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Soeharto healthy: Family

Soeharto healthy: Family JAKARTA (JP): After Doctors' and officials' assurances, President Soeharto's excellent health was confirmed yesterday by his half-brother Probosutedjo."He's really, really healthy," Probosutedjo told journalists here after visiting the President at the cardiac hospital in...

Dinar soars on news of oil export deal

Dinar soars on news of oil export deal BAGHDAD (Reuter): A tentative agreement on procedures for implementing limited Iraqi oil sales has strengthened the local currency against the U.S. dollar, traders and money changers said yesterday.

S'pore controls Internet and keeps it free of pornography

S'pore controls Internet and keeps it free of pornography SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore unveiled yesterday measures to regulate political and religious content on the Internet, and keep its patch of cyberspace free of pornography.

Priest wins Magsaysay award

Priest wins Magsaysay award MANILA (AFP): South Korean Catholic priest John Oh Woong-jin, founder of a home for Korea's poor, disabled and elderly was awarded this year's Ramon Magsaysay Award for public service, the award foundation announced yesterday.

Indosat runs training center

Indosat runs training center JAKARTA (JP): State-owned international telecommunications provider PT Indosat introduced yesterday its training center in Jatiluhur, West Java.Company president Tjahjono Soerjodibroto said that the facility, called Indosat Training Center, was developed with an...

House factions express concern over food security

House factions express concern over food security JAKARTA (JP): Factions at the House of Representatives expressed concern yesterday over the volatility of Indonesia's food security and called on the government to prevent further conversion of agricultural lands for non-agricultural use.

Subregional ties help boost ASEAN economy: Hartarto

Subregional ties help boost ASEAN economy: Hartarto JAKARTA (JP): The development of subregional growth centers among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) help boost the region's economic growth, a senior minister said.

Navy plans exercise

Navy plans exercise SURABAYA: The navy is involving 9,850 troops and 47 warships in a war game code-named Armada Jaya XIX, which began yesterday and will last until Aug. 10.Eighteen of the warships are renovated ships imported from Germany, deputy navy chief of operational affairs Rear Admiral...

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except Sundays, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday,...

In search of justice

In search of justice Talem found work as a housekeeper at 18 Anderson Road, Singapore. After a few months she was found dead. It was reported that there was no sign of foul play.I have written to our national press and the National Commission on Human Rights.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 11, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 750 -25 500 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 675 -25 4,000 Andayani Megah 1,375 175 7,053,500...

`Govt has done its best to reduce air pollution'

`Govt has done its best to reduce air pollution' JAKARTA (JP): An official called for greater public participation in fighting air pollution, saying that the government had already done its best in the campaign.

Krakatau Steel to increase capacity

Krakatau Steel to increase capacity JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Krakatau Steel will delay selling its shares to the public until after next year's general elections. In the meantime, said president Soetoro Mangoensoewargo, it will increase its production capacity by 120 percent and diversify its...

'Princess', 'Prince' for bookworms

'Princess', 'Prince' for bookworms JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian bookworms will soon have a "prince" and a "princess".The prince and princess will be selected by the Indonesian Readers Society from among unmarried book lovers aged between 18 and 27 in a competition held from July 10 to Aug. 18.

Fashion designing: Pinning threads on a whirling dervish

Fashion designing: Pinning threads on a whirling dervishBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Staying in fashion is an expensive business, and not just for consumers.Every year, thousands of fashion students scramble over each other looking for their big break, and an even bigger patron.

One more express train in Sept

One more express train in Sept BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The state-owned railway company Perumka will launch in September the Argo Lawu train, an express train able to travel between Jakarta and Surakarta in Central Java in just seven hours.

Pan Brothers cooperates with Batik Keris Group

Pan Brothers cooperates with Batik Keris Group JAKARTA (JP): PT Pan Brothers Tex, a publicly-listed textile manufacturer of the Pan Brothers Group, has announced that its founder, PT Pancamitra Ekadaya, has signed a share purchase agreement with the Batik Keris Group.

