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Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Banjarmasin looters jailed
Banjarmasin looters jailed BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Sixteen people were sentenced to between two to seven months in prison in separate trials Saturday for looting during the melee that erupted here on May 23.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Tadjus quits the race
Tadjus quits the race JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of Golkar's city branch office Tadjus Sobirin announced his withdrawal from the list of proposed candidates for Jakarta's next governor yesterday.Tadjus said his name was proposed because he was the party's chairman.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Sidewalk traders
Sidewalk tradersFrom MerdekaSidewalk traders in Jakarta are the object of a variety of extortionate practices by security personnel. Traders in the Oerip Soemohardjo field in Jatinegara, East Jakarta, were recently forced to pay an additional contribution although they had paid the regular Rp 1,500...
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Dharmala to start selling Pantai Mutiara apartments
Dharmala to start selling Pantai Mutiara apartments JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed developer PT Dharmala Intiland will start selling apartments in the fourth tower of the Pantai Mutiara Apartment project on Aug. 2, the company's president said Saturday.PT Dharmala Intiland's president, Hendro S.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
RI's property unlikely to crash as in Thailand
RI's property unlikely to crash as in Thailand JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is unlikely to experience a widespread property market crash similar to that in Thailand in the next few years, local property experts say.Property consultant PT Procon Indah and James T.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Indonesian workers in Singapore
Indonesian workers in Singapore We were shocked by the report on the torture experienced by 14-year old Hartati, from Banyumas, Central Java, a migrant worker in Singapore,Based on our experience in handling the case of the late Sutarmi Samin from Lampung, who died in Singapore, we would like to...
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
RI sweeps all titles at Indonesian Open
RI sweeps all titles at Indonesian Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia swept all titles in the finals of the Indonesian Open badminton championship in Surakarta, Central Java yesterday.Olympic gold medalist Susi Susanti claimed the first victory for Indonesia in the women's singles and at the same time...
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Change in ABRI an anticipative move: Analysts
Change in ABRI an anticipative move: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): Two analysts agreed the recent reshuffle in the Armed Forces was a well-planned move that would better equip the Indonesian military to meet future challenges.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Salim group urged not to shift assets overseas
Salim group urged not to shift assets overseas JAKARTA (JP): The Econit Advisory Group has appealed to the Salim Group to cancel its plan to inject its Indofood Sukses Makmur assets into the group's Singapore-based subsidiary, saying that the move could harm the investment climate in Indonesia.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Aspac on way to semis
Aspac on way to semis JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Aspac has a greater chance to advance to the semifinals of the 8th Asian Basketball Confederation (ABC) Champions Cup here after defeating two teams in the qualifying round.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Azrul Azwar named chief of family planning body
Azrul Azwar named chief of family planning body YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Family Planning Association (PKBI) concluded its tenth congress Saturday electing Azrul Azwar as its new chairman for 1997-2000.Azrul will replace Kartono Mohammad who has chaired the organization for two periods.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
1m Indonesians still isolated
1m Indonesians still isolated BENGKULU, Bengkulu: More than one million Indonesians still live in isolation, the Home Ministry's Director General for Regional Development Feisal Tamin said over the weekend.An estimated 1.05 million live in isolation in 295 locations spread throughout 18 provinces.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Fire guts Samarinda buildings
Fire guts Samarinda buildings SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A fire gutted 364 building units at Pasar Senggol RT 4 Dusun Setimpo, South Bontang, early Friday, causing Rp 4 billion (US$1.7 million) in damages and leaving 2,000 people homeless.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Share price on JSX expected to gain ground
Share price on JSX expected to gain ground JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are expected to strengthen this week after losing ground last week.Securities analysts said the buying sentiment would likely improve and that many investors would reenter the market to benefit...
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Two vying for top ASEAN post
Two vying for top ASEAN post KUALA LUMPUR (AP): A Filipino and Malaysian are vying to become the next secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Malaysia's national news agency reported yesterday.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
New councilors members elect factions chairmen
New councilors members elect factions chairmen JAKARTA (JP): New city council members serving the 1997-2002 office term have elected the factions' chairmen after their installation last Friday.Golkar elected M.U.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
South Sulawesi ferry sinks, 13 people dead
South Sulawesi ferry sinks, 13 people dead PANGKEP, South Sulawesi (JP): A ferry carrying twice its maximum passenger load sunk yesterday morning killing at least 13 people, including a four-year-old child.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
A land that time forgot?
