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Tue, 29 Apr 1997
Ruling Golkar promises to tackle unemployment
Ruling Golkar promises to tackle unemploymentBy Sugianto Tandra MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): An estimated 50,000 Golkar supporters cheered as chairman Harmoko concluded the second day of campaigning, promising to "eradicate unemployment".
Tue, 29 Apr 1997
Army heightens alert in run-up to election
Army heightens alert in run-up to election JAKARTA (JP): The Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) is heightening alert in the lead-up to the general election and the 1998 presidential election.Kostrad Chief Lt. Gen.
Tue, 29 Apr 1997
Bali Golf & Country Club has three settings to thrill senses
Bali Golf & Country Club has three settings to thrill sensesBy Nicklaus D'Cruz Bali Golf & Country Club is set within the ecologically planned tourist resort of Nusa Dua located on the magical island of Bali, the Island of the Gods.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Donations for SEA Games
Donations for SEA GamesFrom NeracaThe Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) basically supports the SEA games events. As usual, however, the committee is in need of funds. As a result, money is collected, which the public majority has raised objection to because of the amount of the donations and...
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Asian stocks may be weak, volatile
Asian stocks may be weak, volatile HONG KONG (Reuter): Asian stocks are in a slump and little is expected to change in the coming week.Foreign investors said they were bailing out on an uncertain U.S. interest rate outlook as better-performing Latin American and European markets were winning the...
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Golkar lagging behind in cyber campaign
Golkar lagging behind in cyber campaign Recently several Jakarta dailies ran the news that the United Development Party (PPP) had started using the Internet for its election campaign. It seems PPP is pioneering the "Cyber Campaign.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Rich may agree on plan to boost emerging marts
Rich may agree on plan to boost emerging marts WASHINGTON (Reuter): Rich nations and their up-and-coming counterparts in the developing world are putting the finishing touches on a plan to lessen the risk of financial turbulence in emerging markets, U.S. officials said on Friday.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Manila investigates kidnap of fishermen
Manila investigates kidnap of fishermen MANILA (Reuter): President Fidel Ramos yesterday ordered an investigation into the alleged abduction by a group of Malaysians of seven Filipinos they suspected of stealing their boat engines.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
A feast with distinction
A feast with distinction Whatever one may think of the May 29 general election -- or "feast of democracy", as officials fondly call it -- there is no denying that it will be unlike any previous election, and not just because of its crucial nature or huge cost.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Megawati warns supporters of provocation
Megawati warns supporters of provocation JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri, ousted chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), soothed some 300 supporters at her residence yesterday.The supporters, from regions across Indonesia, visited her at the Kebagusan subdistrict in Pasar Minggu, South...
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
'City should manage own transport'
'City should manage own transport' JAKARTA (JP): City Council speaker M.H. Ritonga said over the weekend that the council should manage the city's public transport."The municipality knows more about the city's transportation needs," Ritonga said.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Govt asked to give additional power to provinces
Govt asked to give additional power to provincesBy Riyadi AMBON, Maluku (JP): Business people in eastern provinces have asked the government to give local administrations more power to form trade and investment policies.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Indonesia, Malaysia meet to discuss Sipadan-Ligitan
Indonesia, Malaysia meet to discuss Sipadan-Ligitan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian and Malaysian senior officials will meet today to resolve details before jointly submitting the Sipadan-Ligitan dispute to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, the Netherlands.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
120 schools in Bekasi need to be repaired
120 schools in Bekasi need to be repaired BEKASI (JP): About 120 schools in Bekasi need repairs which will cost at least Rp 1 billion (US$415.6 million), Bekasi's regent, M. Djamhari said yesterday.Speaking at a groundbreaking ceremony for a public elementary school in the Lippo Cikarang complex,...
