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Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Prosecution witnesses recall little in trial of Pakpahan
Prosecution witnesses recall little in trial of Pakpahan JAKARTA (JP): Four witnesses for the prosecution in the trial against labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan said yesterday they could not corroborate allegations that he had made statements that could be construed as undermining the government.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Fishing deregulation criticized
Fishing deregulation criticized JAKARTA (JP): An academic criticized yesterday the government's regulation on the operation of foreign fishing boats, saying it proved that deregulation of fisheries was done "half-heartedly".
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
NU leader Anwar Nurris dies at 56
NU leader Anwar Nurris dies at 56 JAKARTA (JP): M. Anwar Nurris, deputy secretary-general of the Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) died from complications related to his asthma and heart problems at the Harapan Kita hospital here yesterday. He was 56.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Britain defends arms sales to Indonesia
Britain defends arms sales to Indonesia LONDON (Reuter): The government on Wednesday defended the sale of British arms and crowd control equipment to Indonesia but said it had rejected more than a dozen export applications since 1993.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
15 detained over riot
15 detained over riot DILI: East Timor police chief Col. Jusuf Muharam confirmed 15 men were being detained for their involvement in the Dec. 24 riot here in which an army corporal was killed and 11 people injured.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Sheraton Media Hotel opens in Chinatown
Sheraton Media Hotel opens in Chinatown JAKARTA (JP): ITT Sheraton, an international hotel operator, has opened its 10th hotel in Indonesia, the Sheraton Media Hotel and Tower.The 369-room hotel, on Jl.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Growing pain, not sickness: Siswono
Growing pain, not sickness: Siswono JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo believes Indonesian society is suffering from "growing pains" and is not sick as he was purported as saying last week, a fellow cabinet minister said yesterday.
Fri, 17 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.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Planned meeting on 'Green Dragon' dropped
Planned meeting on 'Green Dragon' dropped SURAKARTA (JP): A senior leader of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) ruled out yesterday convening a special meeting to discuss allegations of a plot to discredit the Moslem organization and its leadership.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaFridayMaghrib 6:18 p.m.SaturdayImsak 4:18 a.m.Subuh 4:28 a.m.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Military vow to eliminate hoodlums
Military vow to eliminate hoodlums JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso promised yesterday to get rid of hoodlums if they continue to disturb people.As the military gives its full attention to security it will eliminate the hoodlums whose criminal acts like extortion cause...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Metropolitan, Hitachi sign deal
Metropolitan, Hitachi sign dealJP/afs JAKARTA (JP): Japan's Hitachi Ltd has agreed to provide technical assistance to PT Metropolitan Bayu Industri, an air conditioner maker in Karawang, West Java.Hitachi, under an agreement signed here yesterday, will transfer its latest technology to Metropolitan...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Indonesian artwork in spotlight at World Economic Forum
Indonesian artwork in spotlight at World Economic ForumBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): When the 1,700 guests of the World Economic Forum (WEF) meet in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 31, Indonesia's delegation is hoping that the gathering won't be just another excuse for talking shop.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Market firm told to give roadside vendors space
Market firm told to give roadside vendors space JAKARTA (JP): PD Pasar Jaya, the city-owned market firm, should immediately provide space for sidewalk vendors during Ramadhan because they had already worsened traffic, Deputy Governor for Administrative Affairs Idroes said yesterday.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
National boxers to fight in Teheran
National boxers to fight in Teheran JAKARTA (JP): Selected national boxers being groomed for the 19th SEA Games, are scheduled to take part in a tournament in Iran next month.The Indonesian Boxing Association's secretary-general, Didiet Sudijoto, said Wednesday that the association is to send three...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Chandra hits record output
Chandra hits record output JAKARTA (JP): The country's olefin producer PT Chandra Asri produced 381,000 metric tons of ethylene in 1996, marking the company's impressive performance in 1996.The company stated that the firm also produced 216,500 metric tons of propylene for PT Tri Polyta Indonesia...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Transportation body wants 50% fare hike
Transportation body wants 50% fare hike JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Public Transportation Owners (Organda) city branch has urged the city to raise intercity bus fares by 50 percent for the Idul Fitri holidays.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
House members support bill on futures trading
House members support bill on futures trading JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives, except those from the United Development Party (PPP), pledged yesterday to fully support a bill on domestic futures commodity trading.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Govt submits bill on citizen mobilization
Govt submits bill on citizen mobilization JAKARTA (JP): A new bill authorizes the president to mobilize citizens to the battle front if the Armed Forces exerting all its force is unable to stop a threat.
