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Sun, 02 Feb 1997
Busang gold mines
Busang gold mines Nearly all layers of Indonesian society are discussing the plans for the exploitation of the Busang gold mines in Kalimantan by foreign companies such as Bre-X and Barrick in partnership with the national private sector.
Sun, 02 Feb 1997
The Wife of The City Planner
The Wife of The City PlannerBy Sirikit Syah Lestari was elegantly dressed: She wore a modified Madurese sarong and a peach silk blouse with a pearl necklace and earings. She was ready for an appearance."So you've decided to attend the exhibition without consulting me," her husband said.
Sun, 02 Feb 1997
Trains derailed in Java
Trains derailed in Java JAKARTA (JP): Two passenger trains were derailed in different places on Friday, but claimed no fatalities.A morning train run off the track in Purwakarta, West Java, just 200 meters before it finished its journey from Garut, also in West Java.
Sun, 02 Feb 1997
Thirty years on, Bimbo remains famous
Thirty years on, Bimbo remains famous JAKARTA (JP): Sunday night at the Fashion Cafe. Neatly dressed men and women were dining, drinking, chatting and listening to music. It was crowded as usual, but something different was in the air that weekend.
Sun, 02 Feb 1997
Millions gear up for joyous Idul Fitri
Millions gear up for joyous Idul Fitri Moslems all over the world will celebrate Idul Fitri, the post-fasting holidays, next week. In Indonesia, the Moslem holidays will be observed Sunday and Monday. The Jakarta Post is running stories on Idul Fitri preparations in today's and tomorrow's editions...
Sun, 02 Feb 1997
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSundayMaghrib 6:20 p.m.MondayImsak 4:26 a.m.Subuh 4:36 a.m.
Sun, 02 Feb 1997
Jakartans are discovering Bogor's merits
Jakartans are discovering Bogor's meritsBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): It's been quite a long time since I visited Bogor, West Java. I mean really went there and stayed for a bit longer than flying visits, each lasting only a few hours.
Sun, 02 Feb 1997
ANZA: A steadily growing expat women's association
ANZA: A steadily growing expat women's associationBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): When Nicole Taggart and her husband left Australia for Indonesia two years ago, she also left behind her friends and career.
Sun, 02 Feb 1997
Tips for Idul Fitri holiday travelers
Tips for Idul Fitri holiday travelers JAKARTA (JP): Traveling by car during the Idul Fitri Holidays requires careful preparation.Several tips are offered for those who plan to tackle the roads in their cars.
Sun, 02 Feb 1997
Education station 'TPI' strives to overcome obstacles
Education station 'TPI' strives to overcome obstaclesBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Turn on your TV and turn to educational station Televisi Pendidikan Indonesia (TPI), and you will most likely see dangdut (Malay style music) programs or Indian films.
Sun, 02 Feb 1997
Guess What? Dibyo Widodo
Guess What? Dibyo Widodo A policeman's job has much to do with criminal cases, but that night National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo tried hard to steer clear of them."You can ask me about anything except ongoing cases," he told reporters at the fast-breaking dinner hosted by the police force...
Sun, 02 Feb 1997
In search of a public toilet
In search of a public toilet JAKARTA (JP): Rubiyah's face turned red. She looked out of the window of the public bus but couldn't see what she needed on the streets. Her whole body began to sweat. The 16-year-old wanted to relieve herself but couldn't find a toilet.
Sun, 02 Feb 1997
Jakartans jostle in annual festival shopping tradition
Jakartans jostle in annual festival shopping traditionBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Why are people willing to waste their time and energy just to go shopping for things with which to celebrate Idul Fitri, which will only last two days?It's a question that is not easy to answer.
Sun, 02 Feb 1997
Boston's bill on RI
Boston's bill on RI BOSTON, Massachusetts (UPI): Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a selective purchasing bill to deny contracts to firms doing business in Indonesia, the Boston Globe said Friday.
Sun, 02 Feb 1997
Taking precautions with promotions
Taking precautions with promotions JAKARTA (JP): When Andri (not his real name) was invited to lunch by some executives of a large multinational firm, he was happy. 'Hopefully, a business deal will be the result', he thought.
Sun, 02 Feb 1997
Golkar's 'people market'
Golkar's 'people market' JAKARTA (JP): A bazaar that promises to sell goods at unbeatable prices will be opened at Senayan's huge east parking lot beginning today, courtesy of Golkar."Given that this is for the people, prices of the commodities will also be affordable to the people.
