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Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Injured shuttler to lead RI team in Taipei Open
Injured shuttler to lead RI team in Taipei Open JAKARTA (JP): Former Indonesian number one shuttler Haryanto Arbi is to lead the country's squad at the Chinese Taipei Open next week despite carrying a right thigh injury.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
State-firms to raise fertilizer production
State-firms to raise fertilizer production JAKARTA (JP): Two state-owned fertilizer firms, PT Pupuk Sriwijaya (Pusri) and PT Pupuk Kujang, plan to raise their stocks and production to meet the expected higher domestic consumption of fertilizer this year.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Legislator urges government to heed criticism
Legislator urges government to heed criticism JAKARTA (JP): The government should respond quickly to criticism on corruption and other misconduct of its officials, Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly H.A. Amiruddin said yesterday.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Giants at mercy of minnows in FA Cup third round
Giants at mercy of minnows in FA Cup third roundBy Vic Mills JAKARTA (JP): After a frenetic program of matches over the Christmas period, the Premier League gives way to the magic of the FA Cup this weekend as the big clubs join the minnows in the third round of the competition.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
A year of encumbrances
A year of encumbrances A review of 1996 will show it to be a trying period in the history of our nation. In addition to facing a critical political moment, we were besieged by a host of urgent problems, ranging from economic disparities and social tensions colored by ethnic, religious, and racial...
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Wife of IPTN employee complains
Wife of IPTN employee complainsFrom KompasI am the wife of an IPTN (national aircraft company) employee in Bandung. Initially I was glad to hear that salaries at his company would be increased, effective last October.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
W. Jakarta land owner wants apartment project halted
W. Jakarta land owner wants apartment project halted JAKARTA (JP): A man who claims to own land in West Jakarta demanded a halt to an apartment project, saying the plot in the Kalideres district belonged to him.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Many violations of right to privacy reported last year
Many violations of right to privacy reported last year JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid Association announced yesterday that last year was marred by violations of people's privacy because almost 700 people were netted for unclear reasons.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Asian economic miracle could continue: Study
Asian economic miracle could continue: Study GENEVA (Reuter): Asia's "economic miracle" of the past 30 years, the future of which has been questioned as growth in key countries has slowed, could continue for many decades, according to an authoritative Swiss report.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Stranded fishermen return home
Stranded fishermen return home PALU, Central Sulawesi: Eight fishermen from Buton district, Southeast Sulawesi, who were stranded in the Philippines had returned home with the help of the local social office, an official said.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Cooperatives borrow US$420m
Cooperatives borrow US$420m JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Bank Bumi Daya and privately-owned Bank Danamon pledged yesterday to loan a total of Rp 1 trillion (US$420 million) to the Federation of Village Cooperatives.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Major car producers split on booming Asian market
Major car producers split on booming Asian market MANILA (UPI): Asia's vehicle markets are moving steadily into higher gear as incomes rise, but there's a sharp divide among main producers about how best to capitalize on the demand.General Motors Corp.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
'Prosecutors can defend police'
'Prosecutors can defend police' YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Yogyakarta Prosecutors Office can represent the National Police who are facing a lawsuit from Marsiyem, widow of slain journalist Muhammad Fuad Syafruddin, an official said.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Indorama best managed
Indorama best managed JAKARTA (JP): PT Indorama Synthetics, the publicly-listed synthetic fiber producer, has been voted as the best company in Indonesia for investor relations and treatment of minority shareholders, according to the latest annual poll by the Hong Kong-based Asiamoney magazine.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
'Race row not harming ties'
'Race row not harming ties' MELBOURNE (Reuter): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has reassured Australia that ties between the two nations remain intact despite isolated incidents of racial abuse against young Malaysians studying here.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
China's insurance mart
China's insurance mart SHANGHAI (AFP): China is to open its insurance market wider to foreign insurers while venturing overseas to compete in the international insurance market, Xinhua news agency reported yesterday.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 2, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,400 100 9,592,500 Alumindo Perkasa 750 -50 500...
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Paying foreigners affects balance of payment: Expert
Paying foreigners affects balance of payment: Expert JAKARTA (JP): The $2.4 billion in total salaries paid to foreigners working in Indonesia each year is contributing to the country's soaring balance of payment deficit, an economic observer said.
