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Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Tigers on sale in Jakarta
Tigers on sale in Jakarta BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The authorities here will check on reports that a baby Sumatran tiger recently confiscated from an animal market in Jakarta came from Lampung.Lampung forestry district head Eko Wardoyo and head of Tanjungkarang's Natural Resources Conservation...
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Executive ruling on MRT
Executive ruling on MRT The mass rapid transit (MRT) project in Jakarta appears to be going the same way most other lucrative government projects have gone in recent years. It has become the subject of a battle between politically well-connected business groups.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Jakarta's religious high court
Jakarta's religious high courtFrom KompasI called in to the Religious High Court in Jl. Cemara, Jakarta, recently and imagined that I would be entering an architectural marvel which should rightly reflect a building fit to house a high court.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Elephants run amok in Riau
Elephants run amok in Riau KAMPAR, Riau: Dozens of elephants have run amok in the Kampar subdistrict, destroying 141 hectares of crops and scaring villag ers, reports said yesterday.Villagers say the animals, which are protected by law, emerge in large herds from nearby forests between dusk and...
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Badminton body pays disputed sponsorship money to players
Badminton body pays disputed sponsorship money to players JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia settled it dispute with the nation's top shuttlers yesterday when it handed over outstanding sponsorship money.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
City Hall urged to report plan on privatization
City Hall urged to report plan on privatization JAKARTA (JP): A councilor has urged the city municipality to report on the progress of the planned cooperation between PDAM Jaya, the city-owned water company, and private investors.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 17, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,200 0 465,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,375 50 2,783,000...
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Golkar official defends ABRI over allegations on riots
Golkar official defends ABRI over allegations on riots JAKARTA (JP): Attempts to implicate the Armed Forces (ABRI) in the recent flurry of riots is naive, a deputy chief of the ruling Golkar party Pinantun Hutasoit said yesterday.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Observers fear violations in coming election
Observers fear violations in coming election JAKARTA (JP): Two political observers fear rampant violations will occur in the upcoming general elections, but another observer expressed confidence that election organizers would be more mindful of people's call for fair play.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Hyatt expands to Bandung
Hyatt expands to Bandung JAKARTA (JP): The hotel market in Bandung, West Java, is expected to toughen with the five-star Hyatt Regency Bandung planned to open there next April.A manager of the planned 255-room hotel, Putu Indrawati, told The Jakarta Post Thursday evening that the hotel, owned by...
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Eleven illegal aliens deported
Eleven illegal aliens deported PROBOLINGGO, East Java: A number of expatriates were found working illegally at the Paiton power plant here, I.W. Daster, head of the Probolinggo manpower office, said yesterday.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Indosat joins $1.3b cable network project
Indosat joins $1.3b cable network project JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Indosat and 70 foreign telecommunications firms have signed an agreement on a US$1.3 billion submarine cable network project,The network, called SEA-ME-WE 3, will link the Pacific Rim, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Maoist groups behind riots, says Soeharto
Maoist groups behind riots, says Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday small groups of Maoist activists were behind the riots that rocked the country recently."They are applying the Mao Zedong theory in which they (seek to) control villages and then cities," Soeharto told some 70...
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Govt wants bigger local Busang stake
Govt wants bigger local Busang stake JAKARTA (JP): The government is giving local companies the widest possible opportunity to own big stakes in the huge Busang gold mine in East Kalimantan, Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana said yesterday.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
RI has 3rd highest rate of leprosy
RI has 3rd highest rate of leprosy JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has the third highest rate of leprosy in the world, a health official was quoted as saying by Antara yesterday.Indonesia has 40,000 lepers registered out of its 200 million population, with an estimated 10,000 other unregistered sufferers,...
