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Germany protests embassy incident

Germany protests embassy incident JAKARTA (JP): The German government yesterday officially lodged a complaint with Jakarta over the alleged beating of East Timorese youths after a failed attempt to enter the German Embassy.

Firms told to obey new minimum wage law

Firms told to obey new minimum wage law JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja urged companies in Jakarta yesterday to obey the government's new minimum wage regulation."I don't want to comment further about this matter, but basically all companies in the city must obey the regulation," Surjadi...

Modest advance on Tokyo's Nikkei, HK sharply lower

Modest advance on Tokyo's Nikkei, HK sharply lower HONG KONG (Reuter): Tokyo shares advanced modestly yesterday but Hong Kong's key index was punished by a dive in index futures, brokers said.Elsewhere in Asia, Seoul's bourse hit a new closing high for the year, adding 1.

Study finds business interests behind brawls

Study finds business interests behind brawls JAKARTA (JP): A study by the Yogyakarta-based Gadjah Mada University and the public order office of Jakarta found evidence of business interests behind the lingering student brawls.

Competitive business

Competitive business I am an Australian Moslem working in a private sector enterprise in Indonesia. I subscribe to The Jakarta Post and try to keep myself informed of current events in the business sector. There are many articles quoting the government stressing the need to increase exports.

Govt more vocal in its opposition to poll watchdogs

Govt more vocal in its opposition to poll watchdogs JAKARTA (JP): The government has become more outspoken in its opposition to the recently-formed independent poll watchdogs, calling them a possible cause of social unrest.

Riau Andalan's pulp production surging in 1996

Riau Andalan's pulp production surging in 1996 JAKARTA (JP): PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper said yesterday its pulp production will most likely reach 625,000 tons this year, as compared to 320,000 tons in 1995.

Under-15 soccer c'ship on

Under-15 soccer c'ship on JAKARTA (JP): Junior players from eight Indonesian League clubs will lock horns at the Indonesian Nike Premier Cup Under-15 soccer championship in Menteng stadium, Central Jakarta from today to April 27.

Verdict on Enteos Club dispute to be announced

Verdict on Enteos Club dispute to be announced JAKARTA (JP): The Manpower Ministry's Committee on Workers Disputes has given the management of PT Ilmu Inti Swadaya, which runs the Enteos Club, and its workers their last chance to turn up for a hearing on their dispute before the ministry announces...

Scholar demands equal treatment for inmates

Scholar demands equal treatment for inmates JAKARTA (JP): The recent findings by Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman of discriminative treatment of inmates at the Cipinang penitentiary has strengthened earlier reports of irregularities inside the correctional institution.

Church Services

Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.

Minister backs audit on Freeport

Minister backs audit on Freeport JAKARTA (JP): A just-released audit commending the environmental management of mining giant PT Freeport Indonesia received the backing of State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja yesterday despite the fact it has yet to be verified by a government study.

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 Sundays, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday,...

What next after Osaka summit?

What next after Osaka summit?By Hadi Soesastro The following is the second of two articles on the progress of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation. JAKARTA (JP): The action agenda for the trade and investment liberalization and facilitation (TILF) as contained in the Osaka Action Agenda is a set...

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku 2:35 TV Series: Gaiking 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:30 Sports: Dunhill League; Persibaya vs Mitra 5:10 Evening News 5:25 Travel: Wajah Negeriku 5:30 Environment: Mengenal Lingkungan 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: East...

UIC's olefin unit to start production later this year

UIC's olefin unit to start production later this year JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed PT Unggul Indah Corporation (UIC), the country's sole alkylbenzene producer, said yesterday that it will complete the construction of its PACOL (paraffin convert to olefin) unit in October.

Latief criticizes businessmen angry over wage decree

Latief criticizes businessmen angry over wage decree JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief called over 400 entrepreneurs arrogant yesterday for threatening to sue him for raising the minimum wage by 10.6 percent as of this month.

Looking beyond growth

Looking beyond growth Indonesia's economic growth last year surpassed expectations. This welcome news was disclosed yesterday (Thursday) by the State Minister of National Development Planning, Ginandjar Kartasasmita, after he reported the fact to the President at the latter's Cendana residence.

Philately expo does Indonesia proud

Philately expo does Indonesia proud We often read in newspapers everywhere of complaints made by the general public about specific encounters with various government departments. It is not as often that one reads of positive action by these same departments, but we have just had such an encounter...

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 19, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 975 -25 2,000 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 35,000 Alumindo Perkasa 900 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,675 0 1,506,000...

Victims rebuild houses on Penjaringan fire site

Victims rebuild houses on Penjaringan fire site JAKARTA (JP): "We have lost everything. This small piece of land is all that we have left," Salimin said as he nailed together the remains of his roof that was destroyed by a fire.

Thailand sets synthetic rubber trend

Thailand sets synthetic rubber trend PHUKET, Thailand (Reuter): The world's top natural rubber producer Thailand is setting a new trend in economically booming Southeast Asia by embarking on plans to make synthetic rubber, industry experts said.

Chairman queries water decree

Chairman queries water decree JAKARTA (JP): The city administration's plan to strengthen a regulation on water catchment wells will not be effective if city officials fail to uphold it, a councilor says.

Govt extends overseas travel ban on Bintang

Govt extends overseas travel ban on Bintang JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office has extended the overseas travel ban on controversial politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas by another year, an official said yesterday.

Thai PM resumes ASEAN visits

Thai PM resumes ASEAN visits BANGKOK (AFP): Prime Minister Banharn Silpa-archa will resume familiarization visits to Thailand's ASEAN partners with a trip to Brunei and Indonesia next week, a government spokesman said yesterday.

