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Sun, 04 May 1997
Students should choose universities wisely
Students should choose universities wiselyBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Picking a university may be one of the most difficult and divisive tasks for high school graduates and their parents.In Indonesia, most students are financially dependent on their parents, but it is not only the cost of tuition...
Sat, 03 May 1997
30,000 lanterns for Jakarta Fair
30,000 lanterns for Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): A myriad of Chinese lanterns are to be among the attractions at the June 14 to July 13 Jakarta Fair in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.Of the 30,000 lanterns, 22 will be designed as dinosaurs, the National Monument and the Al Azhar Mosque.
Sat, 03 May 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 a.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Animated Classic 3:10 Environment Program: Mengenal Lingkungan 3:35 Travel: Wisata Nasional 4:15 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Series: A Writer Exchange 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Sat, 03 May 1997
Stricter medical checkup for pilgrims needed: Observers
Stricter medical checkup for pilgrims needed: Observers JAKARTA (JP): A stricter medical examination for prospective pilgrims would be necessary to reduce the number of deaths during haj rituals, Moslem observers said yesterday.Chairman of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) K.H.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Forging cultural identity through language
Forging cultural identity through languageBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Have you ever changed your language? Your working language, for instance? If so, did you notice any changes within yourself?I had never thought this until recently when I encountered a short article about what it means to...
Sat, 03 May 1997
PDI conflict drives people to traditional protest
PDI conflict drives people to traditional protest YOGYAKARTA (JP): The sun scorched the backs of eight Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) members who were sun baking to protest the sidelining of party leader Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Intimidation reduces crowd at PDI rallies
Intimidation reduces crowd at PDI rallies UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party's (PDI) campaign is struggling because of government intervention and disturbances by supporters of the party's ousted leader, Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 2, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 2,500 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 62,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,125 0 536,500...
Sat, 03 May 1997
Hyun-chul may have hidden huge fortune: Reports
Hyun-chul may have hidden huge fortune: Reports SEOUL (AFP): South Korean President Kim Young-sam's son and his associates are suspected of hiding tens of millions of dollars and prosecutors plan to arrest the son on graft charges on May 10, press reports said yesterday.
Sat, 03 May 1997
U.S. female pilot coming to town
U.S. female pilot coming to town JAKARTA (JP): U.S. pilot Linda Finch is scheduled to land at Halim Perdana Kusuma airport in Jakarta on May 6, as part of her attempt to retrace Amelia Earhart's 1937 flight around the world.Finch is scheduled to arrive at 3:15 p.m.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Foreign journos aim for Irian
Foreign journos aim for Irian JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Eleven foreign journalists will cover Indonesia's May 29 general election in Irian Jaya, an official of the provincial information office said Thursday.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Container terminal 'no longer in crisis'
Container terminal 'no longer in crisis' JAKARTA (JP): The pile up of containers at Tanjung Priok port due to the slow processing of customs documents eased after many were transferred to private container terminals, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Ending Japan domination
Ending Japan domination Japan has finally made true its threat to take Indonesia's national car policy to the World Trade Organization (WTO). On April 30, their complaint was formally submitted to the organization, which will meet on May 23.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Sanderson enters Indonesia
Sanderson enters Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Sanderson, a London-based wallpaper and fabric producer, launched its new products here yesterday.The company's export manager, David Walker, said the 137-year- old company had targeted product sales in Indonesia of US$400,000 over the next five years.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Dusit Mangga Dua, Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, Jakarta: - Equinox; Chorus Gold Band, Monday to Thursday, at 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday to Saturday, at 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. - Lobby Bar; Piano and Singer, Monday to Sunday, at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. * Omni Batavia Hotel, Jl.
Sat, 03 May 1997
25% of Cilacap area for industry
25% of Cilacap area for industry CILACAP, Central Java: Regent HM Soepardi said yesterday that a quarter of the Cilacap regency had been allotted for industrial estates.Soepardi said that large industries, such as PT Semen Nusantara and the Refinery Unit IV of the state-owned Pertamina oil company...
Sat, 03 May 1997
Acceptance and sincerity
Acceptance and sincerityFrom NeracaAt the induction of PT Texmaco at Kiarapayung village, Karawang, West Java, on April 25, President Soeharto expressed his wish that there be no antagonism toward business tycoons. This is an interesting point to ponder.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Asian Games organizers ink $12-million contracts
Asian Games organizers ink $12-million contracts BANGKOK (AFP): The organizers of the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok signed sponsorship and licensing contracts worth US$12 million yesterday, putting two weeks of turmoil within the organizing committee behind them.
