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Sat, 20 Sep 1997
Theater group hails 'Julius Caesar' with Sundanese accent
Theater group hails 'Julius Caesar' with Sundanese accentBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): The audience expected a conservative approach in Studiklub Teater Bandung's production of Julius Caesar."I wanted to watch a Julius Caesar with no thighs," pledged a journalist before the performance last week at...
Sat, 20 Sep 1997
SE Asian currencies await finance talks
SE Asian currencies await finance talks SINGAPORE (AFP): Southeast Asian currencies ended mixed against the U.S. dollar yesterday with bearish sentiment prevailing ahead of the Group of Seven (G-7) and global financial meetings in Hong Kong.
Sat, 20 Sep 1997
Sound financial system key to Asian sustained growth
Sound financial system key to Asian sustained growthBy Vincent Lingga HONG KONG, China (JP): An inadequate financial system could threaten the foundation of Asian economic growth, financial analysts, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank executives here warn.
Sat, 20 Sep 1997
Is ecological damage a national security issue?
Is ecological damage a national security issue?By Anak Agung Banyu Perwita BANDUNG (JP): The office of the Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare together with the State Minister for the Environment have announced recently that the haze stemming from forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan is a...
Sat, 20 Sep 1997
Indonesia to set up R&D on tecommunications
Indonesia to set up R&D on tecommunicationsBy I. Christianto PETALUMA, California (JP): Indonesia is to set up a telecommunications research and development center for commercial purposes, involving local and foreign telecommunications companies.
Sat, 20 Sep 1997
Indonesian maid made to eat feces
Indonesian maid made to eat feces SINGAPORE (Reuter): A Singaporean woman and her teenage son have been charged with forcing their Indonesian maid to eat dog feces, the Straits Times newspaper said yesterday.
Sat, 20 Sep 1997
Forest fire toll 'worse' in C. Java
Forest fire toll 'worse' in C. Java SEMARANG, Central Java: The toll from forest fires in Central Java is worse this year than during last year's dry season, an official of state owned forestry firm Perum Perhutani said.
Sat, 20 Sep 1997
An appeal for clean govt
An appeal for clean govt The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank will again be holding their routine annual meeting beginning next week. This time, though, the meeting will be different from those held before as it will be held at a time when Asian countries, including Indonesia,...
Sat, 20 Sep 1997
Surprise wins in Princess Cup quarterfinals
Surprise wins in Princess Cup quarterfinals TOKYO (AFP): Yayuk Basuki of Indonesia and Naoko Sawamatsu of Japan scored upset victories yesterday in the quarterfinals of the US$450,000 Princess Cup women's tennis tournament.
Sat, 20 Sep 1997
SE Asia smog symptom of environment neglect
SE Asia smog symptom of environment neglectBy Nick Edwards SINGAPORE (Reuter): The throat-clutching smog now choking much of Southeast Asia shows just how much the environment has been neglected in a quick and dirty dash for growth, environmental technology experts say.
Sat, 20 Sep 1997
Natuna boosted by Japan talks, but doubts remain
Natuna boosted by Japan talks, but doubts remain SINGAPORE (Reuter): Japanese involvement in Indonesia's Natuna gas field would be a major boost for the beleaguered US$40 billion project, industry sources and analysts said yesterday.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
House endorses broadcasting bill
House endorses broadcasting bill JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives endorsed the government-sponsored broadcasting bill yesterday, the second time in less than 12 months, after the first one was rejected by President Soeharto.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Pauwels Trafo Asia to make transformers
Pauwels Trafo Asia to make transformers BOGOR (JP): Power transformer manufacturer Pauwels Trafo Asia plans to produce high-voltage 500 kilovolt (kV) power transformers to benefit from the growing electricity market in Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Probe into Cikunir bus crash continues
Probe into Cikunir bus crash continues JAKARTA (JP): The police investigation into Sunday's Cakung- Cikunir toll road crash, which claimed the lives of 35 people, is continuing and no suspects have been named.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
'Gurita' remains found
'Gurita' remains found BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A team of experts from the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) have reportedly found the remains of the Gurita ferry which sunk on Jan. 19 killing 338 passengers.Spokesman for the Sabang administration, T. Mohd.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Stop burning land or have licenses revoked: Minister
Stop burning land or have licenses revoked: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Ad interim Minister of Agriculture, Soni Harsono, has warned plantation companies to stop slash-and-burn practices or have their licenses revoked.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
ASEAN calls for international help in fighting haze
ASEAN calls for international help in fighting haze JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) called for international support yesterday to help fight haze which has created havoc among some of its members.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Four killed in bus crash