Hingis offers rookie Liza uphill challenge

Hingis offers rookie Liza uphill challenge JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Federation Cup team sprang a surprise yesterday by naming newcomer Liza Andriyani to play Swiss, world-ranked 17th, Martina Hingis in their Fed Cup clash tomorrow."It's a surprise.

Phone services in E. Jakarta

Phone services in E. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The head of the East Jakarta office of the state-owned telecommunication company, Rizal Saat, has announced that there are now 36 automatic telephone systems in his area.

Quality human resources needed

Quality human resources needed JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Administrative Affairs Idroes reiterated the need for quality human resources so that development efforts will not be obstructed by humans or natural disasters.

Family planning participants spurn comfy contraceptives

Family planning participants spurn comfy contraceptives JAKARTA (JP): Despite complaints about discomfort and health problems caused by contraceptives, many women are still reluctant to change methods, according to experts.

281 students get Rp 39m in scholarship assistance

281 students get Rp 39m in scholarship assistance JAKARTA (JP): More than Rp 39 million (US$16,624) in scholarship assistance was given to 281 students by the University of Indonesia's Civil Servant Wives Organization during a ceremony held yesterday in the university's conference center.

Hanoi agrees to assist in boatpeople repatriation

Hanoi agrees to assist in boatpeople repatriation JAKARTA (JP): A special team from Vietnam is scheduled to arrive on Galang Island, Riau, to help accelerate the repatriation of Vietnamese boat people living there.

Smallholders increase role in rubber production

Smallholders increase role in rubber production JAKARTA (JP): Smallholders will continue dominating Indonesia's rubber production and exports in years to come, even without adequate support from the government.

Supermarket

Supermarket It is not my normal behavior to write a letter to a newspaper regarding dissatisfaction of a particular store. Both readers' letters (July 5 and July 6) and my own made experiences, especially during the last weeks in the Hero supermarket of Bakasi, West Java, oblige me to voice my...

Minister shares critics' concern on democracy

Minister shares critics' concern on democracy JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. shares government critics' concern over widespread political violence and repression of democracy in Indonesia.

Vietnam, China to pursue talks

Vietnam, China to pursue talks HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam and China agreed at a meeting in Beijing last week to continue negotiations over their claims to sovereignty of two disputed island chains in South China Sea, Vietnam's official media said yesterday.

Bomb hoax at Nusabank

Bomb hoax at Nusabank JAKARTA (JP): A threatening phone call from an unidentified man led a bomb disposal squad to search the seven-floor Nusabank office building on Jl. Hasanuddin in South Jakarta yesterday morning.

Asian export growth drops for various reasons

Asian export growth drops for various reasons HONG KONG (AFP): Asian economies are beginning to feel the effects of a drop in export growth, despite estimates which would be the envy of any western finance minister.

China's Jiong threatens RI supremacy

China's Jiong threatens RI supremacy ATLANTA, Georgia (AFP): It would have been odds on for an Indonesian to win the Olympic men's singles title six months ago, with Joko Suprianto, winner of the World Cup and Grand Prix titles, and fellow Indonesian Heryanto Arbi, the world champion, the best bets.

Vietnamese team to expedite Galang repatriation

Vietnamese team to expedite Galang repatriation JAKARTA (JP): A special team from Vietnam is scheduled to arrive on Galang Island, Riau, to help accelerate the repatriation of Vietnamese boatpeople living there.

Government reintroduces tax holiday

Government reintroduces tax holiday JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday the reintroduction of a tax holiday for newly operational companies in certain industrial sectors after a break of 13 years, exempting them from income tax for up to 10 years.

Meekatharra unit seeks Canada listing

Meekatharra unit seeks Canada listing SYDNEY (Reuter): Australia's Meekatharra Minerals NL said yesterday it plans to raise C$33 million by listing the majority of its Indonesia gold holdings on a Canadian stock exchange.

Ende has new archbishop

Ende has new archbishop KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Abdon Longginus da Cunha was consecrated new archbishop of Ende on Wednesday, replacing Dinatus Janggong.In the ceremony attended by about 35,000 Catholics in Ende Cathedral, Abdon called for harmonious coexistence among followers of different...

