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Fri, 08 Aug 1997
KL builds three highways
KL builds three highways KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Malaysian government has approved construction of three highways worth about six billion ringgit (US$2.30 billion) to ease chronic traffic jams, reports said yesterday.Works Minister S.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Land clearance underway for traders' relocation
Land clearance underway for traders' relocation JAKARTA (JP): The municipality is still negotiating a price for the land at Kebon Jati market it plans to use to relocate hundreds of roadside vendors from Tanah Abang market.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Vendors jailed for Tanah Abang rioting
Vendors jailed for Tanah Abang rioting JAKARTA (JP): Four sidewalk vendors were convicted by the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday for their roles in a riot near Tanah Abang market in January.Willem Morgan, at 17 years old the youngest of the four, received the stiffest term of one year...
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
IMF to discuss crisis measures for Thailand
IMF to discuss crisis measures for Thailand TOKYO (AFP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will hold a meeting in Tokyo early next week to discuss emergency measures for Thailand, Vice Finance Minister Takeshi Komura said yesterday.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Asian capital controls may scare investors
Asian capital controls may scare investors SINGAPORE (AFP): Capital controls to check speculative attacks on Southeast Asian currencies are seen as short-term necessities by governments but analysts fear they could dent foreign perception of the region as an investment haven.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
352 inmates get remission
352 inmates get remission BANJARMASIN, S. Kalimantan: Some 352 inmates in South Kalimantan will have their sentences reduced by President Soeharto on Independence Day on Aug. 17, Antara reported.For 36 inmates, this means freedom, the head of the province's Ministry of Justice office, M.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Ray, Plus Point tie up
Ray, Plus Point tie up JAKARTA (JP): Australian brokerage firm Ray White Estate and Indonesian Plus Point Club have agreed to set up a joint venture housing brokerage company here, called PT Ray Propertindo.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Hartono's ICMI entry
Hartono's ICMI entry Minister of Information R. Hartono seems to have an aptitude for making news. At least since his surprise appointment to the cabinet in June, Hartono has been watched closely by many circles as a rising star in the country's political domain.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Yoga
Yoga I understand that in Bandung, at the Gramedia building opposite Bandung Indah Plaza, there is a group of people who meet on a Saturday or Sunday to practice yoga and prana.Would any readers or staff of The Jakarta Post have any information of similar classes in Jakarta? I would appreciate any...
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
East Timor solution still remote, UN mediator says
East Timor solution still remote, UN mediator says UNITED NATIONS (Agencies): Talks between Portuguese and Indonesian officials on the future of East Timor have made headway, but are still far away from reaching an international solution, United Nations mediator Jamsheed Marker told AFP Wednesday.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Interfaith dialog: Is it possible?
Interfaith dialog: Is it possible?By Ignas Kleden JAKARTA (JP): Given that religious truths are perfect but human knowledge of them is not, any attempt to bridge the gap is a worthy undertaking.And with the proposed publication of a bibliographic survey on religious publications in Indonesia since...
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Officials lack courage in punishing subordinates
Officials lack courage in punishing subordinates JAKARTA (JP): The head of the Institute of State Personnel Administration (BAKN), Soenarko, said yesterday that government bureaucracy would remain weak as long as built-in supervision systems failed to work effectively.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Chatline craze costly
Chatline craze costly BATAM, Riau: The chatline craze among Riau people have led to soaring phone bills, not only at their houses, but also at some offices, Antara said."We detect an increase in the number of people dialing the various "party line" services in Riau, Soetopo, Commercial Manager for...
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Mar'ie calms investors as shares fall
Mar'ie calms investors as shares fall JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange fell yesterday by 3.13 percent with the composite index tumbling to 677.939 following heightened concerns over the tighter monetary policy.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Extension workers need their bike
Extension workers need their bike KENDARI, S.E. Sulawesi: Agriculture extension officers in four regencies have not received an allocation of motorcycles which they need for work, Antara said yesterday.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Court reviews guilty verdict for Pakpahan
Court reviews guilty verdict for Pakpahan JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta District Court began a hearing yesterday to review the guilty verdict against labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan for his alleged role in worker unrest in Medan in 1994.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
ASEAN business urges economic integration
ASEAN business urges economic integration JAKARTA (JP): Private businesses in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) called yesterday for further integration of the region's economy.ASEAN Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (CCI) Chairman Aburizal Bakrie said here yesterday "closer...
Fri, 08 Aug 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 * Another great freebie for our English readers and listeners -- especially those with an interest in Canada, the great...
