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Tue, 15 Apr 1997
Tough bunkers no match for the meek at Finna Golf Club
Tough bunkers no match for the meek at Finna Golf ClubBy Nicklaus D'Cruz It might be possible for you to lose hope in yourself ... to have your confidence shattered just halfway through your round at Finna Golf & Country Club in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Tue, 15 Apr 1997
Orangutans reintroduced to nature at Tanjung Puting
Orangutans reintroduced to nature at Tanjung Puting Jakarta Post contributor Rebecca Mowbray visited Tanjung Puting National Park on a recent journey through Kalimantan. The following are her articles and photos of the orangutans in the area.
Tue, 15 Apr 1997
18 gymnasts chosen for SEA Games squad
18 gymnasts chosen for SEA Games squad JAKARTA (JP): Eighteen gymnasts have been named for the 19th SEA Games squad, the Indonesian Gymnastics Association announced yesterday.Afrina Siahaan, Novi Kartianasari, Sherly Novitasarie, Nurfiana Achmadi, Ellyningsih, Helda Sulistina and Dewi Prahara are...
Tue, 15 Apr 1997
Ethnological studies on E. Timor
Ethnological studies on E. Timor DILI, East Timor: Dili Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo will initiate studies on the cultural development of the East Timorese, Antara reported yesterday.The local people need to know about their culture and identity as an ethnic group, Belo said here Saturday.
Tue, 15 Apr 1997
ID stickers to be issued for campaigners' cars
ID stickers to be issued for campaigners' cars JAKARTA (JP): Police will issue official car stickers, in the political parties' colors, to campaigners for the general election campaign period.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Tue, 15 Apr 1997
Improved information needed to fight AIDS
Improved information needed to fight AIDS JAKARTA (JP): A doctor has called for improved information about AIDS to the public in the face of indifference, discrimination, prejudice and insult experienced by people infected with the virus.
Tue, 15 Apr 1997
BHP expects deal on Timor gas
BHP expects deal on Timor gas MELBOURNE (Reuter): The Broken Hill Pty Co Ltd said yesterday it expects to reach a joint agreement on the design of the Bayu- Undan gas-condensate project in the Timor Sea between northwestern Australia and Indonesia this year.
Tue, 15 Apr 1997
Liberalizing telecoms market
Liberalizing telecoms marketBy Bondan Winarno JAKARTA (JP): The race is on! By 2004, the government will have to end the duopoly in the provision of the international telecommunications services now enjoyed by Indosat and Satelindo. By 2007, the domestic long distance telephone must be opened.
Tue, 15 Apr 1997
'Wuquf' Day to fall on Thursday
'Wuquf' Day to fall on Thursday JAKARTA (JP): The Islamic ritual of wuquf (standing) on the Plain of Arafat, Saudi Arabia for haj pilgrims will take place Wednesday, coinciding with the ninth day of the Islamic month of Dzulhijjah.
Tue, 15 Apr 1997
Sunday's blackout
Sunday's blackout It is still hard to believe that the mere malfunctioning of three electronic cards worth about US$33,000 at the Gandul transmission and load-control station could have brought down almost the entire power grid in Java and Bali for 10 hours.
Tue, 15 Apr 1997
Power blackout 'planned': Sudjana
Power blackout 'planned': Sudjana JAKARTA (JP): The minister of mines and energy, I.B. Sudjana, who originally said Sunday's 10-hour blackout was because of technical trouble, said yesterday the State Electricity Company (PLN) deliberately cut power so it could do repair work.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Tamara, China Trust, tie up
Tamara, China Trust, tie up JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed Tamara Bank has set up a joint venture bank with Taiwan's China Trust with a paid up capital of Rp 150 billion (US$62.5 million).Tamara's vice president, Hendrik Suhardiman, said Saturday the new bank, called Bank China Trust Tamara, would...
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Ikebana flower exhibition seeks to evoke spring mood
Ikebana flower exhibition seeks to evoke spring moodBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): The coming of spring is an important event in Japan. In April, people stroll through the parks to enjoy the sight of blooming flowers.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Police continue search for suspect robber
Police continue search for suspect robber JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Police are still searching for a man whose accomplice was arrested last week for robbing jewelry worth Rp 18 million (US$7,500).The robbery took place on April 3 at the Prima Gold shop in the Plaza Indonesia shopping center on...
