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Mon, 10 Mar 1997
Frustrating traffic
Frustrating traffic Talk, talk, talk is all they seem to do on the future policy to improve traffic conditions in Jakarta -- a Rp 5,000 parking fee for the hour, even and odd number registration plates for different days of the week and the three-in-one system.
Mon, 10 Mar 1997
PTT, Aramco talk refinery
PTT, Aramco talk refinery BANGKOK (Reuter): The Petroleum Authority of Thailand (PTT) is discussing a refinery development deal in southern Thailand with Saudi Aramco, the Bangkok Post reported over the weekend.
Mon, 10 Mar 1997
New Ambon-Darwin route
New Ambon-Darwin route JAKARTA (JP): Air North, a private Australian airline company, in cooperation with PT Sumber Budi Tour and Travel (SBTT) of Ambon, will serve the Ambon-Darwin route in April.The Indonesian company's president, Sandi Delima, said in Ambon over the weekend that the two...
Mon, 10 Mar 1997
Women workers escape
Women workers escape BATAM, Riau: Eleven Indonesian women workers escaped mistreatment at the hands of their Malaysian employers in Johor and returned home with the help of officials at the Indonesian consulate in Johor Bahru.
Mon, 10 Mar 1997
Malaysian, S. African firms sign property deal
Malaysian, S. African firms sign property deal KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian and South African firms signed agreements here Saturday covering property, infrastructure and banking projects worth over US$1 billion as part of President Nelson Mandela's business-oriented state visit.
Mon, 10 Mar 1997
Italian entrepreneurs to visit
Italian entrepreneurs to visit JAKARTA (JP): The Italian Association of Manufacturers of Machinery, Installations, Furnaces and Products for Founderies (Amafond) under the coordination of the Italian Trade Commission here is scheduled to visit Indonesia on March 17 and 18.
Mon, 10 Mar 1997
MANZA exacts sweet revenge in Jakarta
MANZA exacts sweet revenge in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Still smarting from losing to the Jakarta Touch Rugby Club (JTRC) in the final of its own tournament last November, MANZA from Kuala Lumpur exacted sweet revenge by winning the JTRC invitational mixed tournament here Saturday.
Mon, 10 Mar 1997
Police force to get digital tracking unit
Police force to get digital tracking unit JAKARTA (JP): The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology has offered the National Police a digital vehicle tracking system to help improve the force's efficiency, the National Police chief said late last week.Lt. Gen.
Mon, 10 Mar 1997
EDI to curb collusion between importers and officials
EDI to curb collusion between importers and officialsBy Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): Importers, after subscribing to the customs electronic data interchange (EDI) system, would meet customs officials only once to clear imported goods.
Mon, 10 Mar 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel Program: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Buck Rogers 3:05 Children's Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:05 Science Film: Japan By Train 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:25 My Country 5:30 Puppet Appreciation: Hanoman...
Mon, 10 Mar 1997
Ometraco sells subsidiary for expansion
Ometraco sells subsidiary for expansion JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Ometraco Corporation has agreed to sell its pharmaceutical company, PT Supra Usadhatama, to PT Tempo Scan Pacific and PT Indonesian Pharmaceutical Industries to raise funds for its expansion project.
Mon, 10 Mar 1997
Councilor wants city to impose liquor sale fees
Councilor wants city to impose liquor sale fees JAKARTA (JP): A councilor has urged the government to allow the city to impose fees on liquor distributors in addition to tax on retailers.Councilor Muhammad Banang of the United Development Party (PPP) faction was responding to a new instruction...
Mon, 10 Mar 1997
Hotel for Graha Chandra
Hotel for Graha Chandra JAKARTA (JP): PT Graha Chandra Buana in cooperation with Southern Pacific Hotel Corp. will build a four-star hotel, Hotel Centra, in Semarang with a total investment of Rp 55 billion (US$23.4 million), an official said over the weekend.
Mon, 10 Mar 1997
Fire destroys 60 houses
Fire destroys 60 houses JAKARTA (JP): Fire destroyed 60 houses Saturday in the slum area of Kampung Rawa, Central Jakarta, leaving 104 families homeless. No fatalities were reported.Local residents said Saturday they did not know where the fire, which started around 10:00 p.m, had originated.
