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High tech, fine craftsmanship fuse in wearable jewelry

High tech, fine craftsmanship fuse in wearable jewelryBy Parvathi Nayar Narayan JAKARTA (JP): 'Triptych' is a traveling exhibition that brings to Jakarta the concept of wearable jewelry viewed as works of art.

City-owned hotel opens in October

City-owned hotel opens in October JAKARTA (JP): The grand opening of a new city-owned hotel, Hotel Cempaka Jakarta, will be held on Oct. 1, a few months after its soft opening, an official said.Gito Bantas, the director of PT Wisata Niaga Jaya, a city- owned tourism firm, said yesterday the...

FIFA rules out change in soccer 2002 W. Cup host

FIFA rules out change in soccer 2002 W. Cup host ZURICH (DPA): Japan and South Korea will remain co-hosts of the 2002 football World Cup despite their bickering about the number of teams that should take part, the International Football Federation (FIFA) secretary general Joseph Blatter said in an...

Attacks on city taxi drivers on the rise

Attacks on city taxi drivers on the rise JAKARTA (JP): Another taxi driver has become the victim of robbers pretending to be passengers, indicating that the frequency of attacks on taxi drivers has not decreased.

Info system installed to control floods

Info system installed to control floods JAKARTA (JP): The government now has both manual and automatic information systems to warn people of floods after a computerized system to provide accurate and continuous data on water levels was set up in May.The automatic system is online at all times.

Land for transmigration

Land for transmigration BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Head of the Bengkulu provincial transmigration ministry office Basuki welcomed the local people's plan to give up their land for transmigrants."This plan should be praised because the local people have shown they want to make the transmigration program a...

Malaysia to build new naval base

Malaysia to build new naval base KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia plans to build a one billion ringgit (US$400 million) naval base in the eastern state of Sabah to beef up maritime security in the area, the New Straits Times said yesterday.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:45 TV Series: Family Matters 3:05 Dance Performance 3:30 TV Series: 13 Wonder: Back to The Wild 4:05 Film: Here Comes the Stars: Bob Hope II 4:30 Education: Dunia Mahasiswa 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Evening News 5:25 My Country 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00...

Guard admits receiving cash from Eddy Tansil

Guard admits receiving cash from Eddy Tansil JAKARTA (JP): A prison warden being tried for his alleged complicity in the escape of notorious businessman Eddy Tansil from Cipinang penitentiary last May has denied plotting the escape.

Museums told to tighten security following theft

Museums told to tighten security following theft JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday ordered all state museums to tighten their security, following the theft of several paintings from the National Museum.The government and the police yesterday still refused to say how many paintings went missing.

RI prepares for the next century through technology: Habibie

RI prepares for the next century through technology: Habibie JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday that by the 21st century Indonesia will have four science and technology research centers.

Bogus officer arrested

Bogus officer arrested JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Police yesterday arrested a bogus police captain for attempting to extort money from a motorcyclist on Jl. Daan Mogot.Chief of the West Jakarta Police Detectives Maj. Ronie F.

Indonesia makes progress in ending software piracy

Indonesia makes progress in ending software piracy JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, singled out by the U.S. as one of the worst offenders of property rights, is making progress in eliminating computer software piracy, the U.S.-based Business Software Alliance (BSA) said yesterday.

Minister says 'no' to foreign intervention in internal dispute

Minister says 'no' to foreign intervention in internal dispute JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono told the House of Representatives that the government would not tolerate, under any circumstances, foreign intervention in the country's domestic affairs.

Is 'umroh' more important?

Is 'umroh' more important?From Pikiran RakyatGoing on an umroh (minor haj) has become popular in Indonesia. Maybe this is a trend. The umroh is usually combined with a trip to the Middle East or Europe.

Management of bank summoned

Management of bank summoned JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court has summoned the management of the HongkongBank for its failure to obey a ruling by the arbitrary body of the Ministry of Manpower on the reinstatement of 166 employees.The summons dated Sept.

