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Mon, 27 Jan 1997
Workers strike over Idul Fitri pay
Workers strike over Idul Fitri pay BOGOR, West Java (JP): Hundreds of workers of garment factory PT Karawang Utama went on strike Friday, demanding full payment of their Idul Fitri allowances, Antara reported.
Mon, 27 Jan 1997
Investors eye Kalimantan
Investors eye Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): A number of investors from the neighboring Malaysian state of Sabah have been eying natural resources of Central Kalimantan province.Abdul Karim, head of the provincial investment board, told newsmen over the weekend that some 100 Sabah businessmen, to be led...
Mon, 27 Jan 1997
Monitoring the rumbles
Monitoring the rumbles The Armed Forces has confirmed that alert command centers to monitor situations and rumors that could incite social unrest will be established nationwide on Jan. 30. Creating the alert centers, first announced by President Soeharto some 10 days ago, is an effort to prevent...
Mon, 27 Jan 1997
Lampung has around 25 tigers: Survey
Lampung has around 25 tigers: Survey BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: A recent survey suggests there may be between 20 and 25 Sumatran tigers in Way Kambas National Park.The survey by the Tiger Project, a program assisted by several international organizations concerned with endangered species, dismissed...
Mon, 27 Jan 1997
Bimantara plans to launch new car this year: Jongkie
Bimantara plans to launch new car this year: Jongkie JAKARTA (JP): PT Citramobil Nasional, a subsidiary of Bimantara Citra group, is set to launch a new car this year amid stiff market competition.President of the firm Jongkie D.
Mon, 27 Jan 1997
Asia can stand up to rich nations: Gujral
Asia can stand up to rich nations: Gujral NEW DELHI (Reuter): India said on Saturday that developing nations in Asia had the economic muscle to stand up to rich nations but that trade and investment ties in its neighborhood needed to be strengthened.
Mon, 27 Jan 1997
Electric fence to help protect rare rhinos
Electric fence to help protect rare rhinos JAKARTA (JP): A new breeding ground for rare Sumatra rhinos in Lampung will be enclosed by solar-powered, electric fences to keep the animals in and potential intruders out, Antara reported.
Mon, 27 Jan 1997
Perumka acts to deter scalpers
Perumka acts to deter scalpers JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to deter ticket scalpers from extorting money from Idul Fitri travelers, the state-owned railway company Perumka has set a new rule on buying train tickets from automatic machines.
Mon, 27 Jan 1997
Bogasari raises flour output
Bogasari raises flour output JAKARTA (JP): To anticipate a greater flour demand during the Idul Fitri holiday season, the country's largest flour producer, PT ISM Bogasari Flour Mills, has been increasing its output, a company director said Saturday in Surabaya, East Java.
Mon, 27 Jan 1997
Gus Dur warns on social apathy
Gus Dur warns on social apathy JAKARTA (JP): Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid has warned against the development of human resources for the sake of national development alone, citing a growing social apathy as the result of obsession with this goal.
Mon, 27 Jan 1997
Social unrest
Social unrest The controversy over the recent violence in Situbondo, Tasikmalaya and West Kalimantan have triggered different comments from government officials and political observers.Some believe the widening economic and political disparities may be one of the main factors to have ignited the...
Mon, 27 Jan 1997
Riau Andalan sells assets to pay debts
Riau Andalan sells assets to pay debts JAKARTA (JP): PT Riau Andalan Pulp & Paper (Riaupulp) is selling its nonproductive assets to repay its bonds and other long-term debts, according to a company senior executive.W.
Mon, 27 Jan 1997
YLBHI opens legal training
YLBHI opens legal training JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) has opened registration for its annual program for law graduates and students to follow legal aid training at its office.The program will take place at its office on Jl.
Mon, 27 Jan 1997
Return of local customs inspections feared
Return of local customs inspections feared JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian and foreign businesspeople are nervously awaiting news on the status of the preshipment inspection (PSI) system for imports with a new customs law taking effect in April.
Mon, 27 Jan 1997
Govt bureaucracy needs a new outlook
Govt bureaucracy needs a new outlookBy Hendrajit JAKARTA (JP): If there is a lesson to be learned from the recent riots in Tasikmalaya and Situbondo it is a new look at the role of the government in protecting public interest.
Mon, 27 Jan 1997
VW to invest in India
VW to invest in India BOMBAY (AFP): German automaker Volkswagen plans to invest more than US$100 million in a joint venture car factory in India, The Economic Times reported here Saturday.A Volkswagen official was quoted as saying that the company was likely to join forces with an Indian firm to...
