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Thu, 30 Jan 1997
'Workers' corpses sent all legally'
'Workers' corpses sent all legally' JAKARTA (JP): The bodies of two Indonesian workers that arrived in Lombok last week in a cardboard package labeled "fragile" were sent from Malaysia legally, Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief said yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Traffic control system
Traffic control system JAKARTA (JP): Hughes Information Technology Systems of the United States has completed the early integration of software and equipment for the Jakarta Automated Air Traffic Control System (JAATS).
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Printer's trial adjourned
Printer's trial adjourned JAKARTA (JP): The trial of a man who allegedly printed the unlicensed Suara Independen magazine was adjourned yesterday because his lawyers failed to turn up.Andi Syahputra, 32, is being accused by the government of defaming the President by helping to print the magazines...
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
RI Embassy slams Wolf's biased view of E. Timor
RI Embassy slams Wolf's biased view of E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Embassy in Washington went on the counter offensive yesterday against what they called the "biased, one-sided" remarks made by United States Congressman Frank Wolf on the issue of East Timor.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Fire crackers confiscated
Fire crackers confiscated SEMARANG: Police in several areas have, over the past two weeks, seized about 276,000 fire crackers and 138 kilograms of explosives for making fire crackers.Ten people have been arrested on charges of making the crackers, which are popular in Idul Fitri revelries.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
'IPTN's loans converted to equity'
'IPTN's loans converted to equity' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo confirmed yesterday that loans to state aerospace company PT IPTN from interest on reforestation funds had been converted into government equity in that company.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Multicorpora to issue US$100m bonds
Multicorpora to issue US$100m bonds JAKARTA (JP): Ongko Group's PT Ongko Multicorpora plans to issue bonds in the first quarter of this year worth US$100 million on overseas capital markets, the company's president said yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Rp 3b went up in flames
Rp 3b went up in flames DENPASAR: The 85 fires in the city last year caused losses estimated at Rp 3.1 billion (US$1.3 million), Mayor Made Suwendha said yesterday.In 1995, the authorities listed 67 fires that caused losses of about Rp 2 billion.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Java-Sumatra bridge under study: Minister
Java-Sumatra bridge under study: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The proposal to build a 26.9-kilometer bridge connecting Java and Sumatra is being studied by the Ministry of Public Works and the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Music appreciation
Music appreciation I am writing in reference to Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan's articles on the contemporary (western classical) music scene in Jakarta in The Sunday Post (Jan. 26, 1997). There was a wealth of information in the articles for the uninitiated, and for those who only occasionally go to...
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
NGO to sue Gus Dur for slander
NGO to sue Gus Dur for slander JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of a non-government organization are suing popular Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid for slander.Bursah Zarnubi, chairman of student discussion group the Humanika Foundation, said yesterday he and his colleagues would sue Abdurrahman, better known...
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Telaga's rights shares
Telaga's rights shares JAKARTA (JP): The Surabaya-based PT Telaga Mas said it expected to raise Rp 68.5 billion (US$290.2 million) from the issuance of its shares later this year.An executive of the firm Mohammad Armaini said yesterday the rights shares would be sold at Rp 1,000 each and every two...
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Golkar expects absolute victory
Golkar expects absolute victory DILI: Golkar leaders in East Timor have set a target of 87.5 percent of the seats in the provincial legislative council in this year's general election.Local Golkar chief Armindo Soares said yesterday he expected all or at least 80 percent of young East Timorese...
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaThursdayMaghrib 6:20 p.m.FridayImsak 4:25 a.m.Subuh 4:35 a.m.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Idul Fitri goers start packing bus terminals
Idul Fitri goers start packing bus terminals JAKARTA (JP): Jakartans intending to celebrate Idul Fitri in their hometowns in West, Central and East Java started to pack the Pulogadung intercity bus terminal yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Ethnic villages in Ujungpandang
Ethnic villages in Ujungpandang UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The mayoralty will allocate Rp 8 billion (US$3.4 million) to develop what it calls "multi-ethnic villages" in the city.The project aims not only at improving relations among the various ethnic groups in the city but also attracting...
