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Sun, 27 Apr 1997
AFC launches war on drug abuse
AFC launches war on drug abuse KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has launched an all-out war on drug abuse in the sport, its general secretary Peter Velappan said yesterday."All national associations are now required to step up efforts to eradicate this menace from the...
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Naoko to face Yuka in all-Japanese finals at Open
Naoko to face Yuka in all-Japanese finals at Open JAKARTA (JP): Second seed Naoko Sawamatsu will face seventh seed Yuka Yoshida in an all-Japanese Finals of the Danamon Indonesia Women's Open today at the Senayan rebound ace court.The finals will be aired today live at 10 a.m. on ANteve.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Kartini Orchestra tunes into women's achievements
Kartini Orchestra tunes into women's achievements JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of prominent guests packed the auditorium for a rare and unusual event -- a music concert organized and performed exclusively by women in celebration of their achievements.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
The 'Post' celebrates its 14th anniversary
The 'Post' celebrates its 14th anniversary JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Post celebrated its 14th anniversary with a cocktail party at the Jakarta Convention Center's Cendrawasih Room Friday evening.Among the 800 guests were the minister of tourism, post and telecommunications, Joop Ave, the chairman...
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A/B: Joop JP/Suyoto JP/SuyotoThe minister of tourism, post and telecommunications, Joop Ave (above photo, left), talks seriously with businesswoman Dewi Motik at a cocktail reception for The Jakarta Post's 14th anniversary at the Jakarta Convention Center.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
One fine morning at Rawabelong flower center
One fine morning at Rawabelong flower centerBy Devi M. Asmarani and Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): The flower sellers carry on a playful but intent banter with passersby, urging them to take notice of their wares.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Pickpocket on bus
Pickpocket on busFrom KompasOn March 3, around 1:20 p.m., I went to Jakarta Hospital for a blood test. After the test, I took a bus from the hospital on Jl. Sudirman to Blok M.When I entered the front entrance of the bus, a fat man in a blue t-shirt grabbed the left leg of my pants and pinched my...
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Samirin wins Liberty Bell Open easily
Samirin wins Liberty Bell Open easilyBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): The 1997 Liberty Bell Open, the 29th meet in the Philadelphia series, saw GM Ilya Smirin win easily.The young Israeli, formerly of Minsk, Belorussia, won his first four games, including victories over GM Arthur Bisguier and NM...
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Presidential suites illuminate lifestyles of rich and famous
Presidential suites illuminate lifestyles of rich and famousBy John Aglionby JAKARTA (JP): Lionel Ritchie has a claim to fame probably no other visitor to Jakarta can match. He was kicked out of one of the city's five-star hotel's presidential suites. Not on account of his singing but because Gen.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
All election contenders conclude final preparations
All election contenders conclude final preparations JAKARTA (JP): The race is on.All raring to go, the United Development Party (PPP), Golkar and the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) completed yesterday their final preparations for the nationwide election campaign which kicks off today.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Erica depicts whimsical images of her own dream world
Erica depicts whimsical images of her own dream worldBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Galeri Santi from Indonesia, will have the privilege of presenting the promising young artist Erica Hestu Wahyuni, in Singapore, from April 24 to 29.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
U.S. to keep Myanmar out of ASEAN
U.S. to keep Myanmar out of ASEAN WASHINGTON (Reuter): The United States came out on Friday in open opposition to Myanmar joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and said it was lobbying the group to drop a proposal to admit Rangoon this year.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
RI's flower industry a late bloomer
RI's flower industry a late bloomer JAKARTA (JP): A vast country blessed with a wealth of natural resources and a fertile tropical climate, Indonesia should rightfully belong among the top ranks of the world's flower producers.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
'TPI' presents maternity-theme trilogy
'TPI' presents maternity-theme trilogyBy Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): Three renowned directors, Garin Nugroho, Slamet Rahardjo and Teguh Karya, have something in common. Each of them has made a film with the same theme of maternity.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Flight delays continue to beset haj operation
Flight delays continue to beset haj operation JAKARTA (JP): The government's operation to bring home Indonesian haj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia continued to suffer delays yesterday, with most flights arriving way behind schedule.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Cigarettes smuggled from RI
Cigarettes smuggled from RI SINGAPORE (AFP): A Singapore court imposed a record fine of S$9.25 million (US$6.6 million) on a man who pleaded guilty to smuggling two tons of cigarettes from Indonesia, a report said yesterday.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Indonesians conquer Mt. Everest
Indonesians conquer Mt. Everest JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian climbers reached the top of Mt. Everest (8,848 meters) for the first time yesterday at 3.15 p.m.The successful climbers were Sergeant Misirin and Corporal Asmujiono of Indonesia's Special Forces and their Russian coach.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Flower business blooms in the city
Flower business blooms in the city Time and distance will become less important constraints in communication among people with advanced technology. But those in the growing flower and plant business know that flowers remain among the simplest way to express what words cannot.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Norquist takes third round lead at Satelindo Golf Open
Norquist takes third round lead at Satelindo Golf Open JAKARTA (JP): Seven birdie putts gave American Gerry Norquist the sole lead by two strokes on 209 (71 69 69) after yesterday's third round of the Satelindo Indonesia Golf Open championship at the Jagorawi course near here.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Caring more about packaging than...