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Share trading to dwindle as election campaign starts
Share trading to dwindle as election campaign starts JAKARTA (JP): Stock trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange is likely to slow down this week as the country's three political parties begin their election campaigns, said securities analysts.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Hewlett-Packard takes color laser printing to new heights
Hewlett-Packard takes color laser printing to new heightsBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): At about this time of the year, Hewlett-Packard often introduces new products and nice surprises. At Shangri-La Hotel here last month the company again demonstrated its adherence to this strong tradition.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Bengkulu short 900 teachers
Bengkulu short 900 teachers BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Elementary and madrasah (Islamic) schools here are short 900 teachers, prompting physical education teachers to teach other subjects, the local education and culture chief said yesterday.H.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Cambodia hold RI in 1-1 draw
Cambodia hold RI in 1-1 draw PHNOM PENH (AFP): Cambodia's national football team scored the country's first-ever goal in World Cup play yesterday surprising a heavily-favored Indonesian squad with a 1-1 draw in an Asian group five qualifying match.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Parry grabs Satelindo Open title by five shots
Parry grabs Satelindo Open title by five shots JAKARTA (JP): Playing more cautiously after Saturday's poor showing, Australian Craig Parry walked away yesterday with the Satelindo Indonesia Open title and a US$44,412.50 cash prize.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Malaysia launches sports car
Malaysia launches sports car KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia on Saturday launched its first locally built sports car, marking another milestone in the country's automotive industry.Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad officiated at the launch of the two-seater TVR Chimaera.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Matahari to open outlets in six regencies
Matahari to open outlets in six regencies JAKARTA (JP): PT Matahari Putra Prima, one of the country's largest retailers, hopes to open outlets in six regencies despite the government's plan to restrict the operations of big retailers in regencies.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
I have decided not to vote
I have decided not to vote This letter is a personal statement. I don't represent anyone, nor do I intend to influence other readers. This letter mirrors my feelings as an Indonesian citizen who is facing a difficult political situation.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Japan's Sawamatsu wins Danamon Women's Open
Japan's Sawamatsu wins Danamon Women's Open JAKARTA (JP): Japanese Naoko Sawamatsu won her first title this year after beating compatriot Yuka Yoshida 6-3, 6-2 at the US$107,500 Danamon Indonesia Women's Open yesterday.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Red a worrying color in C. Java
Red a worrying color in C. Java PURWOKERTO, Central Java: People are scared to travel in government vehicles bearing red number plates during the election campaign that began yesterday.Banyumas police chief Col.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Myanmar media praises ASEAN
Myanmar media praises ASEAN YANGON (DPA): Myanmar's government-controlled press ran commentaries yesterday that praised the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for repudiating the United States' recent decision to slap a new economic sanction on the country.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Security during election
Security during election From the statements that have been made so far, it can be concluded that all parties participating in the general election intend to ensure a successful campaign and election in accordance with the agreed regulations.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
'TVRI' senior presenter dies
'TVRI' senior presenter dies JAKARTA (JP): A senior presenter of the state-owned television station TVRI, Poppy Tiendas, died yesterday at her home on Jl. Penerangan, the Ministry of Information housing complex, in Pesanggarahan, South Jakarta.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Golkar insures supporters
Golkar insures supporters YOGYAKARTA: The dominant political party, Golkar, has insured its leaders and thousands of supporters involved in the election campaigns, a local party official said Saturday.Chief of the local Golkar election strategy department (GBPH) Joyokusumo said the move was aimed...
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Election campaign kicks off
Election campaign kicks off JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia began yesterday the 1997 election campaign with senior political leaders throughout the country meeting supporters in peaceful and orderly gatherings.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Reporter's life worth Rp 5 million
Reporter's life worth Rp 5 million JAKARTA (JP): What's a reporter's life worth these days?Rp 5 million, or just over US$2,000, is how much members of the Association of Indonesian Journalists' (PWI) Jakarta chapter are insured for.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Aceh oldest hotel upgraded
Aceh oldest hotel upgraded JAKARTA (JP): A private consortium is to upgrade Aceh Hotel, the oldest hotel in Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh, into a four- star hotel.An agreement for the hotel refurbishment, with an investment of US$8.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
ISRO, LAPAN sign deal
ISRO, LAPAN sign deal JAKARTA (JP): Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the National Institute of Aeronautics of Space (LAPAN) have agreed to establish a telemetry, tracking and command (TT&C) station for satellites and launch vehicles.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Parties hit campaign trails in separate regions
Parties hit campaign trails in separate regions JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's children, a controversial folk singer and cabinet ministers hit the campaign trails across Indonesia for the dominant political grouping Golkar yesterday.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
A profile of the three political parties
A profile of the three political parties JAKARTA (JP): With the election campaign in full swing and the May 29 general election approaching, the following is a profile of the three political groups.* The United Development Party (PPP) is a Moslem-oriented group, set up in 1973 after the merger of...
