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Phone disruptions in Cipondoh

Phone disruptions in Cipondoh JAKARTA (JP): The road widening project on Jl. Raya Cipondoh and its surrounding areas in Tangerang, west of here, will disrupt telephone lines beginning with 551, 552, 553 and 554 prefixes, state-owned PT Telkom said.

Malaysian minister urges ASEAN to form consortia

Malaysian minister urges ASEAN to form consortia JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia's Minister of International Trade and Industry, Rafidah Aziz, has called on ASEAN's business communities to form ASEAN consortia to enter developed markets and attract large international players as partners.

BI lowers discount rate

BI lowers discount rate JAKARTA (JP): The central bank, Bank Indonesia, has lowered its discount rate for short-term money market securities (SBPU) yesterday by 50 basis points.The central bank did not announce the cut but money dealers said the key rate for one-week securities was cut to 14.

Sawah Besar residents want higher land compensation

Sawah Besar residents want higher land compensation JAKARTA (JP): Residents of the Sawah Besar district in Central Jakarta asked the city council Tuesday for higher compensation for land appropriated for a planned river widening project.

Art events

Art events Painting Exhibition by Krijono at Duta Fine Arts Foundation, Jl. Kemang Utara 55A, South Jakarta, Ph. 7990226. March 9 through March 30 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays and Mondays).

PDI banners burned

PDI banners burned SEMARANG: People claiming to be Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) activists frustrated by the party's interminable leadership conflict have burned hundreds of PDI banners in the Blora regency.

Harmoko tour reveals region's political color

Harmoko tour reveals region's political colorBy Ainur R. Sophiaan JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko has made it clear time and again that his annual Ramadhan safari is meant to disseminate information about national development and gauge the grassroots' response to it.

New telephone line

New telephone line We thought that an extra telephone line would be a good idea, especially as PT Telkom was offering a special low price for new lines in our area. Our new line was operational on Jan. 29, 1997 but when we went to pay the bill we were told that we had not paid for two months...

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 12, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 70,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,200 -25 345,000...

Politicians agree Constitution forbids opposition

Politicians agree Constitution forbids opposition JAKARTA (JP): Politicians and observers agreed yesterday the 1945 Constitution did not recognize opposition, but some of them underlined the need for greater democratization.

Local judokas aim to learn from world championship

Local judokas aim to learn from world championship JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's best judokas, Kresna Bayu and Aprilia Marzuki, expect to learn a lot at the World Judo Championships in Warsaw, Poland, on March 14 and March 15."I want to learn the European style because I have studied Asian style.

Conglomerates 'may not control economy'

Conglomerates 'may not control economy' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto insisted yesterday conglomerates would not be allowed to control the national economy and called for more emphasis on the development of small businesses and cooperatives.

PT Indorama secures US$175 million in loans

PT Indorama secures US$175 million in loans JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed polyester maker PT Indorama Synthetics has obtained syndicated loans worth US$175 million from 13 international banks.The company said the agreement for the loans, which mature in three years, was signed in Singapore...

Workers protest unjust treatment

Workers protest unjust treatment JAKARTA (JP): At least 150 PT Intermitra Ragamulia Industries's workers protested at the House of Representatives Monday about threats of arbitrary dismissal from their employer.

Documented insanity delays murder trial

Documented insanity delays murder trial JAKARTA (JP): The Los Angeles triple murder case trial was delayed yesterday after proof that the defendant had twice been hospitalized for 'mental disorder' was read in court.Prosecutor J.

Newly returned bishop meet ABRI leaders

Newly returned bishop meet ABRI leaders DILI (JP): Mgr. Basilio do Nascimento, the newly ordained bishop of Baucau, East Timor, spent his first full day home after his January ordination in Rome meeting with local military officers.

Soeharto says critics ignorant of govt system

Soeharto says critics ignorant of govt system JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that his administration's critics did not seem to understand the basics of Indonesia's political system.The President said certain people were eager to propose an overhaul of the system but the alternative...

Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: BookJP/byiOLD PALS: Three senior journalists, Rosihan Anwar (left to right), Muchtar Lubis and Jakob Oetama, chat during the launching of Tajuk Tajuk Muchtar Lubis, a new book published by the Obor Foundation to commemorate Lubis's 75th birthday.

Poll watchdog denies calling for boycott

Poll watchdog denies calling for boycott BOGOR (JP): The unrecognized Independent Election Monitoring Committee denied yesterday circulating anonymous leaflets urging townspeople to boycott the May 29 general election.

Govt to restrict air ticket sales

Govt to restrict air ticket sales JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to stop travel agents selling airline tickets to avoid price manipulation, a senior official said yesterday.The Director General of Air Transportation, Zainuddin Sikado, said travel agents running tour packages and selling airline...

Rendani airport to be renovated

Rendani airport to be renovated MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: The Ministry of Transportation is to set aside more than Rp 1 billion (approximately US$426,439) this year to renovate Rendani Airport, in Manokwari regency, Irian Jaya.

Sempati rating lowered

Sempati rating lowered JAKARTA (JP): Pefindo, Indonesia's only credit rating agency, has decided to downgrade the rating of PT Sempati Air's Rp 50 billion (US$21.09 million) commercial paper to B with from A-4 previously.

Indonesia defeats Kiwis in Federation Cup opening

Indonesia defeats Kiwis in Federation Cup opening JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Fed Cup team defeated New Zealand 2-1 yesterday on the first day of Group A's round-robin matches at the Asia Oceania Qualifying Group I in Wellington.

RI and Australia to sign maritime agreement

RI and Australia to sign maritime agreement JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Australia are to sign a maritime agreement Friday delineating the continental shelf and their Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) in three areas.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Radisson Hotel, Jl. Pecenongan 72, Central Jakarta: - Lobby Lounge Bar; Vino on Bass and Yudi on Piano, Mona and Nongky (Singers), Monday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. * Ancol Travelodge, Jl. Lodan Timur No.

Public to get Subway project explanation

Public to get Subway project explanation JAKARTA (JP): The public will be informed about the progress of the subway project as soon as financing and other matters are clear, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday.Surjadi said not everything was clear yet.

Pollution detector installed

Pollution detector installed PURWAKARTA, West Java: An air pollution monitoring instrument will soon be installed in this rapidly industrializing district of West Java, Antara reported yesterday."It's time for Purwakarta to have such an instrument to measure the air pollution caused by the town's...

Golf body hopes locals will rise at Indonesia Open

Golf body hopes locals will rise at Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Golf Association hopes seven locals will qualify for the final of the Satelindo Indonesia Open 1997 next month."We hope national players Maan Nasim, Kasiyadi, Ilyasak and Marno are among the qualifiers," association...

Democracy vs efficiency at WTO

Democracy vs efficiency at WTOBy Djauhari Oratmangun This is the second of two articles. GENEVA (JP): What lessons from the Singapore Ministerial Conference-WTO can we expect to characterize future multilateral trade negotiations within the WTO system?First, negotiations within the WTO system --...

Ramos bans screenings of maid's life story

Ramos bans screenings of maid's life story MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Fidel Ramos yesterday banned a movie on Filipina maid Sarah Balabagan's ordeal in the United Arab Emirates, saying it could upset ties between Manila and Abu Dhabi, officials said.

Community of free traders

Community of free traders The presence of more than 600 business leaders from all over the world, including 100 from major American corporations, at the first ASEAN business summit which opens today speaks volumes about the region's economic potential.

U.S., RI to boost trade ties

U.S., RI to boost trade ties JAKARTA (JP): A delegation of almost 100 senior U.S. business executives will be in Jakarta from March 12 to March 14 to promote U.S.-Indonesia trade investment relations and participate in a series of programs to understand ASEAN.

Dua Satu Tiga Puluh offers shares to public

Dua Satu Tiga Puluh offers shares to public JAKARTA (JP): PT Dua Satu Tiga Puluh, a company established by President Soeharto to support the development of a prototype of the N-2130 passenger national jet aircraft, yesterday began the offering of the company's shares to the public.