Four killed in bus crash TANGERANG (JP): At least four people were killed and 11 others injured when a minibus collided with a private bus packed with workers on Jl. Raya Kresek, Balaraja district, yesterday.The victims, residents of Jl. Kampung Cangkudu, Balaraja village were all on the minibus.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Six minors tried for killing student
Six minors tried for killing student JAKARTA (JP): Six junior high school students were indicted at a closed-to-public trial at the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday, charged with mobbing a senior high school student to death.Prosecutor M.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Cambodian economy fights to heal wounds
Cambodian economy fights to heal woundsBy Robert Birsel PHNOM PENH (Reuter): Cambodia's once buoyant economy has been stopped in its tracks by July's violent coup and its aftermath, economists say.A recovery is seen as unlikely until badly-bruised confidence, both at home and abroad, begins to heal.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Rice production expected to drop slightly this year
Rice production expected to drop slightly this year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's rice production is expected to fall this year to 50.4 million tons from 50.6 million tons in 1996 because of the prolonged dry season, Antara said quoting a senior agricultural official.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
KL gets rain but haze stays
KL gets rain but haze stays KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Air quality in Malaysia's capital improved early yesterday after a heavy downpour but still remained at an "unhealthy" level.The Air Pollution Index eased to 137 from 152 late Wednesday, after surging past the "hazardous" level of 300 earlier this...
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Adequately funded power projects set to continue
Adequately funded power projects set to continue BOGOR (JP): State Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita indicated yesterday that power projects which had secured adequate funding would continue.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Newborn found dead in street, death tally 48
Newborn found dead in street, death tally 48 JAKARTA (JP): The 1997 death toll for infanticide rose to 48 yesterday after another abandoned baby -- believed to be only a few hours old -- was found dead.The baby girl was found beside busy Jl.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
IMF seeks stronger mandate for capital movements
IMF seeks stronger mandate for capital movementsBy Vincent Lingga HONG KONG (JP): While many developing countries fear the great pains incurred by the financial crisis in Southeast Asia since July, the International Monetary Fund is pushing hard for a stronger mandate to promote capital movements...
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
A serious problem
A serious problem President Soeharto's apology to neighboring countries which are suffering from the smoke from forest fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra was truly moving. It was an apology that came from the heart, that, at the same time, provided an indication of the difficulties which Indonesia...
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
East Timorese must work harder, Yogie says
East Timorese must work harder, Yogie says DILI, East Timor (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. prompted East Timorese yesterday to unite and work together to build a better and prosperous province.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Annual seaside festival kicks off
Annual seaside festival kicks off JAKARTA (JP): Song and dance, fun and games, a beachwear fashion show and a summer frolic are all on offer at this year's Jakarta Bay fiesta.The annual festival was launched yesterday at the Ria Ancol Beach in North Jakarta and will reach its climax on Sunday.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Import duties on raw materials cut
Import duties on raw materials cut JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Finance has cut import tariffs on 153 raw materials and intermediary products by five to 10 percentage points as a follow-up step to boost exports and revive the country's economy.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Accor Asia Pacific
Accor Asia Pacific I am writing to you to correct some information that was printed in The Jakarta Post edition of Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1997 on page 10. It seems that this article is a misrepresentation of the situation in our company and that there is a huge difference in figures.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Asia currency turmoil slows oil demand growth
Asia currency turmoil slows oil demand growth SINGAPORE (Reuter): The impact of the currency devaluation in Asia will hold back oil demand growth slightly, the East-West Center said in a report yesterday.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
The Listening Post
The Listening Post "Building English Skills Through Newspaper + Radio" Produced by American Language Center in cooperation with The Jakarta Post and Radio Sonora FM 100.9 Mhz * Developing an original style in English composition will make you a more effective writer.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Rupiah stable but stock prices slide
Rupiah stable but stock prices slide JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah was stable yesterday against the U.S. dollar, but stock prices weakened in a thin market, dealers and brokers said.Currency dealers said trading remained slow and thin throughout the day, with the rupiah gaining some strength from a...
