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Mon, 25 Nov 1996
People friendly road for Kuningan: City planner
People friendly road for Kuningan: City planner JAKARTA (JP): Pedestrians along Jl. Prof. Satrio in Kuningan, South Jakarta, will be protected from rain and heat in new plans for the road, the head of the city architecture team said yesterday.
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
Business leaders upbeat on APEC after 2-day forum
Business leaders upbeat on APEC after 2-day forumBy Prapti Widinugraheni and Meidyatama Suryodiningrat MANILA (JP): Business leaders from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum ended a two-day business forum here Saturday with a renewed vision on APEC.
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Morgan's 1072 Classic Disco, Asian Force Band, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Saturday: 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Acid Speed Band, Friday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Platinum Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
Reporters get course on drugs
Reporters get course on drugs JAKARTA (JP): A course on illegal drugs for journalists from ASEAN countries will start today.The week-long course, which runs until Nov. 30, focuses on the media's role in preventing and combating drug abuse.
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
Domestic investors' base needs to be broadened: Seminar
Domestic investors' base needs to be broadened: Seminar NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Securities analysts and businesspeople have reaffirmed the important role of domestic investors to strengthen the capital market, which is still dominated by foreign investors.
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
Emotion runs high after Senen fire
Emotion runs high after Senen fire JAKARTA (JP): Emotion ran high yesterday among the store owners whose kiosks and goods were razed by fire at the Senen shopping center on Saturday, with some accusing the center's management of negligence and others suggesting sabotage.
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
Student tried for Ecstasy
Student tried for Ecstasy JAKARTA (JP): A student was accused at the Central Jakarta District Court on Friday of trafficking in 120 Ecstasy pills.The 21-year defendant, a resident of Gang Puri Mas in Gambir subdistrict, was arrested in May while counting the Ecstasy pills in a car, prosecutor...
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
APEC business leaders make $2b worth of deals
APEC business leaders make $2b worth of deals MANILA (Reuter): Asia Pacific businessmen emerged from a two- day meeting on the fringe of the annual APEC summit with a rich haul -- business deals worth over $2 billion and contacts to bring more business.
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
Clinton's zealous security
Clinton's zealous security MANILA (Reuter): Security was so tight when U.S. President Bill Clinton flew into Manila for an Asia-Pacific summit that his minders stopped the Philippine vice-president when he went to welcome the U.S. leader at the airport.
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
'Tofu producers should move'
'Tofu producers should move' JAKARTA (JP): Around 80 tofu makers currently operating in several districts in the Bogor regency should be relocated to one place for better control of waste disposal, an expert said.
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
U.S. official grilled over high tech plan
U.S. official grilled over high tech plan MANILA (AFP): Acting U.S. Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky came under sharp questioning here Saturday after what appeared to be a clear U.S. climbdown on a high tech trade proposal.
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
General Motors says Asia still protective
General Motors says Asia still protective MANILA (UPI): U.S. automotive giant General Motors Corp. Saturday criticized persisting protectionism in some Asian countries, blocking Western car manufacturers from tapping the region's potential markets.GM chief economist G.
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
No other suspects in Marsinah case
No other suspects in Marsinah case SURABAYA, East Java: Police have not found any new suspects in their investigation of the slaying of labor activist Marsinah since the Supreme Court exonerated several suspects last year, a police spokesman says.
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
RI riders set to end Japan's domination
RI riders set to end Japan's domination JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will fight tooth and nail to end Japan's domination in the Second Asian Mountainbiking Championships in Taipei from Nov. 30."Japanese riders ruled the roost in last year's event.
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
Worker killed, another injured
Worker killed, another injured JAKARTA (JP): One worker was killed and another was seriously injured when they fell while working at an apartment project in West Jakarta.The accident took place Friday night at the Taman Anggrek Mall project.
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
Police reject Zarina's request for city arrest
Police reject Zarina's request for city arrest JAKARTA (JP): Police have turned down a request from lawyers of Zarina, the Ecstasy-case escapee, that she be placed under city arrest.Temporary release either on the basis of bail or a guarantee that she would not leave town would disturb ongoing...
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
Few firms have labor union
Few firms have labor union SURABAYA: About only 32 percent of East Java's 27,000 companies are strike-free because they already have a Federation of Indonesian Labor Union (FSPSI) unit.Med Ismoe Handoko, chief of the federation's East Java office, said Saturday the remaining 68 percent were prone...
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
RP protesters denounce Hillary
RP protesters denounce Hillary MANILA (Reuter): Police swiftly dispersed a small group of Filipino feminists who staged a protest yesterday denouncing U.S. first lady Hillary Clinton.Mrs Clinton, accompanying her husband to the Asia-Pacific trade summit that the Philippines is hosting, was giving a...
