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Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Indonesians eat less rice: Minister
Indonesians eat less rice: Minister JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Food Ibrahim Hasan has dismissed concerns about the drought's impact on the national rice supply, citing huge government stocks and the fact that Indonesians are eating less rice than they used to.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Taman Ria begins 2nd stage of trial operation
Taman Ria begins 2nd stage of trial operation JAKARTA (JP): Taman Ria Senayan, a new recreation center in Central Jakarta, began a second stage of its trial operation yesterday, Taman Ria spokeswoman Monika Irayati said.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Ticket scalpers
Ticket scalpersFrom RepublikaI recently traveled by Garuda on a return ticket from Jakarta to Pontianak. Due to an emergency, I wanted to fly one day earlier. The flight was fully booked, but the Garuda office on Jl.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Countering speculators
Countering speculators Speculators' actions have caused Asian monetary authorities to be extremely busy in the past few days. They have coordinated their efforts and tried to find effective ways to counter purely profit motivated actions which know no national boundaries.
Fri, 18 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.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Germany honors Habibie
Germany honors Habibie JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie has been awarded a state honorary medal by German Chancellor Helmut Kohl.The medal was conferred in Bonn Tuesday in recognition of Habibie's efforts in forging the excellent ties enjoyed between Indonesia...
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Art Agenda
Art AgendaModern Dance Performance: Incident by Teater Tari Bimo Wiwohatmo at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Gedung Kesenian Jakarta No. 1, Central Jakarta, Ph. 3808283, 3441882; July 19, 8 p.m.The staging of nine dances -- Bunga Malam, Sangkakala, Lotus, Lover, Mr. Pardal and Mrs.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 16, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 -25 130,500 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,025 25 187,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,400 75...
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Our aid diplomacy
Our aid diplomacy Indonesia's aid diplomacy excelled once again when it secured $5.3 billion in fresh commitments from major donor countries and international lending agencies yesterday. The pledges were made by representatives of 28 donors at a meeting of the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI)...
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Reality of the new Cambodia
Reality of the new Cambodia After a week of crisis over the Phnom Penh violence, Cambodia, its neighbors and the world now come to the hard part. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) proved last week it remains able to react quickly in the face of regional emergency.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Indonesia denies entangling visas to Chinese shuttlers
Indonesia denies entangling visas to Chinese shuttlers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian embassy in Beijing has denied reports that it complicated the visa issuance to Chinese shuttlers wanting to attend the Indonesian Open in Solo, Central Java.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
31 youngsters netted for loitering in Blok M
31 youngsters netted for loitering in Blok M JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested 31 youths in Blok M, South Jakarta, for loitering Wednesday night.A South Jakarta Police precinct sergeant said yesterday the juveniles, mostly senior high school students, were arrested on Jl. Melawai, Jl.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Two foreigners charged with telephone pulse theft
Two foreigners charged with telephone pulse theft JAKARTA (JP): Two foreigners were arraigned in the West Jakarta District Court on Wednesday on charges of stealing pulses from cellular phones belonging to seven Indonesians.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Caretaker named for Muna regency
Caretaker named for Muna regency RAHA, Southeast Sulawesi: Southeast Sulawesi Governor La Ode Kaimoeddin has appointed one of his assistants as caretaker to run the Muna regency administration to fill in the post vacated by Col. M. Saleh Lasata, Antara reported.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Future hurdles in development
Future hurdles in developmentBy Rizal Ramli JAKARTA: The New Order has been successful in the economic field. But most political criticism touches on public welfare or democracy. But in the economy too, something is happening which I refer to as the diminishing benefit.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Painter Dede Eri Supria gets down to business
Painter Dede Eri Supria gets down to businessBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Small is beautiful may now have entered the realm of cliche, but it seems a fitting summary of Dede Erie Supria's exhibition at the Jakarta Stock Exchange.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Tunjungan Crystal Hotel, Jl. Tunjungan 102-104: - Lounge Bar: Stief's Band, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, open at 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. * Mirama Hotel, Jl. Raya Darmo 58-76: - Mirama Bar: Desire Band, Monday. Haztoria Band, Tuesday.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
International workers union criticizes manpower bill
International workers union criticizes manpower bill JAKARTA (JP): An international labor union has criticized Indonesia's manpower bill for stipulations which it says contradict international labor principles.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Soeharto calls for religious harmony
Soeharto calls for religious harmony JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has stressed that religious differences should not provoke societal divisions and that Islam, as a religion which advocates tolerance, does not recognize compulsion.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Entertainment spots warned
Entertainment spots warned JAKARTA (JP): The deputy governor of administrative affairs, Idroes, has threatened to punish nightspots involved in drug trafficking.Idroes was speaking Tuesday in response to the rising number of alleged drug dealers and illegally workers arrested in recent police raids...