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Investors welcome new electricity regulations
Investors welcome new electricity regulations JAKARTA (JP): The government's new policy requiring private companies to set up joint ventures with subsidiaries of the state-owned electricity company PLN in developing power plants would not pose a problem to investors, an official said yesterday.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Born or birth?
Born or birth? When I read the Aug. 7 issue of The Jakarta Post, my attention was drawn to a picture on page one, where a friend of mine Dr. Abdoellah Tjiptoprawiro was discussing a new book entitled Lahirnya Satu Bangsa dan Negara which is translated into English as Born of One Nation and One...
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Flora and fauna exhibition
Flora and fauna exhibition JAKARTA (JP): A wide variety of plants and pets are currently on display at a flora and fauna exhibition in Lapangan Banteng, Central Jakarta, until Aug. 26.Flora and Fauna Exhibition 1997, which was opened by Governor Surjadi Soedirdja Tuesday evening, feature 266...
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Golkar won't propose on next cabinet lineup
Golkar won't propose on next cabinet lineup JAKARTA (JP): The dominant political organization, Golkar, fresh from its major haul in the recent general election, will not propose its cadres for ministerial posts in the next cabinet to the elected president, party chairman Harmoko said yesterday.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Top racers ready to enter Asia Road Racing C'ships
Top racers ready to enter Asia Road Racing C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Asia's leading road-race motorcyclists will battle for top honors when they hit the Sentul international track for the 4th FIM Marlboro Asia Road Racing Championships on Sunday.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
'Intimidated' residents complain to rights body
'Intimidated' residents complain to rights body JAKARTA (JP): More than 150 residents of Tanah Merah subdistrict, North Jakarta, visited the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday to complain about intimidation by hoodlums in a five-year-old land dispute.Spokesman for the residents M.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
ASEAN celebrates birthday with big bash
ASEAN celebrates birthday with big bash JAKARTA (JP): Today marks the start of a year-long celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).The festivities begin at the ASEAN Secretariat here with a flag-hoisting ceremony and the release of 30 white doves.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Higher air fares are not the answer
Higher air fares are not the answer Indonesian airlines are calling for a price hike because current domestic fares are considered inadequate. The present rates are said to make it difficult for our airlines to purchase new aircraft and perform necessary tasks.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Italy's Enel in RI deal
Italy's Enel in RI deal ROME (Reuter): Italy's state electricity utility Enel said it has signed cooperation accords in Indonesia with the country's state-run oil firm Pertamina and electricity company PLN.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Nissan plans RI project
Nissan plans RI project TOKYO (AFP): Japan's second largest auto maker, Nissan Motors Co. Ltd., said yesterday it was considering building a plant to produce gasoline engines in Indonesia."We are conducting feasibility studies with the prospect of opening a new gasoline engine factory," a spokesman...
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
RI losses $2b a year in fishing resources
RI losses $2b a year in fishing resources JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's fishing resources need greater protection because potential export revenue of between US$1 billion and $2 billion is lost each year through illegal foreign fishing, a maritime expert said yesterday.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Free kiosks at Bogor market
Free kiosks at Bogor market BOGOR (JP): Local authorities have started constructing 70 temporary kiosks at Kebon Kembang market for traders whose shops were gutted in a fire on July 24."The kiosks, which the authorities began building on Tuesday, are to be given to the traders who haven't yet...
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Xenophobic MP sours race debate in Australia
Xenophobic MP sours race debate in AustraliaBy Rob Goodfellow and M. Dwi Marianto YOGYAKARTA (JP): Perhaps it is appropriate that Pauline Hanson, a controversial member of the Australian Parliament, should be the ex-proprietor of a fish and chip shop.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
SE Asia currencies ease on Thai, RI rumors
SE Asia currencies ease on Thai, RI rumors SINGAPORE (AFP): The Thai baht and other regional currencies eased against the U.S. dollar in rumor-driven Singapore trading yesterday amid concerns over the political and economic situation in Thailand, dealers said.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Drugs 'godfather' arrested at home with 3.75m pills
Drugs 'godfather' arrested at home with 3.75m pills JAKARTA (JP): One of the city's most wanted drugs distributors was arrested yesterday at his mansion in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, with more than three million tranquilizer and barbiturate pills in his possession.
Fri, 08 Aug 1997
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Tunjungan Crystal Hotel, Jl. Tunjungan 102-104: - Lounge Bar: Stief's Band, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, open at 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. * Mirama Hotel, Jl. Raya Darmo 58-76: - Mirama Bar: Desire Band, Monday. Haztoria Band, Tuesday.
Thu, 07 Aug 1997
Idle fund managers may lose licenses
Idle fund managers may lose licenses JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) warned 19 inactive investment management companies yesterday to improve their performance or lose their licenses.