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Missing athletes to be dropped from SEAG training program
Missing athletes to be dropped from SEAG training program JAKARTA (JP): The SEA Games national training director Djoko Pramono and three sports organizations will approach 10 athletes who have refused to join the centralized training program.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSaturdayMaghrib 6:18 p.m.SundayImsak 4:19 a.m.Subuh 4:29 a.m.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Better communication needed
Better communication needed The Supreme Court chairman, Sudomo, has suggested that government officials start to communicate more intensively with the public. The same suggestion was also raised by head of the National Intelligence Coordinating Body, Lt. Gen. (ret.) Moetojib.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Consortium to construct gas plant in East Java
Consortium to construct gas plant in East Java JAKARTA (JP): A joint venture between Samator of Indonesia and U.S. Air Products and Chemicals Inc. plans to build a plant to produce oxygen, nitrogen and argon.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Taxi business down during fasting month
Taxi business down during fasting month JAKARTA (JP): The slowing of people's daily activities and the decreasing taxi drivers' stamina during Ramadhan has affected taxi business in the city, taxi drivers and operators have said.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
'New subway investors no problem'
'New subway investors no problem' JAKARTA (JP): Aburizal Bakrie, the chairman of the Indonesian Japanese European Group (IJEG) consortium, said the entry of new investors in the proposed Rp 5 trillion (US$2.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Damaged roads and campaigns
Damaged roads and campaignsFrom JayakartaWe are certainly proud of our achievements in technology, information and industry, etc. This was, of course, made possible by the present development of high schools which is now seriously focusing upon all educative aspects and upon Indonesian life.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Hooligans: An age-old problem
Hooligans: An age-old problemBy Onghokham JAKARTA (JP): The recent gang fights by preman (hooligans) at the Tanah Abang market forced security troops to temporarily cordon off the area causing massive traffic jams and complete chaos.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Deputy Governor wants errant nightspots closed
Deputy Governor wants errant nightspots closed JAKARTA (JP): A deputy governor has asked the City Public Order Office to be tougher on nightspots violating regulations during Ramadhan and Idul Fitri.Deputy Governor of administrative affairs Idroes said Thursday warnings were not severe enough for...
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
1997 may still witness violence
1997 may still witness violenceFrom JayakartaA legislator from the United Development Party faction, A.A. Oka Mahendra, is of the opinion that mass violence will color 1997 if the conditions which led to last year's violence are not ironed out (Jayakarta, Jan. 4, 1997).
Sat, 18 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 411 p.m.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Zig-zag theory can't be applied in RI: McLeod
Zig-zag theory can't be applied in RI: McLeod JAKARTA (JP): Australian economist Ross H. McLeod yesterday supported Indonesian economists' view that the zig-zag theory for reducing lending rates, as suggested by State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie, was unfeasible.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
135 sects banned in West Java
135 sects banned in West Java BANDUNG, West Java: Head of the provincial prosecutors' office M. Adenan has said 135 cults in the area were banned last year.Adenan told Antara Wednesday the teachings disseminated and applied by the sects conflicted with accepted religious practices.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Sports associations show low motivation
Sports associations show low motivation JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's SEA Games training director Djoko Pramono said not all sports organizations taking part in the training programs for the upcoming SEA Games are highly motivated.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
More demonstrators face jail terms
More demonstrators face jail terms JAKARTA (JP): A state prosecutor asked the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday to jail four more supporters of Megawati Soekarnoputri, the ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), to eight months each.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Hanoi backs Yangon's bid to join ASEAN
Hanoi backs Yangon's bid to join ASEAN HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam yesterday reiterated its support for Myanmar's early membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and called for closer ties with Yangon.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Scholars urge government to loosen its political grip
Scholars urge government to loosen its political grip JAKARTA (JP): The government should loosen its political grip and allow the people to air aspirations freely, two prominent scholars said Wednesday.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Bank Niaga gets 'BB' rating
Bank Niaga gets 'BB' rating JAKARTA (JP): Standard & Poor's has assigned its 'BB' long- term and 'B' short-term foreign and local currency ratings for Bank Niaga.The international rating agency said in a statement yesterday that the ratings reflected the positive factors of the bank's acceptable...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
No exception for 'student killers'
