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Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Warner Bros. enters local retail business
Warner Bros. enters local retail businessBy Hyginus Hardoyo JAKARTA (JP): Good news for lovers of Warner Bros. cartoon characters. Products featuring animated characters from Batman and Bugs Bunny to Tweety are on sale here.The products, for people of all ages, can be found at Warner Bros.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Gus Dur may face police questioning
Gus Dur may face police questioning JAKARTA (JP): A Moslem activist filed a complaint with the police yesterday over remarks by popular Moslem leader Abdurrahman Wahid he considered slanderous.Chief of the City Police Detectives Col.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Motorbike racing
Motorbike racing I read with interest an item titled Motorbike street races outlawed (Jan. 15, 1997). The developing city of Hanoi, Vietnam, has the view that motorcycle racing on city streets is endangering lives and as such, stiff measures are being taken to put a stop to this activity.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Customs urged to cast aside past practices
Customs urged to cast aside past practices JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Customs and Excise was urged yesterday to uphold the law and cast aside its past corrupt practices when it resumes its inspection authority on April 1.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Tycoon Eka pledges support for Golkar
Tycoon Eka pledges support for Golkar JAKARTA (JP): A top business tycoon expressed his readiness to support the ruling Golkar party in the upcoming general election campaign, Antara reported.Eka Tjipta Widjaja, owner of the Sinar Mas Group, the number two conglomerate in Indonesia after the Salim...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Owners allowed in gutted kiosks
Owners allowed in gutted kiosks JAKARTA (JP): Owners of kiosks in the ravaged Pasar Baru shopping center in Central Jakarta were allowed to enter their shops Thursday.They were owners of kiosks which were on the first floor of the Harco Plaza on Jl. Samanhudi and not destroyed by the fire.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Consumer prices fluctuate
Consumer prices fluctuate JAKARTA (JP): Consumer prices in Jakarta fluctuated from the second week of January to yesterday, according to a city economic bureau survey.The price of rice fell 2.7 percent to 11.1 percent while sugar, salted fish and flour rose by between 3.3 percent and 5.8 percent.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Toyota send Britain EMU wakeup call
Toyota send Britain EMU wakeup callBy Brian Williams TOKYO (Reuter): Toyota president Hiroshi Okuda sent a belated wake-up call to Britain with his forthright comments about the importance to Japanese investors of a single European currency, financial analysts said on Thursday.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Pertamina gets clean audit
Pertamina gets clean audit JAKARTA (JP): State oil company Pertamina yesterday received an unqualified opinion from the Development Finance Comptroller for its 1995/1996 financial report.Pertamina said net profits had increased 55 percent to Rp 853.59 billion (US$371.12 million) from Rp 550.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Merchant in Petronas' bid
Merchant in Petronas' bid JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian Merchant Marine Sdn. Bhd., which PT Berlian Laju Tanker aims to acquire 20 percent of, plans to enter Petronas' tenders.Kevin Wong, the corporate secretary of publicly listed Berlian Laju Tanker, said yesterday that, although it would bid, Merchant...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
'Copyright bill needed for globalization'
'Copyright bill needed for globalization' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said yesterday the government-sponsored bills on copyright, patents and trademarks were needed to anticipate globalization and free trade.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Denver art mission tours
Denver art mission tours PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: The Denver Cultural Exchange Council from the United States began its tour of the province yesterday seeking input about the art and cultural life here.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Great River 1996 sales exceed target
Great River 1996 sales exceed target JAKARTA (JP): Garment maker and retailer PT Great River International (GRI) announced yesterday its sales last year were Rp 256 billion (US$108.66 million), exceeding its Rp 250 billion target.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
'SCTV' to broadcast Asia Cup talk show
'SCTV' to broadcast Asia Cup talk show JAKARTA (JP): The privately owned SCTV TV station is to broadcast a talk show, Road to A King Asia Cup, today at 3.00 p.m.Hosted by Helmy Yahya, the program will feature eighth times All England winner Rudy Hartono, the Badminton Association of Indonesia's...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Belu man does it his way
Belu man does it his way KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): A poor father of eight from Belu, about 360 kilometers northeast of here, chopped off his penis when he realized his wife was pregnant again.Hendrikus Bria, 38, a known psychotic, was now staring blankly at a hospital ceiling but had no...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
PAL needs more capital