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
RI-Venezuela trade rises
RI-Venezuela trade rises CARACAS (AFP): Trade between Indonesia and Venezuela grew fourfold in the past five years, Jakarta's top diplomat, Ali Alatas, said Wednesday, adding that there was potential for more growth.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Medan community greets world rally c'ship
Medan community greets world rally c'ship MEDAN (JP): Locals welcomed the world rally championships which will start here in this North Sumatra city today."The community are enthusiastic and proud that Medan will hold a rally of world caliber.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Perniagaan raises capital
Perniagaan raises capital JAKARTA (JP): A new owner of Bank Perniagaan has increased the bank's paid-in capital to Rp 266.9 billion (US$90.47 million) from Rp 66.9 billion.The bank said yesterday that Nirwan Dermawan Bakrie, the bank's new investor, injected Rp 200 billion in fresh funds earlier...
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Police seize porn video CDs
Police seize porn video CDs BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: Police have seized 4,072 pornographic video compact discs in a series of raids on video rental shops throughout the province this week.The province's chief of detective directorate, Col.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
'Transformator' is encounter of dance and spirituality
'Transformator' is encounter of dance and spiritualityBy Emilie Sueur JAKARTA (JP): Spirituality was in the air on the stage of the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta on Friday thanks to the dancers of the Cilay Dance Theater.The troupe was created by Muhamad Ichlas, popularly known as Cilay.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Howard to visit Indonesia
Howard to visit Indonesia SYDNEY Australia (AFP): Australian Prime Minister John Howard has announced that he will visit Indonesia for talks with President Soeharto next month, his second trip to Indonesia in little more than a year.Howard will make a stopover in Jakarta on Oct.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Development projects rescheduled
Development projects rescheduled JAKARTA (JP): The city will reschedule some of its projects following the government's decision to cut budget spending in the wake of the currency and stock market crisis, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting and Ceramics Exhibition, works of Firman, Tisna Sanjaya, Agus Suwage and Suyatna, at the Lontar Gallery. Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H East Jakarta, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Sept. 30.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Stop issuing new bus route permits: Organda
Stop issuing new bus route permits: Organda JAKARTA (JP): The Organization of Land Transportation Owners' (Organda) city branch yesterday urged the municipality to stop issuing new routes for buses until a feasibility survey has been completed.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Village chief busted for cheating
Village chief busted for cheating JAKARTA (JP): A village chief in Pamulang, West Java, has been arrested by South Jakarta police for allegedly cheating pop singer Iis Dahlia.The Duren Mekar village chief, identified as TB Asep Saefudin, was shot in the right leg after resisting arrest and...
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Soeharto condemns reckless drivers
Soeharto condemns reckless drivers JAKARTA (JP): Reckless drivers caught the attention of President Soeharto yesterday who condemned them and said such behavior could no longer be tolerated.He said the irresponsible behavior of some drivers had cost many innocent lives.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
SSL to sell 128 million shares to public
SSL to sell 128 million shares to public JAKARTA (JP): Shipping company Samudera Shipping Line Ltd (SSL) plans to offer 128 million shares to the public before its listing on the Stock Exchange of Singapore Dealing and Automated Quotation System (SESDAQ).The company said the shares, about 30.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Film festival shows women in face of change
Film festival shows women in face of changeBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): In an age where women are taking more active and creative roles in the film industry, certain questions arise.What is a woman's film? Is it simply a film about women? Or, is it a film made by women?The 1997 Jakarta International...
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Business yet to resume in Ujungpandang
Business yet to resume in Ujungpandang UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): After being hit by three days of riots, the city remained peaceful here yesterday as officials urged residents to remain calm and resume their daily activities.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Thailand urges joint front against money speculators
Thailand urges joint front against money speculators BANGKOK (AFP): Beleaguered Thailand urged Southeast Asian neighbors yesterday to close ranks against currency speculators at next week's global monetary talks as turmoil assails regional financial markets.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainment * Nikko Bali Hotel: - Kupu-kupu Amphitheater, Balinese dance performances at 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., Legong Dance, on Tuesday, Joged Bumbung, on Thursday, Ramayana, on Saturday. - Oo Looloos Santap Restaurant presents live music daily except Monday at 9 p.m.
Fri, 19 Sep 1997
Buyung and his lawyers walk out of courtroom
Buyung and his lawyers walk out of courtroom JAKARTA (JP): Rachmad Buchori, accused of defaming the President, and his lawyers walked out of court yesterday after prosecutors refused to summon President Soeharto as ordered by the judge.Rachmad alias Buyung R.B.