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Tue, 20 May 1997
Standard's training program
Standard's training program JAKARTA (JP): Standard Chartered's Asia Pacific Regional Training Center in Jakarta is currently running an advanced credit training program for over 20 top level banking executives from Vietnam.
Tue, 20 May 1997
Two killed in road accident
Two killed in road accident BANYUMAS, Central Java: Two people were killed in a pileup involving motorcycles, a truck and a horse-drawn carriage (dokar) in the village of Plangkapan, Tambak district here yesterday.
Tue, 20 May 1997
Pepper cools off as RI's supplies rise
Pepper cools off as RI's supplies rise NEW DELHI (Reuter): Indian pepper prices are easing off record highs as supplies from Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries begin to hit the market, trade officials and exporters said on Monday.
Tue, 20 May 1997
Six snakes and rampage interrupt PDI rallies
Six snakes and rampage interrupt PDI rallies KEDIRI, East Java (JP): Six snakes interrupted a rally yesterday held by the government-sanctioned faction of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) and attended by its chairman, Soerjadi.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Junior chamber to meet here
Junior chamber to meet here JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will host in May 1999 a meeting of the Junior Chamber International (JCI).The Indonesia Junior Chamber's (IJC) president, Yugi Prayanto, said Saturday that the Indonesian meeting would be announced at the JCI's Asia Pacific Congress in Pattaya,...
Mon, 19 May 1997
City criticized for inaction on work proposals
City criticized for inaction on work proposals JAKARTA (JP): The municipality should have asked for proposals of projects considered important to the city before completing the 1985 to 2010 revised spatial plan, a councilor said Saturday.Councilor Lukman F.
Mon, 19 May 1997
KL proposes cyberlaws
KL proposes cyberlaws KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has proposed Malaysia's cyberlaws be adopted by other ASEAN countries to enable the setting up of an international court for enforcement, reports said yesterday.
Mon, 19 May 1997
No hint on next E. Timor governor
No hint on next E. Timor governor DILI: The East Timor provincial council has consulted Minister of Home Affairs Yogie S.M. on the province's next governor, but many locals favor another term for governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Fighting breaks out across Jakarta
Fighting breaks out across Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Violence hit vast parts of the capital and Yogyakarta yesterday as thousands of campaigning Golkar supporters fought their United Development Party (PPP) rivals and security personnel.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Kite throws PDI rally in disarray
Kite throws PDI rally in disarray BANDUNG: Election promises and scathing criticism of the bureaucracy have obviously lost their appeal to many potential voters for the minority Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).
Mon, 19 May 1997
Eight more skeletons found
Eight more skeletons found MEDAN: A team of police and forensic experts have found eight more skeletons, believed to be those of victims of shaman Achmad Suraji, in Sei Semayang, Deli Serdang regency.Forty skeletons have been found since police excavations began there 17 days ago.
Mon, 19 May 1997
RI rattan furniture 'uncompetitive'
RI rattan furniture 'uncompetitive' JAKARTA (JP): Rattan furniture makers could lose most of their Japanese buyers, the major importer of Indonesia's rattan products, if they cannot lower production costs.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Driver assistant stabbed for Rp 200
Driver assistant stabbed for Rp 200 JAKARTA (JP): Two people were killed in separate crimes Thursday and Friday which involved money and gold of little value.A Metromini bus driver's assistant was stabbed to death by a man in South Jakarta Friday night for refusing to hand over Rp 200 (8.3 U.S.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Indonesian firms to lead trade expo in Toronto
Indonesian firms to lead trade expo in Toronto MONTREAL (JP): Indonesian companies and state agencies will take up more spaces than any other country at an international trade exhibition in Toronto, Canada, from Sept. 17 to Sept. 21.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Man wins makeup contest
Man wins makeup contest JAKARTA (JP): A 35-year-old city man has won the national Yves Saint Laurent Creative Look Award in the professional category.Fachruddin, who was crowned as the most creative makeup artist Thursday, will compete at the regional level in Singapore next month.
Mon, 19 May 1997
RI to keep auction yard for tobacco in Bremen
RI to keep auction yard for tobacco in Bremen JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will maintain the Bremen tobacco auction yard in Germany despite a supply laggard, Director General of Plantations A.R. Tondok said here on Saturday.