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
TV's role in education
TV's role in educationFrom Bisnis IndonesiaIt is a fact that children and their parents spend four to five hours daily watching television.How about transforming this facility into an English language session?Does anyone remember the toddler who was able to spell many English words, just from...
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
RI gets $260m from World Bank
RI gets $260m from World Bank JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has approved loans totaling US$260 million to finance infrastructure projects in Sulawesi and improve railway networks in Java.The bank stated that $155 million of the loan would finance the Second Sulawesi Urban Development project and the...
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
New avenues to growth, security
New avenues to growth, securityBy Juwono Sudarsono The following article is based on a paper presented at the Australia-Indonesia Defense and Science Technology Seminar in Nov. 20, 1996. DENPASAR, Bali: The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) is an attempt to transpose the success of the ASEAN security...
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
Workers report exploitation
Workers report exploitation TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Dozens of workers, mainly women, have reported to the local chapter of the Indonesian Journalists' Association that their employer has denied them their full salaries and has forced them to work overtime without pay.
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
Scholars lament pressure on judges
Scholars lament pressure on judges SEMARANG (JP): Indonesian judges find it hard to remain impartial because too many parties intervene in cases, a law professor at the Yogyakarta-based Gadjah Mada University said yesterday.
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
Man dies in fire
Man dies in fire PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Fire gutted hundreds of houses, a hotel and a motel in the densely populated Pahandut district yesterday morning.Antara reported the fire razed the houses and buildings on Jl. Halmahera and Jl. Jawa.
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
25,000 watch Bishop Belo bless giant statue of Christ
25,000 watch Bishop Belo bless giant statue of Christ DILI, East Timor (JP): About 25,000 Catholics thronged the Fatucama peninsula, seven kilometers east of Dili, to watch the blessing of a giant statue, Christ the King, yesterday.
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
APEC leaders meet today
APEC leaders meet todayBy Prapti Widinugraheni and Meidyatama Suryodiningrat MANILA (JP): Leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in their meeting today are expected elevate the role of the private sector in achieving the forum's goals of regional free trade, officials said...
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
'Curbs on Bank's activities in bourse are understandable'
'Curbs on Bank's activities in bourse are understandable' NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Businessmen understand the reasons behind the restrictions imposed by Bank Indonesia (the central bank) on commercial banks' involvement in the stock market, the chairman of the Association of Indonesian Issuers, Rosano...
Mon, 25 Nov 1996
Police roadblock anti-APEC convoy
Police roadblock anti-APEC convoy MANILA (Agencies): Heavily armed Philippine police set up frequent road blocks yesterday to delay convoys of leftist protesters heading to Subic Bay, site of an Asia-Pacific trade summit.
Sun, 24 Nov 1996
Proper care of Oriental carpets make them a good investment
Proper care of Oriental carpets make them a good investmentBy M. Z. Iqbal JAKARTA (JP): The true spirit of a nation is reflected in its history, culture and art. The arts and crafts of a nation serve as a symbol of identity and act as a guideline for future generations.
Sun, 24 Nov 1996
Sangiran -- Home to fossils of prehistoric man
Sangiran -- Home to fossils of prehistoric manBy Nasruddin SANGIRAN, Central Java (JP): Sangiran is just a hamlet on the island of Java, but its name has resounded throughout the scientific community since fossils of prehistoric man were discovered in the vicinity.
Sun, 24 Nov 1996
Osaka striving to become the new gateway to Japan
Osaka striving to become the new gateway to Japan In conjunction with the second anniversary of its presence in Indonesia, Japan Asia Airways, a private Japanese airline and a subsidiary of Japan Airlines, recently invited four Indonesian journalists to visit Osaka and Kyoto.
Sun, 24 Nov 1996
Expert urges more recreational centers
Expert urges more recreational centers JAKARTA (JP): Video games are increasingly popular among leisure seekers in the city, and it is teenagers that make up the majority of the hordes who flock to video game centers.
Sun, 24 Nov 1996
Rural youths complain
Rural youths complainFrom NeracaLike hundreds of other rural youths, I am a member of the karang taruna (neighborhood youth association) in the village.I joined the association because I believe youths are the backbone of a country, the motor of development.
Sun, 24 Nov 1996
Fire razes part of shopping center
Fire razes part of shopping center JAKARTA (JP): A fire razed hundreds of shops and offices at the crowded Senen shopping center in Central Jakarta yesterday, causing an estimated loss of billions of rupiahs.
Sun, 24 Nov 1996
Hariyanto likely to miss World Cup
Hariyanto likely to miss World Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Hariyanto Arbi is facing uncertain prospects of playing in the Sanyo World Cup badminton championships here next month, due to an injury.The reigning world men's singles champion strained his right calf muscle during a match against...