Fri, 03 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/Disco, Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Atlantic Band, Tuesday and Saturday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Thousands pack new license office in West Jakarta
Thousands pack new license office in West Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people thronged to the newly-opened drivers license office on Jl. Daan Mogot, West Jakarta, yesterday, to get their license renewed or processed.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Will the farmers till their land in Jonggol in future?
Will the farmers till their land in Jonggol in future?By Joko Sarwono BOGOR, West Java (JP): The echoes of the major development plan in the Jonggol subdistrict to local residents' ears is so strong that they are willing to sell their properties.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
A businessman involved in assault
A businessman involved in assault JAKARTA (JP): The supermarket owner and his men have allegedly assaulted an 18-year-old man who was involved in a heated quarrel with the owner's stepson.The businessman, identified as RG, and his men assaulted AF on Jl.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
'Political will needed to boost judiciary'
'Political will needed to boost judiciary'By Sugianto Tandra JAKARTA (JP): Legal experts welcome Chief Justice Sarwata's promise to restore the image of the Supreme Court but say that his expression of goodwill will not succeed without political support, particularly from the government.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Unemployment problem haunts city: Surjadi
Unemployment problem haunts city: Surjadi JAKARTA (JP): Unemployment and the economic gap are two problems which need special attention, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja warned in his end of year address.Jakarta has 400,000 unemployed or 11.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Astra completes Inalum contract
Astra completes Inalum contract JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Astra Graphia has completed the first phase of a Rp 1.6 billion (about US$678,000) system integration project for the Indonesian-Japanese smelting company, PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminum (Inalum), in North Sumatra.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Bakauheni-Merak route to get new ferry service
Bakauheni-Merak route to get new ferry service JAKARTA (JP): Director General for Land Transportation Santo Budiono has indicated that he would directly appoint a company to operate a ferry between Merak, West Java, and Bakauheuni on the southern tip of Sumatra.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Morgan's 1072 Classic Disco, Asian Force Band, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Saturday: 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Acid Speed Band, Friday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Platinum Band, Wednesdy, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Ramos sets his goals before stepping down from office
Ramos sets his goals before stepping down from office MANILA (Reuter): Philippine President Fidel Ramos said yesterday winning the war against crime and sealing a peace pact with communist rebels were among his top priorities before he bows out of office in 18 months time.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Animated Classic 3:05 Teenagers' Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:30 Family's Program: Harmoni Kehidupan 6:00 News: Lintasan...
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Vietnam's trade deficit soars
Vietnam's trade deficit soars HANOI (AFP): Vietnam's trade deficit has soared to US$ 4 billion in 1996, up more than 80 percent on the previous year as the country's rapid export growth failed to keep pace with imports.Exports for the year were at $7.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Six die in dengue outbreak
Six die in dengue outbreak BOJONEGORO, East Java: Six people died and 224 others were hospitalized in the dengue fever outbreak here in the past six months, a health official said.The six died because they sought medical treatment too late, head of the Bojonegoro Health Service Dr.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Unrest flares up in West Kalimantan
Unrest flares up in West Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people went on a burning and looting rampage yesterday in the West Kalimantan district of Sanggau Ledo, the aftershock of ethnic tension that broke out Monday claiming five lives.At 6 p.m.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Investors can't get enough of PT ALMI
Investors can't get enough of PT ALMI JAKARTA (JP): PT Alumindo Light Metal Industry's (ALMI) initial public offering last month was well oversubscribed, ALMI's managing director said yesterday.Alim Satria said the orders from domestic investors had exceeded their allocated number of shares by 10...
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
42 Navy officials to retire
42 Navy officials to retire JAKARTA (JP): Former Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Tanto Koeswanto and 41 other high-ranking Navy officials will retire next week.A ceremony will be held at the Navy academy on Tuesday to officially bid farewell to the retiring officers, Antara reported yesterday.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Forestry export revenues rose 16% last year
Forestry export revenues rose 16% last year JAKARTA (JP): Export receipts from forestry last year increased 16 percent to US$8.3 billion from US$7.1 billion in 1995, according to Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Pelindo III's profits
Pelindo III's profits JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) III last year made a pretax profit of Rp 103.3 billion (US$44.9 million).Pelindo President Herman Prayitno said the company, which operates 38 ports, a container terminal and a port hospital in the eastern provinces,...