Mon, 19 May 1997
God in politics
God in politics YOGYAKARTA: About 200 enraged Moslem supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) marched to nearby Gemuruh, Purbalingga, recently to find the Golkar supporters who had flaunted a banner which said, in Javanese: "Lurahku, Kiaiku Golkar, Ustadzku Golkar... Allah-ku ya melu Golkar.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Jakarta market trading likely to ease this week
Jakarta market trading likely to ease this week JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta stock market will probably ease this week as foreign investors are expected to remain sidelined.Securities analysts said foreign investors would again take a wait and see position for the last part of the campaign.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Looking to the stars
Looking to the stars YOGYAKARTA: Golkar may have the upper hand when it comes to hiring expensive singers, actors and other celebrities to energize its rallies, but United Development Party (PPP) supporters refuse to throw in the towel.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Beware of 'yellow disease'
Beware of 'yellow disease' YOGYAKARTA: Local United Development Party (PPP) supporters are doing everything they can to win the publicity war against Golkar.Just before a famous Golkar leader was due to visit Imogiri recently, they displayed banners which said: "Beware of yellow disease," and...
Mon, 19 May 1997
Japan secures 2nd spot in East Asian Games tally
Japan secures 2nd spot in East Asian Games tally PUSAN, South Korea (AFP): Asian champions South Korea breezed past Japan in the women's basketball final yesterday, but Japan secured second spot in the East Asian Games medal standings.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Witness testifies on toll road robbery
Witness testifies on toll road robbery BOGOR (JP): The court was told at a hearing on the Jagorawi toll road robbery that after the incident the defendant's superior told him to stay away from Bogor and change his appearance.Witness M.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Are businesspeople ready for globalization?
Are businesspeople ready for globalization?By Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): As we approach the end of the 20th century, mounting awareness and concern about our international competitiveness seems to increase. We may never fully understand the meaning of the concept of international competitiveness.
Mon, 19 May 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Cartoon Film: The Ink Thief 3:10 TV Drama: Diantara Kita 3:35 Religious Teachings: Buddha 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Tepat Guna 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show: Country Tracks 5:30 Talk Show:...
Mon, 19 May 1997
No exodus overseas, say RI travel agents
No exodus overseas, say RI travel agents JAKARTA (JP): The number of Indonesians traveling abroad during the election campaign is no more than usual for the time of year but many foreign tourists have delayed their visits to Indonesia until after the election is over, according to travel executives.
Mon, 19 May 1997
RI sweeps 30 golds at Arafura Games
RI sweeps 30 golds at Arafura GamesBy Primastuti Handayani DARWIN, Australia (JP): The eight-day Arafura Games in Darwin ended Saturday, with the Indonesian team sweeping 30 golds, 21 silvers and 17 bronzes.
Mon, 19 May 1997
EU dismisses modified cotton dumping plan
EU dismisses modified cotton dumping plan BRUSSELS (Reuter): European Union member states rejected on Friday a modified plan for definitive anti-dumping duties on cotton imports from China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Turkey and Pakistan, EU diplomats said.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Public relations fail Golkar
Public relations fail GolkarBy Wimar Witoelar JAKARTA (JP): The hottest political issue in this election is the "Mega-Bintang" phenomenon, the voter coalition between the United Development Party (PPP) and supporters of ousted Indonesian Democratic party (PDI) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Traffic jams
Traffic jamsFrom RepublikaI am writing this letter in response to J.C. Princen's letter in Republika (quoted by The Jakarta Post on May 2) on a solution to traffic jams.First, about his proposal to increase fuel prices.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Sudjana's resignation 'not necessary'
Sudjana's resignation 'not necessary' UJUNGPANDANG (JP): Demanding the minister of mines and energy's resignation will not solve the Busang gold mine hoax, a member of the House of Representatives said yesterday.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Bosowa to start operation
Bosowa to start operation UJUNGPANDANG (JP): PT Bosowa Maros will start operating in December its cement factory in Maros, South Sulawesi, an executive said.Bosowa Group's president, Muhammad Aksa Mahmud, said last week in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi, that the construction of the factory was 90...
Mon, 19 May 1997
Campaign 'most violent' since new order govt
Campaign 'most violent' since new order govt JAKARTA (JP): This year's election campaign is the most violent in the history of the New Order government, observers have said.Political scientist Syamsuddin Haris and sociologist Loekman Soetrisno said in separate interviews over the weekend that the...
