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Sat, 24 May 1997
Campaign closes in violence
Campaign closes in violence JAKARTA (JP): The curtain to the violence-ridden election campaign came down yesterday with riots in several towns.Greater Jakarta, still licking its wounds from a week of unrest, was hit by more clashes as thousands of campaigning United Development Party (PPP)...
Sat, 24 May 1997
TV Today: Saturday, May 24, l997
TV Today: Saturday, May 24, l997TVRI 2:30 a.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Road to Avonlea 3:10 Teenagers' Program: Jenjang Vokal 3:35 Travel: Wisata Nasional 4:15 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Series: A Writer Exchange 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan...
Sat, 24 May 1997
Sidewalks in Bali
Sidewalks in Bali It's been several years now since a very oddly designed public works project appeared on the sidewalks of many towns and villages in Bali. No, it's not the badly designed statues which include a large, ugly baby that dangerously blocks views of traffic on one of the island's...
Sat, 24 May 1997
Queensland wants RI priority aid recipient
Queensland wants RI priority aid recipient BRISBANE, Australia (AP): Australia should target its aid program on Indonesia and the Philippines among countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Queensland government said Friday.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Bakrie signs $600 million oil, gas deal in Uzbekistan
Bakrie signs $600 million oil, gas deal in Uzbekistan TASHKENT (Reuter): Private Indonesian energy company Bakrie has signed a deal to spend US$600 million to develop oil and gas fields in Uzbekistan, Robert Sutrisno, Bakrie's director for Uzbekistan, said yesterday.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Unsafe housing estates
Unsafe housing estatesFrom Surabaya PostHousing estates and new residential areas have become the target of thieves and purse snatchers. This would not have happened if developers and contractors regularly reported new settlers to local village and district chiefs.
Sat, 24 May 1997
10 gymnasts leave for overseas stints
10 gymnasts leave for overseas stints JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Gymnastics Association will send its 10 athletes for overseas stints by the end of the month to prepare for the 19th Southeast Asian Games in October.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Soeharto tells parties to reflect on campaign
Soeharto tells parties to reflect on campaign JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto told the three parties yesterday to look back and see whether they had played by the campaign rules."It's the contestants themselves who must evaluate whether they have obeyed all the rules during campaigning," President...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Riots across Jakarta orchestrated: Governor
Riots across Jakarta orchestrated: Governor JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said Wednesday evidence had been found that the recent riots in the city, including the unrest that claimed the life of a 17-year-old Tuesday, were premeditated.
Fri, 23 May 1997
S. Korea, Denmark early winners in Sudirman Cup
S. Korea, Denmark early winners in Sudirman Cup GLASGOW (AFP): South Korea and Denmark, playing their first matches in the Sudirman Cup, the team event of the World Badminton Championships, beat England and Sweden by identical margins, 4-1 here on Wednesday.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Top Danish shuttler says match against RI the key
Top Danish shuttler says match against RI the key JAKARTA (JP): Denmark's number one shuttler Poul-Erik Hoyer- Larsen said the match between Denmark and Indonesia would be the match which decided whether Denmark made it through to the Sudirman Cup finals.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Yellow forces hit the road
Yellow forces hit the road BANDUNG: For many people here, the election means a smoother road in their neighborhood.On a one-kilometer strip between Sukagalih and Pelesiran, dozens of people in yellow Golkar T-shirts are racing against the clock to lay asphalt.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Five foreigners held for fraud
Five foreigners held for fraud JAKARTA (JP): Five Cameroonian and Congolese nationals, including a soccer player hired by a local club, were arrested this week for alleged fraud.The head of the immigration's control and supervision department, Zaiman Nurmatias, said two of the five men had also...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Wismoyo urges people not to exaggerate sticker issue
Wismoyo urges people not to exaggerate sticker issue JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council's chairman, Wismoyo Arismunandar, has urged people not to exaggerate the controversy over the sale of stickers promoting the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Cement firm raises output
Cement firm raises output JAKARTA (JP): Construction began Wednesday to expand PT Semen Andalas Indonesia's cement factory in Lhoknga, Aceh, to increase its annual production capacity from 1.3 million to 1.6 million tons, Antara reported.The company's president, Martin R.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Ban on political forums muzzles campuses
Ban on political forums muzzles campusesBy Israr Ardiansyah YOGYAKARTA (JP): With open political discussions declared off- limits at university campuses, the question remains whether students need to be involved in politics.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Excelcomindo secures $400m for expansion
Excelcomindo secures $400m for expansion JAKARTA (JP): PT Excelcomindo Pratama, which operates the GSM- XL cellular system, will sign an agreement in Bali today for a US$400 million syndicated loan from 22 overseas banks.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 23, 1997:
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 23, 1997: Party Campaign area Important campaigners --------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Java, Maluku, Irian Jaya Ismail Hasan Metareum, Hamzah Haz, Yudo Paripurno, Jusuf Syakir, Tosari Widjaja, Rusjdi Hamka, Alawy Muhammad...
