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Wed, 03 Sep 1997
Marijuana fields discovered
Marijuana fields discovered BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Police found on Sunday three marijuana fields in Glee Meulinggee village, North Brueh Island, in Aceh Besar regency, some 25 miles from Ulele Beach.About 5,700 six-month-old cannabis plants were uprooted and kept as evidence and the rest were destroyed...
Wed, 03 Sep 1997
Schoolgirl commits suicide
Schoolgirl commits suicide JAKARTA (JP): A 16-year-old high schoolgirl died on the way to hospital after being found unconscious in her bedroom with blood and foam oozing from her mouth yesterday morning.
Wed, 03 Sep 1997
When teachers play truant
When teachers play truant DILI, East Timor: One hundred and seventeen teachers who returned late after the last school break have been given a dressing down, Antara reported yesterday.A high-ranking official lectured them on the need for strong discipline.
Wed, 03 Sep 1997
Many graft findings 'ignored'
Many graft findings 'ignored' JAKARTA (JP): The Development and Finance Comptroller (BPKP) complained yesterday that government offices were very slow in acting on malfeasance practices it uncovered."In many instances, no follow up measures have been pursued," BPKP's chairman Soedarjono told a...
Wed, 03 Sep 1997
SEA Games torch not to be airlifted
SEA Games torch not to be airlifted JAKARTA (JP): The 19th SEA Games torch will not be airlifted as planned but will be relayed from Borobudur temple to Jakarta, an official said Monday.Torch relay organizer Johanes Karsan said the airlift plan was canceled following a decree from the organizer...
Wed, 03 Sep 1997
Women workers demand equality
Women workers demand equality MEDAN, North Sumatra: Hundreds of female workers of PT Ever Bright Battery marched on Monday to the provincial legislative council demanding equal treatment with their male colleagues.
Wed, 03 Sep 1997
More workers protest controversial labor bill
More workers protest controversial labor bill JAKARTA (JP): About 300 workers claiming to represent their colleagues in Java and Sumatra held a noisy demonstration outside the House of Representatives yesterday in another round of protests over the manpower bill.
Wed, 03 Sep 1997
Mahathir warns ASEAN may boycott Asia-Europe meet
Mahathir warns ASEAN may boycott Asia-Europe meet KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): ASEAN may boycott a Asia-Europe summit in London next year if the European Union bars Myanmar from attending, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad warned in reports published yesterday.
Wed, 03 Sep 1997
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: WeddingJP/afsGAINING A SON: Benjamin Mangkoedilaga (far right), high state administrative judge in Medan, North Sumatra, weds his daughter M.D. Yustika to Bangga N.J. (fourth from left).
Wed, 03 Sep 1997
Soeharto orders probe into Bekasi land title forgeries
Soeharto orders probe into Bekasi land title forgeries JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto ordered State Minister of Agrarian Affairs Soni Harsono yesterday to step up efforts to eradicate increasingly rampant land title forgeries and punish those found guilty of the crime.
Wed, 03 Sep 1997
Open University denies link
Open University denies link We refer to the intensive advertisement placed by the Institute of Indonesian Entrepreneurs Development (IPWI) throughout the media. IPWI is offering a master's program in economics from Open University for Rp 550,000 for the educational development fee (SPP).
Wed, 03 Sep 1997
AIPO meeting close to adopting resolutions
AIPO meeting close to adopting resolutionsBy Dwi Atmanta NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Southeast Asian parliamentarians gathering here for the 18th congress of the ASEAN Inter- Parliamentary Organization (AIPO) looked set yesterday to cut short their assembly as deliberation on draft resolutions went...
Wed, 03 Sep 1997
No amnesty soon for Chun, Roh, says Kim
No amnesty soon for Chun, Roh, says Kim SEOUL (Reuter): South Korean President Kim Young-sam ruled out yesterday an immediate amnesty for former presidents Chun Doo- hwan and Roh Tae-woo, who were jailed for mutiny, treason and corruption, a Kim aide said.
Wed, 03 Sep 1997
TV Program: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1997
TV Program: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1997TVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Travel: My Country 2:35 Family's Film: Big Brother Jake 3:10 Children's Program: Anak-Anak Indonesia 3:35 Talk Show: Kotak Pos 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Educational Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:10 TV Series: Road to Avonlea 5:55 Music...