Mon, 19 May 1997
PDI campaign joy for drivers
PDI campaign joy for drivers YOGYAKARTA: Golkar and United Development Party (PPP) might boast about having supporters from various layers of society, but the conflict-ridden Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) should be pleased to know that bus and taxi drivers are their "ardent admirers.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Turkey suffers from clash between secularists and Islamists
Turkey suffers from clash between secularists and IslamistsBy Riza Sihbudi JAKARTA (JP): Turkey is a country with a host of unique characteristics. It is reckoned that 99 percent of its citizens are Moslem.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Dahlan dies of heart attack
Dahlan dies of heart attack JAKARTA (JP): Dahlan Mansur Sutalaksana, a Ministry of Finance official, died of a heart attack yesterday. He was buried at South Jakarta's Tanah Kusir public cemetery yesterday afternoon.Dahlan, born in Bandung on March 15, 1939, is survived by a wife and three children.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Stop the violence
Stop the violence As we enter the last five days of the election campaign, it is disturbing to think just how ugly the violence and disruptions may get. The current trend is very discouraging. Some people have even suggested halting the campaign altogether, fearing the possibility of massive riots.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Hallo, hallo, let's vote PDI
Hallo, hallo, let's vote PDI PURWOKERTO, Central Java: A severe lack of funds does not discourage the rift-riddled Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) in Banyumas district from campaigning.To make the best use of the limited money and energy, the PDI will campaign in Banyumas by driving around town...
Mon, 19 May 1997
The other side of the campaign
The other side of the campaign When the election campaign began a couple of weeks ago, we might have viewed the across-city parades with slight amusement, I know I did. It was amusing to see people with their faces painted bright colors or with their heads shaved so that what was left of their hair...
Mon, 19 May 1997
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 19, 1997:
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 19, 1997: Party Campaign area Important campaigners -------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Kalimantan, Sulawesi Hamzah Haz, Ali Hardi Kiaidemak, Djurfie Asmoredjo, Zain Badjeber, Djafar Siddiq Golkar Sumatra, Bali, West and...
Mon, 19 May 1997
Rights body calls for fair election
Rights body calls for fair election JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights urged the three parties Saturday to ensure an honest and fair election to facilitate democratization.The commission's secretary-general, Baharuddin Lopa, criticized the United Development Party (PPP), Golkar...
Mon, 19 May 1997
Famous preacher pledges allegiance with PPP
Famous preacher pledges allegiance with PPP JAKARTA (JP): The loyalty of Zainuddin MZ, a well-known Moslem preacher whom political parties have fought for as a vote-getter, remains with the United Development Party (PPP), his son said Saturday.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Trust in RI man power
Trust in RI man powerFrom MerdekaWhat had been predicted by some scholars like Amien Rais concerning the Busang gold mine has become fact. The Busang gold reserve which has been a controversial issue for some time is nothing but a hoax.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Singaporeans shun Malaysia
Singaporeans shun Malaysia SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore community groups linked to the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) are boycotting Malaysia for vacations following tension between Singapore and its northern neighbor, the Sunday Times said.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Dai-ichi Hotel, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta: - Morgan's 1072 Classic Disco: Lemon Tea Band/Time Motion Band, Tuesday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., Smart Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., R and Co Band, Saturday, 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Kuningan new tower topped off
Kuningan new tower topped off JAKARTA (JP): A new tower building in Kuningan, South Jakarta, is set to be completed by the end of the year, the director of PT Rajawali Adiwisma, Erwinaryo, said Friday after a topping-off ceremony.The new building, called Menara Rajawali, is located on Jl. Prof. Dr.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Thais win money battle, what about the war?
Thais win money battle, what about the war? HONG KONG (Reuter): Thailand cried victory on Friday against speculators who sought to take out the Thai baht this week, but analysts warned the war has only just begun.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Should ASEAN accept Myanmar this year?
Should ASEAN accept Myanmar this year? The question of whether ASEAN will welcome Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia as full members this year is the air. J. Soedjati Djiwandono of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies takes a look at the issue.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Prime Minister Mahathir launches city of the future
Prime Minister Mahathir launches city of the future SEPANG, Malaysia (Reuter): Standing on a hill surrounded by rubber and oil palm plantations, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Saturday launched what is being touted as the world's first planned intelligent city.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Mega-'bintang'
Mega-'bintang' The appearance of Mega-bintang (Mega-star) is a new phenomenon in Indonesia's political history which emerged during the hustle and bustle of the 1997 election campaign. The United Development Party (PPP), which was regarded as a nice and calm party, now appears different.
Mon, 19 May 1997
Military has evidence of plot to topple President
Military has evidence of plot to topple President BANDUNG(JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) claimed Saturday it had evidence of a plot aimed at foiling the general election and toppling the President.Lt. Gen.