Mon, 10 Mar 1997
Archeologists differ on ancient buildings in Karawang
Archeologists differ on ancient buildings in KarawangBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): While many archeologists remain in the dark about the history of the remains of ancient buildings at the Batujaya district in Karawang, West Java, Hasan Djafar from the University of Indonesia has developed his own...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Condet: Cultural reserve
Condet: Cultural reserveFrom MerdekaCondet's plight surfaced recently after news emerged of Jakarta's interest to buy up the region. The administration plans to do it for preventive reasons, in order to maintain and conserve the Condet area as a cultural reserve in the area.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Flora expo offers more than flowers
Flora expo offers more than flowers JAKARTA (JP): Everyone knows about the expression "small is beautiful", but how about "small is beautiful and expensive?"Small, beautiful and expensive potted bonsai plants are among those on display at the International Flora Show, at the Jakarta Convention...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Timika situation calm but crisis remains
Timika situation calm but crisis remains JAKARTA (JP): The situation in Timika, a town near the Freeport copper and gold mine in Irian Jaya, was calm yesterday after a tribal clash Thursday which claimed three lives.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Labor leader Pakpahan taken to hospital
Labor leader Pakpahan taken to hospital JAKARTA (JP): Detained labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan was taken to hospital Friday night, four days after he exploded in court accusing a judge of ignoring his poor health.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
'Wild Indonesia,' a celebration of the archipelago
'Wild Indonesia,' a celebration of the archipelago JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will be in the international spotlight once again in the new documentary, Wild Indonesia.The one-hour film is being produced by Bristol-based Tigress Productions, an independent television production company.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Russia scores hat-trick at Chess Olympiad
Russia scores hat-trick at Chess OlympiadBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): The 32nd Chess Olympiad in Yerevan, Armenia, was another show of Russia's dominance over world chess. They won the men's Olympiad for the third time making a sweet hat-trick.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
People hear their own voices at gatherings with Emha
People hear their own voices at gatherings with EmhaBy Sirikit Syah JOMBANG, East Java (JP): From the main road of Jombang on to the small road leading to Menturo village in the Sumobuto district here, dozens of cars and motorcycles fight their way to the house of Islamic preacher and poet Emha...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Take that darn TV set away, please
Take that darn TV set away, please JAKARTA (JP): In traffic congested Jakarta, why would you ever spend time visiting the house of your relatives or friends? Chances are, you'd like to have a chat with them. Perhaps you'd like to catch up with the latest news about their family.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Erotic 'Playback' challenges censorship policy
Erotic 'Playback' challenges censorship policyBy Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): That Playback can be shown in cinemas here begs at least two fundamental questions. Firstly, what has become of our censorship policy? Playback is, put quite simply, a product of the Playboy Entertainment Group,...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Cafe king Wiyogo talks of business strategies
Cafe king Wiyogo talks of business strategiesBy Prapti Widinugraheni and I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Bambang Atmanto Wiyogo, the son of former Jakarta governor Wiyogo Atmodarminto, currently controls seven cafe-restaurants, almost all of which offer live music.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Growth in Asia, its roots and implications
Growth in Asia, its roots and implicationsAsia Rising; By Jim Rohwer; Nicholas Brealey Publishing, Great Britain, 1996; Paperback edition, 382 pages; Rp 55,000 JAKARTA (JP): In his lucid and provocative book, Asia Rising, Jim Rohwer has attempted to provide insightful arguments on why and how "the...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Oh! Bahasa Indonesia, it's so easy
Oh! Bahasa Indonesia, it's so easyBy G.S. Edwin JAKARTA (JP): I've come across a lot of people who proudly utter, "Oh, it's so easy." Mention "computer" to one of them, then comes "Oh, it's so easy."For God's sake, how? Then, they put you in place: The computer knows you are an ignoramus.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
The long tradition of cafes and pubs
The long tradition of cafes and pubs JAKARTA (JP): Visiting cafes and pubs has become part of daily life in Jakarta, but few here understand the original function of these establishments.Budiman Wijaya, an executive at a local advertising agency, said that he expects delicious food, good music and...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Village awakens to promise of the 'gurah' method
Village awakens to promise of the 'gurah' methodBy Gigin and R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): New technologies may have produced better forms of medicine, but there are still no guaranteed cures for a number of nagging health problems and simple ailments.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning news 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 News 7:30 TV Series: Speed Racer 8:00 TV Drama: Disekitar Kita 8:30 Information 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Children's Story: Cerita Untuk...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Jakarta cafe culture cathes on
Jakarta cafe culture cathes on What is it that busy people seek in their search for fun and relaxation as they try to reach the heights of power? Bars, pubs and cafes, whether in hotels or as separate businesses, have prospered because of the new breed of young professionals and beautiful people...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
North Sumatra labor abuse claims denied