Fri, 23 May 1997
EU buries a plan to impose cotton duties
EU buries a plan to impose cotton duties BRUSSELS (Reuter): The EU has buried a plan to impose anti- dumping duties on unbleached cotton imports from China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Turkey and Pakistan, after France failed in a last-ditch effort to revive the package.
Fri, 23 May 1997
119 workers go on strike
119 workers go on strike UJUNGPANDANG: One-hundred-and-nineteen workers from PT Pyramid Megah Sakti at the Makasar Industrial Estate went on strike over wages Tuesday.A spokesman for the workers said he was paid Rp 3,750 (US$1.56) for ten-hour work a day with no food or health allowance.
Fri, 23 May 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Animated Classic 3:10 Children's Program: Tunas 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Film: Dream of Flight 5:30 Music: Paket 27 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Three-tier transit design needs modifying
Three-tier transit design needs modifying JAKARTA (JP): City authorities have urged the company earmarked to develop a proposed three-tier transit system to modify the design to make more efficient use of the available land.
Fri, 23 May 1997
NATO's eastward expansion is thorny issue
NATO's eastward expansion is thorny issueBy Anak Agung Banyu Perwita BANDUNG (JP): Among the Atlantic community and European countries, the discussion on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's eastward expansion has become very interesting.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Six killed in CN-235 accident in Serang
Six killed in CN-235 accident in Serang JAKARTA (JP): All six people aboard an Indonesian-made CN-235 aircraft were killed yesterday afternoon when it crashed in a freak accident at the Gorda airbase in Serang, West Java.
Fri, 23 May 1997
More vendors stand trial
More vendors stand trial JAKARTA (JP): Four more Tanah Abang Market traders faced the Central Jakarta District Court Wednesday charged with inflicting violence on people and property in the Jan. 27, Tanah Abang riot.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Lessons from the campaign
Lessons from the campaignBy Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): Few people foresaw the formation of a coalition between the United Development Party (PPP) and Megawati, the deposed Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) leader, before this year's election campaign began.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Golkar promises employment, education in East Timor
Golkar promises employment, education in East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Golkar rallies went relatively smoothly over the past two days in various parts of the country.In Dili, the capital of East Timor, Golkar appeased local people's concerns yesterday over the shortage of business and job opportunities...
Fri, 23 May 1997
German body seeks end to import duty on RI electronics
German body seeks end to import duty on RI electronics JAKARTA (JP): The German Association for Entertainment and Communications Electronic (GFU) is working to persuade the European Union to abolish the import duty on Indonesian electronic goods, an association executive says.
Fri, 23 May 1997
NAM wants veto eliminated at UN
NAM wants veto eliminated at UN BANDUNG (JP): The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) will keep up its efforts to ensure that the use of veto rights at the United Nations is not used too often or inappropriately, the chairman of the NAM's executive committee and ambassador-at-large, Nana Sutresna, said...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Malaysia, RI to discuss oil investment freeze
Malaysia, RI to discuss oil investment freeze KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysia wants to discuss with Indonesia its freeze late last year on new foreign investments in palm oil cultivation which has affected 19 Malaysian companies, news reports said yesterday.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Pilgrims protest levy
Pilgrims protest levy BANYUMAS, Central Java: As many as 720 people who have just returned from a haj pilgrimage lodged a protest Wednesday against the regent and the head of the Prosecutors' Office over a levy of Rp 200,000 that each had to pay before leaving for Mecca.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Rare flyby startles VIPs
Rare flyby startles VIPs BANDUNG: A rare maneuver by an old military transport Hercules airplane startled attendants at the ceremony of the anniversary of the West Java Military Command here Wednesday.The U.S.-made Hercules C-130, piloted by Capt.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Police kitchen serves up meals during election campaign
Police kitchen serves up meals during election campaign JAKARTA (JP): Police officers can find some solace from the heat and grime of rowdy rallies in a nutritious "homemade" meal during the campaign.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Art Agenda
Art AgendaDrawing exhibition: Satya Graha at Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta; Until June 4.The experimental Galeri Lontar presents the compelling drawings of artist Satya Graha. Most of his drawings depict the human figure as he attempts to express the psychology of his subject...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Lippo Bank's profit up 44% in 1st quarter