PAL needs more capital JAKARTA (JP): State-owned shipbuilder PT PAL has asked the government to convert its long-term loan of Rp 790 billion (US$334.7 million) to the company into equity, according to an executive of the Management Board for Strategic Industries.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
29 arrested over alleged car thefts
29 arrested over alleged car thefts JAKARTA (JP): City Police have arrested 29 men over 106 vehicles stolen in Jakarta and its surrounding areas in the last three weeks.Chief of the City Detectives for General Affairs Lt. Col.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Exodus
Exodus With the end of the fasting month of Ramadhan now only a little more than a week away, the yearly exodus of millions of people leaving the capital city for their homes in the provinces is gaining momentum.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Where to go in Jakarta, for Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997
Where to go in Jakarta, for Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997Music * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday, Sunday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Paraguas Vocal Group, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Canadian youths study local culture
Canadian youths study local culture BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A group of 25 Canadian youths arrived here earlier this month for a 115-day program under the Indonesia- Canada Youth Exchange Program to study the culture and traditions of West Aceh.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
'No political motives behind ship's visit'
'No political motives behind ship's visit' JAKARTA (JP): The commander of the French helicopter carrier Jeanne d'Arc, Captain Bruno Sifantus, said the ship's current visit to Indonesia had no political motives.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
January worst month ever for fire deaths
January worst month ever for fire deaths JAKARTA (JP): The city fire agency's monthly evaluation has found this month to be the worst on record for fire victims with six people killed and one injured.Fire department records show this was the first time six people had died in a month.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
NU seeks political balancing act
NU seeks political balancing act Abdurrahman Wahid, more popularly known as Gus Dur, has never stopped making controversial moves. Head of the largest Moslem organization, Nahdlatul Ulama, Gus Dur recently invited President Soeharto's daughter Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana (Tutut) to visit NU's boarding...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Govt audits pension funds
Govt audits pension funds JAKARTA (JP): The government will audit pension funds at least every five years, Ministry of Finance spokesman Agus Haryanto said yesterday.Agus said auditing could occur any time there was an indication that a pension fund was violating regulations.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 31, 1997: -------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Military threatens tougher measures against rioters
Military threatens tougher measures against rioters JAKARTA (JP): The authorities will get tougher on rioters to prevent Rengasdengklok and Tasikmalaya-style mob violence from happening again, Armed Forces Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung said yesterday.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Students queried over stickers
Students queried over stickers PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Four students have been questioned by police for producing and selling stickers calling for people to boycott the May 29 general election.Ecep Suwardi Yasa and Chalid Mawardi of the "Walisongo" State Institute for Islamic Studies, and Abu...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Garuda prepares 24 jets for pilgrimage
Garuda prepares 24 jets for pilgrimage JAKARTA (JP): The country's flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will deploy 24 jets to transport the 197,615 Moslems going on pilgrimage to Mecca this year, company president Soepandi said Thursday.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Religious education
Religious educationFrom Suara KaryaAccording to Alwi Nurdin, Chairman of the District Indonesian Teachers Association (PGRI) in Jakarta, one of the causes of ill student behavior can be found in the apparent lack of control demonstrated by teachers of religion compared to teachers of other...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
U.S. asked to end MFN haggling
U.S. asked to end MFN haggling BEIJING (AFP): Chinese Premier Li Peng has called on the United States to resolve China's Most Favored Nation (MFN) status "once and for all, " the state media reported yesterday.The U.S.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSaturday Maghrib 6:20 p.m.Sunday Imsak 4:25 a.m. Subuh 4:35 a.m.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Perumka moves to avoid repeat of ticket chaos
Perumka moves to avoid repeat of ticket chaos JAKARTA (JP): People queuing for long-distance train tickets at Jakarta stations from today should be more certain of obtaining tickets than hundreds of prospective travelers yesterday.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Businessmen told to pay alms
Businessmen told to pay alms JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja lamented businessmen's low awareness of paying alms saying only 15 of 350 businessmen registered with Bazis, the board which oversees Islamic alms collection, had made donations.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Local activists blast Wolf over rights review