Caring more about packaging than... JAKARTA (JP): I look around and notice that these days people care more about the packaging rather than the content.Just take a look at some ladies decked in their Armani suits, Gucci shoes and Prada handbags. They want to show that they are somebody.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Tommy denies taking advantages as president's son
Tommy denies taking advantages as president's son JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Hutomo Mandala Putra denies that being the son of President Soeharto gives him the advantage of winning major projects in Indonesia.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Freedom of expression pressed
Freedom of expression pressed The International Freedom to Publish Committee of the Association of American Publishers strongly condemns the verdict and sentence handed down to Andi Syahputra, printer of the underground magazine Suara Independen (Voice of Independence), and calls on the government...
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Taman Bunga is a vast collection of flowers
Taman Bunga is a vast collection of flowers CIPANAS, West Java (JP): It was 8:15 a.m on a public holiday. The flower park had not opened for the day, but some visitors had already arrived. They parked their cars and waited for the clock to strike 9 a.m., when the gate would open.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Decorative plant rental business is blooming
Decorative plant rental business is bloomingBy Sri Wahyuni JAKARTA (JP): Starting a business doesn't always require lots of capital.Take two entrepreneurs, Mauritius L. Budi and Iin Hasim, catering to the promising markets of decorative plant rentals and floral arrangements.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Fire destroys Miss Tjitjih playhouse
Fire destroys Miss Tjitjih playhouse JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's Miss Tjitjih play house, which was set up in 1930, was burnt down yesterday in a fire which also razed at least 350 houses on Jl. Soeprapto, Cempaka Baru, Central Jakarta.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Florist grows business from small beginnings
Florist grows business from small beginningsBy Sri Wahyuni JAKARTA (JP): Growing flowers and plants is serious business for Iin Hasim, a successful florist in Jakarta. The 60-year-old now runs her own company, PT Inkarla, which employs more than 100 staff.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Unspoiled East Timor is beautiful for all the wrong
Unspoiled East Timor is beautiful for all the wrongText by Dini S. Djalal, photos by Arief Suhardiman DILI, East Timor (JP): "We don't get many tourists around here," the taxi driver said as he took a turn down another empty street. I smiled sheepishly and asked him to head to the souvenir shop.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
The sticky business of making a living in West Bogor
The sticky business of making a living in West BogorText and photos by P.J. Leo BOGOR, West Java (JP): Traditional edibles such as tahu, have stood up well to the onslaught of foreign foods. Tahu, or tofu varies in both size and quality.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Let the fiesta begin
Let the fiesta begin The election campaign starts tomorrow. In the next 27 days, the three political groups contesting the general election will have their chance to sell themselves to voters. This is an important phase in the current build up to voting day.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
50% of development funds do not reach Irian Jaya
50% of development funds do not reach Irian Jaya JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya tribal chiefs are outraged because only 50 percent of the government's poverty alleviation funds have reached them.In a meeting hosted by representatives of the United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organizations...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
French frigate to dock at Priok
French frigate to dock at Priok JAKARTA (JP): The French frigate, La Fayette, the first stealthy frigate in the world, will visit Indonesia from April 28 to May 3.The La Fayette, with 168 crew members, is commanded by Capt. Thierry d'Arbonneau.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Maleo launch after election
Maleo launch after election JAKARTA: An Australian government minister has confirmed Indonesia's second "national car", the Maleo, will be launched after the general election in May.The Victorian Minister for Tertiary Education and Training Phil Honeywood said he had been told by the State Minister...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
President urges people to buy more local goods
President urges people to buy more local goods JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called on people again yesterday to buy local products, saying there was no reason to prefer foreign products because local ones were just as good and cheaper."The use of local goods should be made a national drive.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Strong aluminum demand in Asia lifts premiums
Strong aluminum demand in Asia lifts premiums SINGAPORE (Reuter): Robust aluminum demand in Asian markets is currently boosting premiums as the trade prepares for talks next month on third quarter supply contracts, base metal traders said yesterday.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Dumping duties on RI