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Mina, not Muzdalifa
Mina, not Muzdalifa In the article Haj climax starts after tragic fire (April 17, 1997) it was mentioned that pilgrims would stone three pillars symbolizing the devil at Muzdalifa. This is not correct.The said pillars are at Mina, not Muzdalifa. M.A. MOHAMED SHAFIJakarta
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Quest for suitable campaign rules
Quest for suitable campaign rules YOGYAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) and the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) behaved in a predictable manner to the official-set election campaign guidelines -- they made muffled sounds of protest but accepted them.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Horison, Jl. Pantai Indah, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta: - The Anging Mamiri Garden: Fantastic Group from Philippines, Ever Green Hawaian Band/Orkes Keroncong, Hula-hula Dances, every Saturday Night, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Ariane-5 rocket to be relaunched in September
Ariane-5 rocket to be relaunched in September JAKARTA (JP): The European aerospace company Arianespace will launch in September the qualification flight of the second Ariane-5, the latest generation of rocket which exploded seconds after its maiden launch last June.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
New Swedish-made trucks
New Swedish-made trucks JAKARTA (JP): PT Harapan Mandiri Utama has launched the latest series of Swedish-made Scania trucks on the domestic market.Company commercial director Sjahrial Ong said yesterday that some of the new series of Scania trucks were displayed during a three-day truck exhibition...
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
PM Goh to visit China, Hong Kong
PM Goh to visit China, Hong Kong SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong began a working visit to China and Hong Kong yesterday, a government statement said yesterday.Goh last visited China in May 1995 but will make his first visit to Hong Kong in his present capacity, the...
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
World palm oil output up
World palm oil output up KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): World palm oil output is expected to reach 17.03 million tons in 1997, Thomas Mielke, editor of Oil World, said over the weekend."While this will set a new record, it will represent a rise of only 0.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Legal aid for poll 'victims'
Legal aid for poll 'victims' YOGYAKARTA: Lawyers of the local branch of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute have set up a committee offering legal aid for people "falling victim" of the general election.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Cartoon Film: The Ink Thief 3:10 TV Drama: Diantara Kita 3:35 Belief in God The Almighty 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Family's Program: Kesehatan Keluarga 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show 5:30 Sports:...
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Chrysler to move some of its staff to Asia
Chrysler to move some of its staff to Asia WASHINGTON (AFP): Chrysler Corp. said Friday it would transfer some employees from its U.S. headquarters to Singapore and Tokyo as a "first step" toward further expansion of the automaker into Asia.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Brawl in Bacau, one killed
Brawl in Bacau, one killed DILI, East Timor: One person was killed and two cars were burned in a fierce brawl in the village of Bucoli, Bacau Kota district, 150 kilometers east of here, Friday.Alsino da Costa, 29, was killed in the brawl which erupted when the local Golkar group held a musical show...
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Anonymous leaflet in Ujungpandang
Anonymous leaflet in Ujungpandang UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Maj. Gen. Agum Gumelar, chief of Wirabuana military command overseeing Sulawesi, called on the public over the weekend to ignore anonymous leaflets that urged people to boycott next month's election.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
An outline of campaign guidelines
An outline of campaign guidelines JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) and the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) have grudgingly accepted the government-set rules on campaigning, while Golkar wholeheartedly embraced the rules.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Bandung police on alert
Bandung police on alert BANDUNG: The City Police have mobilized about 3,000 people to secure 139 sites to be used during the election campaign which ends on May 23.The 3,000 people comprise police officers and civilian members of various organizations' security task-forces, City Police chief Col.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Congratulations!
Congratulations! I would like to congratulate The Jakarta Post on its fourteenth anniversary. The editorial on April 25 was moving and brave.The Post provides a shining light in a sometimes dark and mad world.
Mon, 28 Apr 1997
Burned playhouse artists seek quick employment
Burned playhouse artists seek quick employment JAKARTA (JP): Miss Tjitjih playhouse artists, who have been left jobless after fire razed the building Saturday, have called on the municipality to help them find jobs.