Wed, 03 Sep 1997
Five steps to better education
Five steps to better education Indonesia has fallen behind other countries in education.I think there are five points to consider for the advancement of education in this country.First, parents and teachers should be obliged to give instructions to students about their study objectives.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Scholars agree to idea of presidential term limitation
Scholars agree to idea of presidential term limitation JAKARTA (JP): More scholars are coming forward to support the notion of limiting a president's tenure to a maximum of ten years, but on the condition that the discussion be held after incumbent President Soeharto is no longer in power.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Team reassessing buildings in Kemang
Team reassessing buildings in Kemang JAKARTA (JP): A team from the Bandung Institute of Technology is conducting a study on the high number of buildings that are no longer fulfilling their designated function in Kemang, South Jakarta.Deputy Governor of Economic and Development affairs Tb.M.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Nuansa Decoratif by Sutopo, Djoko Maruto, Petrus Pranagung at Mon Decor Gallery, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No.1 Blok B 13-14 Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Sept. 14.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Jealous man kills his best friend
Jealous man kills his best friend JAKARTA (JP): A man stabbed his best friend to death because he could not bear to see the victim in a happy marriage with his ex-wife, a police officer said yesterday.An assistant City Police spokesman, Maj.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Australia extends aid
Australia extends aid PADANG, West Sumatra: The Australian government has stated that it will give Dr. M. Jamil Hospital here Rp 100 billion (US$36.4 million) worth of medical equipment, Antara reported yesterday.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
City to supply water to Thousand Islands
City to supply water to Thousand Islands JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is to supply clean water free of charge to help overcome the current water crisis in the Thousand Islands in North Jakarta, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Hotel gutted by fire in Bogor
Hotel gutted by fire in Bogor BOGOR (JP): A fire gutted Sempur Kencana Hotel in Bogor's Sempur district Sunday night, but no casualties were reported.The local fire department estimated yesterday the fire had caused about Rp 300 million (US$113,207) damage.The fire, which started at 9:30 p.m.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Southeast Asian debt service burden varies
Southeast Asian debt service burden varies HONG KONG (Reuter): Asian countries suffering from weaker currencies and higher interest rates inevitably face increased debt servicing costs, both sovereign and private, but the intensity of this extra pain will depend on debt structure and borrowing...
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
RI foreign policy proves durable
RI foreign policy proves durableBy Rizal Sukma This is the first of two articles on Indonesia's foreign policy which was first inducted on Sept. 2, 1948. JAKARTA (JP): Forty-nine years ago today, Indonesia's first prime minister Mohammad Hatta laid down the foundations of Indonesia's foreign policy.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Travel: My Country 2:35 Children's Film: Lucan 3:10 Teenagers' Program: Ramaja Indonesia 3:35 News: Lintas Ekonomi 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Science and Technology 5:00 English Lessons 5:25 Variety Show: Music City Today 5:30 Documentary Film 6:00 News:...
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Bird contest in Bengkulu
Bird contest in Bengkulu BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Bird lovers in Java and Sumatra will be flocking, along with their prized feathered pets, to Bengkulu in October where a bird singing contest will be held to find the most melodious murai and small turtledoves.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Indonesia's SEA Games diving squad named
Indonesia's SEA Games diving squad named JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Swimming Association has named a three-man and three-woman diving team to represent Indonesia in the 19th SEA Games here in October.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Haze from farming practices: Official
Haze from farming practices: Official JAKARTA (JP): The haze troubling some neighboring countries such as Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore over the past few weeks has been caused by slash-and-burn farming practices rather than forest fires, an official said yesterday.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
SE Asian currencies uninspired by RI move
SE Asian currencies uninspired by RI move SINGAPORE (Reuter): Southeast Asian currencies remained weak yesterday as Indonesia's move to curb speculative dollar demand by curbing forward foreign exchange transactions provided only a brief boost to the rupiah.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Parent's tale of drug menace
Parent's tale of drug menaceFrom MerdekaEcstasy, satan's pills, have now become all the more satanic in our city of Palembang, disturbing parents of teenage children.My son, a fourth-semester university student in Palembang, did not come home or attend lectures for a week.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Bagoes wins 8th leg of Formula Asia 2000
Bagoes wins 8th leg of Formula Asia 2000 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Bagoes Hermanto won the eighth leg of the Formula Asia 2000 in Sentul, near Bogor, on Sunday.Bagoes, from the Marlboro-Castro Meriti team, clocked the fastest time in 19 minutes 12.622 seconds from a field of 13 cars over 12 laps.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
SGS wins Manila order
SGS wins Manila order MANILA (AFP): The Philippines will soon sign an agreement with the Swiss firm, Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS) for verification of export receipts, government sources said here Sunday.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Freedom from fear and want
Freedom from fear and want Last month wasn't the first time that ASEAN members wanted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights overhauled. They tried once before. In 1993, they invoked Asian values in a bid to derail discussion at the World Conference on Human Rights in Vienna. They failed.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Southeast Asian problems add to pressure on Japan
Southeast Asian problems add to pressure on Japan TOKYO (AFP): Economic problems sweeping much of Southeast Asia are likely to put further pressure on the Japanese economy in the coming months, with exports to the region particularly in question, economists said yesterday.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
House Speaker post open for debate: Syarwan
House Speaker post open for debate: Syarwan JAKARTA (JP): A leading figure set to represent the Armed Forces in the House of Representatives (DPR) said that no one person was assured of occupying the House speaker position.Outgoing Armed Forces chief of sociopolitical affairs Lt. Gen.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Women falls, crushed to death by passing train
Women falls, crushed to death by passing train JAKARTA (JP): A member of staff at a health clinic in the Kemayoran police subprecinct died yesterday after falling from and being crushed by an economy-class train at Gaplok market, Central Jakarta.Suratmi Rini Utami, 53, a resident of Jl.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Two die in landslide
Two die in landslide BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: A landslide killed at least two people and seriously injured another Sunday in Sinanjer Clapar village, Banjarnegara regency.The three and several other residents were digging on the slope of a hill when the soil suddenly collapsed, Junaidi, a...
