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Special partfolio 'won't burden state'

Special partfolio 'won't burden state' JAKARTA (JP): The government has appeased concerns that the recent creation of the office of State Minister of Special Assignments would pose a financial and bureaucratic burden on the state.State Minister of Administrative Reform T.B.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 13, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,550 -25 79,500 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,000 0 20,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,125 25...

City to police red-light parks

City to police red-light parks SURABAYA: East Java Governor Basofi Soedirman and Regional Military spokesman Brig. Gen. Muchdi have promised to clean up the city's parks which have become sexual-rendezvous venues.

Optimize local resources; House

Optimize local resources; House JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives said yesterday the government should optimize its efforts in mobilizing domestic resources and refrain from relying heavily on foreign aid.

Car policy talks to continue: Tungky

Car policy talks to continue: Tungky JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is determined to continue bilateral talks with Japan and the European Union (EU) on its national car policy despite the World Trade Organization's (WTO) approval of a panel to assess the issue, Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky...

Student beaten for robbery attempt

Student beaten for robbery attempt JAKARTA (JP): A high school student was beaten by taxi drivers following his attempt to rob a Dian taxi driver in East Jakarta.The student, identified as Irman alias Cetek, 16, told police he needed money to cover daily expenses.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E.

Journalist dies after 'beating'

Journalist dies after 'beating' UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): The Pos Makassar weekly journalist died Wednesday in hospital with head and neck injuries, four days after his investigative reports on local government corruption were published.

Election violence may harm govt's image: Rights body

Election violence may harm govt's image: Rights body JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights said yesterday that widespread election violence might tarnish the government as the election organizer."The commission...

Five missing in boat sinking

Five missing in boat sinking PEKANBARU, Riau: Five people are missing after a Malaysia- bound wooden speedboat carrying 21 passengers sank on the Malacca Strait two hours after it left Jangkang village, Bengkalis Island in Riau.Antara reported yesterday that the accident took place on Tuesday night.

Court asked to acquit Iranian

Court asked to acquit Iranian JAKARTA (JP): Defense lawyers has asked the Central Jakarta District Court to acquit an Iranian citizen on trial for heroin possession.They said in their final statement on Wednesday that their client, who was charged with possessing and trafficking 155 heroin pills,...

UNDP praises RI success in poverty alleviation

UNDP praises RI success in poverty alleviation JAKARTA (JP): The 1997 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report released yesterday praises Indonesia for successfully reducing poverty and developing human resources.

IT project must leap cultural hurdles

IT project must leap cultural hurdlesBy I. Christianto SINGAPORE (JP): Social and business culture could be a hurdle to information technology (IT) as it gains a foothold in Indonesia, a telecommunications expert said here yesterday.

Former U.S. official 'spied for Lippo'

Former U.S. official 'spied for Lippo' WASHINGTON (AFP): The key figure in a Democratic Party campaign fundraising controversy committed economic espionage and passed classified information to Indonesia's Lippo Group, a U.S. congressman said Thursday.

Mercedes expands range with Kompressor in Indonesia

Mercedes expands range with Kompressor in IndonesiaBy John Aglionby THE woman was undoubtedly beautiful. Her fine cheekbones offset her small, perfectly straight nose and sensual mouth.Her hair was tied back revealing a graceful neck and cute little ears.But my gaze was drawn elsewhere.

Air France adds flights

Air France adds flights JAKARTA (JP): Air France will increase its flights between Paris and Jakarta from four times a week to five beginning June 18, the airline said yesterday.The airline's regional manager, Christian Herpin, said the airline was increasing its flights because the number of...

Fish agency addresses complaint

Fish agency addresses complaint JAKARTA (JP): The head of the city fishery agency guaranteed fairness in allocating space in the new North Jakarta fish market to 220 regular fish vendors from the old fish market as soon as possible.

Indonesia to host 2001 World Bridge C'ships

Indonesia to host 2001 World Bridge C'ships JAKARTA (JP): The World Bridge Federation's (WBF) 2001 World Bridge Championships will be either in Jakarta or Bali.WBF decided the venue at last year's Bridge Olympiad in Greece, where Indonesia finished second behind France.

