned down the gloved one's request for an audience due to the...
Sun, 03 Nov 1996
Competition on for hotels, serviced apartments
Competition on for hotels, serviced apartments JAKARTA (JP): The operation of several serviced apartments is likely to tighten the already fierce competition in the hotel business. But there remain differing opinions on whether the two similar businesses are competing in the same market segment.
Sun, 03 Nov 1996
Strike agreement signed
Strike agreement signed MANILA (AFP): Philippine Airlines (PAL) management and union leaders signed an agreement before Labor Secretary Leonardo Quisumbing yesterday ending a four-day strike that has disrupted air traffic.
Sun, 03 Nov 1996
Hotel association stresses professionalism
Hotel association stresses professionalism JAKARTA (JP): What would happen if no more tourists visited Bali? Imagine all the jobless Balinese.This could actually happen if the country's leading tourist destination is taken for granted, says the chairman of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant...
Sun, 03 Nov 1996
Indonesia falls at final bridge hurdle
Indonesia falls at final bridge hurdle JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia came within a whisker of fulfilling its dreams of winning its first Bridge Olympics gold medal but eventually crashed to a 238-329 defeat to defending champion France in the men's final on Rhodes Island, Greece, last night.
Sun, 03 Nov 1996
Madura swimming on 'SCTV'
Madura swimming on 'SCTV' JAKARTA (JP): No less than 2,000 people are expected to pack the Madura Strait, East Java, tomorrow in the Suramadu marathon swimming competition.The swimmers will form a 4.5-kilometer human bridge spanning from Dermaga Ujung, Surabaya to Madura.
Sun, 03 Nov 1996
Jakarta sells itself to MICE markets abroad
Jakarta sells itself to MICE markets abroad JAKARTA (JP): Better late than never, as the saying goes. Although quite late, Jakarta is now vigorously selling itself abroad to grab a slice of the burgeoning meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) business in the region.
Sun, 03 Nov 1996
Can souvenirs become a major forex earner?
Can souvenirs become a major forex earner?By Robert Sinuhaji JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to focus the development of the tourist industry, the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications set minimum and maximum targets for the growth in the number of tourist arrivals during the Sixth Five-Year...
Sun, 03 Nov 1996
Many hotels on drawing board despite doldrums
Many hotels on drawing board despite doldrums JAKARTA (JP): While the hotel business in the city is in the doldrums, the supply of hotel rooms is expected to soar in the coming years.At least 28 hotel projects are already in the pipeline.
Sun, 03 Nov 1996
'The Truth': Sensitive new age man meets plain-Jane
'The Truth': Sensitive new age man meets plain-JaneBy Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): From an empty beach at midday the camera drifts to a seaside suburb and the solitary pedestrian striding along the pavement.
Sun, 03 Nov 1996
Moslems told to preserve unity
Moslems told to preserve unity PROBOLINGGO, East Java (JP): President Soeharto yesterday reminded Indonesia's Moslems of their duty to preserve the unity of the nation in which people from other faiths, traditions and cultures also live.
Sun, 03 Nov 1996
A trip down river into Gunung Leuser National Park
A trip down river into Gunung Leuser National ParkText and photos by Nicky Walsh ACEH (JP): Scattered across the archipelago, Indonesia's national parks provide a safe haven for the rapidly diminishing flora and rarely seen fauna.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Alcohol is bad for our youth
Alcohol is bad for our youthFrom KompasThe provincial decree on alcoholic beverages was clearly issued to induce taxes from their sale, despite the risk of destroying our youth. Maybe we should remind ourselves of the fatal incident in which an high-ranking Army officer lost his life in a fight...
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Imported fruit not restricted: Minister
Imported fruit not restricted: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said yesterday the government would not restrict fruit imports despite its regulation on maximum pesticide residue contents allowed in fruit.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Nun's testimony clears local Moslems, say youths
Nun's testimony clears local Moslems, say youths JAKARTA (JP): An association of religious youth groups yesterday revealed new findings from their investigation into the recent attack on Situbondo churches in East Java, including a nun's testimony that those who started the fires were not local...
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Hero Supermarket, meeting the challenges of Indonesia today
Hero Supermarket, meeting the challenges of Indonesia today Twenty-five years ago, when Hero Supermarket opened the first of its stores on Jl. Falatehan in South Jakarta, the challenge the company faced was a rather unusual one, it had to actually create a demand for such a shopping option.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Australian, Dutchmen deported
Australian, Dutchmen deported JAKARTA: Immigration officials announced yesterday they would deport Australian Rodney Neil Shields and Dutchmen Raymond Jurgens and Giovanni Fransesco today, for abusing their limited stay permits (KITAS).