Dumping duties on RI BRUSSELS (Reuter): The European Commission said yesterday it would recommend to European Union ministers that definitive anti- dumping duties be imposed, albeit at a reduced rate, on imports of grey cotton fabrics from Indonesia and five other countries.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Indosat, ICO sign deal
Indosat, ICO sign deal JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Indosat signed yesterday an agreement with ICO Global Communications, a satellite-based personal communications services operator, to construct and operate a satellite access node for the service.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Solar energy for villages
Solar energy for villages BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Some underdeveloped villages in Rejeng Lebong regency plan to use a Solar Home System (SHS) to produce electricity for the 1997/1998 fiscal year, a local Ministry of Energy and Mines official said yesterday.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Indonesia faces justice challenges
Indonesia faces justice challenges Supreme Court Justice Adi Andojo who grabbed headlines last year for blowing the whistle on collusion at the highest law institution will retire on May 1, 1997. Charles Himawan, a professor of law and economics at the University of Indonesia and member of the...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Belo to speak in Rome
Belo to speak in Rome DILI, East Timor: Dili Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo said yesterday he is set to deliver a speech before a youth conference in Rome, Italy next month.The event will be held on May 10, he was quoted by Antara as saying.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Eight NU groups endorse general election boycott
Eight NU groups endorse general election boycott JAKARTA (JP): Eight groups within Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, yesterday endorsed boycotting the election as a form of political participation.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
RI-HK firms to operate Bojonegara seaport
RI-HK firms to operate Bojonegara seaport JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian and Hong Kong firms created PT Teluk Banten Peti Kemas Indonesia here yesterday to develop and operate the 1,200-hectare port in Bojonegara, West Java, which will cost a total of US$700 million to build.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Phone users' expectations continue to rise
Phone users' expectations continue to riseBy Prapti Widinugraheni LONDON (JP): The time has come when telecommunications providers have to start thinking about giving their customers more than just a telephone line to keep them paying their bills.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 25, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 78,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,125 100 4,037,000...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Local athletes drug tested for clean SEA Games square
Local athletes drug tested for clean SEA Games square JAKARTA (JP): Several members of the 19th SEA Games squad have been drug tested to ensure a clean team at the Games from Oct. 11 to Oct. 19.Dr. Dangsina Moeloek of the Games medical team told Antara Thursday that many national athletes had...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Three broking houses to reusme trading
Three broking houses to reusme trading JAKARTA (JP): The management of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) allowed yesterday three of four suspended brokerage houses to resume trading.The exchange's management said the three brokerage houses -- PT Finan Corpindo Nusa, PT Artha Gitasejahtera Sekuritas,...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Mauritius, RI to sign tax ready
Mauritius, RI to sign tax ready JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian and Mauritius governments are to sign an agreement to avoid double taxation, said Indonesia's Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave yesterday.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Smoking banned at school
Smoking banned at school KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The local education office is calling for a smoking ban in schools throughout the province, "from kindergarten through to all universities".Joshua Cornelis Mbeo told The Jakarta Post his office will launch the campaign against smoking in schools...
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
552 personnel secure election
552 personnel secure election BAUCAU, East Timor: A total 552 military personnel stand ready to safeguard the general election here, said Lt. Col. Herman Tedez of the regional military command."The personnel are dispersed throughout Baucau's six districts," he was quoted by Antara as saying.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Don't ignore election impact, says analyst
Don't ignore election impact, says analystBy Angela Romano BRISBANE, Australia (JP): The forthcoming election will still influence the political processes in Indonesia, even though it will have little impact on the leadership structure, a senior Indonesian political analyst said Thursday.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 a.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Animated Classic 3:25 Soccer: Kansas League 4:15 Regional News 4:30 Soccer: Kansas League 5:30 Music: Jenjang Vokal 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village...