A land that time forgot? Some two years ago, a well-known local supermarket chain marketed a 31-volume American encyclopedia/dictionary set through its stores around Jakarta. Customers were offered easy payment terms, including getting the first book free with purchases of other items.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Plane crash toll up to 30, black box not found
Plane crash toll up to 30, black box not found JAKARTA (JP): As search teams continued looking for the black box of the Sempati Air airplane which crashed Thursday, another passenger on the ill-fated flight died in Bandung yesterday.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
House of Representatives told to ignore weakened PDI
House of Representatives told to ignore weakened PDI JAKARTA (JP): The weakened Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) faction should not be a factor in the House of Representatives' internal rules amendment, experts said over the weekend.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
New legislative council
New legislative councilFrom Pikiran RakyatOn July 11 newly elected members of the Legislative Council and City Council throughout the West Java province were installed and took the oath according to their respective creeds, for the 1997-2002 term.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
$100m pipeline network
$100m pipeline network JAKARTA (JP): PT. Manggala Wibawa will build a $100 million pipeline network to speed up fuel distribution from state-owned oil company Pertamina's refinery in Balikpapan to Samarinda in East Kalimantan, Antara reported over the weekend.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
KL firm forms RI venture
KL firm forms RI venture KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian cement and timber firm Tengggara Capital Bhd has signed a joint-venture agreement with P.T. Samana Citra Agung to undertake a US$450 million cement plant project in Indonesia.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Planet Hollywood, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 16, South Jakarta, Music Hours, Wednesday to Sunday, 9.30 p.m. onwards: Tricia Tahara, an American Singer. Top Classic Rock Music, every Thursday. Flashback night features old time favorite songs, every Friday. * Jamz, Jl.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Smoking causes impotence
Smoking causes impotence JAKARTA (JP): An Australian health expert warned Saturday that smoking and drinking alcohol may lead to impotence and premature ejaculation.Antara quoted Jack Vaisman of Sydney as saying during a break in a seminar on new treatment for impotence and premature ejaculation,...
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
ICMI 'not to seek' cabinet positions
ICMI 'not to seek' cabinet positions SURABAYA (JP): An executive of the Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) said here Saturday the organization, known for its political clout, would not seek any cabinet positions.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Expert criticizes redeliberation of broadcasting bill
Expert criticizes redeliberation of broadcasting bill JAKARTA (JP): Constitutional law expert Sri Soemantri said Saturday there was insufficient legal basis for the government to demand a second deliberation of the broadcasting bill.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Traveler seeks funds for book
Traveler seeks funds for bookBy Ahmad Junaidi JAKARTA (JP): A 55-year-old paralyzed man, who traveled around the country in the late 1980s, is seeking donations to finance the publication of his travel book.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
20 soldiers arrested in military raids
20 soldiers arrested in military raids JAKARTA (JP): At least twenty soldiers were arrested during military raids on red-light districts over the weekend.Jakarta Military Garrison Commander Brig. Gen. Yudomo SHD said Saturday that two hand guns were seized from two soldiers because they could not...
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Hooligans
Hooligans What can be done to stop noisy hooliganism at night? I have recently moved to Jl. Percetakan Negara IIA, Johar Baru, Central Jakarta. Every evening from about 8 p.m, a group of youths meet half way up the road. The noise they make until about 4.30 a.m.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
The changing role of the police
The changing role of the policeBy Anton Tabah JAKARTA (JP): The role of members of society as both subjects and objects cannot be separated. The police was born due to the existence of the society, but society also needs the presence of police to maintain security and order.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Austria's Elin set to expand in RI
Austria's Elin set to expand in RI PAITON, East Java (JP): Austrian power plant equipment maker Elin Energieversorgung GmbH will open several manufacturing plants in Indonesia.Elin's Southeast Asia account manager, Rudolf Kirchmayer, said over the weekend the company would set up a joint venture...
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Many state junior high schools desks left vacant
Many state junior high schools desks left vacant JAKARTA (JP): Some state junior high schools in Jakarta have decided not to fill some of their places despite being oversubscribed.The chief of the Jakarta office of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Sri Sudono Soemarto, said over the weekend...
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Soares elected as Timor House speaker
Soares elected as Timor House speaker DILI, East Timor: Armindo Soares was elected Saturday as speaker of the East Timor provincial legislature replacing Antonio Freitas Parada."We will try to improve on the good work of the 1992-1997 provincial legislature (DPRD)," the new speaker was quoted as...
