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Prosecutor demands 11-year sentence for PRD activist

Prosecutor demands 11-year sentence for PRD activist JAKARTA (JP): An eleven-year jail term was sought yesterday for Democratic People's Party (PRD) activist, Wilson bin Nurtiyas, who is accused of undermining the state ideology Pancasila.

Poll promises put Golkar's credibility to test: Analysts

Poll promises put Golkar's credibility to test: Analysts SEMARANG (JP): Political analysts have credited functionaries' hard work for Golkar's landslide win but have warned that the party would lose credibility if it fails to fulfill its election promises.

Haunted by history

Haunted by history Slowly the ugly genocidal history of White Australia is being revealed to the world. A history unparalleled in savagery and misery inflicted on its indigenous people, beginning in 1788 and lasting till this very day.

Oxen for officials who aided Golkar

Oxen for officials who aided Golkar BANYUMAS, Central Java (JP): Regent Djoko Sudantoko is busy counting the oxen he will have to give to officials who helped Golkar win at least 90 percent of votes at their polling stations.

Public urged to reject SEA Games stickers

Public urged to reject SEA Games stickers JAKARTA (JP): The public should reject the collection of fees for the 19th Southeast Asian Games stickers at City Police Headquarters for the issuance of new or extended vehicle tax documents, a deputy governor and police officer said.

PT Royal Sentul expects to raise $83.3m from IPO

PT Royal Sentul expects to raise $83.3m from IPO JAKARTA (JP): PT Royal Sentul Highlands, an urban development company, expects to raise Rp 200 billion (US$83.33 million) from its initial public offering (IPO) in July this year.

FIM approves Jatinangor track

FIM approves Jatinangor track JAKARTA (JP): The International Motor Federation's (FIM) top official, Tonny Skillington, has found the West Java's Jatinangor circuit suitable for the World 250cc Motor Cross Championships' 12th leg in August."I am satisfied and impressed with the circuit.

PT Monfori to make fast-growing trees

PT Monfori to make fast-growing trees JAKARTA (JP): PT Monfori Nusantara, a joint venture of U.S. firm Monsanto and Australia's ForBio Limited, will start producing genetically engineered tree seedlings next year to supply the country's industrial forest plantations.

Don't blame government for poor poll results: Yogie

Don't blame government for poor poll results: Yogie JAKARTA (JP): The General Elections Committee called on the three parties yesterday to gracefully accept the poll results and refrain from blaming the government for poor showings.

ASEAN expands due to worries over China

ASEAN expands due to worries over ChinaBy Rene Pastor SINGAPORE (Reuter): Southeast Asia has embraced international pariah Myanmar despite strenuous Western objections partly due to rising apprehension over the growth of China's economic and military might, security experts said on Wednesday.

Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Horison Hotel, Jl. Pelajar Pejuang 45 No. 121, Maskumambang 8 Buah Batu: - Spec's Music Lounge and Karaoke, at 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., P&P Band and Flower Power Band, Wednesday, Saturday; Organist and Singer, daily.

Military Police Corps gets two-star general

Military Police Corps gets two-star general JAKARTA (J): Military Police Corps chief Syamsu D. was promoted from brigadier general to major general yesterday, becoming the corps' first two-star general.After the promotion, Syamsu reported to Army Chief of Staff Gen. R.

Es Teler 77 expands

Es Teler 77 expands JAKARTA (JP): Es Teler 77 plans to sell the franchise for its new product, Pasti Enak, the company's owner said here yesterday.Sukyatno Nugroho said his company would open an outlet for Pasti Enak, selling fish dishes, at Golden Truly supermarket on Jl.

PT Astra Graphia plans to launch Internet router

PT Astra Graphia plans to launch Internet router JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra Graphia, a subsidiary of PT Astra International Inc., will soon market an Internet router, making Internet access much cheaper.Company operation manager, Mangara Pangaribuan said yesterday the company had become the sole...

Stiffer sanctions on book piracy urged

Stiffer sanctions on book piracy urged JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of the Association of Indonesian Publishers (IKAPI) called on authorities and courts yesterday to impose heavier sanctions against book piracy.

Two foreigners arrested

Two foreigners arrested JAKARTA (JP): Immigration officials have arrested a Pakistani and a Bangladeshi for illegally entering Indonesia.Immigration's director of supervision and operations Zaiman Nurmatias said yesterday that the Pakistani man, Muhammad Khan, was deported on April 15 because he...