ASEAN to sign new cooperation accord

ASEAN to sign new cooperation accord SINGAPORE (AFP): ASEAN economic ministers are to sign a new industrial cooperation agreement at a special meeting here next week, Singapore's trade and industry ministry said yesterday.

Students reject 'Gatra' magazine

Students reject 'Gatra' magazine YOGYAKARTA (JP): About 100 Gadjah Mada University students burned Gatra magazines yesterday to protest the weekly magazine's co-sponsorship of a scheduled poetry reading at the university.Dozens of posters advertising the poetry reading by well-known poet W.S.

Satelindo launches data, fax services

Satelindo launches data, fax services JAKARTA (JP): PT Satelindo, a telecommunications operator of the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), launched here yesterday a new service which will allow its customers to send data and to use a modem on its digital network.

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 Sundays, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday,...

Rocker Duki Sadikin proves age no reason to stop singing

Rocker Duki Sadikin proves age no reason to stop singing JAKARTA (JP): How old is Mick Jagger? Fiftythree. And he still sings.This is what Duki Sadikin, singer and leader of the Seven Oz rock band, says every time people urge him to stop singing.Duki is 48 years old now, and has two children.

Suspected Australian pedophiles in Lombok

Suspected Australian pedophiles in Lombok JAKARTA (JP): Two suspected child molesters of Australian nationality are reportedly residing in Bau Nyale beach in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara.Antara quoted Praya district head Lalu Ayudin as saying yesterday that the Australians, one a diplomat...

ICTSI eyes more foreign port projects

ICTSI eyes more foreign port projects MANILA (Reuter): Philippine port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) said yesterday it was considering managing ports in Brazil and Indonesia.

Seven Oz joins Jakarta's 1970s rock music revival

Seven Oz joins Jakarta's 1970s rock music revivalBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): The man in black clothes and boots clutched the microphone. With his eyes closed, he rendered Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven in his high-pitched voice. He seemed to be in a trance.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series 3:05 Teenage Program: Indonesian Teenager 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:05 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:30 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Culture: Tari Reyong Tulung Agung 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country:...

Demand for probe in bribery scandal gains momentum

Demand for probe in bribery scandal gains momentum JAKARTA (JP): Adi Andojo Soetjipto, the senior judge who alleged that bribery is rampant in the Supreme Court, and has called for an investigation, is gaining more and more support from various institutions and individuals.

KL opens door to foreign state banks

KL opens door to foreign state banks KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): New legislation will allow foreign state-owned banks to set up in Malaysia for the first time in years, but a ban on new privately-owned foreign banks will stay, Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday.

Japfa, McDonald's tie up

Japfa, McDonald's tie up JAKARTA (JP): PT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia, a major agribusiness enterprise, and an American food processing company will soon set up a joint venture to process and supply McDonald's total requirement of processed beef and chicken products in Indonesia.

City to add clout to catchment ruling

City to add clout to catchment ruling JAKARTA (JP): A gubernatorial decree obliging public and private building owners to construct water catchment wells will be converted into a provincial decree."The law will be strengthened when the obligation becomes a provincial decree," Prawoto S.

Forestry ministry stops six levies

Forestry ministry stops six levies JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry has decided to remove six of the 16 levies imposed on forest products in an effort to reduce business costs and ease the flow of goods.

Utut Adianto extends lead in Madras chess tourney

Utut Adianto extends lead in Madras chess tourney JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Utut Adianto displayed some innovative variants to outwit home favorite RB Ramesh in the Cakti Chess Invitational tournament in Madras, India on Wednesday.

Legal aid body for women founded

Legal aid body for women founded JAKARTA (JP): Seven prominent women activists yesterday established an institution providing legal advocacy to women.The legal support organization, called the Association of Indonesian Women for Justice, intends to work toward achieving equality between men and...

Tidal wave victims need aid

Tidal wave victims need aid MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: Regent Mulyono said his office needs around Rp 1.5 billion (US$635,055) to rebuild hundreds of houses destroyed in an earthquake and tidal wave which hit the area in February.

College students take to streets

College students take to streets JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of students from the city's biggest private university took to the streets yesterday, stopping buses and looking for high school students who had allegedly attacked their campus earlier in the day.

Harbor toll road almost completed

Harbor toll road almost completed JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar has said he was relieved the harbor toll road in North Jakarta was near completion, and that he expected the road to be ready before the International Air Show, scheduled for mid-June.The 6.

Ship procurement permits simplified

Ship procurement permits simplified JAKARTA (JP): The government has cut the licensing procedures for vessel procurement from foreign countries to help improve the performance of domestic shipping fleets using local flags.

Beddu favored in takraw congress

Beddu favored in takraw congress JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the State Logistics Agency, Beddu Amang, has emerged as the sole candidate for the top job in the Indonesian Sepak Takraw Association which will hold its national congress in Bogor, West Java this weekend.

KIPP has the right to exist

KIPP has the right to exist JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Supreme Advisory Council Sudomo said that the Independent Election Monitoring Committee has the right to exist, but only the official Election Supervision Committee has the legal basis to supervise the 1997 general elections.

Doping laboratory to be built for National Games

Doping laboratory to be built for National Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, as part of the worldwide campaign against performance-enhancing drug users, is setting up a doping laboratory for the 14th National Games this September.

Government plans to raise fertilizer handling fees

Government plans to raise fertilizer handling fees JAKARTA (JP): The government will raise fertilizer handling fees for village cooperatives and retailers, and increase fertilizer stocks by 10 percent to 4.4 weeks of consumption, said Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo.

Development fund for Asia may run dry next year: ADB

Development fund for Asia may run dry next year: ADB MANILA (AFP): A fund to help Asia's less developed nations will run dry, threatening efforts to fight poverty early next year unless it is replenished, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Mitsuo Sato warns.