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Mobisel wins new loans
Mobisel wins new loans JAKARTA (JP): PT Mobile Selular Indonesia (Mobisel), a private cellular telecommunications provider, signed agreements yesterday for Rp 75 billion (US$31.6 million) in loan facilities from 12 domestic banks led by PT Makindo Securities and Bank Umum Servitia.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
1,134 buses for Idul Fitri in Bogor
1,134 buses for Idul Fitri in Bogor BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Bogor administration will provide 1,134 buses with seats for 94,195 people for Idul Fitri revelers, Bogor Mayor Eddy Gunardi has said.There would be 607 large and 527 small buses, he said.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Dollar hits 122.12 yen, the highest in four years
Dollar hits 122.12 yen, the highest in four years TOKYO (AFP): The dollar rose sharply against the yen here yesterday, briefly hitting 122.12 yen, its highest level in almost four years, dealers said.At 2 p.m. (0500 GMT), the dollar stood at 122.01 yen, compared with 121.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Private foreign debt concerns
Private foreign debt concerns Our monetary authority appears to be concerned with our swelling private foreign loan burden. Particularly disconcerting is the boldness with which some members of the private sector borrow money, daring to accept loans on the most preposterous terms.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Horta wants to form shadow govt
Horta wants to form shadow govt CANBERRA (Antara): Anti-integration activist Jose Ramos Horta has announced his so-called East Timor Liberation movement would set up a shadow government in Indonesia's 27th province.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Surabaya to get engineering park
Surabaya to get engineering park SURABAYA, E Java (Antara): A German company is to build an industrial service and engineering park (ISEP) on a 20-hectare land at Pasuruan Industrial Estate Rembang (PIER), 60 km west of here.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Tang's wife prevented from leaving Singapore
Tang's wife prevented from leaving Singapore SINGAPORE (Agencies): The wife of a Singapore opposition politician being sued by government ministers has been blocked from leaving the country, the Home Affairs Ministry said yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
French chopper carrier to harbor here
French chopper carrier to harbor here JAKARTA (JP): A French anti-submarine and assault helicopter carrier, the Jeanne d'Arc, is scheduled to arrive in the Tanjung Priok harbor here today for a five day call, it was announced yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * 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.m.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Legislator accused of defaming Soeharto
Legislator accused of defaming Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): The trial of outspoken legislator Aberson Marle Sihaloho, accused of defaming President Soeharto in a public speech, began yesterday at the Central Jakarta District Court.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Dutch pianist to perform tonight at Erasmus Huis
Dutch pianist to perform tonight at Erasmus HuisBy Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): Over the years, Erasmus Huis has proven to be one of the very few places in Jakarta where music has been able to flourish.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Protesting villagers meet with officials
Protesting villagers meet with officials BANGKOK (AFP):Some 300 representatives of thousands of Thai villagers who have set up camp outside government offices here to demand social justice began a series of meetings with officials yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Woods to get Thai citizenship
Woods to get Thai citizenship BANGKOK (AFP): American golfing sensation Tiger Woods, whose mother is Thai, is to be awarded Thai citizenship following a recommendation by the foreign minister, the Bangkok Post reported yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Darmawan's paintings reflect society's turbulent thoughts
Darmawan's paintings reflect society's turbulent thoughtsBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): Today, more artists are taking an unconventional road for creative techniques as they go through mental tortures connected to social questions, while leaving behind the traditional ways.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Bogor to get 880 public phones
Bogor to get 880 public phones BOGOR, West Java (JP): Bogor will have 880 new public phones to cope with the extra calls that will be made during Idul Fitri on Feb. 9 and Feb 10.Noercahyo, a spokesman for the local branch of the state telecommunications firm, PT Telkom, said yesterday there would...