Local activists blast Wolf over rights review SEMARANG (JP): An Indonesian human rights activist blasted American Congressman Frank Wolf's assessment of Indonesia's human rights record in East Timor as ungrounded and politically motivated.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
RI to sign maritime accord
RI to sign maritime accord JAKARTA: The Australian Federal Government plans to sign a maritime boundaries agreement with Indonesia in Perth, Western Australia, on March 14, 1997.Antara reported here earlier this week the Australian government would be represented on the occasion by Foreign Minister...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Bukit Asam given 1 year to return state funds
Bukit Asam given 1 year to return state funds JAKARTA (JP): The government has given state-owned coal miner PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam a year to deliver funds collected from private coal-mining contractors, an official said yesterday.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Garuda to cut operating costs
Garuda to cut operating costs JAKARTA (JP): State-owned airline Garuda Indonesia is planning to cut its operating costs by 20 percent this year.Garuda finance director Achmad Subianto said Thursday the cuts would affect accommodation, catering and transportation for crews.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Hunger strike ends in RP
Hunger strike ends in RP MANILA (UPI): Philippine prisoners have ended their two-month hunger strike, declaring their protest a victory after the recent release of 48 fellow inmates they claim were jailed primarily for political reasons.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Aspiring musician Muji lives on monkey business
Aspiring musician Muji lives on monkey businessBy Joko Sarwono BOGOR, West Java (JP): Muji Cahyono, from the East Java town of Malang, never imagined he would walk from house to house with a monkey on a lead performing in front yards and alleys.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Soeharto, Try to attend 'Takbir'
Soeharto, Try to attend 'Takbir' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto and Vice President Try Sutrisno are scheduled to attend the Takbiran prayer on the eve of Idul Fitri at Monas (the National Monument) on Feb. 8.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Legislators complain of being overburdened
Legislators complain of being overburdenedBy Dwi Atmanta JAKARTA (JP): Legislators complained yesterday of too great a burden with draft bills galore expected to be finished by the end of their terms.With less than nine months remaining before September -- not to mention the run-up to the May...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Isuzu to form venture in KL
Isuzu to form venture in KL TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Isuzu Motors Ltd., affiliated with U.S. auto giant General Motors Corp., is to launch a truck production joint venture with Malaysian state firms as early as March, an industrial daily said yesterday.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
KL to protect domestic workers
KL to protect domestic workers KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia will amend its employment laws to enable it to prosecute employers who sack Malaysian workers and replace them with foreigners, the national Bernama news agency reported yesterday.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Customs blames surveyor for textile smuggling
Customs blames surveyor for textile smuggling JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Customs and Excise blames under weighing and under invoicing of shipments of imported textiles and textile-related products worth more than US$5,000 for rampant smuggling of those products.
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Bomb hoax
Bomb hoax I am writing in reference to your article titled Bomb hoax delays Cathay Pacific (Jan. 31, 1997) which appeared on Page 3.I would like to clarify this matter by confirming that Cathay Pacific Airways did not receive any threatening phone calls of any nature concerning any of its flights...
Sat, 01 Feb 1997
Indonesia steals the show at World Economic Forum
Indonesia steals the show at World Economic Forum DAVOS, Switzerland (Agencies): Four ministers, 20 entrepreneurs and over 100 artists and entertainers from Indonesia are in the Swiss town of Davos to promote the country at the on-going World Economic Forum.
Fri, 31 Jan 1997
Zarina Ecstasy trial opens to full courthouse
Zarina Ecstasy trial opens to full courthouse JAKARTA (JP): Budding TV actress Zarina appeared in the West Jakarta District Court amid tight security yesterday on charges of producing, possessing and distributing 29,677 Ecstasy pills.
Fri, 31 Jan 1997
Airbase to secure Timor Gap
Airbase to secure Timor Gap KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Navy Chief Admiral Arief Kushariadi said the planned naval airbase here would ensure the security of the joint offshore exploration project in the oil- rich Timor Gap.
Fri, 31 Jan 1997
RI to begin Olympic drive in 1998: Hayono
RI to begin Olympic drive in 1998: Hayono JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman said yesterday that Indonesia would prepare a proposal to host the Asian Games in 2006 and the Olympic Games in 2008.
Fri, 31 Jan 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.