Fire at 'Kompas' printing house

Fire at 'Kompas' printing house JAKARTA (JP): A fire broke out at a section of the Kompas daily's printing house yesterday morning.At least nine fire engines were sent to the site on Jl. Palmerah Selatan, Central Jakarta, but employees and firefighters managed to contain the fire.

Canadians have mixed reactions to Dadang's show

Canadians have mixed reactions to Dadang's show VANCOUVER, CANADA (JP): After the performance and while Dadang Christanto was bathing and dressing, Warren Arcan announced that the artist wished to hear the audience's reactions to his performance.

5-second siren on Environmental Day

5-second siren on Environmental Day JAKARTA (JP): The city will turn on a siren for five seconds at 9 a.m. in the Glodok area of West Jakarta to commemorate Environmental Day today, an official said.The city's spokesman, Kamaludin S.

Honesty is the best policy

Honesty is the best policyFrom MerdekaAn article in Merdeka (May 25) and in Gatra (May 31), quoted businessman Probosutedjo as saying that a minister or official who makes a mistake should resign, because their act would result in the suffering of the people and the nation.

Timor car 'becomes official govt sedan'

Timor car 'becomes official govt sedan' JAKARTA (JP): The Timor car has been the government's official sedan for officials and state company executives since April, State Minister for National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita confirmed yesterday.

Art Agenda

Art AgendaFilm: Der Papagei at Goethe Institut, Jl. Matraman Raya 23, East Jakarta; June 5, 7:30 p.m.; June 6, 4 & 6:30 p.m.Famous German television personality and entertainer Harold Juhnke stars as Papagei.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Family Matters 3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Performances: Pelangi Budaya 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 Children's Story 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...

Australia wants ostrich farm investors

Australia wants ostrich farm investors JAKARTA (JP): PT Prima Unggas Investama is offering local investors special incentives to invest in ostrich farming in Australia.Prima's president Andi M. Ichran said yesterday his company had been appointed by Australia's Circle C International (CCI)/Global...

Vendors at Monas to be regulated, park agency says

Vendors at Monas to be regulated, park agency says JAKARTA (JP): Vendors at the National Monument Park (or Monas Park) will be regulated as part of the park's renovation.The head of the city's park agency, Syamsir Alam, said yesterday a team consisting of personnel from various agencies, including...

Call for community leaders to stop unrest

Call for community leaders to stop unrest JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights recommended yesterday that the authorities recruit community leaders to nip unrest in the bud.Commission secretary-general Baharuddin Lopa, who read yesterday the body's statement on the May 23 riot in...

Learning from the poll results

Learning from the poll resultsBy J. Soedjati Djiwandono JAKARTA (JP): Barely 48 hours after election day on May 29, Golkar had received more than 74 percent, PPP almost 24 percent, and PDI just slightly above 3 percent of the votes cast.

25 Indonesian cyclists to compete in Iran, Japan

25 Indonesian cyclists to compete in Iran, Japan JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Cycling Association will send 15 track cyclists and 10 mountain bikers to two international championships in Japan and Iran next week in preparation for October's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

PDI threatens to boycott further election stages

PDI threatens to boycott further election stages JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), disappointed by its poor showing, threatened yesterday to shun the remaining stages of the general election unless voting was held again and election violators punished.

S'pore faces ban threat from FIFA

S'pore faces ban threat from FIFA SINGAPORE (AFP): Football's governing body FIFA has threatened to ban Singapore over compensation for two overseas players, a report said yesterday."If the players aren't compensated in 30 days, it is our standard procedure to set another deadline and suspend the...

Dadang's performance mesmerizes Vancouver's art lovers

Dadang's performance mesmerizes Vancouver's art loversBy Astri Wright VANCOUVER, CANADA (JP): It was a long time coming but Vancouver artists and art lovers witnessed for the first time recently a live performance by Dadang Christanto, one of Indonesia's foremost contemporary artists.

RI forex earnings from tourists drop

RI forex earnings from tourists drop JAKARTA (JP): The country's foreign exchange earnings from foreign tourists dropped 5.3 percent in April to US$398.8 million, down from April 1996, Minister of Information Harmoko said here yesterday.The drop was the first this year.