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Dengue fever claims 18 lives
Dengue fever claims 18 lives JAMBI, Jambi: At least 18 of the 1,442 people who were infected with dengue fever here in the months between January and October have died, a health official said yesterday, Antara reported.Dr. H.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Indonesia trails France in bridge final
Indonesia trails France in bridge final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia got off to a nervy start and trailed defending champion France by 40 points midway through the men's final of the 10th Bridge Olympics on Rhodes Island, Greece, yesterday.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Woodward in town for driving demo
Woodward in town for driving demo JAKARTA (JP): Driving skills play a major role in winning golf match as English golfer Karl Woodward might prove in a one-day demo at Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club, South Jakarta, this morning.Woodward, whose best drive of 365 yards (333.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Private company's office robbed of Rp 125 million
Private company's office robbed of Rp 125 million JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's spate of robberies continued yesterday when six men pretending to be construction workers in Central Jakarta robbed the cashiers of the company they allegedly worked for of Rp 125 million (US$53,191).City Police Spokesman Maj.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Krueng Gasui refuses to sell Busang shares
Krueng Gasui refuses to sell Busang shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Krueng Gasui, one of Bre-X Minerals Ltd's Indonesian partners developing East Kalimantan's Busang gold deposit, has refused to sell its shares to Bre-X's new ally, PT Panutan Duta.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Still not enough jobs for doctors: Sujudi
Still not enough jobs for doctors: Sujudi JAKARTA (JP): Many doctors remain unemployed because the government can not create adequate jobs, Minister of Health Sujudi says.Speaking about preparations for the commemoration of the 32th National Health Day on Nov.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Zoning system proposed in new campaign rules
Zoning system proposed in new campaign rules JAKARTA (JP): The National Council for Defense and Security submitted its proposal for a new set of election campaign rules yesterday, seeking to prevent the violence seen in past campaigns but without reducing people's participation.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Senior ulema advises ministers
Senior ulema advises ministers LOMBOK, West Nusa Tenggara: Two cabinet ministers visited on Thursday the province's most respected ulema, M. Zainuddin Abdul Madjid, and received his advice.Ministers of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo and Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Azwar Anas met...
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Foreign companies eye state-owned hotel projects
Foreign companies eye state-owned hotel projects JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-five foreign firms are interested in joining the program of PT Hotel Indonesia International Corporation and Natour, a state-owned hotel operator, to refurbish and extend its hotels.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Potholes on Jl. Raya Bogor
Potholes on Jl. Raya BogorFrom NeracaThe daily congestion on Jl. Raya Bogor, the old Jakarta-Bogor road, in the vicinity of the Police Hospital (Rumah Sakit Polri) is caused by a deep and wide pothole. Another factor contributing to the traffic jam is the disorderly manner in which public vehicle...
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Ministers question etiquette of Belo's 'slave' comments
Ministers question etiquette of Belo's 'slave' comments JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian ministers yesterday questioned whether it was fitting for Nobel Peace Prize laureate Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo to make comments saying the government treated East Timorese people like slaves.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday,...
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Retailers told to improve
Retailers told to improve JAKARTA (JP): An analyst warned yesterday that domestic retailers would face fiercer competition from their foreign rivals and therefore should develop strategies to exploit their advantages.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Nusantara orchestra misses the point
Nusantara orchestra misses the pointBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): One gruesome picture I came across during my late teens was of the Dutch count of Egmont lying down with a whacking big piece of his throat hacked out rather untidily.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Haryanto's protectionism
Haryanto's protectionism Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto's decision to close Indonesia, except Batam island near Singapore, to international cargo jets may stifle the future growth of the air freight industry.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
ASEAN chief checks Myanmar's application
ASEAN chief checks Myanmar's application JAKARTA (JP): Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretary-General Dato Ajit Singh left for Yangon yesterday at the invitation of the ruling military regime in Myanmar.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
ABRI to support torture convention
ABRI to support torture convention JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces has vowed to support the international convention against torture should the government and the House of Representatives decide to adopt it into law.Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Guruh mourns the death of his guru Laksminto Rukmi
Guruh mourns the death of his guru Laksminto RukmiBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Amidst confusion surrounding the rumors of his defection from the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) to Kosgoro, an organization under Golkar, on Tuesday Guruh Soekarnoputra mourned the death of his mentor and the guru...
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
Consolidation first, says new Chief Justice
Consolidation first, says new Chief Justice JAKARTA (JP): New Chief Justice Sarwata took office yesterday promising to consolidate the Supreme Court which has been beset by internal dissent and a huge backlog of litigation cases.
Sat, 02 Nov 1996
S'pore protests Australia TV
S'pore protests Australia TV SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore has filed a protest with Australia's Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) over allegations of a link between investments by the city-state and a Myanmar drug lord, Singapore media reported yesterday.