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Tue, 07 Jan 1997
Computer failure upsets drivers license appliacants
Computer failure upsets drivers license appliacants JAKARTA (JP): Computer breakdown at the new drivers license office in West Jakarta upset thousands of drivers license applicants yesterday.Antara reported that at 11:30 a.m.
Tue, 07 Jan 1997
Waves disrupt sea transport
Waves disrupt sea transport KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: High waves have virtually crippled shipping between Kupang and Larantuka, Ende and Rote over the past three weeks, officials said yesterday.Shipping companies have grounded their smaller ferries indefinitely due to the very bad weather, a...
Tue, 07 Jan 1997
National Library gets priceless slides
National Library gets priceless slides JAKARTA (JP): The Lontar Foundation presented yesterday more than 300 slides of images from illuminated manuscripts on Indonesian writing traditions to the National Library.
Tue, 07 Jan 1997
Press comes under fire at House session
Press comes under fire at House session JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian press was targeted with criticism yesterday for reporting which had allegedly stirred up trouble.President Soeharto, in his state budget speech before the House of Representatives, warned the press and community leaders to avoid...
Tue, 07 Jan 1997
Govt urged to include tariff policy in budget
Govt urged to include tariff policy in budget JAKARTA (JP): The government should include proposed utility charges in the draft state budget, members of the House of Representatives said yesterday.Tadjuddin Noer Said, a member of the House Budgetary Commission from the dominant Golkar faction said...
Tue, 07 Jan 1997
Prudent budget
Prudent budget The structures of revenue and spending plans for the 1997/1998 fiscal year beginning in April are very similar to the current state budget, which is based on a conservative fiscal policy. The 11.6 percent nominal increase, or 5 percent in real terms (adjusted for the 6.
Tue, 07 Jan 1997
Incidence of local poverty declines in 1996
Incidence of local poverty declines in 1996 JAKARTA (JP): The number of Indonesians living below the poverty line dropped to 22 million in 1996 from almost 26 million in 1993, President Soeharto said yesterday.
Tue, 07 Jan 1997
President Soeharto unveils 1997-1998 draft budget
President Soeharto unveils 1997-1998 draft budget President Soeharto unveiled the draft of the annual state budget yesterday before a plenary session of the House of Representatives (DPR). The following is an unofficial, condensed translation of the budget transcript.
Tue, 07 Jan 1997
'Current account deficit manageable'
'Current account deficit manageable' JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono said the widening current account deficit would be manageable, with capital inflows remaining strong in the years to come.
Tue, 07 Jan 1997
EDB investment scheme
EDB investment scheme SINGAPORE (AFP): The Economic Development Board (EDB) has stepped up co-investments with multinationals and local firms with a commitment of S$227.6 million (US$162 million) in 1996, officials said yesterday.
Tue, 07 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.
Tue, 07 Jan 1997
Soeharto proposes tight budget
Soeharto proposes tight budget JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto proposed increasing the state budget 11.6 percent for the 1997/1998 fiscal year at the House of Representatives yesterday.The draft budget, which when adjusted for inflation is only 5 percent larger than this year's budget, despite...
Tue, 07 Jan 1997
Installation of high voltage cables delayed
Installation of high voltage cables delayed BOGOR, West Java (JP): The completion of high voltage cables in four villages was delayed yesterday, as residents persuaded technicians and security officers to wait for the settlement of compensation claims.
Tue, 07 Jan 1997
S & P puts Matahari on CreditWatch listing
S & P puts Matahari on CreditWatch listing JAKARTA (JP): Standard and Poor's Corp has put PT Matahari Putra Prima's BB corporate credit rating and Matahari International Finance Co. B.V.'s Rp 237 billion (US$100 million) notes' BB rating on a CreditWatch list for developing implications.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Dutch interior minister questions city autonomy
Dutch interior minister questions city autonomy JAKARTA (JP): Decentralization of the Jakarta administration was among the topics questioned Saturday by the Interior Minister of the Netherlands Hans F. Dijkstal.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
PDI birthday in Palu
PDI birthday in Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie SM and Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung are scheduled to attend a ceremony marking the anniversary of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) in Tentena, a resort town near Lake Poso on Jan. 10, Antara said.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
D-8 must be pragmatic, realitic, says Alatas
D-8 must be pragmatic, realitic, says Alatas JAKARTA (JP): At a ministerial meeting in Turkey yesterday, Indonesia expressed its support for the formation of the Developing Eight (D-8) group of eight Moslem developing states but urged that it set pragmatic and realistic goals.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Two floods hit Palu in a week
Two floods hit Palu in a week PALU, Central Sulawesi: Residents in Nunu village, West Palu district, were hit by flood on Saturday, the second time in seven days, Antara reported.The house of Central Sulawesi Governor Paliudju was also affected, where water was 45 centimeters deep.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Bambang's new fishing firm
Bambang's new fishing firm JAKARTA (JP): Bambang Trihatmodjo, President Soeharto's second son, said he wanted to enter the fishing business in eastern Indonesia in cooperation with the Navy."We also want to take part in the development of the fishing industry in the eastern part of the country by...