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Pasifik Satelit reduces net loss
Pasifik Satelit reduces net loss JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's first private telecommunications operator PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) posted a US$474,692 net loss last year, down from $4.62 million in 1995.The company, which is listed on the U.S. Nasdaq exchange, said total revenues was $11.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
PT Poly Fiber Industry gets $178m syndicated loan
PT Poly Fiber Industry gets $178m syndicated loan JAKARTA (JP): Polyester chip and yarn maker PT Poly Fiber Industry (Polyfin), a sister company of integrated textile maker PT Artostex, will sign a Rp 423.64 billion (US$178 million) Tuesday.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Abdurrahman Wahid denies campaigning for Golkar
Abdurrahman Wahid denies campaigning for Golkar JAKARTA (JP): Controversial Moslem leader Abdurrahman Wahid has denied helping President Soeharto's daughter Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana campaign for Golkar.Gus Dur, as the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman is better known, and Hardiyanti attended mass...
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Networking business on the move
Networking business on the move JAKARTA (JP): The private networking and wiring business in Indonesia is expected to be worth $250 million this year and to grow rapidly with the country's burgeoning economy.Executives of U.S.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Soeharto warns people against divisive rumors
Soeharto warns people against divisive rumors JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has warned Indonesia to guard against rumors which could spark unrest and threaten national unity."I always call on people and religious communities to control themselves when hearing rumors which could divide the unity...
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Entertainment sites closed for Idul Adha
Entertainment sites closed for Idul Adha JAKARTA (JP): Massage parlors, saunas, clubs, pubs, bars, discos, coffee shops, traditional healing centers and fitness centers must close on April 17, 18 and 19 for the Idul Adha holiday on April 18.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
BI urged to use exchange rate to contain inflation
BI urged to use exchange rate to contain inflation JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, should use its exchange rate policy more to contain inflation, Australian economist Ross M. McLeod has said.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Students stage protest over preacher's arrest
Students stage protest over preacher's arrest SEMARANG (JP): Hundreds of Islamic students staged a protest Saturday over police questioning of a preacher suspected of inciting the recent riots in Pekalongan.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Making Winword 97 work for all your computer endeavors
Making Winword 97 work for all your computer endeavorsBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): When you install Microsoft Office 97 over the older version of Office, you may wonder why you no longer have the Shortcut Bar.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Share prices on JSX expected to remain low
Share prices on JSX expected to remain low JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) will continue to remain sluggish this week as concerns about a possible tension in the country's political system ahead of the general election next month is growing.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Parkroyal Ancol, Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta: - Jungles Restaurant; Pasar Malam, Keroncong and Kecapi Suling, Friday, 6 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., Dixie Band, Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., Trio Band, Sunday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. - No.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Hadith
Hadith One hadith says there are two groups in society. If these two groups are in harmony, humankind will live in harmony and prosperity. On the contrary, if they are enemies, humankind will suffer. The two groups are the umaro (the people in power) and the ulema.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
'Buah Bibir' TV program
'Buah Bibir' TV programFrom Media IndonesiaRCTI presented an interesting show entitled Apakah Harus Bercerai (Should divorce be the solution) during the station's talk show program Buah Bibir (fruit of the lips) on Monday, March 31, 1997, hosted by Debra H. Yatim.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Army oath application questioned
Army oath application questioned BANDUNG (JP): The highly-publicized, behind-the-doors reunion of the Army Staff and Command School (Seskoad) alumni ended here yesterday with a recommendation to evaluate the implementation of the soldiers' oath Sapta Marga.Army Chief of Staff Gen. R.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Internet capacity
Internet capacity In his letter on April 12, 1997, Mr. Bill Guerin complained about his continuous disconnection from the Internet and that there are too many people using the Internet (according to Telkom).Mr.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
RI likely to become Islamic study center
RI likely to become Islamic study center JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta will become a new Islamic study center, historian Taufik Abdullah said Saturday."In the future, the international Moslem community will go to Jakarta, not just Middle Eastern countries, to study Islam," he said at a panel discussion.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
RI horticultural exports poor
RI horticultural exports poor JAKARTA (JP): The lack of an integrated concept to develop the horticulture industry is the cause of Indonesia's poor record of horticultural exports, an academic said over the weekend.The Bogor Agricultural University school of agricultural mechanization's Hadi K.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Wife killed by husband