Sat, 03 May 1997
RI's high growth sustainable, economist says
RI's high growth sustainable, economist says JAKARTA (JP): Economist Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti predicted yesterday that Indonesia would continue to sustain high economic growth in the years to come and contain inflation at one digit.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Meet 'cowboy' from Tegal
Meet 'cowboy' from Tegal TEGAL, Central Java: Mayor Muhammad Zakir knows how to exploit the election campaign to improve his own popularity.He turns up at almost every rally, whether it be run by Golkar, the United Development Party or the Indonesian Democratic Party.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Komnas won't force people to leave
Komnas won't force people to leave JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights denied yesterday that it would use force in dealing with 250 people who have been squatting at its office since April 24, a commission member said.
Sat, 03 May 1997
City to comply to new law on taxes and levies
City to comply to new law on taxes and levies JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday the municipality would comply to the new law on regional taxes and levies scheduled to begin on Jan. 1 next year.Surjadi said it would be "impossible" for the city rules to be against the law.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Bank DKI to issue Rp 500 billion in bonds this month
Bank DKI to issue Rp 500 billion in bonds this month JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta administration-owned Bank DKI will issue Rp 500 billion (US$205.5 million) in bonds this month to expand its lending portfolio.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Four arrested for stealing logs
Four arrested for stealing logs BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: Four people were arrested Thursday for stealing pine logs from the Watubelah, Banjarnegara forest, security guards said yesterday.Samingan, 35, Amir, 30, Mustajib, 37, and Jumahad, 38, were caught felling pine trees in the forest by locals...
Sat, 03 May 1997
Rebels appeal to ASEAN to delay Myanmar's entry
Rebels appeal to ASEAN to delay Myanmar's entry BANGKOK (AP): Ethnic rebels still fighting Myanmar's military government appealed to members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday not to admit the Yangon regime while it still violates human rights.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 3, 1997:
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 3, 1997: Party Campaign area Important campaigners ----------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Sumatra, Bali, West and Aisyah Amini, Hamzah Haz, Djufrie East Nusa Tenggara, Asmoredjo, Muhammad Buang, Rusjdi East Timor Hamka, Ridwan...
Sat, 03 May 1997
PPP and PDI say rules hurting campaigns
PPP and PDI say rules hurting campaigns JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) and the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) have blamed the government's floating mass policy for the failure of their indoor rallies.
Sat, 03 May 1997
It's holidays as usual in Bali
It's holidays as usual in Bali DENPASAR: Foreign visitors continue to flock to Bali, Indonesia's most famous island, unaffected by the election campaign which began April 27 and will end May 23.Head of the Bali tourism office, I Nyoman Sugiri, said yesterday it was even possible that more tourists...
Sat, 03 May 1997
Golkar campaigner dies on podium
Golkar campaigner dies on podium KUDUS, Central Java: Abdul Rochim, a 60-year-old local Golkar campaigner, died while addressing a rally here Wednesday.Rochim, chairman of the Civil Servants Association in his home village of Mlati Norowito, is believed to have died of a heart attack.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Marathon likely to mark SEA Games closing ceremony
Marathon likely to mark SEA Games closing ceremony JAKARTA (JP): The 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games organizing committee wants to replace the soccer final with the marathon at the games' closing ceremony for security reasons."It's too risky to stage the soccer final before the closing ceremony.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Refund for converter box
Refund for converter box Recently I wrote to The Jakarta Post with a complaint that I had concerning obtaining a refund for a converter box I had received from Indovision. After you published my letter, I immediately received a call from the director of sales and marketing.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Polytama's secured notes rated B2
Polytama's secured notes rated B2 JAKARTA (JP): Moody's Investor Service has assigned a B2 rating to the proposed $200 million guaranteed secured notes due 2007 of Polytama International Finance B.V.The notes are guaranteed by PT Polytama Propindo (Polytama), an Indonesian chemical company.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Chinese ships depart disputed Spratly islands
Chinese ships depart disputed Spratly islands PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (AFP): Three of the four Chinese ships which were seen skirting the disputed Spratly islands have left the area following an official protest from Manila, a senior Filipino military official said yesterday.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Hunting phone number?