Sun, 02 Feb 1997
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 8:00 Women's Program: Tata Busana 8:30 Children's Story: Cerita Untuk Anak 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Comedy: Ria Jenaka...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Singapore leaders raise pressure on activist Tang
Singapore leaders raise pressure on activist Tang SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore's political leadership has increased the pressure on opposition politician Tang Liang Hong with more suits for defamation.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Public beaches must remain public domain
Public beaches must remain public domain One particular development scheme is upsetting Yogyakarta's Sultan Hamengku Buwono X. The project in question involves the development of Parangtritis Beach on the south coast of Yogyakarta into a tourist resort complete with hotel, recreation parks, golf...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
City to work with private sector on waste recycling
City to work with private sector on waste recycling JAKARTA (JP): The city administration revealed plans yesterday to cooperate with a private foundation and a Canadian firm to recycle garbage.Assistant to the city secretary in charge of development affairs, Prawoto S.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Rumors of more unrest rock West Java
Rumors of more unrest rock West Java JAKARTA (JP): Rumors of further religious and ethnic unrest rocked Bandung and several West Java towns yesterday.Violence did erupt in the industrial area of Rancaekek near Bandung when thousands of striking workers wrecked dozens of vehicles within their...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
4 spikers yet to join training camp
4 spikers yet to join training camp JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Volleyball Association is still waiting for four of its players, including stars Imam Agus Faisal and Loudry Maspaitela, to join the 19th SEA Games centralized training program.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Gymnastic body to send six athletes to U.S. and Russia
Gymnastic body to send six athletes to U.S. and Russia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Gymnastics Association plans to send six athletes to train in the United States and Russia.Association Secretary-General Sri Hastuti Merdiko said during a breaking of the fast gathering yesterday that two men and...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
U.S. report criticizes RI record
U.S. report criticizes RI record WASHINGTON (Agencies): The Indonesian government is rife with corruption, commits serious human rights abuses and uses excessive force in its crackdown on insurgents, the U.S. State Department said in a report published on Thursday.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Warner Bros. enters local retail business
Warner Bros. enters local retail businessBy Hyginus Hardoyo JAKARTA (JP): Good news for lovers of Warner Bros. cartoon characters. Products featuring animated characters from Batman and Bugs Bunny to Tweety are on sale here.The products, for people of all ages, can be found at Warner Bros.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Gus Dur may face police questioning
Gus Dur may face police questioning JAKARTA (JP): A Moslem activist filed a complaint with the police yesterday over remarks by popular Moslem leader Abdurrahman Wahid he considered slanderous.Chief of the City Police Detectives Col.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Motorbike racing
Motorbike racing I read with interest an item titled Motorbike street races outlawed (Jan. 15, 1997). The developing city of Hanoi, Vietnam, has the view that motorcycle racing on city streets is endangering lives and as such, stiff measures are being taken to put a stop to this activity.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Customs urged to cast aside past practices
Customs urged to cast aside past practices JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Customs and Excise was urged yesterday to uphold the law and cast aside its past corrupt practices when it resumes its inspection authority on April 1.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Tycoon Eka pledges support for Golkar
Tycoon Eka pledges support for Golkar JAKARTA (JP): A top business tycoon expressed his readiness to support the ruling Golkar party in the upcoming general election campaign, Antara reported.Eka Tjipta Widjaja, owner of the Sinar Mas Group, the number two conglomerate in Indonesia after the Salim...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Owners allowed in gutted kiosks
Owners allowed in gutted kiosks JAKARTA (JP): Owners of kiosks in the ravaged Pasar Baru shopping center in Central Jakarta were allowed to enter their shops Thursday.They were owners of kiosks which were on the first floor of the Harco Plaza on Jl. Samanhudi and not destroyed by the fire.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Consumer prices fluctuate
Consumer prices fluctuate JAKARTA (JP): Consumer prices in Jakarta fluctuated from the second week of January to yesterday, according to a city economic bureau survey.The price of rice fell 2.7 percent to 11.1 percent while sugar, salted fish and flour rose by between 3.3 percent and 5.8 percent.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Toyota send Britain EMU wakeup call
Toyota send Britain EMU wakeup callBy Brian Williams TOKYO (Reuter): Toyota president Hiroshi Okuda sent a belated wake-up call to Britain with his forthright comments about the importance to Japanese investors of a single European currency, financial analysts said on Thursday.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Pertamina gets clean audit