Zarina tried to bribe us, say police officers

Zarina tried to bribe us, say police officers JAKARTA (JP): Three police officers testified in court Monday that Zarina, charged with possession of Ecstasy, tried to bribe them as they confiscated a safe containing the drug from her house.

Never let differences divide, Wahono says

Never let differences divide, Wahono says JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Wahono reminded the nation yesterday that differences are acceptable and should not be allowed to cause enmity and division between people.

ASEAN CCI strives to wipe out poverty

ASEAN CCI strives to wipe out poverty JAKARTA (JP): The ASEAN Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASEAN CCI) supports ASEAN 2020's economic vision of eradicating poverty and increasing the region's share of world trade.

Poll rigging exposers jailed

Poll rigging exposers jailed SEMARANG: Ungaran district court sentenced two students to two years in prison Monday for claiming to have exposed violations of the 1992 election rules by government officials.

Supreme Court asked to address lawsuit rumors

Supreme Court asked to address lawsuit rumors JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers representing Megawati Soekarnoputri called on the Supreme Court yesterday to respond to growing rumors that the law courts have succumbed to government pressure in trying cases involving the ousted PDI chairwoman.

'Lebaran' holidays

'Lebaran' holidaysFrom Pikiran RakyatAfter reading Kang Atang Ruswita's letter about "Lebaran" holidays on Feb. 14, 1997, I came to the conclusion that neither Ayi, who brought up the holiday matter, nor Akang who commented on it, were aware of the holiday regulations pertaining to Civil Service...

PT Eterindo to issue 170m shares

PT Eterindo to issue 170m shares JAKARTA (JP): Integrated chemical producer PT Eterina Wahanatama will list 170 million shares or 25 percent of its capital on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges in May.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 11, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Dharmala Insurance 1,500 0 0 Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,025 -25 170,000 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Argha...

Problems of the post-shipment import system

Problems of the post-shipment import system Beginning next month, the inspection of imports will change from pre-shipment inspection to on-arrival inspection. Economist Hartojo Wignjowijoto, president of PT Aspecindo Kreasi, a business consulting company examines the shift.

Archers' training off target

Archers' training off target JAKARTA (JP): The female archery squad's discord is only a misperception between the archers and their coach, according to the SEA Games team archery training director.Udi Harsono said Monday the dispute had arisen because the archers' training programs were...

Quake damages over 100 houses

Quake damages over 100 houses TERNATE, Maluku: One hundred and eight houses in Galela district, North Maluku regency, are in various states of disrepair after an earthquake and a number of aftershocks hit the region last Thursday, Antara reported yesterday.

Comfort women to sue Japan, government

Comfort women to sue Japan, government YOGYAKARTA (JP): Almost 250 comfort women forced to work for the occupying Japanese troops during the Second World War are rejecting a government plan to divert Rp 9 billion (US$4 million) to rest homes, their lawyers said yesterday.

Illegal flyer suspects get legal aid lawyers

Illegal flyer suspects get legal aid lawyers JAKARTA (JP): The Foundation of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (YLBHI) confirmed yesterday that three men detained by police for allegedly possessing inflammatory flyers had asked RO Tambunan to defend them.

Philips' markets new handset

Philips' markets new handset JAKARTA (JP): Dutch telecommunications equipment maker Philips Consumer Communications, introduced its new cellular handset yesterday which offers voice dial.The handset, dubbed Spark, is part of Philips' new series of Global System for Mobile (GSM) terminals after...

Feisal firm on ABRI's dual role

Feisal firm on ABRI's dual role JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) will stick to its dual defense and sociopolitical function for the foreseeable future, its commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung said yesterday.

Police called on to stick to ethics

Police called on to stick to ethics JAKARTA (JP): A former National Police Chief called yesterday on police officers to stick to police ethics in their work.Gen. (ret) Kunarto said ethical behavior improved the professionalism of the police and encouraged people to trust the police more.

S. Sulawesi gets new daily

S. Sulawesi gets new daily UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: A new regional newspaper, Binabaru, was launched here yesterday. It will be in competition with Fajar and Pedoman Rakyat.Truitje Musila is the general manager while Sayamsu Nur is the chief editor, Antara reported.