Hunting phone number? I read a letter from PT Kawasaki Motor Indonesia replying to Rudy in the Kompas daily dated May 1, 1997. At the end of the letter, a customer service telephone number is given, which is (021) 4523322.I have been looking for information on the Kawasaki Ninja for a long time.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Soeharto tells children not to depend on education alone
Soeharto tells children not to depend on education alone JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto told Indonesia's children yesterday that their future fortune depended more on their initiative than their education.Citing himself, the President said not all children were able to go to university.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Megawati refuses to take responsibility for clashes
Megawati refuses to take responsibility for clashes JAKARTA (JP): The ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), Megawati Soekarnoputri, yesterday lashed back at suggestions that she was responsible for several campaign clashes with the party's government-backed Soerjadi faction.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Golkar supporters want better rice
Golkar supporters want better rice UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Golkar supporters are besieging their leaders with demands, even local teachers want better rice in their monthly rations.Other supporters want free school tuition, cheaper gasoline and typewriters for local administration...
Sat, 03 May 1997
Then and now in classical Javanese dance
Then and now in classical Javanese danceBy Ong Hok Ham JAKARTA (JP): The rich royal traditions of the palaces of Central Java, now all but a distant memory, were brought back to life in a recent performance of Javanese classical dances at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Yogie plays down PPP's protest
Yogie plays down PPP's protest JAKARTA (JP): The General Elections Institute's chief, Moch. Yogie S.M., played down the United Development Party's (PPP) decision yesterday not to campaign here and in Yogyakarta.
Sat, 03 May 1997
U.S. sanctions must not cloud issue
U.S. sanctions must not cloud issue ASEAN might rightly be irked at growing international concern at the prospect of the admission of the military regime of Myanmar. In making what will be a momentous decision, it needs to focus on the real issue -- and that is the aspirations of a population that...
Sat, 03 May 1997
Women's poverty, an alarming signal
Women's poverty, an alarming signal I was struck by an article in the Sunday edition (April 30, 1997) of the Media Indonesia daily titled Kemiskinan Perempuan (Women's poverty).The article was written by Prof. Dr.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Kia's car sales increase
Kia's car sales increase SEOUL (Reuter): Kia Motors, South Korea's second largest carmaker, reported yesterday sales of 72,353 vehicles in April, up from 68,373 a year earlier.Exports were 40,070 against 28,012 a year earlier and domestic sales 32,283 against 40,361, a statement said.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Modern Photo to set up a joint venture
Modern Photo to set up a joint venture JAKARTA (JP): The publicly listed PT Modernphoto through its subsidiary PT Honoris Industry plans to set up a joint venture firm with two Japanese firms, Mitsui & Co., Ltd of Japan and PT Mitsui Export Indonesia to produce electronic entertainment products.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Share price slide on the JSX
Share price slide on the JSX JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued falling yesterday as local investors took profit on second and third line stocks, brokers said.A foreign broker said trading activities were relatively low with most foreign investors staying on...
Sat, 03 May 1997
Myanmar seen joining ASEAN despite protests
Myanmar seen joining ASEAN despite protestsBy Bill Tarrant KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Myanmar will be duly sworn in as a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year despite widespread criticism of its human rights record and U.S. opposition, analysts and diplomats said.
Sat, 03 May 1997
French singer taken to immigration office
French singer taken to immigration office JAKARTA (JP): A French singer arrested in Bengkulu by immigration officials for not having a work permit was taken to the central immigration office Thursday.Marie Jose, 42, said she had married an Indonesian sailor, Engkus Kusama, in England in 1976.
Sat, 03 May 1997
11 PRD activists begin hunger strike on Int'l Labor Day
11 PRD activists begin hunger strike on Int'l Labor Day JAKARTA (JP): Eleven members of the Democratic People's Party (PRD) began a hunger strike on International Labor Day Thursday, the PRD said.The PRD, a small unrecognized organization, said the hunger strike was to protest the verdict against...
Sat, 03 May 1997
Dozens injured in clashes after PPP gatherings in Central Java
Dozens injured in clashes after PPP gatherings in Central Java PEKALONGAN, Central Java (JP): Dozens of people were injured in two clashes between supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) and hundreds of unidentified people.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Rais for move of Kemang cafes to Kota
Rais for move of Kemang cafes to Kota JAKARTA (JP): The deputy governor for economic and development Affairs, Tb. M. Rais, said yesterday Kemang's businesses should move to Kota, West Jakarta.Kemang is a residential area and only 15 percent of its buildings should be non-residential.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Plaza Indonesia posts net profit of Rp 49b
Plaza Indonesia posts net profit of Rp 49b JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed property company PT Plaza Indonesia Realty reported yesterday a net profit of Rp 49.8 billion (US$21.2 million) for 1996, up 20.7 percent on Rp 41.2 billion for 1995.