No exception for 'student killers' JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer defending three students charged with torturing a freshman to death told the West Jakarta District Court yesterday that there was no exception for the indictment.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Firecrackers prohibited
Firecrackers prohibited JAKARTA (JP): The City Public Order Office will conduct raids on the growing army of illegal firecracker traders, a senior official said recently.Head of the office's entertainment division, Toha Reno, said the number of sellers had mushroomed since the start of Ramadhan.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
World number one Mia tested at Japan Open
World number one Mia tested at Japan Open TOKYO (Agencies): Badminton's world number one Mia Audina had to come from behind to beat Marina Andrievskaya of Sweden in the Japan Open yesterday.The 17-year-old Indonesian, who won a silver medal at the Atlanta Olympics, made a series of forehand errors...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Mount Merapi's activity drops
Mount Merapi's activity drops MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): Mount Merapi's activity declined yesterday but residents in nearby villages were asked to remain alert for possible explosions.The 2,968-meter-high volcano still gushed burning lava and spewed hot ash into the air but with less intensity...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Canadian premier ends Manila visit
Canadian premier ends Manila visit MANILA (Reuter): Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien left the Philippines yesterday after a three-day state visit during which he took over chairmanship of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
'Don't buy from scalpers'
'Don't buy from scalpers' JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara, the state-owned domestic air carrier, has called on the public to book tickets at official windows to avoid scalpers.In a statement released yesterday, the company said that people planning to travel to Pangkalpinang (Bangka, South...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Beware rumors, say military
Beware rumors, say military JAMBI, Jambi: The military called on local students of Islamic boarding schools to be careful of rumors spread to create hostility between people of different religions.Local military chief Col.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Police shoot robber
Police shoot robber JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead a man trying to rob a bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicle) passenger on Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, West Jakarta.Taman Sari Police Chief Maj. Arief Darmawan said Edi, alias Dower, 29, stopped the bajaj, held a knife to the woman and demanded her purse...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 16, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,200 25 5,962,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,325 0...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Concept needed to promote equality
Concept needed to promote equalityFrom MerdekaMacroeconomic data should make us aware that the potential for conflicts triggered by economic disparity is very high. The disparity between national and foreign businesspeople, between the rich and the poor and between indigenous and non-indigenous...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Jalosjos wanted in N. Sulawesi
Jalosjos wanted in N. Sulawesi MANADO, North Sulawesi: The authorities have been searching for a Philippine House of Representatives member wanted by Manila for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl.The Philippine authorities believe Romeo Jalosjos, a lawmaker in President Fidel Ramos' ruling...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Color and politics in Surakarta
Color and politics in Surakarta Surakarta is in the midst of an interesting change. A number of public buildings that were once white have been painted yellow. Public buildings elsewhere are normally whitewashed because it makes them easier to see, especially during the night.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
'Protect marine resources'
'Protect marine resources' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called yesterday for increased efforts to protect Indonesia's vast territorial seas and marine resources, particularly against illegal exploitation by foreigners.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Govt urged to reduce current account deficit
Govt urged to reduce current account deficit JAKARTA (JP): Pressure on the government to take immediate steps to cut the burgeoning current account deficit is growing with more business leaders and academics joining the chorus.Chase Manhattan's senior country officer for Indonesia, Morgan T.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Investment climate 'still the best in ASEAN'
Investment climate 'still the best in ASEAN' JAKARTA (Antara): Indonesia's investment climate is still the best in ASEAN given its abundant natural resources, huge labor force and adequate infrastructure, the director of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Yoshi Suga, said yesterday.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Britain offers scholarships
Britain offers scholarships JAKARTA: The British Embassy offers scholarship programs for Indonesians to study for one year at post-graduate level in the United Kingdom.The Chevening Award scheme, with a total of 60 scholarships, is scheduled for the 1998-99 academic year.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Lippo Life gets ISO 9002
Lippo Life gets ISO 9002 JAKARTA (JP): Insurance company Lippo Life, a subsidiary of Lippo Group, has received International Standards Organization (ISO) 9002 certification from the Switzerland-based Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS).