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Fri, 28 Feb 1997
No repair service
No repair service I bought a pair of Dr. Martens sandals from a shoe store at the Kelapa Gading Mall. After wearing the sandals for about a month and a half one of the buckles broke. I approached the Dr.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Bosnia and Zimbabwe qualify for semi-finals
Bosnia and Zimbabwe qualify for semi-finals KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Bosnia Herzegovina and Zimbabwe have qualified for the Dunhill Cup semi-finals after beating Indonesia and Zimbabwe, respectively, in the final Group B matches played here on Wednesday.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Importers oppose plan to stack imported goods
Importers oppose plan to stack imported goods JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Importers Association opposes the Minister of Transportation's plan to eliminate ship-side trucking of imported goods, arguing it will slow the flow of imports.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
House approves budget but warns on deficit
House approves budget but warns on deficit JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives approved the 1997/98 draft state budget without any changes yesterday, as it has done since 1969, but suggested tax revenue be increased further and the current account deficit reduced.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Residents protest pollution
Residents protest pollution JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The development of a trade center here has polluted Yotefa Bay, Jayapura residents told visiting State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja during a dialog Wednesday.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Joining the ASEAN fold
Joining the ASEAN fold Indonesian President Soeharto's visit to Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar is an important diplomatic symbol of getting the three nations into the fold of ASEAN.There may be few problems with Cambodia's and Laos's membership, but there have been violent objections against Myanmar's...
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
No fines when computers down
No fines when computers down JAKARTA (JP): People processing their vehicle ownership documents should not be fined, the head of the city revenue agency said yesterday."While the computers are down, late fines should not be applied," Wahab Rachmatsjah said.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Trial of Zarina to continue despite protests
Trial of Zarina to continue despite protests JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta District Court panel of judges trying Zarina for possessing 29,677 Ecstasy pills rejected her lawyers' objections to the indictment and decided to proceed with the trial.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Govt assigns team to check estate permits
Govt assigns team to check estate permits JAKARTA (JP): The government has set up a team of officials to assess land-use permits issued to industrial estate developers and revoke any that had not been utilized over a number of years.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Our nuclear energy dilemma
Our nuclear energy dilemma Amid the public controversy over the building of a nuclear power plant at the foot of Mount Muria, near Jepara in Central Java, the House of Representatives has finally given its stamp of approval to a bill on nuclear energy.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Hashim to maintain position as BPS's main shareholder
Hashim to maintain position as BPS's main shareholder JAKARTA (JP): Hashim Djojohadikusumo will maintain his position as the majority shareholder in Bank Papan Sejahtera despite his withdrawal from the supervisory board, the bank's president Al Njoo said yesterday.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Elmi Hotel, Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 42-44: - Qemi Club: Karaoke, daily, 8 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., Disco, daily, 12.30 a.m. to 3 a.m., Puri R and Dankdut Group, Sunday, 10.30 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
PT HM Sampoerna posted $166.3m net profit in 1996
PT HM Sampoerna posted $166.3m net profit in 1996 JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cigarette maker PT HM Sampoerna booked Rp 394 billion (US$166.3 million) net profit in 1996, 6.2 percent lower than the Rp 420 billion projected.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Poll contestants to account for their candidates
Poll contestants to account for their candidates JAKARTA (JP): The political organizations contesting the May 29 election are to account for their legislative candidates before the General Elections Institute today.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Snooker trophy offered by PWI
Snooker trophy offered by PWI JAKARTA (JP): Twelve of the snooker players currently in training for the SEA Games will compete for a trophy on offer from the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) on March 10 and 11.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Indonesia and Malaysia seek soymeal and corn
Indonesia and Malaysia seek soymeal and corn SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia and Malaysia are looking for several cargoes of soymeal and corn for May/July delivery, but the rest of the Southeast Asia feed market remains quiet due to high Chicago prices, dealers said yesterday.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Swedish golfer takes the lead
Swedish golfer takes the lead JAKARTA (JP): Swedish golfer Pernilla Sterner took over the lead in the Kosaido Ladies Asia Circuit after shooting a 5-under par-67 for a two-day total of 139 (72 67) in the second round yesterday.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Two slain in south Philippines
Two slain in south Philippines SULTAN KUDARAT, Philippines (AFP): The Philippines government and Moslem guerrillas adjourned peace talks here yesterday, as another Moslem group raided a nearby village and killed two farmers, officials said.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Indonesian firms urged to invest more overseas
Indonesian firms urged to invest more overseas JAKARTA (JP): Christianto Wibisono, the chairman of the Indonesian Business Data Center, urged yesterday Indonesian businessmen to invest abroad.Christianto said claims that investing abroad caused capital flights should not discourage investment...
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Municipality in a sad state, councilor says
Municipality in a sad state, councilor says JAKARTA (JP): A councilor said yesterday he pitied the municipality because it lacked authority in its own area of jurisdiction.The city had to deal with too many other parties, Bandjar Marpaung said, which obstructed several important programs.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Fire ravages plantations
Fire ravages plantations PADANG, West Sumatra: More than 2,000 hectares of oil palm plantations in West Pasaman have been on fire since late last month. The blaze has so far caused losses exceeding Rp 4 billion (US$1.7 million).
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Suspect shot to death
Suspect shot to death JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested three fugitives and shot one of them to death yesterday for killing a man on Feb. 9 on Jl. Sumenep, Central Jakarta.Central Jakarta Police Precinct Deputy Chief Maj. Bambang Sugiarto said Dedy alias Gondrong, 34, was shot after he resisted arrest.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Bank NISP to issue bonds
Bank NISP to issue bonds JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank NISP will issue bonds worth Rp 100 billion (about US$ 41.6 million) in March to support its long-term financing.Pramukti Surjaudaja, the bank's director, said that yield of the five-year bonds would be adjusted to local banks' interest...
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
MOU for forest research
MOU for forest research JAKARTA (JP): The Bogor-based Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) yesterday signed memos of understanding with four Indonesian research institutes to conduct a number of joint research activities.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Taxi driver robs Taiwanese
Taxi driver robs Taiwanese JAKARTA (JP): A taxi driver robbed a Taiwanese passenger yesterday of Rp 200,000 (US$84) in Pondok Cabe, some 25 kilometers south of the capital, a police source said.A police officer at the South Jakarta Police Precinct said an unidentified taxi driver robbed Song Yung...
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Indomobil sales drop
Indomobil sales drop BANDUNG (JP): Car maker Indomobil's sales dropped to 60,000 vehicles last year from 70,000 in 1995, managing director Gunadi Sindhuwinata said yesterday.Gunadi attributed the drop to the 14 percent decline in the domestic automobile markets last year.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Observers raise concerns over nuclear power bill
Observers raise concerns over nuclear power bill JAKARTA (JP): A nuclear expert and an environmentalist said yesterday the manner in which the nuclear power bill was rushed through the House of Representatives raised doubts about the government's real intentions.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Toll road discipline
Toll road disciplineFrom KompasThe management of PT Jasa Marga should pay attention to the discipline of their personnel dealing with services, accidents and sanctions against traffic violations on toll roads in and outside of Jakarta.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
City told to send parking fee hike plan to council
City told to send parking fee hike plan to council JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) faction at the City Council demanded the administration immediately forward its proposal to hike parking fees to the council, to prevent prolonged and unnecessary public debate.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
All England set to test RI shuttlers
All England set to test RI shuttlers JAKARTA (JP): The All England Open Badminton Championships in March will be a warm-up event for Indonesian shuttlers ahead of the Sudirman Cup and the World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, both in May.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Investors told to enter eastern provinces
Investors told to enter eastern provinces JAKARTA (JP): A minister urged investors yesterday to expand their activities to eastern Indonesia and improve links between big and small businesses to create a harmonious and efficient investment environment.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Thailand deports Karen refugees to Myanmar
Thailand deports Karen refugees to Myanmar BANGKOK (Agencies): The Thai Army has deported 600 Karen women and children to "a safe spot" in Myanmar while forcing hundreds of Karen men back across the border to face capture by Myanmar troops, government and relief sources said yesterday.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Poolside - Pasar Senggol, daily, 6.30 p.m. Kecak Dance, Friday and Tuesday, Legong Dance, Saturday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday, 7 p.m.
Fri, 28 Feb 1997
Timber theft on the rise
Timber theft on the rise KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: A local forestry official has complained that timber theft from the forests of southern Kendari are on the increase and that the forest police are unable to cope.