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Tailor says his craft will never go out of style
Tailor says his craft will never go out of styleBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Just eight or even three hours for a new tailored suit? No joke, according to some tailors in the capital.Despite all the gloomy predictions, the garment and ready-to- wear apparel sectors are unlikely to sound the...
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Child models live out their parents' dreams
Child models live out their parents' dreamsBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): The voice of little French singer Jordy erupted in the mirror-walled studio of OQ Modeling School, where aspiring young models were learning to work the catwalk.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Tailors survive tough competition
Tailors survive tough competition The ready-to-wear clothing business is flourishing. Name any item, be it mass produced or an exclusive houte couture, it is available. Despite this, tailors manage to survive and prosper. The Jakarta Post's team of reporters, Prapti Widinugraheni, I.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Singapore warns of Spratlys' effect
Singapore warns of Spratlys' effect SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's Foreign Minister Shanmugam Jayakumar warned yesterday that the dispute over the Spratly islands in the South China Sea could wreck navigational freedom and affect the global community.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
A scramble for energy resources?
A scramble for energy resources? Asia's Deadly Triangle: How Arms, Energy and Growth Threaten to Destabilize Asia PacificBy Kent E. CalderNicholas Brealey Publishing, London, 1996,253 pages SINGAPORE: In a recently published book, Asia's Deadly Triangle, Princeton University's Kent Calder has...
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Indonesian elite build their own palaces
Indonesian elite build their own palaces JAKARTA (JP): The lucky inheritors of Indonesia's post- independence development riches are fitting nicely into the trend to "import everything". The insatiable craving for Western status symbols adds yet another feather to the cap of luxury goods importers.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. TVRI News 6:25 Morning News 6:45 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:15 Healthy and Fit 7:30 Children's Program: Arena 123 8:00 TV Series: Brudy and Family 8:30 Performances: Warna Warni 9:00 Children's Film 9:30 Cooking Program: Masakan Indonesia 10:00 TVRI News 10:30 Music:...
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
What RI stability means to the ASEAN region
What RI stability means to the ASEAN regionBy Daljit Singh SINGAPORE: Indonesian stability has been such an accepted phenomenon in the past 30 years that it has come to be taken for granted. It is, however, crucial to the region and to ASEAN.After the abortive pro-communist coup of Sept.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
The show must go on for the 'rocked' group Slank
The show must go on for the 'rocked' group SlankBy Achmad Nurhoeri JAKARTA (JP): The show must go on. Easy to say when everything goes exactly as planned. But easy times never last, especially in the capricious world of Indonesian show business where only the strong can survive.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
'Dangdut' music gala awards night glitters
'Dangdut' music gala awards night glittersBy Achmad Nurhoeri JAKARTA (JP): "Dangdut is not a poor business," quipped dangdut sage Jaja Miharja. If you were at the Senayan Sports Center last Thursday night, you knew it was no lie.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Surly Secretaries, Poor English
Surly Secretaries, Poor English Reading the article titled Surly Secretaries, English Lesson in The Jakarta Post (Sunday, June 29), I could not help laughing. I agree with what Suwara Sari wrote. It is true that most secretaries in our country are surly. Aren't they professionals? Some of them are.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Sitor expresses thoughts with relish
Sitor expresses thoughts with relishBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Sitor Situmorang, one of Indonesia's most famous poets, spoke about all the places he has lived in. Los Angeles, New York, The Hague, Islamabad, Paris.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Bangladesh, India meet on sharing common rivers
Bangladesh, India meet on sharing common rivers DHAKA (Reuter): Water resources ministers of Bangladesh and India yesterday resumed talks on cooperation in the use of the waters of their common rivers for the first time in seven years, meeting sources said.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Women's soccer team prepares for the Games
Women's soccer team prepares for the Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian wrestlers, soccer players and softballers will compete overseas in preparation for the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here in October.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Local shuttlers dominate Indonesian Open c'ship
Local shuttlers dominate Indonesian Open c'ship SURAKARTA, Central Java (AFP): The home team's singles shuttlers yesterday cleared the way for an all-Indonesian final in the Indonesian Open badminton championship by making short work of their South Korean and Malaysian opponents.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Defiant Hun Sen rejects ASEAN peace plan
Defiant Hun Sen rejects ASEAN peace plan PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP): A peace mission to Cambodia failed yesterday when defiant Hun Sen flatly rejected outside mediation, and the country's exiled prince warned that a full-blown civil war could break out.