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Chedi Hotel: Jl. Rancabentang 56-58: Job (Piano), 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, 30 Jan 1997
Fresh riot rocks West Kalimantan
Fresh riot rocks West Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): A group of about 40 unidentified men went on a burning rampage in the West Kalimantan district of Siantan Tengah yesterday, damaging a foundation that runs Catholic schools, a press report said.Suara Pembaruan reported the riot began at around 3:40 a.m.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
More ferry terminals needed
More ferry terminals needed KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The province needs eight additional ferry terminals in 1997 to connect island groups in the Buton and Muna districts and lift them from isolation.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
'National politics resembles shadow boxing'
'National politics resembles shadow boxing' As May's general election nears, people are anticipating important political events to unfold. Sociologist Arief Budiman analyzes the nature of politics in Indonesia.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Nusamba announces bid for Indocopper
Nusamba announces bid for Indocopper JAKARTA (JP): PT Nusamba Mineral Industri, a subsidiary of the politically well-connected Nusamba Group, formally announced its bid yesterday to buy a majority stake in Indocopper Investama Corporation (IIC).
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
English program (2)
English program (2) I'm writing in response to the letters complaining about the English program at Regina Pacis school.My child is currently studying at Regina Pacis. I believe the English program is working well and my child is lucky to have been given the opportunity to learn at a school with a...
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
NJS halts services to Christmas Island
NJS halts services to Christmas Island JAKARTA (JP): The Darwin-based Australian airline National Jet System (NJS) is to terminate all its services to Christmas Island, a small Australian island in the Indian Ocean, next month due to sinking demand.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Beware of strangers
Beware of strangers At 2 p.m. on Jan. 24, 1997 I was about to leave ITC Mangga Dua, the wholesale market in downtown Jakarta, when a young man accosted me. He was slightly built and dark skinned. In a Malay accent he said he belonged to a ship's crew and asked what the taxi fare would be to Sogo...
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 29, 1997: ----------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter...
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Councilors divided over more deputy governors
Councilors divided over more deputy governors JAKARTA (JP): City councilors were divided yesterday on whether to support the ruling Golkar faction's suggestion of increasing the number of Jakarta deputy governors from three to four.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Indosat's Multimedia forum
Indosat's Multimedia forum JAKARTA (JP): State-owned international telecommunications operator PT Indosat has represented Indonesia in initiating the establishment of the Asian Multimedia Forum (AMF) which aims to promote the development of multimedia in the Asia-Pacific region.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Eight die, 22 injured on tollroad
Eight die, 22 injured on tollroad JAKARTA (JP): Eight people were killed and 22 seriously injured in a five-vehicle pileup on the Jakarta-Cikampek tollroad Tuesday afternoon.The chain collision started when the Raya intercity bus lost control in the lane heading to Cikampek and ended up in the lane...
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Seven named suspects for Tanah Abang riot
Seven named suspects for Tanah Abang riot JAKARTA (JP): Seven of the eleven traders arrested during Monday's riot at the Tanah Abang market, Central Jakarta, were officially declared to be suspects yesterday.Chief of the City Police Detectives Col.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Industry ministry to collect $16m in non-tax income
Industry ministry to collect $16m in non-tax income JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Industry and Trade aims to collect Rp 38.4 billion (US$16 million) in non-tax income in the 1997/1998 fiscal year.Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo told a hearing of the House Budgetary Commission...
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
NII trial in South Jakarta
NII trial in South Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Three people accused of taking part in the activities of an obscure organization called the Indonesian Islamic State (NII) are currently being tried in the South Jakarta District Court.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Gus Dur predicts presidential election will be influenced
Gus Dur predicts presidential election will be influenced JAKARTA (JP): Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid predicts a "coalition" of interest groups within the Armed Forces (ABRI) and "political Moslems" will influence the outcome of the 1998 presidential election.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Owners, employees of razed stores wait for examination
Owners, employees of razed stores wait for examination JAKARTA (JP): Owners and employees of razed stores in Pasar Baru are hoping the police will conclude forensic investigations promptly so they can reopen as soon as possible.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Social disparity 'blurs development achievement'
Social disparity 'blurs development achievement' JAKARTA (JP): Debates on the socio-economic disparity problem should focus on solutions or they will eclipse the economic performance, Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita said yesterday.
Thu, 30 Jan 1997
Three basketball stars set to quit SEAG training
Three basketball stars set to quit SEAG training JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Basketball Association's preparations for the October SEA Games (SEAG) have been severely disrupted by resignation requests from three of the 20 players participating in the centralized training program.