Wilde Style makes an impressive return to town

Wilde Style makes an impressive return to townBy Paul Franks JAKARTA (JP): Australian band Wilde Style made an impressive return to the local music scene when they opened at B.A.T.S. Bar at The Shangri-La Friday night.

'Public will judge' govt's reaction to PPP's protests

'Public will judge' govt's reaction to PPP's protests JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party's (PPP) secretary- general said yesterday the public would judge the government by its response to growing protests over vote-rigging and election irregularities.

SSI considers buying 500 hectares to expand

SSI considers buying 500 hectares to expand JAKARTA (JP): PT Surya Semesta Internusa (SSI) is considering buying about 500 hectares in Karawang, West Java, next year to expand its industrial estate project.

Expats prefer scenery over beaches: Study

Expats prefer scenery over beaches: Study BANDUNG (JP): Most expatriates living in Jakarta prefer going to places that have beautiful scenery and cultural heritage than going to beaches, Mira T. Gunawan of Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) said yesterday.

Overseas lobbies are needed

Overseas lobbies are needed It seems that the voices of criticism aimed at Indonesia are increasing in the United States Congress, with members, from House of Representatives Chairman Newt Gingrich to politicians such as Senator Pacheco joining in the chorus.

Tosin knows who's who after 40 years at court

Tosin knows who's who after 40 years at court JAKARTA (JP): If you have to go to Central Jakarta District Court sometime, it might help to look up an old man who has known who's who at the court for the past 40 years.M. Tosin Atmawinata, 68, a helper at the court, has worked there since 1950.

ASEAN to draft 2020 economic vision

ASEAN to draft 2020 economic vision JAKARTA (JP): Economic ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are to hold a one-day informal meeting here today to draft an economic vision for ASEAN in 2020.

Importers unhappy with free storage time cut

Importers unhappy with free storage time cut JAKARTA (JP): Importers are unhappy with the government's decision to cut the time containers can be stored for free at the city's Tanjung Priok port, from five days to three days, but a local shipping line welcomes it.

Workers' rights hit by markets, labor bodies say

Workers' rights hit by markets, labor bodies say GENEVA (Reuter): The world's largest labor group said yesterday workers' rights were under fierce assault around the world as employers drive to exploit free markets and economic globalization to push up profits.

U.S. Congress' amendment

U.S. Congress' amendment The amendment that was passed by the United States House of Representatives should not be interpreted too broadly in its condemnation of Indonesia. The amendment to the Foreign Policy Reform Act was in fact a Sense of Congress Amendment.

Bankers welcome govt's plan to merge state-owned banks

Bankers welcome govt's plan to merge state-owned banks JAKARTA (JP): Bankers welcomed yesterday the government's plan to merge the seven state banks, and asked it to merge private banks too, to improve their competitiveness.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 a.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Road to Avonlea 3:10 Culture Program: Reog dalam Pentas Budaya Bangsa 3:35 Tour and Travel: Wisata Nasional 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:25 Science Program: Science World 5:30 TV Series 5:55 Music 6:00...

Eight questioned for stoning toll booths

Eight questioned for stoning toll booths JAKARTA (JP): Police questioned eight men yesterday after angry motorcycle taxi (ojek) drivers stoned toll booths and cars on the Jati Bening toll road in Bekasi Thursday night.

Man arrested for killing daughter

Man arrested for killing daughter JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested a man for beating his 13- year-old daughter to death because she tried to wake him up.The man, Jumadi, a bajaj (three-wheeled taxi) driver aged in his 40s, from South Jakarta, was arrested at the Sarinah shopping center on Jl. M.H.

Malaysian kids told to stay inside

Malaysian kids told to stay inside KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Malaysian government told 40,000 infants in the eastern Sarawak state on Borneo island yesterday to stay indoors as the death toll from an airborne viral attack rose to 25.

City, universities must boost cooperation: Rais

City, universities must boost cooperation: Rais BANDUNG (JP): The Jakarta municipality and universities need to strengthen cooperation to help detect new developments within society, Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Affairs Tb.M. Rais said.

Coping with a larger family

Coping with a larger family Now that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has given a new slant to the meaning of noninterference by admitting Burma (Myanmar) as one of its three new members, the next steps are eagerly awaited.