Thu, 27 Feb 1997
Camera plant to be built in Ujungpandang
Camera plant to be built in Ujungpandang JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Ande Abdul Latief of PT Tiga Utama, an agent providing haj and umrah (lesser pilgrimage) services, has signed an agreement with Bermuda firm NimsTec to build a factory to produce 3-D image producing cameras, printing material and...
Thu, 27 Feb 1997
Observers ask Amien to remain outspoken
Observers ask Amien to remain outspoken UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Political observers have called on Moslem scholar Amien Rais, who has just relinquished his leading position in the Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI), to remain outspoken and continue fighting for better...
Thu, 27 Feb 1997
Malaysia deports over 280 Indonesian illegal immigrants
Malaysia deports over 280 Indonesian illegal immigrants KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian authorities deported 287 Indonesian illegals yesterday after rounding up more foreigners in a crackdown on the country's huge community of undocumented workers and professionals.
Thu, 27 Feb 1997
Heroes skeletons removed
Heroes skeletons removed JAKARTA (JP): Almost 50 skeletons of national heroes of the 1945 Independence are being moved from the Karet Bivak public cemetery, Karet Tengsin, Karet Pasar Baru to the Tanah Kusir cemetery in South Jakarta.
Thu, 27 Feb 1997
Grenade suspect's parents complain
Grenade suspect's parents complain JAKARTA (JP): Parents of the suspect in the grenade case filed a complaint to police through the Foundation of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (YLBHI) after ten people claiming to be police searched their house without a warrant, the foundation's chairman said.
Thu, 27 Feb 1997
Siam expands business
Siam expands business JAKARTA (JP): Siam Cement Plc. of Thailand and its Indonesian partner PT Satyawada Mitrausaha of the Wings Group have set up a joint venture company to make fiber cement roof tiles and gypsum boards.
Thu, 27 Feb 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, 27 Feb 1997
An extended ASEAN
An extended ASEAN After state visits to Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar, President Soeharto is back in Jakarta. According to State Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono, the President is satisfied with the results of the recent visits.
Thu, 27 Feb 1997
One further step
One further stepFrom MerdekaIndonesia's general election takes place once every five years. This year it is the sixth election during the New Order government and the seventh in the period of the country's independence.The country is getting feverish toward election day in May 1997.
Thu, 27 Feb 1997
Indonesian coffee crop moves into market focus
Indonesian coffee crop moves into market focus SINGAPORE (Reuter): Southeast Asian coffee dealers said yesterday the trade is slowly shifting its attention to the upcoming Indonesian coffee crop while regional business remained largely moribund due to sharp swings in world prices.
Thu, 27 Feb 1997
Ekonid to hold symposium
Ekonid to hold symposium JAKARTA (JP): German-Indonesian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (Ekonid), in cooperation with Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany's most developed state, will hold a technical symposium here from March 19 to 20.
Thu, 27 Feb 1997
Biotechnology awareness urged
Biotechnology awareness urged JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to establish a strong biotechnology base to enable it to face international competition in the field, according to a leading molecular biologist.
Thu, 27 Feb 1997
Grief shared
Grief shared Who would have imagined that some cruel fate might abruptly snatch away the life of a young man like Peter? Bob Hobman's narration (Feb. 24) of the circumstances under which Peter, a British tourist, died at the hands of unknown antisocial elements in Bali, is very moving.
Thu, 27 Feb 1997
Bogor builds 300 latrines
Bogor builds 300 latrines BOGOR (JP): Bogor regency administration is building 300 family latrines and 300 house floors in nine villages of three districts.The week-long program, which started Tuesday, is being carried out in cooperation with four Moslem traditional boarding schools (Santri Raksa...
Thu, 27 Feb 1997
Yen depreciation not yet hurting plywood
Yen depreciation not yet hurting plywood JAKARTA (JP): Japanese businesses expect to see prices of Indonesian plywood decline soon as a result of the recent depreciation of the yen against the U.S. dollar, an executive said yesterday.
Thu, 27 Feb 1997
China ties to stay strong with RP
China ties to stay strong with RP MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos voiced optimism yesterday over the future of relations between China and the Philippines after the death of Chinese paramount leader Deng Xiaoping."The indications, the trends are very positive," said Ramos at a news conference.