Objective reporting

Objective reportingFrom NeracaIt is fair to say that the national press has presented objective reports on the general election process. Golkar has made no comment on the reports that were supposed to have sided with the party.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Omni Batavia Hotel, Jl. Kali Besar Barat 44-46, West Jakarta: - Brown Bar: Eksis Band, every Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Spice Market Restaurant: El Rithana Grup, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.

PT Golden Truly will open its first hotel

PT Golden Truly will open its first hotel JAKARTA (JP): PT Golden Truly, a business group controlled by businessman Sudwikatmono, will open its first hotel, Golden Hotel, here on Saturday.Company president, H.E.

Telephone lines for ojek service

Telephone lines for ojek service JAKARTA (JP): Do you urgently need becak (pedicab) or ojek (motorcycle taxi) service at residential complexes on Jakarta's outskirts? Don't worry. Just order it by phone!No kidding.

Highland Gathering in Karawaci

Highland Gathering in Karawaci JAKARTA (JP): This year's Highland Gathering, which last year was held at Senayan Stadium, will move to a spacious new venue at Lippo Karawaci, according to the Gathering's spokesman.

E-7 group initiates energy project in RI

E-7 group initiates energy project in RI TORONTO (Reuter): The E-7 group of utility companies said on Tuesday it has initiated energy development projects in Indonesia, Jordan and Zimbabwe as part of a joint implementation program aimed at encouraging sustainable energy development (SED).

Askatindo ends Bre-X partnership

Askatindo ends Bre-X partnership JAKARTA (JP): PT Askatindo Karya Mineral is withdrawing from its partnership with Bre-X Minerals Ltd of Canada to develop the Busang gold mine in East Kalimantan.Company president Harsono said here yesterday that a formal letter announcing the end to the joint...

New postgraduate program at UI

New postgraduate program at UI JAKARTA (JP): The University of Indonesia's postgraduate department has announced the opening of a new sociology program.The new program in social development management is offered to lecturers, journalists, members of non-government organizations and other...

Skill competition for Premier Cup players

Skill competition for Premier Cup players JAKARTA (JP): Seven teams in the under-14 Asia Pacific Nike International Premier Cup will take part in the Indonesian Soccer Association's skills competition on June 6 at the Soemantri Brodjonegoro stadium in South Jakarta.

Immoral practices

Immoral practicesFrom PelitaAs an honorable nation we should reject the perception that corruption has become a culture in Indonesia. But reality shows us that corruption prevails. The ministry of religious affairs, a state institution that is responsible for moral and mental development, is not...

W. Java town calm after riot, shops remain closed

W. Java town calm after riot, shops remain closed JAKARTA (JP): The West Java town of Kadipaten, about 150 kilometers southeast of here, was calm yesterday as many shops remained closed following a riot Sunday and early Monday.West Java police spokesman Lt. Col.

Election official found dead

Election official found dead JAKARTA (JP): An election official reported missing from a polling station in Pelabuhanratu, West Java, last Thursday was found dead at about 5 p.m. Monday, police said yesterday.

Irianese endure hardship to cast their votes

Irianese endure hardship to cast their votesText by Lela E. Madjiah and photos by Mulkan Salmona They cover long distances, many carrying toddlers and babies, tramping through dense, tropical jungles and across vast swamps, all to cast their ballots.

Court can't review laws, says Oetojo

Court can't review laws, says Oetojo JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court does not have the authority to examine the constitutionality of laws, Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said yesterday."Laws are created by people and the government.

Soeharto to attend Islamic nations summit

Soeharto to attend Islamic nations summit JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is to attend the first summit of eight predominantly Islamic developing countries, known as the D-8, in Turkey on June 15, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono announced yesterday.

Two arrested for robbery attempt

Two arrested for robbery attempt JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested two of three men yesterday for a robbery attempt of three employees from the Ministry of Public Works in South Jakarta.On Monday the employees of the Directorate General of Human Settlements had just withdrawn Rp 42 million (US$17,500)...

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 03, 1997: Share Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,325 50 174,000 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,150 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,125 25 381,500...

Telkom rates

Telkom rates I wrote recently to commend The Jakarta Post on the "vastly improved" quality of its writing (May 31, 1997), but ironically you mangled my letter by rewording parts and inserting and deleting at will.