Mon, 27 Jan 1997
Hastin Bank gets ISO-9001
Hastin Bank gets ISO-9001 JAKARTA (JP): Certification agencies Societe Generale de Surveillance and PT Sucofindo awarded ISO-9001 quality management system certificate to Hastin Bank over the weekend.The bank's president Anwary Surjaudaja said the ISO-9001 certificate was awarded to Hastin Bank for...
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSundayMaghrib 6:19 p.m.MondayImsak 4:23 a.m.Subuh 4:33 a.m.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Music education now an industry in Jakarta
Music education now an industry in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): In the 1950s and 1960s, music education was limited to private tuition and a few music schools.Yayasan Pendidikan Musik (YPM) or the Music Education Foundation, founded in 1952 by a group of Jakarta notables, is the country's oldest music...
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Weather agency warns of major floods and storms
Weather agency warns of major floods and storms JAKARTA (JP): The national weather agency warned yesterday of even bigger floods hitting Jakarta and other cities in Java in the coming weeks because of heavy rainfalls and tropical storms.The floods that hit parts of Jakarta on Jan. 13 and Jan.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Menopause is inevitable, but life goes on
Menopause is inevitable, but life goes onBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): As a top executive, Lidya Budiman (not her real name) spends most of her days attending various business meetings.On the eve of her 46th birthday early this month, she attended a very important meeting with her company's...
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Garuda determined to improve service
Garuda determined to improve serviceBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Today, state-owned air carrier PT Garuda Indonesia celebrates its 48th anniversary in the midst of endless public complaints, government hopes for better earnings and the airline's desire to go public.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning news 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 News 7:30 TV Series 8:00 Women's Program: Tata Busana 8:30 Children's Story: Cerita Untuk Anak 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Comedy: Ria Jenaka...
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Preserving nation's literary past
Preserving nation's literary pastIlluminations, The Writing Traditions of Indonesia; Edited by Ann Kumar and John H. McGlynn; The Lontar Foundation, Jakarta, 1996; 298 pages JAKARTA (JP): Here's an age-old question: If a tree falls in the forest, does anybody hear?The quiet vanishing of the world's...
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Clinic treats menopausal symptoms
Clinic treats menopausal symptoms JAKARTA (JP): Here is a good news for middle aged women currently being trapped in serious menopausal miseries.A special clinic promises to give new hope for these women to help them enter their midlife transition smoothly.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Junior shuttlers to dominate RI Sudirman Cup team
Junior shuttlers to dominate RI Sudirman Cup team JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia indicated yesterday that it would send a number of junior shuttlers to the Sudirman Cup and World Championships, both in Glasgow, Scotland, in May.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
'Blangkon' has lost its relevance among Javanese
'Blangkon' has lost its relevance among JavaneseBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): For the Javanese, blangkon -- the headdress worn by Javanese men -- is more than a hat to cover the head. It is an accessory that is supposed to add respectability to the wearer.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Begging offers better way of earning a living
Begging offers better way of earning a livingBy Myra Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): An American friend once remarked on a visit to Indonesia: "You Indonesians must be good people. That's why there are so many beggars around. And not only that, they look well-fed and some are not even handicapped.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Local judo body eying nine SEA Games golds
Local judo body eying nine SEA Games golds JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Judo Association expects to win nine of the 16 gold medals on offer in the 19th SEA Games here in October."In the last Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, we won nine golds, four silvers and three bronzes instead of the seven...