Lippo Bank's profit up 44% in 1st quarter JAKARTA (JP): The Lippo Group's Lippo Bank posted a 44 percent increase in net profit to Rp 39.6 billion (US$16.50 million) for the first quarter, up from Rp 27.46 billion in the corresponding period last year.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Unfair treatment
Unfair treatment It is expected that all people who work in a foreign country abide by the employment laws of that country, whatever their nationality. Therefore when something goes wrong between employer and employee, the problem is viewed through the host country's rules and regulations.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Copy-cat 'Mideast heroes' flock Yogyakarta streets
Copy-cat 'Mideast heroes' flock Yogyakarta streetsBy Muhamad Achadi YOGYAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of white-robed people, only their eyes showing through their hoods, process down Yogyakarta streets with a peculiar dance-like gait, one hand revving their motorbike throttles and the other rhythmically...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Donation on poverty alleviation to be reported
Donation on poverty alleviation to be reported JAKARTA (JP): An accountability report on donations to a poverty alleviation program will be released Monday at President Soeharto's residence on Jl. Cendana, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 23 May 1997
No gathering, rallies in Jakarta: PPP
No gathering, rallies in Jakarta: PPP JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of the United Development Party (PPP) has called off plans for public gatherings on today's final day of campaigning in the wake of recent violent clashes.
Fri, 23 May 1997
1945 Constitution is amendable: Law expert
1945 Constitution is amendable: Law expert JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has come under fire for its reluctance to amend the 1945 Constitution to accommodate 50 years of change.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Quickest route to cemetery
Quickest route to cemetery YOGYAKARTA: Street rallies are not only a nightmare for the living they can also cause problems for the dead.A man's body was ready to be taken for burial Saturday in Sentolo, about 15 kilometers west of here, when a seemingly endless United Development Party (PPP)...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Technical error behind failure, says Satelindo
Technical error behind failure, says Satelindo JAKARTA (JP): PT Satelindo announced here Wednesday that a technical error caused its 12-hour network crash on Tuesday.Company cellular operations director Saleh Gunawan said the failure occurred during Satelindo's network expansion project.
Fri, 23 May 1997
PPP leadership warns of 'people power' group
PPP leadership warns of 'people power' group JAKARTA (JP): United Development Party (PPP) leaders say there are groups seeking to use the Moslem-based party as a source of "people power" to force sociopolitical change.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Enjoy the music, forget the talk
Enjoy the music, forget the talk SEMARANG: Campaigner Supriyadi proved it is hard to entertain sympathizers of the Indonesian Democratic Party under the unpopular leadership of Soerjadi.Only several dozen people attended the party's rally here Monday.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Surya Dumai Industri to change IPO gains
Surya Dumai Industri to change IPO gains JAKARTA (JP): PT Surya Dumai Industri, a publicly listed timber company, announced Wednesday it would divert the use of 20 percent of its initial public offering (IPO) proceeds.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Thailand cuts target for tourism
Thailand cuts target for tourism BANGKOK (AP): Faced with stronger competition from other exotic locations, Thailand's tourism authority is expecting only 10 million foreign tourists to visit the country in the next four years, an official said Wednesday.That would be a sharp drop from the 7.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Thai central bank under pressure to cut rates
Thai central bank under pressure to cut rates BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand's central bank yesterday resisted mounting pressure from the government and banking sector for a quick interest rate cut to help kickstart the country's troubled economy.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Buddha's Day of Enlightenment celebrate
Buddha's Day of Enlightenment celebrate MEGAMENDUNG, Bogor (JP): About 2,000,000 Buddhists gathered midnight at the Sadapaributha Buddhist Center, Wednesday, to observe Waisak, Buddha's Day of Enlightenment.
Fri, 23 May 1997
Yogyakarta anniversary
Yogyakarta anniversary YOGYAKARTA: The launching of a book titled 50 Tahun Pemerintahan Kodya Yogyakarta will mark the 50th anniversary of the mayoralty of Yogyakarta on June 7, 1997,A mayoralty spokesman, Boedhi Prasetyo, told Antara Wednesday that the book traced the history of the mayoralty...
Fri, 23 May 1997
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Ibis Rajawali Hotel, Jl. Rajawali 11 - 9: - Arjuna Restaurant: Dinner Theme Buffet, Curry Tiffin, Wednesday. Go around Europe, Thursday. Java Sea Food, Friday. * Mercure Grand Hotel, Jl. Raya Kupang Indah: - Sphynzx Fun Pub: Karaoke, open daily.