Timor car

Timor car I can agree with M. Sulhan Askandar (Timor sedan, Letter, June 9, 1997) on one point, namely, if public servants in government are going to be obliged to prop up the flagging sales of the Timor sedan by using it in preference to other makes, the obligation should apply at all levels.

Late treasurer's family denies charges in toll road robbery

Late treasurer's family denies charges in toll road robbery BOGOR (JP): The family of a late treasurer shot dead in a robbery last year denied Thursday charges that the victim was involved in planning the crime.

Pelangi Air serves Medan

Pelangi Air serves Medan JAKARTA (JP): Pelangi Air of Malaysia is now serving the Medan to Ipoh in Malaysia route daily, Antara reported yesterday.A travel agency executive, Syamsir Alamsyah, said in Medan that via Ipoh, travelers could reach Kuala Lumpur by bus in two hours, faster than a...

Police arrest 50 three-in-one passengers

Police arrest 50 three-in-one passengers JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested at least 50 people, mostly teenagers, offering their services as passengers for a fee during restricted traffic hours.In line with an existing three-in-one traffic regulation, a car is only allowed to enter major...

Maids and feudalism

Maids and feudalism "If you always behave like that, it means you still retain the feudalistic manners that the Dutch used toward us," a friend once accused his parents for repeatedly treating their housemaids rudely.

Protest turns violent in Jember

Protest turns violent in Jember JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of people were injured yesterday in the East Java town of Jember when a street protest over election results turned violent.Sources in the small town, about 200 kilometers southeast of Surabaya, said the violence broke out shortly after about 300...

Col. Salamat installed as East Timor military chief

Col. Salamat installed as East Timor military chief DILI, East Timor (JP): Col. Salamat Sidabutar took over his new post as chief of the Wiradharma military command yesterday and pledged to crack down harder on Fretilin separatists.Salamat, who replaced Col.

Jiang to attend HK handover

Jiang to attend HK handoverBy Harvey Stockwin HONG KONG (JP): Seventeen days before Hong Kong formally becomes part of China, full details of the handover ceremony have yet to be agreed between the Britain and China.

One wounded in shooting

One wounded in shooting DENPASAR, Bali: Roadside vendor Wayan Pasek Samiada was rushed to Sanglah Hospital after he was hit by a stray bullet when an unknown, gun-wielding man fired after an escaping pickpocket in Kuta.Antara quoted Badung police chief Lt. Col.

Students mobbed for robbery

Students mobbed for robbery JAKARTA (JP): Three university students were mobbed by residents and passersby for robbing a woman of some cash on Jl. Adityawarman in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta on Thursday.South Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.

Banker suggests new project financing scheme

Banker suggests new project financing scheme JAKARTA (JP): A noted banker suggested yesterday that the government create new instruments and mechanisms to enable temporary foreign and domestic equity investors to participate in financing investment projects.

Jaya to build satellite town

Jaya to build satellite town JAKARTA (JP): PT Jaya Land, a wholly owned subsidiary of property firm PT Pembangunan Jaya, plans to build a satellite town called Puri Surya in Sidoardjo, East Java.The company's corporate secretary, Andy Wijaya Teguh, said recently that the town, to be developed in...

Dangerous drink

Dangerous drinkFrom RepublikaI am a student of a prestigious university in Indonesia. Before election day I traveled to Purbalingga -- my home town -- to vote. I had to make a special effort to get a seat on the Anggrek Cempaka bus at the crowded Pulogadung terminal at 7:30 p.m.

Games consortium seeks more sponsors

Games consortium seeks more sponsors JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council and the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games consortium, known as PT Tata Insanimukti, held a presentation on the benefits of sponsoring the Games yesterday for 30 national and international companies.

Govt Studies plans to merge state banks

Govt Studies plans to merge state banks JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday the government was studying the possibility of merging the seven state banks into a smaller number, in a bid to strengthen their international competitiveness.

Try Sutrisno to open Jakarta Fair tomorrow

Try Sutrisno to open Jakarta Fair tomorrow JAKARTA (JP): The 30th annual Jakarta Fair, which is located at the Jakarta Fairground in Central Jakarta, will be opened tomorrow by Vice President Try Sutrisno, accompanied by Governor Surjadi Soedirdja.