Govt may protect satellite operator

Govt may protect satellite operator JAKARTA (JP): The government may protect the business of PT Asia Cellular Satellite System (ACeS), a satellite-based Personal Communications Services (PCS) provider, from competition from foreign firms.

Minister Tunky optimistic about Indonesian exports

Minister Tunky optimistic about Indonesian exports SAO PAULO, Brazil (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said here yesterday that Indonesia's exports would improve this year partly because of the facilities that the government has given to exporters and investors.

Orphanage for pregnant women

Orphanage for pregnant women DENPASAR, Bali: A scholar has proposed establishing an orphanage for unmarried pregnant women to prevent them from resorting to abortions or disposal of their children.Wimpie Pangkahila, a lecturer at the Udayana University School of Medicine, said last week that sparse...

Doping tests to be released next week

Doping tests to be released next week JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the National Sports Council Wismoyo Arismunandar is scheduled to announce the results of the doping tests from the 14th National Games after Sept. 29.

Wardiman opens huge book fair

Wardiman opens huge book fair JAKARTA (JP): The International Book Fair 1996, which brings together 93 publishers from Indonesia and abroad, was officially opened by Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro yesterday.

Govt to tender Natuna projects soon: Habibie

Govt to tender Natuna projects soon: Habibie JAKARTA (JP): The government will tender the Natuna natural gas development project on Oct. 1, State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie said yesterday.

Robbers make off with Rp 2 million

Robbers make off with Rp 2 million BEKASI, West Java (JP): Eight unidentified men broke into two houses in the Setu village in the early hours of yesterday and made off with Rp 2 million in cash, after wounding two people and tying up another with plastic rope before throwing him into a well.

Govt drafting regulation to limit land holdings

Govt drafting regulation to limit land holdings JAKARTA (JP): The government is currently drafting a regulation to limit the size of land holdings by individuals, State Minister of Agrarian Affairs Soni Harsono said yesterday.

Disrupted water supplies

Disrupted water supplies JAKARTA (JP): Water supplies from the city-owned water company PDAM Jaya, to the Kebon Sirih and Tanah Abang areas will be disrupted on Sept. 27 and Sept. 28 due to roadwork.Head of PD PAM Jaya's marketing department, Agus Tabrani, explained yesterday that the main pipe on...

Jostling for seats

Jostling for seats Although the lists of candidates for the national legislature have been submitted to the Indonesian Electoral Committee by the three contesting parties, lobbying by candidates and party activists goes on.

Police chief warned of types of crimes

Police chief warned of types of crimes TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Greater Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata has warned that the rapid growth of the Tangerang township, some 30 kilometers west of Jakarta, has brought about changes in society and in the pattern of crimes.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Fun House 3:05 Children 's Program: Pasir Putih dan Taman Laut 3:30 TV Series: Just The Ten of Us 4:05 TV Drama: Di Balik Buaian Semu 4:30 Documentary Film 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:00 News: Lintasan...

RI allocates LSWR export

RI allocates LSWR export SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia's state-owned Pertamina has allocated 3.8 million barrels of low sulfur waxy residue for lifting in October, industry sources said yesterday.They said Pertamina issued the loading schedule on Monday but has yet to issue individual allocations...

Bonus for Davis Cup players

Bonus for Davis Cup players JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Tennis Association Sarwono Kusumaatmadja promised that he will present the national men's team with cash bonuses after their success in the Asia- Oceania Davis Cup Group third playoff in Taipei last week.

Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: ChessOmni BataviaCHESS MEETING: Kelvin Ong (right), executive assistant manager of Hotel Omni Batavia, welcomes State Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung. Tandjung attended a dinner recently with members of the Indonesian Chess Association at Sun Deck Terrace.

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,...

RI insists on its candidate for INRO chief

RI insists on its candidate for INRO chief JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has no plans to withdraw its candidate for head of the Kuala Lumpur-based International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) in spite of an objection from Malaysia, according to Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah.