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
DKB to fund RI project
DKB to fund RI project TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank (DKB) has set up an international loan syndicate to finance a project to build and operate a telephone network in Indonesia, a press report said Wednesday.
Fri, 03 Jan 1997
Police image at lowest ebb, observers say
Police image at lowest ebb, observers say JAKARTA (JP): The National Police's credibility has further deteriorated with the allegations of police brutality that sparked the Tasikmalaya riot last week.Even a former police chief joined others yesterday in describing the force's image as at its lowest...
Thu, 02 Jan 1997
Vatican calls in envoy to explain Tasikmalaya riot
Vatican calls in envoy to explain Tasikmalaya riot JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's newly appointed Ambassador to the Holy See, Irawan Abidin, was called in by the Vatican authorities Dec. 27 to explain the riots which rocked Tasikmalaya, West Java.
Thu, 02 Jan 1997
S'pore opposition warhorse still feisty at the age of 70
S'pore opposition warhorse still feisty at the age of 70By Rene Pastor SINGAPORE (Reuter): Under leaden skies, Joshua Jeyaretnam raised a mock mallet while several thousand supporters around a grassy meadow cheered.J.B.
Thu, 02 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.m.
Thu, 02 Jan 1997
About 100 hurt in Manila's New Year
About 100 hurt in Manila's New Year MANILA (Reuter): At least 100 people, including a five-year- old child, were hurt by stray bullets and firecracker blasts during New Year celebrations in Manila, government and hospital officials said yesterday.
Thu, 02 Jan 1997
S'pore ends poll campaign with law suits flying
S'pore ends poll campaign with law suits flying SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore ended its general election campaign yesterday with law suits flying and the already victorious People's Action Party (PAP) directing all its guns on one opposition candidate.
Thu, 02 Jan 1997
PM Chavalit expected today for two-day visit
PM Chavalit expected today for two-day visit JAKARTA (JP): Thai Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh is slated to begin a two-day visit to Indonesia at the invitation of President Soeharto today, Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono announced Tuesday.
Thu, 02 Jan 1997
Cussons buys Indian firm
Cussons buys Indian firm BOMBAY (AFP): Britain's Cussons Group is to buy out its Indian partner in a joint venture toiletries company, a leading business daily reported Tuesday.The Economic Times newspaper said Cussons was increasing its stake from 60 to 100 percent in Cussons India Pvt Ltd, a...
Thu, 02 Jan 1997
Jakartans ring out the old, ring in the new
Jakartans ring out the old, ring in the newPhoto A/B/C: Festivities JP/IGN Oka Budhi Yogaswara JP/Arief Hidayat JP/Arief SuhardimanPARTY TIME: Exhausted children sleep as moms and dads join the New Year's party at Ancol Dreamland with Governor Surjadi Soedirdja Tuesday (far left).
Thu, 02 Jan 1997
Softball body selects 44 athletes for SEA Games
Softball body selects 44 athletes for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Baseball and Softball Federation has selected 22 male and 22 female players for the 19th SEA Games here in October.Doedie Gambiro, the association's head of softball development, told The Jakarta Post the selection...
Thu, 02 Jan 1997
Sudjana wins award
Sudjana wins award JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana and State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja will receive Sanobar awards for energy development and environmental care in Indonesia.
Thu, 02 Jan 1997
The 'aren' tree
The 'aren' treeFrom KompasThe Dec. 13 issue of Kompas contained the sad news that the sugar palm (arenga pinata or aren tree) is not cultivated in West Java.This is true in most of the province. However, the Yayasan Mandiri (an NGO in Padasuka, Cianjur) has cultivated the aren tree since 1989.
Thu, 02 Jan 1997
Behavior in TV ads
Behavior in TV adsFrom Media IndonesiaI am stunned at artist MM's behavior in the latest "R" deodorant advertisement. She enthusiastically moves her body to obtain a far from appropriate result.Why does she not take the beautiful and proper movements of Indonesian traditional dancers as her model?...