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Soeharto sends condolences on Princess Diana's death
Soeharto sends condolences on Princess Diana's death NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): President Soeharto sent his condolences yesterday to Britain on the death of Princess Diana who died in a traffic accident in Paris.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Water scarcity affects many areas
Water scarcity affects many areas JAKARTA (JP): Across the islands of Sumatra, Kalimantan and Java, many have begun to feel the pinch of this year's prolonged drought as clean water becomes scarce and expensive.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Course for firefighters
Course for firefighters JAKARTA (JP): Forty firefighters and members of civilian defense units are taking part in a two-week training course on search and rescue techniques.The course, sponsored by the municipality at a fire control training center in Ciracas, West Jakarta, was opened by Deputy...
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Hyundai's disk plant
Hyundai's disk plant BEIJING (AFP): South Korea's Hyundai Electronics will set up a US$150 million computer hard disk drive factory in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian, the official Xinhua news agency reported yesterday.Construction of the venture, Hyundai Electronics (Dalian) Co. Ltd.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
80 percent of forest fires caused by plantation firms
80 percent of forest fires caused by plantation firms JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah estimated yesterday that about 80 percent of the country's forest fires were caused by plantation companies.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Economic nationalism
Economic nationalism The present rupiah crisis, and the impact that it has on the country's economy holds many positive aspects, provided we have the ability to face them with a cool head and good calculations. Also, a certain political will must be present among the authorities concerned.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
PT Asatel launches satellite-based services
PT Asatel launches satellite-based services JAKARTA (JP): Privately owned PT Asatel Global Komunikasi has launched Planet-1, a satellite-based telecommunications service, in Indonesia in cooperation with state-owned PT Indosat.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Health project to get aid
Health project to get aid BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The United States government will provide, in the 1997/1998 fiscal year, assistance to a health project aimed at lowering the maternal mortality rate here, Antara reported last week.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Police post attacked
Police post attacked GARUT, West Java: An angry crowd set fire to a police station in Pameungpeuk subdistrict and ransacked a nearby police officer's house Sunday in what appeared to be a senseless outburst of violence.Local police chief Col.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Seven teenagers jailed for killing student
Seven teenagers jailed for killing student JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced student Doni Rossiyana to four years in jail yesterday and each of six friends to two years for their involvement in mobbing another student to death.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
IPB celebrates 34th birthday
IPB celebrates 34th birthday BOGOR (JP): The Bogor Agriculture Institute is holding a month-long celebration of its 34th anniversary, which fell yesterday.Soleh Solahuddin, the institute's rector, kicked off the celebration with the presentation of his paper on Indonesia's fishery sector yesterday.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
Rp. 1.3 billion grant from Japan
Rp. 1.3 billion grant from Japan JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government handed over yesterday a Rp 1.3 billion (US$ 469,774) grant to nine local governmental and nongovernmental projects aimed at facilitating and increasing awareness of such endeavors.
Tue, 02 Sep 1997
AIPO accepts Laos as new member
AIPO accepts Laos as new memberBy Dwi Atmanta DENPASAR (JP): The acceptance of Laos into the Association of Southeast Asia Nations Internal Parliament Organization (AIPO) marked the first day of the organization's 18th general assembly yesterday, with talks immediately following on a solution to...