Student stabbed to death in brawl

Student stabbed to death in brawl JAKARTA (JP): A student of the privately run Mercu Suar technical senior high school in East Jakarta was stabbed to death yesterday by students from another private technical high school during a brawl at a bus shelter in Bekasi.

Asia-Pacific strategic development

Asia-Pacific strategic developmentBy Jusuf Wanandi The following article is based on a paper presented at a seminar on "One Southeast Asia in a New Regional and International Setting" on Sept. 18 in connection with the silver anniversary of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

AIM awards handed out

AIM awards handed out JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita (right, photo below) presents the award for the best operation management to S. P. Lohia, the vice president of PT Indorama Synthetics.

IPTN delays maiden flight of 2nd N-250 plane

IPTN delays maiden flight of 2nd N-250 plane JAKARTA (JP): The maiden flight of the second N-250 airplane, designed by PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN), will be delayed for non-technical reasons, a company executive said yesterday.

`Literacy up, but reading habits poor'

`Literacy up, but reading habits poor' BOGOR, West Java (JP): Indonesia's success in fighting illiteracy may have won it international praise, but is being undermined by the poor reading habit of its people, president Soeharto said yesterday.

RI wants to balance trade with Latin America by 2000

RI wants to balance trade with Latin America by 2000By Riyadi SAO PAULO, Brazil (JP): Indonesia is aiming to balance its trade with Latin American countries by the turn of the century, Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said.

Labroy Marine seeks listing

Labroy Marine seeks listing SINGAPORE (Reuter): Labroy Marine Ltd said yesterday it has received approval in principle for a main board listing on the Stock Exchange of Singapore.The Singapore-based marine company, formerly called Heng Huat Shipbuilding and Construction, also has offices in...

Valuable economic data

Valuable economic data The Central Bureau of Statistics, known by its local acronym BPS (Biro Pusat Statistik), had previously compiled and published official data on only past social and economic developments.

Border crossers fate unknown

Border crossers fate unknown JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The Irian Jaya provincial administration is concerned about the hundreds of people who crossed the border and are being held in East Awin camp, Kuinga, Papua New Guinea.

Govt and people may dance to different tunes

Govt and people may dance to different tunes The ruling Golkar political grouping is recruiting artists as vote-getters for next year's election to the House of Representatives, including popular singer Rhoma Irama. Arief Budiman argues that this move may not fare well for the artists themselves.

Footpaths were made for walking

Footpaths were made for walkingFrom NeracaPleasant walks on Jakarta sidewalks are a dream to all the capital's pedestrians. Not to mention the kind of stroll pedestrians along Singapore's Orchard Road enjoy. That is some dream, really.

Nepotism not really an issue: Moerdiono

Nepotism not really an issue: Moerdiono JAKARTA (JP): Amid rising criticism, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono said yesterday there was nothing wrong with recruiting relatives of well-placed officials as prospective members of the House of Representatives.

Megawati told to shut down her headquarters

Megawati told to shut down her headquarters JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta mayor Lt. Col. Sudarsono ordered the ousted chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), Megawati Soekarnoputri, to shut down her new party headquarters or "face the consequences".

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 24, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,100 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,700 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 650 0 20,000 Andayani Megah 1,075 -25 268,500 Aneka...

Oil palm estates to concentrate on East Indonesia

Oil palm estates to concentrate on East Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Prospective investors who want to establish oil palm plantations will be expected to focus their attention on eastern Indonesia, as the western part of the country is already saturated with oil palm estates, Minister of Agriculture...

'Injustices can breed communism'

'Injustices can breed communism' SURABAYA (JP): Author Taufiq Ismail has warned that widespread injustices can be fertile ground for communism.Corruption is worsening, collusion is becoming unstoppable, land appropriation involving intimidation abounds and then there's low wages.

Govt prepares ruling on bad loan write-offs

Govt prepares ruling on bad loan write-offs JAKARTA (JP): Tax Director General Fuad Bawazier said here a new government regulation, expected later this year, would tackle some controversial issues regarding the mandatory write-off of bad loans by commercial banks.