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Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Six men burgle house in Bekasi
Six men burgle house in Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): Six men broke into a house at Jati Bening, Bekasi, some 20 kilometers east of here yesterday, stabbed the owner and made off with 60 grams of gold.The house owner, Rachmat, 30, told police he woke as the burglars broke down his back door at 4:00 a.m.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Deal with Police mutually beneficial says developer
Deal with Police mutually beneficial says developer JAKARTA (JP): The developer of the planned new City Police headquarters said the barter agreement between the company and the police would be mutually beneficial given tight control by the government.Moniek S.W.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Six steal Rp 25m in goods from couple
Six steal Rp 25m in goods from couple JAKARTA (JP): Six burglars threatened a South Jakarta couple at knifepoint yesterday, tied them up and stole goods worth Rp 25 million (US$10,416).South Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Amien Rais, a victim of outspokenness and politicking
Amien Rais, a victim of outspokenness and politickingBy Arief Budiman SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): All of a sudden, Dr. Amien Rais, the chairperson of Muhammadiyah, had to give away his prestigious position as the Head of the Council of Experts of the Association of Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI).
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Crucial issues in RI's polls
Crucial issues in RI's polls Why would Gen. Faisal Tandjung, chief of the Armed Forces (ABRI), take the unusual step of pledging the military's support to Golkar? It has by tradition been neutral in politics: soldiers do not vote in national elections and ABRI gets a fixed representation of 75...
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Subway will start in June
Subway will start in June JAKARTA (JP): Construction of the long-awaited subway will start on June 1 with or without a presidential decree, the chairman of the project's consortium has promised.Aburizal Bakrie, who heads the Indonesian Japanese European Group consortium, said yesterday the...
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Mines Ministry denies authority
Mines Ministry denies authority JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Mines and Energy denied it was responsible for issuing permits for sand quarrying in North Jakarta.The ministry's public relations office announced Friday that the ministry issued permits for off-shore sand quarrying in general.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Importers warn about WTO ruling violations
Importers warn about WTO ruling violations JAKARTA (JP): Importer countries may impose discriminatory tariffs and tariffs exceeding the World Trade Organization's (WTO) bound rates if there is evidence imported products are sold at dumped prices, an official said yesterday.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Garbage exports
Garbage exportsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe Bantar Gebang garbage dumping site east of Jakarta receives a daily average of 20,000 tons of organic waste from the Greater Jakarta area.This situation brings forth complex problems but at the same time opens business opportunities.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Jakarta Fair committee to rent bus routes
Jakarta Fair committee to rent bus routes JAKARTA (JP): The committee organizing the 30th Jakarta Fair in June vowed to overcome the annual transport problems by renting buses on existing routes and paying incentives to drivers.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Catholics welcome their bishop's election message
Catholics welcome their bishop's election message JAKARTA (JP): The Bishops Council of Indonesia's recent statement encouraging Indonesian Catholics to go to the polls on May 29 and exercise their political right has received a warm welcome from devotees.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Kennedy a rabblerouser: Marzuki
Kennedy a rabblerouser: Marzuki JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian human rights activist has branded United States Congressman Patrick Kennedy a rabble-rouser for his reported plan to introduce a bill to cut off U.S. aid to Indonesia.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Cathay improves services
Cathay improves services JAKARTA (JP): Passengers flying Cathay Pacific between Indonesia and Hong Kong will enjoy their own television set in all first, business and economy class seats starting next month.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Ministry testifies in magazine case
Ministry testifies in magazine case JAKARTA (JP): A Ministry of Information witness testified in court yesterday that the editorial board of an unlicensed magazine was responsible for its publication.Bambang Wahyudi, head of the publication permit section of the ministry, was testifying in a trial...
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Officer punches female reporter
Officer punches female reporter YOGYAKARTA: A female reporter of the Jakarta-based D&R magazine was punched on the side of the neck by a member of Bantul regent Col. Sri Roso Sudarmo's police squad yesterday.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 5, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Dharmala Insurance 1,500 0 0 Ades Alfindo 1,175 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,025 0 392,500 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Argha...