North Sumatra labor abuse claims denied MEDAN (JP): Manpower authorities in North Sumatra deny that any workers are being abused or children put to work on the many jermal, or fishing stations, located off the east coast of the province.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Flamenco takes center stage at Plaza De Espana
Flamenco takes center stage at Plaza De EspanaBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): If you think a good Spanish night is a night of tapas and wine, Jorge "Jordi" Reyes will say it's not joyful enough.For one month, from March 5 to April 5, Jordi Reyes Flamenco Group will entertain patrons of Plaza De Espana...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
New group of activists for democracy emerges
New group of activists for democracy emerges JAKARTA (JP): A group of prominent activists and intellectuals gathered over the weekend for a post-Idul Fitri celebration which many believed signified the impetus of a new alliance for democracy.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Tales of hard child labor on N. Sumatra's fishing stations
Tales of hard child labor on N. Sumatra's fishing stationsText and photos by Ridwan M. Sijabat TANJUNG BALAI, North Sumatra (JP): A beach resort is a place where most people, especially children, would be happy to stay for days, weeks or even months.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
What people say about the cafe scene
What people say about the cafe scene JAKARTA (JP): The increasing number of cafes and pubs in Jakarta has drawn comment from various people.Renowned basketball promoter Ary Sudarsono said the burgeoning of cafes indicates investors are increasingly staking their money in the food and beverage...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Establishments fight for slice of Jakarta nightlife pie
Establishments fight for slice of Jakarta nightlife pie JAKARTA (JP): As the cafe culture takes hold and the number of foreigners in the city escalates, the number of places to eat and drink in the city has surged.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Guess What? Sarwono Kusumaatmadja
Guess What? Sarwono Kusumaatmadja With the election less than three months away, most government gestures are being interpreted as campaign tactics.That was the feeling expressed by State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja at a national workshop on developing better human resources to...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Cafe boom in Kemang brings in droves of new visitors
Cafe boom in Kemang brings in droves of new visitors JAKARTA (JP): Going out for dinner? Why not try something in the Kemang area.Previously known as one of Jakarta's most affluent neighborhoods, Kemang is evolving into one of the capital's most popular destinations for business and leisure.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Public companies urged to help small firms
Public companies urged to help small firms JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto appealed yesterday to publicly-listed companies to use money raised on the stock exchange to either assist small and medium-sized companies, or purchase government bonds.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Vendors benefit from non-bank loans
Vendors benefit from non-bank loansBy Joko Sarwono The government has created a number of credit schemes for small business owners. But while banks were still stumbling along in their catering for small loans, Moslem businessmen in 1992 set up a non-banking institution, the Baitul Maal wat Tamwiil,...
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
New farming system get mixed results
New farming system get mixed results JAKARTA (JP): Local agricultural research agencies have found they got mixed productivity results when using the conservation tillage technology system on rice farms in four provinces.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Bintang promises to fight on from behind bars
Bintang promises to fight on from behind bars JAKARTA (JP): Rebel politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas vowed yesterday that he would continue to lead the struggle of his Indonesian Democratic Union Party (PUDI) if he goes to jail."My arrest could not suppress PUDI's activities," Bintang told reporters.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Soeharto for kids helping parents
Soeharto for kids helping parents JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that Indonesian children working to help their parents were not the same as what Western countries regarded as child labor.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Sinar Mas seeks waivers
Sinar Mas seeks waivers SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesian white-knight Sinar Mas Group is seeking 12-month payment waivers from all creditors of troubled Amcol Holdings from the time it lists the replacement company, sources close to the deal said yesterday.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
MAS to buy new planes
MAS to buy new planes SEATTLE, Washington (AFP): Malaysia Airlines plans to order up to 15 of the Boeing 777-200X, a twin-engine, long-haul carrier the company is considering developing, Boeing announced here Thursday.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Ostrich-farming venture growing
Ostrich-farming venture growingBy Yacob Herin KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): If anyone jumped for joy on hearing the recent news about the "mad cow" scare in Britain, it would have been PT Royal Timor Ostrindo executives.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Meeting between governor and parties halted
Meeting between governor and parties halted JAKARTA (JP): A meeting between the governor and the chairmen of the city chapters of two political parties and Golkar was canceled due to the absence of the United Development Party (PPP) chairman, Rusjdi Hamka.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
'Armed Forces should not stick to the past'
'Armed Forces should not stick to the past' Recent reports on the socio-political roles of the Armed Forces by the National Institute of Sciences (LIPI) have drawn a wide response. Dewi Fortuna Anwar, senior researcher at the institute and also at the Center for Information and Development Studies,...
Sat, 08 Mar 1997
Has Amien Rais overstepped government bounds?
Has Amien Rais overstepped government bounds? The resignation of Amien Rais from the chairmanship of the Council of Experts of the influential Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI), has caused an uproar partly due to the controversy leading to his resignation.