Thu, 07 Aug 1997
Games organizers told to fix problems
Games organizers told to fix problems JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport has told organizers of the 19th SEA Games to fix their non-technical problems and start promoting the event.The minister's assistant, Imam Sujudi, said Tuesday: "The organizers must work harder, and I urge...
Thu, 07 Aug 1997
Walhi urges firm action against 'ungreen' officials
Walhi urges firm action against 'ungreen' officials JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) praised yesterday Governor Surjadi Soedirdja's statement that many officials are easily bribed to allow development in the city's designated green areas.
Thu, 07 Aug 1997
AMP gains RI contracts
AMP gains RI contracts JAKARTA (JP): The United States telecommunications equipment producer AMP has gained contracts to install a telecommunications network for PT Mitra Global Telekomunikasi Indonesia (MGTI) and ABN-AMRO Bank.
Thu, 07 Aug 1997
Khatami appoints woman as Iran's first-ever VP: Sources
Khatami appoints woman as Iran's first-ever VP: Sources TEHRAN (DPA): President Mohammad Khatami has appointed a woman as Iran's first-ever vice-president, informed sources disclosed yesterday."(Mrs.) Massumeh Ebtekar has been appointed by Khatami as Vice-President and head of the Environmental...
Thu, 07 Aug 1997
Ramos okays $1.06b scheme for Moslem-populated areas
Ramos okays $1.06b scheme for Moslem-populated areas MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos yesterday said the government had approved a 30.9-billion-peso (US$1.06 billion) program to speed up development in Moslem-populated regions in the south.
Thu, 07 Aug 1997
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Holiday Inn, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda 33, Bandung: - Kebun Bambu Restaurant: Guitar performance, Friday and Saturday, 7.45 p.m. to 10.15 p.m. - Braga Bar and Lounge: Jazz live entertainment at 7.30 p.m. to 11.
Thu, 07 Aug 1997
Military experts hail govt's choice on Sukhoi
Military experts hail govt's choice on Sukhoi JAKARTA (JP): Military and political analysts hailed yesterday the government's decision to buy Russian-made Sukhoi SU-30K jet fighters, saying the choice would boost Indonesia's international and political clout.
Thu, 07 Aug 1997
Chandra Asri, BP to build US$75m plant
Chandra Asri, BP to build US$75m plant JAKARTA (JP): British Petroleum (BP) and Chandra Asri, Indonesia's first olefin producer, have agreed to jointly build Southeast Asia's first polybutenes plant in Cilegon, West Java.
Thu, 07 Aug 1997
Inhutani IV refuses to pay Aceh bill
Inhutani IV refuses to pay Aceh bill JAKARTA (JP): PT Inhutani IV, the state forestry company with large concessions in Sumatra, refused yesterday to pay Rp 3.76 billion ($144 million) demanded by the Aceh provincial administration in local development levies.
Thu, 07 Aug 1997
Indonesian-made shoes destroyed in Helsinki
Indonesian-made shoes destroyed in Helsinki JAKARTA (JP): Five containers of women's shoes sent from Indonesia to Russia and Poland were destroyed by the Finnish government on charges of copyright violation, an official said yesterday.
Thu, 07 Aug 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: by Sri Hadhy, Nyoman Darsane, Mas Dibyo and Budiman at Kafe Pinang, Hotel Kristal Jl. Tarogong Raya, Cilandak Barat, South Jakarta, open 24 hours, until Aug. 10. * Painting Exhibition: The 2nd Figuratif, at Andi's Gallery, Jl.
Thu, 07 Aug 1997
Homeless man indicted for murder
Homeless man indicted for murder JAKARTA (JP): A state prosecutor indicted a homeless man yesterday at the Central Jakarta District Court for a murder in the Pejompongan area, Central Jakarta, last December.
Thu, 07 Aug 1997
Aneka Tambang floats shares on London exchange
Aneka Tambang floats shares on London exchange JAKARTA (JP): PT Aneka Tambang, a state-owned general mining company, would float its shares on local and overseas stock exchanges later this year, the company's finance director said yesterday.
Thu, 07 Aug 1997
Golkar considers dismissing Irian Jaya legislators
Golkar considers dismissing Irian Jaya legislators JAKARTA (JP): Golkar's top leaders in Irian Jaya are considering a crackdown on its recalcitrant legislators who failed to vote for the faction's own candidate during last month's council speaker election.
Thu, 07 Aug 1997
Sports council calls for more SEA Games sponsors
Sports council calls for more SEA Games sponsors JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council is trying to attract more sponsorship for the 19th SEA Games to be held here in October.The council has collected Rp 16 billion so far through the SEA Games consortium from national and multi-national company...