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Bahana Artha helps set up 20 venture capitals
Bahana Artha helps set up 20 venture capitals JAKARTA (JP): State-owned venture capital firm PT Bahana Artha Ventura has set up 20 smaller venture capital firms in most major provinces in cooperation with local businesspeople since 1994.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Chedi Hotel, Jl. Rancabentang 56-58: Job (Pianist), Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Irven (Guitar), Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Mixed Voices Accapela (Singer) and Andi (Pianist), Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Cologne textile fair 1997
Cologne textile fair 1997 JAKARTA (JP): The organizing committee of the International Fair Clothing Machinery 1997 has invited Indonesian machinery and textile producers to participate in the fair being held from June 3 to June 7 in Cologne, Germany.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Inflation rate 1.05% in February
Inflation rate 1.05% in February JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia recorded a trade surplus of US$6.94 billion last year and a 1.05 percent inflation rate for February, Minister of Information Harmoko said yesterday.Harmoko said after the monthly limited cabinet meeting on economic affairs that the 1.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Cloning issue is overblown, expert says
Cloning issue is overblown, expert saysBy Wirasti Wiryono JAKARTA (JP): The current frenzy over genetic scientists' claims that they will soon be able to produce humans from cloned embryos is mere hype, according to a professor of molecular biology at the University of Indonesia.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Two wanted fugitives shot in North Jakarta
Two wanted fugitives shot in North Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Two robbers were arrested Tuesday after being wounded by police bullets in two separate chases, the City Police spokesman said yesterday.Maj. Nyoman Suriasta, said the police shot Achmad, 26, of Kebon Sayur, Pademangan, and Iwan, alias...
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
No politics, please, rector
No politics, please, rector BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Lampung State University Rector Alhusniduki Hamim's legislative candidacy for the Golkar has met strong opposition.Thousands of anonymous colorful leaflets left in classrooms, corridors and on roadsides on the campus demanded yesterday that Hamim...
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Telephone out of order
Telephone out of order My telephone number is 8814656. I live in Housing Complex III in Bekasi, West Java. Since Feb. 6, 1997, my telephone has not been functioning and we can neither call out or receive calls.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Five day holiday
Five day holidayFrom KompasI agree wholeheartedly with the Kompas editorial on Feb. 19. One has to conclude that poor order and discipline prevails in some parts of the nation.The habit of ignoring regulations and the law is still rampant and has reduced the National Discipline Movement to mere lip...
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Microsoft launches 'Office 97'
Microsoft launches 'Office 97' JAKARTA (JP): Microsoft Indonesia launched Office 97 yesterday. Office 97 is a software generation after Office 95 introduced two years ago.The president of Microsoft Indonesia, Andy Khoo, said Office 97 was designed to enable internet users to maximize internet...
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Pension funds urged to invest in mutual funds
Pension funds urged to invest in mutual funds JAKARTA (JP): The Minister of Finance has issued a new ruling encouraging pension funds to invest in mutual funds to help build a strong domestic base for local stock markets.Finance ministerial decree No. 93/KMK.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Bintang to be queried over Idul Fitri cards
Bintang to be queried over Idul Fitri cards JAKARTA (JP): Rebel politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas is to be questioned over his Idul Fitri cards in which he advised the recipients to boycott the election and reject President Soeharto's reelection.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Clobber threat should not be taken seriously
Clobber threat should not be taken seriously President Soeharto's recent statement to "clobber" anyone attempting to unseat him unconstitutionally has received widespread comments. Scholar Yusril Ihza Mahendra shares his view with The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Interest in literature
Interest in literatureFrom KompasSometime ago, I held a book and manuscripts of literature exhibition which ran for five days beginning on Jan. 25. The exhibition was held at the HB Jassin Library Complex at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Cikini Raya, Jakarta, and was sponsored by the same foundation.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Ancol Travelodge, 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.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Greater Jakarta unification idea gets poll support
Greater Jakarta unification idea gets poll support JAKARTA (JP): Subjects of a recent poll support merging Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi into one administration for security reasons.Conducted last year by data consultants Jarisa and the daily Media Indonesia, the poll showed 58.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Hyundai-Citraland deal
Hyundai-Citraland deal SEOUL (UPI): South Korea's Hyundai Construction Co. Ltd. has won a US$30-million contract to build the foundation for an office and hotel complex in Indonesia, a spokesman said yesterday.Indonesian client Citraland Adigraha Co.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Lack of treatment at Medistra
Lack of treatment at Medistra My four-year-old son suffers from asthma. He was taken to Medistra at about 7:45 a.m. on Feb. 27, under the advice of our regular pediatrician, having been taken seriously ill in the early morning hours. We hoped Dr. Bathuna or Dr.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Sentul circuit impresses 250cc champion Beaggi
Sentul circuit impresses 250cc champion Beaggi JAKARTA (JP): Three-time 250cc motorcycle world champion Max Biaggi said yesterday he was impressed by the Sentul circuit near Bogor."The track at the Sentul circuit is good for both motorcycle and car races.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Kiani seeks $120m loan
Kiani seeks $120m loan HONG KONG (Reuter): Indonesian pulp and paper producer PT Kiani Kertas has mandated three banks to arrange a US$120 million loan facility, bankers said yesterday.They said the deal was guaranteed by the company's commissioner, Mohammad Bob Hasan.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Manado to host W. Cup qualifier
Manado to host W. Cup qualifier JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Football Federation has chosen the North Sulawesi capital of Manado to host an Asian zone World Cup qualifier between Indonesia and Yemen on April 13.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Bank liquidation not easy, says Soedradjad
Bank liquidation not easy, says Soedradjad JAKARTA (JP): Liquidating ailing banks is not easy because it involves many parties, Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono said yesterday.Speaking before the monthly cabinet meeting on economic affairs the governor reiterated that banks should...