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Situbondo ready to rebuild
Situbondo ready to rebuild SITUBONDO, East Java: The military said it was ready to start rebuilding properties damaged in the October riot, Antara reported.The military had the funds, material and work force for the job, Maj. Gen.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Amien warns of limits on emancipation
Amien warns of limits on emancipation JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Muhammadiyah Moslem organization cautioned an Indonesian women's movement not to take the idea of emancipation too far, like their American counterparts have done.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Road conditions
Road conditionsFrom NeracaJl. Jembatan Batu in the Tanah Tinggi area, Central Jakarta, was inexplicably changed into a one-way street last month. Vegetable vendors now have their stalls in the roads along the riverbank.Traffic snarls are now a daily occurrence.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
New regulations on poll campaigns deplored as vague
New regulations on poll campaigns deplored as vague JAKARTA (JP): The new regulations on election campaigns are vague and may be detrimental to the two minority parties, according to two political observers from the University of Indonesia.M.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Lebong Tandai gold mine needs investors
Lebong Tandai gold mine needs investors JAKARTA (JP): A 4,600-hectare gold mine in Lebong Tandai, North Bengkulu, needs new investors to replace the revoked operator PT Lusang Mining, an official said.A spokesman from the Bengkulu administration, Gafur Syukur, said the gold mine was operated by...
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Land, building disputes up in 1996: City Council
Land, building disputes up in 1996: City Council JAKARTA (JP): The City Council announced yesterday that 51 of the 82 protests by people last year were related to land disputes.However Djenny Suharso, deputy chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party faction at the Council, said the number had...
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Arun exported 11.3m tons of LNG to S. Korea in 1996
Arun exported 11.3m tons of LNG to S. Korea in 1996 JAKARTA (JP): PT Arun Lhokseumawe in North Aceh exported last year 11.3 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 200 shipments to South Korea, the company's general manager H. Sunardi said over the weekend.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Mataram college changes name
Mataram college changes name MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The government will go ahead with its plan to change the name of the National Islamic Religious Institute to the State Islamic High Institution despite protests by students, Antara said.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Indonesia'a rice targeted at 52 million tons this year
Indonesia'a rice targeted at 52 million tons this year JAKARTA (JP): The government is upbeat the country's unhusked rice production would meet the target of 52.19 million tons this year, despite an expected drought.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Urbanization
UrbanizationFrom KompasAn increase in urbanization becomes a matter of fact following Idul Fitri celebrations and the termination of the academic half- year vacation. In fact, it is the right of all individuals to enjoy a better livelihood.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Sony sets up Indian arm
Sony sets up Indian arm BOMBAY (AFP): Japan's Sony Music is setting up a subsidiary company in India to manufacture audio and video cassettes and compact discs, The Economic Times reported Saturday.The subsidiary, Sony Music India, would launch its first titles in March.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Johnson has visa for shows
Johnson has visa for shows JAKARTA (JP): Organizers of the Magic Johnson All Stars shows here on Wednesday and Thursday have heaved a sigh of relief after learning that the immigration department issued a visa for the living legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson through the Indonesian Consulate in Los...