Megawati vows to keep on fighting

Megawati vows to keep on fighting JAKARTA (JP): The beleaguered Megawati Soekarnoputri vowed to keep defending her position as the legitimate chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI)."We have set sail and the boat will cruise.

'Military course' for students ends

'Military course' for students ends JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Chief Maj. Gen Sutiyoso officially closed yesterday a 10-day discipline and self improvement program for student delinquents.Responding to wishes of some parents of the youths that the course should be prolonged, Sutiyoso said 10...

Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music * Elmi Hotel: Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 442-44: - Qemi Club: Abouwhim Band, 9 p.m. * Majapahit Hotel: Jl. Tunjungan 65: - Palm Bar: La Costa Band, daily from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. * Patra Surabaya Hilton International: Jl.

Meekatharra seeks Canada listing

Meekatharra seeks Canada listing SYDNEY (Reuter): Australia's Meekatharra Minerals NL said yesterday it plans to raise C$33 million by listing the majority of its Indonesia gold holdings on a Canadian stock exchange.

Do your best, says Surjadi

Do your best, says Surjadi JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja urged members of the Jakarta contingent taking part in the 2nd Pertasi Kencana to do their best to promote agriculture, cooperatives and family planning.The week-long competition is held among provinces once every five years.

Ignorance delaying action against air pollution

Ignorance delaying action against air pollution JAKARTA (JP): Noted health expert and member of the House of Representatives Nafsiah Mboi said ignorance is one factor behind the delay to solve air pollution here.

Officers trading school places to be punished

Officers trading school places to be punished JAKARTA (JP): The head of the city's Ministry of Education and Culture, Kusnan Ismukanto, stressed yesterday that he would take stern action against any subordinates found "selling" empty seats at state-owned junior and senior high schools.

Rubber commodity exchanges urged

Rubber commodity exchanges urged JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, the world's second largest rubber producer, should open rubber commodity exchanges in several cities to protect its large number of small producers, said the Indonesian Rubber Association.The association's chairman O.K.

Quelling speculation

Quelling speculation The news from Bad Oeynhausen, Germany -- concerning President Soeharto's condition as conveyed by Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie and Dr. Reiner Koerfer -- brought relief to all Indonesians as it turned out President Soeharto was healthier than many people...

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Pasar Senggol - Balinese Arts & Crafts, daily. Sunset Procession, daily. Ramayana dance, Thursday. Legong dance, Saturday. Arjuna Wiwaha dance, Sunday. Rejang, Puspawresti, Belibis and Jaran Teji dances, Monday.

Local champion Utut suffers second defeat

Local champion Utut suffers second defeat JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's number one chess player, grandmaster Utut Adianto, plummeted to his second shock defeat in the BNI international tournament yesterday.It was compatriot Danny Yuswanto who blew away Utut's bid for his first title of the year.

KL cocoa traders and grinders to work out price pact

KL cocoa traders and grinders to work out price pact KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian cocoa traders and grinders are to hold talks before the end of August on a price pact that could favor both sides and ensure enough cocoa beans for local use, a senior industry official said yesterday.

'Let Adi prove his mettle': Lawyer

'Let Adi prove his mettle': Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): Justice Adi Andojo Soetjipto, who raised clamor over alleged collusion and corruption at the Supreme Court, should be given a chance to prove his mettle, a prominent lawyer has suggested.

Barrier to exports

Barrier to exports Anyone intending to exploit the huge potentials of the export business in Indonesia may want to ask themselves if they have the strength and stamina to overcome the frustration they will encounter from mounting bureaucracy.

Hingis well prepared for Fed Cup match

Hingis well prepared for Fed Cup match JAKARTA (JP): Martina Hingis, the youngest Wimbledon winner in history, claims she is well-prepared to beat Indonesian tennis queen Yayuk Basuki in their Federation Cup second-round playoff here this weekend.

On unleaded gas

On unleaded gas I refer to the recent debate on the cost-benefit of introducing unleaded gasoline to Indonesia to help reduce pollution. A coincidence here. As the World Bank representative defends the introduction of unleaded gasoline as cost-effective (The Jakarta Post, June 28, 1996) the World...