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AFTA, Australia-NZ link needs time, says Malaysia

AFTA, Australia-NZ link needs time, says Malaysia SINGAPORE (AFP): A formal link between a proposed free trade area in ASEAN and the Australia-New Zealand economic forum is premature, Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says.

Where to go in Jakarta, May 23

Where to go in Jakarta, May 23Jangan hapus: JAMZ, Dai-ichi HotelMusico The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Interest rates likely to rise by up to two points

Interest rates likely to rise by up to two points JAKARTA (JP): The recent increase in the U.S. key interest rates will likely push Indonesia's interest rates up by one to two percentage points and will temporarily affect its stock markets, economists say.

Tip on printing the total number of pages in your document

Tip on printing the total number of pages in your document JAKARTA (JP): Last week we took a look at how we could print the total number of pages in a document so that, when we zapped it out, our recipient would know at a glance how many pages we were faxing.

Fast lane computing with new CPUs and OSes

Fast lane computing with new CPUs and OSesBy James O. Scharf JAKARTA (JP): We've been overdue for some major industry changes and now it looks like we're going to get them. New hardware designs are demanding new software interfaces.

JP/1/Tinju

JP/1/TinjuAdrianus keeps title after a 12 round hug JAKARTA (JP): Adrianus Taroreh's first defense of his Orient and Pacific (OPBF) Lightweight title, against the Australian Darren Miller, was a disappointment to Indonesian and Australian fans alike, showing viewers two boxers who could neither...

JP/7/spyro/

JP/7/spyro/Spyro Gyra and Acoustic Alchemy slated for Jakarta concert By Paul Blair [10 pts ML] JAKARTA (JP): Two top-selling musical groups -- Spyro Gyra from the United States and Acoustic Alchemy from Britain -- will follow up on the considerable popularity of their compact discs and cassettes...

Indonesia barters aircraft for Malaysian cars

Indonesia barters aircraft for Malaysian cars JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia and Indonesia signed counter-trade deals here yesterday involving aircraft and automobiles worth around US$ 100 million.Indonesia's Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie and visiting Malaysian Minister of Defense Mohd.

Kenny Rogers remains as popular as ever

Kenny Rogers remains as popular as everBy Gus KairupanJAKARTA (JP): The lights went down, a lively flourish sounded from the seven-piece band, and on the stage stepped mega-star Kenny Rogers to the accompaniment of thunderous applause from the audience at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center.

No paper 14pts Cent. Bold l/c 1col BOX

No paper 14pts Cent. Bold l/c 1col BOX In observance of Islamic Day of Sacrifice, The Jakarta Post will not appear on Saturday. The Post will reappear on Monday. -- Publisher

Increase in U.S. interest rates gets mixed reactions

Increase in U.S. interest rates gets mixed reactions JAKARTA (JP): Government and private sector opinions were at opposite ends of the spectrum yesterday over the half a percentage point increase in U.S. interest rates."Indonesian bankers should not be worried by the move of the U.S.

Like it or not, Tebet victims get apartments

Like it or not, Tebet victims get apartments JAKARTA (JP): The City Council and the governor's office said yesterday that the apartment project for Tebet fire victims will still be built, despite their protests they don't want to live in an apartment."The funds are already available.

Where to go in Bali, May 20

Where to go in Bali, May 20Music and entertainmento Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Balinese Flower Arranging, Tuesday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday & Monday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday.

JP/7/7cap

JP/7/7cap photo cap A, 10 pts ML 3 col. credit 6 pts JP/kodEntertainer Kenny Rogers treated his audience to what he called "one big karaoke ball" during his performance Tuesday at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center.

Police hope to add more heroin to their haul

Police hope to add more heroin to their haul JAKARTA (JP): Police believe that three men, arrested here last week for possession of 29 kilograms of high-grade heroin, have more of the drug stashed at an undisclosed location.

Islamic Day

Islamic Day of Sacrifice In observance of Islamic Day of Sacrifice, The Jakarta Post will not appear on Saturday. The Post will reappear on Monday. -- Editor

Across the Archipelago

Across the ArchipelagoStranded vessel rescued MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: The sixteen passengers and crew of the Osita, which suffered technical problems in the open sea, have been rescued by a passing Philippine fishing boat.