Sun, 24 Nov 1996
Susuk
SusukBy Dewi Anggraeni "Absolute nonsense!" Russel blurted out, irritated. "Nothing more, nothing less. Utter nonsense!"Russel was offended. Martinus and Ratna, two of his trusted colleagues, had just slandered the love of his life, Rika Juwita."Rika ...," Ratna had said, " ... has a susuk.
Sun, 24 Nov 1996
Ramos inspects Subic site for APEC
Ramos inspects Subic site for APECBy David McDonald SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Reuter): He inspected the bathrooms, fussed around the carpet fitters, eyed the shrubbery and checked out the golf course.After he had poked around the Subic Bay site of this year's APEC summit, Philippine President Fidel...
Sun, 24 Nov 1996
APEC forum aims to reduce region's disparity
APEC forum aims to reduce region's disparityBy Medyatama Suryodiningrat & Prapti Widinugraheni MANILA (JP): Realizing the importance of equitable regional growth, ministers at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum yesterday issued a declaration aimed at reducing the region's economic...
Sun, 24 Nov 1996
Democrats to return funds from Indonesian couple
Democrats to return funds from Indonesian couple WASHINGTON (Reuter): The Democratic National Committee (DNC) said on Friday it would return US$450,000 in contributions from an Indonesian couple after deeming the donations "inappropriate.
Sun, 24 Nov 1996
Deception by hypnotism
Deception by hypnotismFrom Media IndonesiaThefts by hypnotism have been reported in Jakarta's media quite often.Our school, Bimbingan Belajar Santa Lusia, on Jl. Proklamasi, Central Jakarta, had four visitors on Nov. 13. They said they had come to repair the air conditioners.
Sun, 24 Nov 1996
Growing wealth fuels art auction boom in SE Asia
Growing wealth fuels art auction boom in SE AsiaBy Roberto Coloma SINGAPORE (AFP): When British auction house Christie's put a classic painting by 19th-century Indonesian master Raden Saleh up for sale here, it estimated the work to be worth perhaps US$850,000.
Sun, 24 Nov 1996
Nintendo and Sega still lead video games race
Nintendo and Sega still lead video games race JAKARTA (JP): Consumers wanting to keep abreast of the latest in game technology will have to reach deep into their pockets. Due to immense popularity, even the old Super Nintendo game still sells for about Rp 200,000 (US$90).
Sun, 24 Nov 1996
A bird's-eye view of the education system
A bird's-eye view of the education system Education and Politics in Indonesia: 1945-1965, Dr. Lee Kam Hing, 425 pages, University of Malaya Press Kuala Lumpur 1995. JAKARTA (JP): Here is a book on the history of the Indonesian education system, between 1945 and 1965. But it is more than that.
Sun, 24 Nov 1996
Gus Dur to attend Belo's Noble prize presentation
Gus Dur to attend Belo's Noble prize presentation JAKARTA (JP): A prominent Moslem leader is to accompany the East Timor bishop to Oslo to attend the 1996 Noble Peace Prize presentation ceremony.Abdurrahman Wahid, affectionately called Gus Dur, told The Jakarta Post yesterday that he had been...
Sun, 24 Nov 1996
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 Stories: Putri Klara 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Children's Story 11:30...
Sun, 24 Nov 1996
The video game craze in contemporary local culture
The video game craze in contemporary local culture JAKARTA (JP): When do people start playing video games? Why are so many people addicted? Do video games affect people's activities?Such questions emerge amidst the mushrooming of video game centers in Indonesian cities.
Sat, 23 Nov 1996
Mahathir endorses Anwar as successor
Mahathir endorses Anwar as successor KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad endorsed his deputy, Anwar Ibrahim, as his eventual successor after a magazine hinted at a conspiracy to topple Anwar, the national Bernama news agency said yesterday.
Sat, 23 Nov 1996
Mobile postal services needed
Mobile postal services neededFrom NeracaEver since the opening of the housing estate Sari Gaperi Bojong Gede, in Bojong Gede, Bogor, West Java, no post office boxes have been made available and no mobile postal service has operated in the complex.
Sat, 23 Nov 1996
French Film Festival
French Film Festival JAKARTA (JP): The first Jakarta French Film Festival will be held at Studio 21, Senayan Plaza, Central Jakarta from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1.The four day event will feature films by famous directors and young producers.
Sat, 23 Nov 1996
APEC to accept new members in 1998
APEC to accept new members in 1998By Medyatama Suryodiningrat MANILA (JP): Ministers of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum yesterday settled a year-long debate over the question of membership and announced the forum would admit new members in 1998.