Fri, 17 Jan 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; 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.m.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Nikko Securities launches mutual fund
Nikko Securities launches mutual fund JAKARTA (JP): PT Nikko Securities launched yesterday a new open-end mutual fund -- the Nikko Inti Nusantara Mutual Fund -- into the domestic capital market.Harianto Solichin, a director of Nikko, said the company expected to generate around Rp 1 trillion...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
New shopping guide
New shopping guide JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tourism Foundation and PT Panca Mitra Setia will jointly publish a tourism book.The book titled The Indonesian Shopping Guide Book will contain information and guidelines for both domestic and foreign tourists on tourist facilities, including hotels...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Classic 3:05 Teenagers' Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:05 Comedy: Situasi 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:30 Culture Program: Lingkar Budaya Upacara Ruwatan...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Higher Asian exports boost Dubai's trade
Higher Asian exports boost Dubai's trade DUBAI (AFP): Higher imports from Japan and other southeast Asian countries boosted Dubai's trade by more than 10 percent in 1996 and pushed cargo volume to a record level, officials said yesterday.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Composer tried for cheating
Composer tried for cheating JAKARTA (JP): A composer and a businesswoman were tried in the Central Jakarta District Court Wednesday for allegedly embezzling more than Rp 200 million.Composer James Freddy Sundah and businesswoman Loeloe Pudjiastuti S.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
S'pore losing export edge to neighbors
S'pore losing export edge to neighbors SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore is losing ground in export competitiveness against emerging "tigers" Malaysia and Thailand but gaining against East Asian and industrial countries, according to results of a study published yesterday.
Fri, 17 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.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Agency warns of more rains
Agency warns of more rains JAKARTA (JP): The Meteorological and Geophysics Agency has warned that heavy rains are expected to hit much of Indonesia, including Jakarta, until March.The agency's prediction and climate service head, Endro Santoso, was quoted by Antara Wednesday as saying heavy...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Only 23 of 98 hospitals have waste treatment units
Only 23 of 98 hospitals have waste treatment units JAKARTA (JP): Only 23 of Jakarta's 98 hospitals have waste treatment systems, according to the city environmental bureau.The head of the bureau's control division, J.B.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
China warns against ties with Taiwan
China warns against ties with Taiwan BEIJING (Reuter): China yesterday warned other countries to be alert against attempts by Taiwan to break out of diplomatic isolation and boost its international standing.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Marriage will not prevent Susi playing badminton
Marriage will not prevent Susi playing badminton TOKYO (AFP): Susi Susanti, Indonesia's first Olympic champion and the most successful badminton champion of modern times, will carry on playing after her marriage to fellow star Alan Budikusuma next month.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
The political price of the PDI dispute
The political price of the PDI dispute The prolonged leadership rivalry in the Indonesian Democratic Party was evident when it held its 24th anniversary celebrations on Jan. 10 in two places: Jakarta by the ousted chief Megawati Soekarnoputri and in the Central Sulawesi town of Poso by the...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Firms asked to set aside more timber for locals
Firms asked to set aside more timber for locals JAKARTA (JP): Companies must now set aside half their timber from forest-conversion projects for domestic sales and locals living near the forests, a senior government official says.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
5,000 brokers to be trained this year
5,000 brokers to be trained this year JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Society of Indonesia (CMS) will train 5,000 brokers this year as part of efforts to encourage local investor participation in the capital market, the society's executive director Joseph Luhukay said yesterday.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Indomobil's plant fit for Timor cars
Indomobil's plant fit for Timor cars JAKARTA (JP) The national carmaker PT Timor Putra Nasional's plan to assemble cars at Indomobil's plant in Tambun, West Java, is likely to proceed smoothly, several automotive executives said yesterday.Herman Z.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Drug smuggler arrested
Drug smuggler arrested JAKARTA (JP): Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Customs and Excise officers have arrested a South African man for smuggling 320 grams of morphine into Indonesia.The customs and excise office's chief, Nisfu Chasbullah, said his officers along with quarantine officers,...