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Steps to abtain a driver's license
Steps to abtain a driver's license JAKARTA (JP): Theoretically, applying for a driver's license in Indonesia, for locals and foreigners alike, should not be a complicated process. Not as complicated a process as most people actually go through.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Well-balanced low-fat diet helps for a healthy menopause
Well-balanced low-fat diet helps for a healthy menopause JAKARTA (JP): Women who go through menopause can reduce the risks of developing osteoporosis or heart disease by maintaining a well-balanced, moderately low-fat diet.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Training center aims for perfection
Training center aims for perfectionBy Lukman Natanegara JAKARTA (JP): Human resource development is one of the main concerns of the state-owned flag carrier Garuda Indonesia.Garuda proves it by continually modernizing its training facilities in Duri Kosambi, West Jakarta.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Aerowisata makes flight more enjoyable with food
Aerowisata makes flight more enjoyable with foodBy Christiani S.A. Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): Flying high in the sky is not only about getting to destinations quickly and safely, but also enjoying the meals served by the airlines.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Garuda earns both praise and criticism
Garuda earns both praise and criticism JAKARTA (JP): Being the national flag carrier, it is only natural that Garuda faces huge challenges fulfilling the increasing demands of its passengers. While it is loved by many it is also loathed by some.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Acute snags in driver's license process needs reform
Acute snags in driver's license process needs reformBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): There's a joke among police-beat reporters about police cadets: Most parents of police cadets always pray for the same thing -- that their sons will be assigned to the driver's license service bureau.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Three more suspects killed for resisting police arrest
Three more suspects killed for resisting police arrest JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead three men, believed to be criminals, yesterday for resisting arrest in North Jakarta and South Jakarta, taking this month's death tally to at least nine.Sgt.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
On reading habits
On reading habits I read with interest Ms. Refina Harahap's letter (Jan. 24, 1997) about poor reading habits. In 1995 a small foundation called Yayasan Kinatouan opened six village libraries and last year we opened another six in Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Guess What? Alya Rohali
Guess What? Alya Rohali A new TV star is about to be born. Alya Rohali, Miss Indonesia 1996 Vegas, will begin shooting her first TV series, Serpihan Mutiara Retak (Shards of Cracked Pearls) next month.She expressed her optimism last week that the drama, which will also involve artist Nia...
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Alarms necessary to prevent crime
Alarms necessary to prevent crimeBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): Another Idul Fitri is coming. The city will again be a little more quiet for some time, as about a third of its 10 million residents are expected leave for their hometowns.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Airlines tussle in services dogfight
Airlines tussle in services dogfight To celebrate the 48th anniversary of the country's flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, which falls today, The Jakarta Post investigated airline service. The focus is on Garuda but other airlines are also covered.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Telkom's customer service
Telkom's customer serviceFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOn Jan. 13, 1997 our phone, no. 5540275, went dead instantaneously. It showed signs of life again in the afternoon, then relapsed.On Jan. 14, we filed a complaint with no.
Sat, 25 Jan 1997
Baby grows up in prison
Baby grows up in prison PEKANBARU, Riau: Eleven-month-old Suci Rahmadani has spent every day of her life in prison for a crime she has never committed.Her mother, Arnis, was three months pregnant when she started her 30-month jail sentence. She won't be able to walk out free until the end of June.
Sat, 25 Jan 1997
RP seeks more flights
RP seeks more flights MANILA (JP): The Philippines wants its new airlines, Grand International Airways and Cebu Pacific Air, to fly to Indonesia.Air talks are set tentatively for April.Grand Airways and Cebu Air have applied to fly between Manila and Jakarta.
Sat, 25 Jan 1997
Reactions on plan to set up riot alert centers continue
Reactions on plan to set up riot alert centers continue JAKARTA (JP): More support is pouring for the government's plan to set up "alert command centers", at each of the over 240 district military commands, to monitor and prevent unrest.
Sat, 25 Jan 1997
Singapore High Court rejects politician Tang's legal bid
Singapore High Court rejects politician Tang's legal bid SINGAPORE (Reuter): The Singapore High Court yesterday dismissed an opposition politician's application to strike out defamation suits filed by the prime minister, two ministers and other ruling party members.
Sat, 25 Jan 1997
Regent can't stop illegal workers
Regent can't stop illegal workers KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: East Flores Regent Hendrikus Hengki Mukin said it was practically impossible for him to prevent residents in his regency from working illegally in Malaysia.
Sat, 25 Jan 1997
Managing city finances
Managing city finances Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja submitted to the City Council on Wednesday his proposal for a 5.18 percent increase in the administration's spending for the year starting April 1.
Sat, 25 Jan 1997
Review urges Australia to end Asian radio, TV
Review urges Australia to end Asian radio, TV CANBERRA (Reuter): An inquiry urged Canberra yesterday to shut down the Asian radio and television services of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), a quality public broadcaster slated by the government for inefficiency.
Sat, 25 Jan 1997
Asian stock marts fall after Wall Street drop
Asian stock marts fall after Wall Street drop TOKYO (AFP): Share prices on most major bourses in the Asia- Pacific region fell yesterday as sentiment was hurt by a drop on Wall Street, brokers said.Japanese share prices fell with the key market barometer closing 1.
Sat, 25 Jan 1997
Fight over Busang gold mine
Fight over Busang gold mineFrom Bisnis IndonesiaA fight over the Busang mine between Bre-X Minerals Ltd., Barrick Gold Corp. and a private company has been raging for some time, while the government is appealing to the companies' generosity for a 10 percent share.