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Few Indonesians study in NZ
Few Indonesians study in NZ MEDAN, North Sumatra: Only 1,500 Indonesians are currently studying in New Zealand universities, Antara quoted New Zealand Ambassador Tim Groser as saying.The number is far smaller than the number of Indonesians in Malaysia, where there are up to 900 at one university,...
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Art Events
Art EventsPhotographies: Photographs by David Massabuau at CCF, Jl. Salemba Raya 25, Central Jakarta, Ph. 3908580, 3908585March 6 until March 26An exhibition of photographs by David Massabuau is being held at the French Cultural Center's exhibition gallery.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Nostalgia felt as Indians mark independence day
Nostalgia felt as Indians mark independence dayBy L. Sailaja Kumar JAKARTA (JP): Mother and motherland are probably the only two identities holding the highest prestige in the heart and soul of every individual.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Pulogadung terminus
Pulogadung terminusFrom Media IndonesiaTraffic congestion at the Pulogadung bus terminus in East Jakarta is becoming worse by the day. Traffic regulations are apparently enforced but road capacity is not proportionate with traffic volumes.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Sorong regent faces Rp 225 billion lawsuit
Sorong regent faces Rp 225 billion lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): Tribal people in Inanwatan and Aitinyo subdistricts, Irian Jaya, have sought compensation of Rp 225 billion (US95 million) from Sorong regent Jhon Piet Wanane following the destruction of three million sago trees.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
170 W. Kalimantan riot suspects seek legal aid
170 W. Kalimantan riot suspects seek legal aid JAKARTA (JP): One hundred and seventy suspects detained for their alleged role in the recent West Kalimantan ethnic riots sought legal aid yesterday from the local chapter of the Indonesian Bar Association (Ikadin), a lawyer said.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Food reserves to be developed
Food reserves to be developed BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The government is to cultivate one million hectares across the country for food reserves, State Minister for Food Ibrahim Hasan has said."The food reserve program will start this year with the cultivation of 100 hectares.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Thailand fights run on deposits
Thailand fights run on deposits BANGKOK (AFP): The central Bank of Thailand yesterday moved to try to brake a US$1.2 billion run on deposits at the country's troubled finance companies and credit fonciers, but payouts continued apace.Depositors have cashed in almost 30 billion baht ($1.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Six Jakarta climbers missing on Mount Semeru
Six Jakarta climbers missing on Mount Semeru JAKARTA (JP): Rescue workers failed yesterday to find six mountain climbers reported missing on Mount Semeru in East Java.A Search and Rescue (SAR) official at the West Poncokusumo Command Post, Waris, told The Jakarta Post that three SAR groups swept...
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Askes earns Rp 60.5 billion
Askes earns Rp 60.5 billion JAKARTA (JP): The health insurance company, PT Asuransi Kesehatan (PT Askes), which caters to civil servants and employees of private companies, posted Rp 60.5 billion (US$25.5 million) in profits by the end of 1996, its financial director said.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Malaysian universities to go corporate
Malaysian universities to go corporate The government wants to transform state-run universities into autonomous business ventures. But as Anil Noel Netto of Inter Press Service reports, academics are cool to the plan.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Selling of blue chips pulls index down
Selling of blue chips pulls index down JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued losing ground yesterday due to the large sales of blue chip stocks.Brokers and analysts said trading activity was dull as investors feared the U.S.