Time to introduce wage scale system, economist says

Time to introduce wage scale system, economist says JAKARTA (JP): Companies in Indonesia should establish a wage scale and enforce it consistently to win workers' loyalty, a Singaporean labor expert says.

UB40 pledges to promote reggae music

UB40 pledges to promote reggae musicBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): I said we friendship come first, the band did come second ... so listen crowd of people and throw up unnu hands, if you love dem their style and you love dem pattern, reggae music can't refuse it, so give us what we want and...

JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman said

JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman said yesterday his office has received proposals from five privately- owned developers who are interested in the planned renovation of the City Police Headquarters.

City administration fails to promote low-cost apartments

City administration fails to promote low-cost apartments JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has been unsuccessful in encouraging citizens to live in low-cost apartments due to poor public relations and planning, councilors said yesterday.

Where to go in Jakarta, May 20

Where to go in Jakarta, May 20Jangan hapus: JAMZ, Dai-ichi HotelMusico The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

TV Today: Friday kirim ulang

TV Today: Friday kirim ulangTV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Cartoon: I'm Telling 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Film: Zero One Magazine 4:00 Student Quiz 4:30 TV Series: Ibn Taimiyah 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Cultural program 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: East Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:45...

Court overrules Tansil's objections, trial proceeds

Court overrules Tansil's objections, trial proceeds JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court decided yesterday to proceed with the corruption trial of businessman Eddy Tansil, overruling all the objections raised by his lawyers.

Indonesia confident double is in reach

Indonesia confident double is in reach JAKARTA (JP): Host Indonesia is confident that it has all what it takes to notch a double by winning both the Thomas and Uber Cups this year."It is the right time to regain the two coveted trophies," team manager Lutfi Hamid told a pre-match press conference...

Philippines edges closer to leader

Philippines edges closer to leader TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Teams from Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand will be engaged in a fierce battle for the title when they tee-off today in the final round of the Putra Cup golf championship.

Govt strives to fight illegal levies at port

Govt strives to fight illegal levies at port JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said yesterday that the government will fight illegal levies at Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port.Dhanutirto told newsmen following a meeting with President Soeharto that a recent investigation by...

Waste importers

Waste importers The Dutch team sent here to investigate the containers with toxic waste has concluded that 58 containers originated in Rotterdam but that only four are filled with Dutch waste and belong to Dutch exporters. The other 54 came from other sources.

Discourse on nationalism on the wrong track

Discourse on nationalism on the wrong trackBy Santi WE Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Today's National Awakening Day is not the routine ritual that we have seen each year in the past. President Soeharto wants it to mark Indonesia's Second National Awakening.

Thailand seen more democratic since 1992 massacre

Thailand seen more democratic since 1992 massacre By Tony Austin BANGKOK (Reuter): Two years after soldiers gunned down demonstrators in the streets of Bangkok, diplomats say that democracy appears to be slowly taking root in Thailand, the scene of 17 successful or attempted military coups since...

Idul Adha prayer locations and preachers

Idul Adha prayer locations and preachersJAKARTA (jp): Tomorrow's Idul Adha prayer services begin at 7 a.m. The services will be conducted at the following locations:0 Istiqlal Grand Mosque. Preacher: A. Nazri Adlani (Rector of the North Sumatra Islamic Institute) 0 Cut Mutia Mosque, Jl.

TV Today: Friday, May 20

TV Today: Friday, May 20TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Cartoon: I'm Telling 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Film: Zero One Magazine 4:00 Student Quiz 4:30 TV Series: Ibn Taimiyah 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Cultural program 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: East Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Viewers'...

Big power cataclysms eased Israel out of Gaza

Big power cataclysms eased Israel out of Gaza By Bradley Burston TEL AVIV (Reuter): For many Palestinians, the 27 years that passed before Israel pulled out of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday felt like forever.

JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX)

JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued gaining yesterday in concert with the upward trend on other Asian markets.The Composite Index, which gained more than five points to close earned another 5.53 points to end at 482.74 yesterday.