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Orphans welcome Ramadhan in Ancol
Orphans welcome Ramadhan in Ancol JAKARTA (JP): Children from three orphanages enjoyed a rare trip Saturday to the Ancol Dreamland Park, North Jakarta.They also took part in a drawing contest. The winning entry will be used as a design for the hotel's Idul Fitri cards.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
California's trade mission
California's trade mission LOS ANGELES (AFP): California Governor Pete Wilson departs next week on a three-week, seven-country trade mission to Southeast Asia to expand its market for the United States' biggest exporting state.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Hashimoto begins ASEAN tour
Hashimoto begins ASEAN tour TOKYO (Reuter): Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto will leave tomorrow for an eight-day tour of Southeast Asia despite the Peru hostage situation.The Japanese leader undertakes the mission in an air of pessimism that the remaining 74 hostages held by left-wing...
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Observers attack Clinton's list on unndemocratic states
Observers attack Clinton's list on unndemocratic states SEMARANG (JP): The one-sided list of less-democratic countries in Asia which was announced recently by the United States President Bill Clinton was criticized yesterday by observers.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
3,000 march in peaceful protest of cable installation
3,000 march in peaceful protest of cable installation JAKARTA (JP): Around 3,000 people from four villages in Bogor regency staged a peaceful protest against the installation of high-voltage cables in their area Saturday.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
SCENIC Mobiles: The fabulous three from Germany
SCENIC Mobiles: The fabulous three from GermanyBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Haven't you become tired of the dull-gray, dark- gray or deep-black color of your everyday notebook yet? What about a delightful mix of light green, gray and blue?These magnificent and soothing colors would be the first...
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
RI has no choice but to open its retail market: Official
RI has no choice but to open its retail market: Official JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has no choice but to open its retail market to foreign players within the next six years to comply with the country's commitment toward global free trade, an official said.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
86 couples wed again in E. Jakarta
86 couples wed again in E. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Eighty-six East Jakarta couples were officially married Friday who for years did not have marriage certificates.The couples married at the Pondok Kelapa subdistrict office, the Duren Sawit district, and exchanged marriage vows in front of ulemas.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
331 arrested in gambling den
331 arrested in gambling den JAKARTA (JP): The city military arrested 331 men and women Saturday in a raid on an illicit gambling den in Mangga Besar, downtown, confiscating Rp 45 million from the alleged gamblers.Col.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Garbage at Monas
Garbage at MonasFrom PelitaGarbage and trash are often seen scattering in and around Monas (National Monument Park) despite the fact that the cleaners toil to keep the area clean. But, in reality, cleanliness in the popular park is merely a continuous dream.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Scavenger dies in territory dispute
Scavenger dies in territory dispute JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested a scavenger Saturday for killing another scavenger in Meruya Ilir, West Jakarta.A West Jakarta Police precinct sergeant said Iwan stabbed Ramlan in the stomach and ran when the victim fell.He said a local rushed Ramlan to a hospital.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
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, Wednesdy, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
City urged to curb price rise
City urged to curb price rise JAKARTA (JP): A councilor urged the city logistics agency yesterday to conduct a market operation before Ramadhan to curb further hikes in consumer good prices.Failure to act immediately would lead to rapid price rises, Sahala P.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Clinton's list
Clinton's list U.S. President Bill Clinton has kicked off the new year with a little surprise. He released what is now known as Clinton's List. Like a teacher, Clinton has issued report cards evaluating the democratic behavior of Asian countries, whom he possibly regards as his pupils.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Censor of ads
Censor of adsFrom JayakartaI appeal to the Ministry of Information to draw up regulations and sanctions not only for TV news broadcasts but also for advertisements. Several complaints have been voiced by the community regarding unethical and uneducational advertisements which often exploit women...
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Buck Rogers 3:05 Children's Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:05 Science Film: Anne of the Seven Seas 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:25 My Country 5:30 Technology Program:...
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Beijing to import more foreign oil
Beijing to import more foreign oil BEIJING (UPI): Energy ravenous China announced Saturday it will import more foreign oil to cope with soaring demand in the rapidly modernizing country exhausting its reserves in 20 years.
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
Annual budget unveiled today
Annual budget unveiled today JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is scheduled to propose the 1997/1998 state budget to the House of Representatives today, a budget most analysts expect to remain austere.Analysts agree that the draft budget would not increase substantially from the current budget of Rp...
Mon, 06 Jan 1997
ZENECA raises investment
ZENECA raises investment JAKARTA (JP): PT ZENECA Agri Products Indonesia, a subsidiary of the British ZENECA pesticide producer, will spend Rp 22 billion (US$9.3 million) to increase the capacity of its factory in Gunung Putri, Bogor.