Pertamina gets clean audit JAKARTA (JP): State oil company Pertamina yesterday received an unqualified opinion from the Development Finance Comptroller for its 1995/1996 financial report.Pertamina said net profits had increased 55 percent to Rp 853.59 billion (US$371.12 million) from Rp 550.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Merchant in Petronas' bid
Merchant in Petronas' bid JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian Merchant Marine Sdn. Bhd., which PT Berlian Laju Tanker aims to acquire 20 percent of, plans to enter Petronas' tenders.Kevin Wong, the corporate secretary of publicly listed Berlian Laju Tanker, said yesterday that, although it would bid, Merchant...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
'Copyright bill needed for globalization'
'Copyright bill needed for globalization' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said yesterday the government-sponsored bills on copyright, patents and trademarks were needed to anticipate globalization and free trade.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Denver art mission tours
Denver art mission tours PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: The Denver Cultural Exchange Council from the United States began its tour of the province yesterday seeking input about the art and cultural life here.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Great River 1996 sales exceed target
Great River 1996 sales exceed target JAKARTA (JP): Garment maker and retailer PT Great River International (GRI) announced yesterday its sales last year were Rp 256 billion (US$108.66 million), exceeding its Rp 250 billion target.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
'SCTV' to broadcast Asia Cup talk show
'SCTV' to broadcast Asia Cup talk show JAKARTA (JP): The privately owned SCTV TV station is to broadcast a talk show, Road to A King Asia Cup, today at 3.00 p.m.Hosted by Helmy Yahya, the program will feature eighth times All England winner Rudy Hartono, the Badminton Association of Indonesia's...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Belu man does it his way
Belu man does it his way KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): A poor father of eight from Belu, about 360 kilometers northeast of here, chopped off his penis when he realized his wife was pregnant again.Hendrikus Bria, 38, a known psychotic, was now staring blankly at a hospital ceiling but had no...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
PAL needs more capital
PAL needs more capital JAKARTA (JP): State-owned shipbuilder PT PAL has asked the government to convert its long-term loan of Rp 790 billion (US$334.7 million) to the company into equity, according to an executive of the Management Board for Strategic Industries.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
29 arrested over alleged car thefts
29 arrested over alleged car thefts JAKARTA (JP): City Police have arrested 29 men over 106 vehicles stolen in Jakarta and its surrounding areas in the last three weeks.Chief of the City Detectives for General Affairs Lt. Col.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Exodus
Exodus With the end of the fasting month of Ramadhan now only a little more than a week away, the yearly exodus of millions of people leaving the capital city for their homes in the provinces is gaining momentum.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Where to go in Jakarta, for Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997
Where to go in Jakarta, for Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997Music * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday, Sunday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Paraguas Vocal Group, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Canadian youths study local culture
Canadian youths study local culture BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A group of 25 Canadian youths arrived here earlier this month for a 115-day program under the Indonesia- Canada Youth Exchange Program to study the culture and traditions of West Aceh.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
'No political motives behind ship's visit'
'No political motives behind ship's visit' JAKARTA (JP): The commander of the French helicopter carrier Jeanne d'Arc, Captain Bruno Sifantus, said the ship's current visit to Indonesia had no political motives.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
January worst month ever for fire deaths
January worst month ever for fire deaths JAKARTA (JP): The city fire agency's monthly evaluation has found this month to be the worst on record for fire victims with six people killed and one injured.Fire department records show this was the first time six people had died in a month.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
NU seeks political balancing act
NU seeks political balancing act Abdurrahman Wahid, more popularly known as Gus Dur, has never stopped making controversial moves. Head of the largest Moslem organization, Nahdlatul Ulama, Gus Dur recently invited President Soeharto's daughter Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana (Tutut) to visit NU's boarding...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Govt audits pension funds
Govt audits pension funds JAKARTA (JP): The government will audit pension funds at least every five years, Ministry of Finance spokesman Agus Haryanto said yesterday.Agus said auditing could occur any time there was an indication that a pension fund was violating regulations.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 31, 1997: -------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Military threatens tougher measures against rioters
Military threatens tougher measures against rioters JAKARTA (JP): The authorities will get tougher on rioters to prevent Rengasdengklok and Tasikmalaya-style mob violence from happening again, Armed Forces Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung said yesterday.