Photo A: Show

Photo A: Show 14pt ML cap 3 cols Univ 8pt 55 JP/lem 6 pts. Universe Italics 55 I/c A PASSAGE TO INDIA: Models present A Passage to India, from the collection of Betty Barclay at a Lady Hilton Extravaganza fashion show at the Jakarta Hilton.

TV Today: Friday, May 20

TV Today: Friday, May 20TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Cartoon: I'm Telling 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Film: Zero One Magazine 4:00 Student Quiz 4:30 TV Series: Ibn Taimiyah 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Cultural program 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country: East Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Viewers'...

APEC welcomes business

APEC welcomes business By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Senior officials from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries endorsed private sector participation yesterday by recognizing the Asia Pacific Business Network (APB Net).

Mulialand makes big cut in plans for new share offering

Mulialand makes big cut in plans for new share offering JAKARTA (JP): PT Mulialand has significantly cut the number of new shares it intends to issue this year from an original plan of 147 million down to 25 million.

Indonesia ups pressure on RP to ban talks on E. Timor

Indonesia ups pressure on RP to ban talks on E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): The government and two youth organizations, in separate actions, put further pressure on the Philippine government yesterday to ban a controversial conference on East Timor in Manila later this month.

Students on trial

Students on trial Although the finishing sequels to the drama may yet have to be played, the curtain, for now, has fallen on one of the most bizarre shows ever seen on this country's judicial stage. Pandemonium broke loose at the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday as the chief judge read...

Swiss, RI firms set up pension fund

Swiss, RI firms set up pension fund JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Finance has licensed Winterthur Life Indonesia, a Swiss-Indonesian joint insurance company, to establish a pension fund in the country.The president of Winterthur Life Indonesia, Ruswan Arifin, told reporters here yesterday that the...

Agribusiness agency to help eliminate poverty

Agribusiness agency to help eliminate poverty JAKARTA (JP): A new body within the Ministry of Agriculture yesterday announced an ambitious plan to help eliminate poverty among farmers by promoting their competitive advantages.

Bank Bali's profits up

Bank Bali's profits up JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bali, a private commercial bank listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, yesterday reported a 7.1 percent increase in after-tax profits to Rp 61.6 billion (US$28.5 million) last year.

Ancient wrecks inspire hunt for sunken treasure

Ancient wrecks inspire hunt for sunken treasure By Valerie Lee KAMPONG BALIK BATU, Malaysia (Reuter): A stockbroker turned treasure hunter is convinced the Straits of Malacca off Malaysia is a murky graveyard for dozens of treasure-laden shipwrecks.

14 pts ML l/c 4 cols 8 pts Univ. 55 l/c

14 pts ML l/c 4 cols 8 pts Univ. 55 l/c JP/arh AGAINST INDONESIA: The Chinese pairing of Ge Fei (right) and Gu Jun (left) celebrate after bringing their team to the Uber Cup final against Indonesia on Friday.

IPTN to manufacture 3 N-250 aircraft weekly

IPTN to manufacture 3 N-250 aircraft weekly JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday that the aircraft manufacturer PT IPTN will produce three N-250 planes a week and market 50 percent of the aircraft in the United States and Canada.

MRT project is still in the pipedream

MRT project is still in the pipedreamJP/3/MRTMRT project is still just a pipe dream JAKARTA (JP): The construction of the urban Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system is still just a dream as the government has not yet selected any private companies to carry out the massive project.

Constraints of development

Constraints of development It is only recently we knew that there are constraints to development program in the Eastern Indonesia. The investors should feel attracted to invest their capital in this area.

S.E Asia benefits from strong Malaysia, defense chief says

S.E Asia benefits from strong Malaysia, defense chief says JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian Defense Minister Dato' Sri Najib Tun Razak defended his country's recent massive purchase of weapons, saying that Southeast Asia benefits from a strong Malaysia.

Tourism growing by leaps and bounds

Tourism growing by leaps and bounds JAKARTA (JP): Tourism will likely replace textile products as Indonesia's biggest foreign exchange earner outside oil and gas by the end of the Sixth Five Year Development Plan (Repelita VI), a senior official says.