Wife killed by husband JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead a man yesterday after he stabbed his wife to death with a machete in North Jakarta.Hatamang, 29, was killed by her husband Jumana, 35, Sunday afternoon when Jumana was off duty from his job as a ship crew member.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Beanal suit against Freeport continues
Beanal suit against Freeport continues JAKARTA (JP): Irianese tribal leader Tom Beanal's legal battle against PT Freeport Indonesia and Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc. is not over, the plaintiff's lawyer said yesterday.Martin E. Regan Jr. said the U.S.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Kopassus members told to be close to people
Kopassus members told to be close to people BANDUNG (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung told the red-beret members of the Army's elite force, Kopassus, to stay close to people and help them feel secure.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
176 applications submitted for mineral exploration
176 applications submitted for mineral exploration CIPANAS, West Java (JP): Foreign firms and joint ventures have submitted 176 applications for Contracts of Works (CoWs) to explore and develop mineral reserves, an official says.Simon F.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Officer Sofyan's death
Officer Sofyan's death In the early morning hours of Tuesday, Sofyan, a 21-year-old police sergeant, met with an unusual death. While he was driving in the Pondok Kopi area, East Jakarta, he was approached by two plain clothes policemen.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Capital firm gets loan
Capital firm gets loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Sarana Surakarta Ventura, a venture capital firm based in Surakarta, Central Java, has received a Rp 15 billion (US$6.2 million) soft loan from the Export Import Bank of Japan.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
UMNO VP quits over corruption
UMNO VP quits over corruption KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The resignation of a senior Malaysian politician, who faces trial for trying to take almost US$1 million out of Australia, was the latest step in a campaign against corruption in rapidly-growing Malaysia.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Time has yet come for Tutut: Scholar
Time has yet come for Tutut: Scholar SURABAYA (JP): Golkar's deputy chairwoman, Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, has to withstand political ordeals before she is mature enough to be considered for the vice presidency, Moslem scholar Amien Rais said Saturday.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Students brawl over basketball
Students brawl over basketball JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of students from two universities brawled Friday night, interrupting a basketball game at the Sumantri Brodjonegoro student stadium on Jl. Rasuna Said in Kuningan, South Jakarta.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
AIDS/HIV cases could reach 32,400
AIDS/HIV cases could reach 32,400 JAKARTA (JP): The number of people with HIV and AIDS could reach 32,400 in Jakarta, according to a city official.Antara quoted Deputy Governor for Social Affairs R.S. Museno as saying that despite an official 162 cases in Jakarta, many cases were undetected.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Golf course in Biak Numfor
Golf course in Biak Numfor JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The management of the four-star Hotel Biak Beach, PT Bali Tourist Development Council (BTDC), plans to build an international standard 18-hole golf course on Biak island located in Biak Numfor regency, Antara reported.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Couple caught for carrying hashish
Couple caught for carrying hashish JAKARTA (JP): A woman and her boyfriend were caught red-handed in Tangerang Saturday morning with three kilograms of dried hashish in their bags, police said.The widow of four children, Mag, 45, and boyfriend Kam, 47, said they were ordered by another man by the...
Mon, 14 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 4:05 Science Film: Earth Revealed 4:30 Health Program: Kesehatan Keluarga 4:55 Filler/Trailer 5:00 Indonesian Lessons...
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Bank DKI to issue bonds
Bank DKI to issue bonds JAKARTA (JP): Bank DKI will issue Rp 400 billion (US$170.2 million) in bonds in June to strengthen its long-term funding structure.This is the bank's third bond issue.The company announced over the weekend that it also wanted to increase its paid-up capital from Rp 172.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Int'l Hyatt Regency to open in Yogyakarta
Int'l Hyatt Regency to open in Yogyakarta JAKARTA (JP): United States hotel chain Hyatt International Hotels will open a five-star, 269-room hotel in Yogyakarta in September.The hotel will be called the Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Natural or artificial rain?
Natural or artificial rain?From Pikiran RakyatSometime ago I read in the papers that Perum Otorita Jatiluhur is cooperating with another government body on the production of artificial rain along the Citarum River.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Subway project
Subway project Unlike Mr. Pienandoro (Letter: April 8, 1997), I am heartened by the news that Professor Habibie has said that the subway project will not start this year. Why? Because it indicates that perhaps he and his colleagues are having second thoughts about the viability of this project.
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Millions suffer one-day blackout in Java and Bali
Millions suffer one-day blackout in Java and Bali JAKARTA (JP): Millions of people in Java and Bali were angered yesterday by a power blackout which lasted until late in the evening in many areas.The power failure hit most of the capital city, its surrounding towns and several other towns in Java...
Mon, 14 Apr 1997
Traders against market plan
Traders against market plan JAKARTA (JP): A protest by hundreds of traders in Petojo Ilir market, Central Jakarta, entered its second day Saturday as traders rejected a plan to move them to another market.