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
The universal turning point of conversion
The universal turning point of conversion As Indonesian Moslems observe the holy month of Ramadhan, Ignas Kleden looks at fasting from a sociological point of view. JAKARTA (JP): In sociological terms, the word "conversion" means avoiding socially unacceptable behavior.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Long-term implications or new budget bill
Long-term implications or new budget bill The new bill on non-tax revenues submitted to the House of Representatives is part of an effort to improve budgetary discipline. The bill, presented on Monday by Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad, was welcomed by legislators.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Customs brokers asked to register
Customs brokers asked to register JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad has issued a ruling requiring customs brokers to register with the customs office and pay guarantees for their operations.The finance minister's decree No. 701/KMK.05/1996, dated Dec.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Flat nose deadly frustrating
Flat nose deadly frustrating JAKARTA (JP): A man has killed his lover in Jambi because she refused to undergo plastic surgery to make her nose more aquiline.Police said the 32-year-old man, who Antara have identified only as Alx, butchered Vivi, 28, Monday, because she had wasted the money he gave...
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Placer Dome offers merger with Bre-X
Placer Dome offers merger with Bre-X JAKARTA (JP): Placer Dome Inc., the second biggest gold producer in North America, has offered to merge with Bre-X Minerals, another Canadian gold mining company, to expedite the development of gold reserves in Busang, East Kalimantan.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Astra to plans Rp 300 billion investment
Astra to plans Rp 300 billion investment JAKARTA (JP): PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM), a subsidiary of the country's largest automaker PT Astra International, plans to invest Rp 300 billion to increase the local content of its new Kijang van to 60 percent from around 45 percent.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Yellow policy criticized
Yellow policy criticized JAKARTA (JP): A high-ranking government official yesterday criticized the Central Java administration's controversial policy that orders the painting of objects in public places in Golkar's color of yellow.Director General for Social and Political Affairs Sutoyo N.K.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
'Perumka to operate train on 3-layer transit system'
'Perumka to operate train on 3-layer transit system' JAKARTA (JP): The state railway company, Perumka will operate the train in the three layer transit system, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said yesterday.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
UAE women to join parliament
UAE women to join parliament ABU DHABI (AFP): The United Arab Emirates, a conservative Moslem nation, yesterday dropped long-standing social barriers and said women could play a role in politics as members of its appointed parliament.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 15, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 25 4,687,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,325 -50 2,408,000...
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Govt delays decision on minimum wage
Govt delays decision on minimum wage JAKARTA (JP): The government will not announce increases in the minimum wage level until the end of January, Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief said yesterday.While not giving reasons for the delay, Latief said representatives of the government, workers' unions...
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Fire in Tambora leaves 100 families homeless
Fire in Tambora leaves 100 families homeless JAKARTA (JP): A fire in Tambora, West Jakarta, Indonesia's most densely populated district, hit only eight houses but left more than 100 families homeless.The houses destroyed in Monday night's fire were all two-story homes with rented rooms.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
Village chief, citizen fight
Village chief, citizen fight BANGKALAN, East Java: A village chief and a citizen slashed each other with sickles over a dispute about traffic signs Tuesday, a press report said yesterday.Pangalongan village Chief Suli, 50, and Arbai, 50, were both critically injured, Antara reported.
Thu, 16 Jan 1997
'PDI won't expect much from election'
'PDI won't expect much from election' JAKARTA (JP): Legal barriers have forced the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) to throw in the towel before contesting the May 29 general election, a member of the party said yesterday.