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
N-250 plane flies in Hanoi
N-250 plane flies in Hanoi HANOI (AFP): An Indonesian-designed commuter aircraft flew a demonstration flight for Vietnamese aviation officials in Hanoi on Wednesday, an embassy official said.The N-250 turboprop aircraft took to the skies at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport before a crowd of...
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
RI has 'unhealthy' people: Sujudi
RI has 'unhealthy' people: Sujudi JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Sujudi has labeled Indonesians the unhealthiest people in member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Antara reported.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Japanese grant for student dorm
Japanese grant for student dorm UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The Japanese government has agreed to give an Rp 80 million ($33,300) grant to supplement a project to build a dormitory for East Timorese students in Ujungpandang, Antara reported yesterday.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Show points up concerns of 1970s
Show points up concerns of 1970sBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): Add the Jakarta Art Council to the list of cultural institutions getting back into the swing of the 1970s.It is featuring works of nine prominent painters from that decade in an exhibition at the Cipta II Gallery of Taman Ismail...
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Kenjeran Lama beach
Kenjeran Lama beachFrom Surabaya PostLast weekend I decided to relax at Kenjeran Lama beach. Actually I had not intended to go to that resort because people said the beach was not properly taken care of. But I had no choice and went there to enjoy the coastal breeze.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
RI women workers detained in Malaysia
RI women workers detained in Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi expressed concern Tuesday over the fate of 432 Indonesian women now detained by Malaysian immigration authorities for illegal entry.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Lippo Cikarang's IPO big success
Lippo Cikarang's IPO big success JAKARTA (JP): PT Lippo Cikarang said Wednesday that its recent initial public offering (IPO) was a big success, with demand far exceeding available shares.Lippo Group's deputy chairman, James T.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Bali Cliff, Pecatu: Frog Dance, Saturday, Balinese Theater, Ramayana Ballet, Monday, Kecak Dance, Tuesday and Saturday, Legong Dance, Wednesday, Mask Dance, Thursday, Jegog Orchestra, Friday, Tektekan Calonarang, Sunday, from 8.30 p.m.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
New measures needed to boost sugar output
New measures needed to boost sugar output JAKARTA (JP): The government must change its sugarcane farming policy if it wants to stop a continued decline in sugar production, a senior official said.National Logistics Agency chairman Beddu Amang said Wednesday that the existing policy had yet to...
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
RI fashion world mourns Versace's death
RI fashion world mourns Versace's death JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian fashion circle mourned the death of flamboyant Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace, who was shot dead on the steps of his Miami Beach mansion on Tuesday.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
National pride
National pride I am writing in reference to the article Surly secretaries, English lesson ("By the way...," June 29). I have been thinking about writing on the same subject, but couldn't find the right words to express it. You accurately and clearly expressed what I have been wanting to say.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
83 people survive, 83 die in Lake Toba ferry accident
83 people survive, 83 die in Lake Toba ferry accident MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The authorities called off the search for victims of Sunday's ferry accident in Lake Toba yesterday. Eighty-three bodies were found.The number of survivors from the sinking of the Peldatari wooden boat was 83.
Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Humpuss eyes oil palm and jute in Sulawesi
Humpuss eyes oil palm and jute in Sulawesi JAKARTA (JP): A subsidiary of Humpuss group is studying the feasibility of developing oil palm and jute plantations on a 30,000 hectare area of Southeast Sulawesi, Antara reported.
Thu, 17 Jul 1997
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, July 18, 1997
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, July 18, 1997Music * 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.
Thu, 17 Jul 1997
Whither, Cambodia?
Whither, Cambodia? PHNOM PENH (JP): The situation appears to have returned to normal in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, as the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) forces of Premier Hun Sen apparently have taken control of most parts of the country.
Thu, 17 Jul 1997
Lippo Cikarang's IPO oversubscribed
Lippo Cikarang's IPO oversubscribed JAKARTA (JP): PT Lippo Cikarang said Wednesday that its recent initial public offering (IPO) was a big success, with demand far exceeding available shares.Lippo Group's deputy chairman, James T.
Thu, 17 Jul 1997
Where to go in Bali for Friday, July 18, 1997
Where to go in Bali for Friday, July 18, 1997Music and entertainment * Bali Cliff, Pecatu: Frog Dance, Saturday, Balinese Theater, Ramayana Ballet, Monday, Kecak Dance, Tuesday and Saturday, Legong Dance, Wednesday, Mask Dance, Thursday, Jegog Orchestra, Friday, Tektekan Calonarang, Sunday, from 8.
Thu, 17 Jul 1997
Taiwan says Kanematsu involved in Brunei refinery
Taiwan says Kanematsu involved in Brunei refinery TAIPEI (Reuter): Taiwan monopoly Chinese Petroleum Corp said yesterday it would form a joint venture with Japan's Kanematsu Corp and the Brunei government to build Brunei's second oil refinery.
Thu, 17 Jul 1997
Exhibition points up artistic concerns of 1970s
Exhibition points up artistic concerns of 1970sBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP) Add the Jakarta Art Council to the list of cultural institutions getting back into the swing of the 1970s. It is featuring works of nine prominent painters from that decade in an exhibition at the Cipta II Gallery of Taman...
Thu, 17 Jul 1997
Thai economy rebound depends on baht
Thai economy rebound depends on baht BANGKOK (Reuter): The battered Thai economy will show signs of export-led recovery in 1998 if the baht stabilizes at 27.70 to the dollar by the end of next year, Merrill Lynch & Co said.
Thu, 17 Jul 1997
Dede found his artistic calling by chance
Dede found his artistic calling by chance JAKARTA (JP): When he was a little boy, Dede Erie Supria wanted to be a teacher like his father. But in one of life's ironic detours from the planned path, he became a painter, a profession he had never considered seriously.
Thu, 17 Jul 1997
BOJ says Asian currency turmoil to settle soon
BOJ says Asian currency turmoil to settle soon TOKYO (Reuter): Bank of Japan (BOJ) Executive Director Takeshi Anzai said on Wednesday that he sees Asian currency turmoil settling down soon. He said Asian currencies should reflect economic fundamentals.
Thu, 17 Jul 1997
CEPA quits
CEPA quits Tanjung Jati power project HONG KONG (Reuter): Southern Co Inc's Consolidated Electric Power Asia Ltd (CEPA) decided to quit the Tanjung Jati power station project in Indonesia because of uncertainty over the contract terms, CEPA said on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Jul 1997
Humpuss eyes oil palm, jute in Sulawesi
Humpuss eyes oil palm, jute in Sulawesi JAKARTA (JP): A subsidiary of Humpuss group is studying the feasibility of developing oil palm and jute plantations on a 30,000 hectare area of Southeast Sulawesi, Antara reported.
Thu, 17 Jul 1997
Philippines maintains economic targets: Ramos
Philippines maintains economic targets: Ramos MANILA (AFP): The Philippines is maintaining its economic growth target of seven percent this year despite the battering of the peso, President Fidel Ramos said Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Jul 1997
Malaysia's Mahathir returns to swirl of issue
Malaysia's Mahathir returns to swirl of issue By Reme Ahmad KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): A rested Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will have to deal with a swirl of issues on his return next week from a two-month break, political and economic analysts said.
Thu, 17 Jul 1997
A decoupling process between public interest and public policy
A decoupling process between public interest and public policy is taking place on both national and local levels. The process is increasing in intensity due to a growing power centralization in the economy and the political arena.
Thu, 17 Jul 1997
;JP;ALY
;JP;ALY ANPAf..r.. Market-Maharani-listing Maharani makes capital market debut JP/11/MAHARANI Maharani makes capital market debut JAKARTA (JP): Multifinance firm PT Maharani Intifinance made its capital market debut Wednesday and announced plans to open at least five more branches this year.
Thu, 17 Jul 1997
Future challenges in development
Future challenges in development By Rizal Ramli JAKARTA: The New Order has been successful in the economic field. But most political criticism touches on public welfare or democracy. But in the economy too, something is happening which I refer to as the diminishing benefit.
Thu, 17 Jul 1997
TV Program: Friday, July 18, 1997
TV Program: Friday, July 18, 1997 TVRI .tb .30" .90" 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara2:40 Travel: My Country2:45 Children's Film: Kelley3:10 Children's Dance: Aneka Tari Timor Timur3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa4:00 Regional News4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat5:10 Film: Home Green Home5:25 Variety...