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Tue, 04 Mar 1997
Pilgrims demand better services
Pilgrims demand better services JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher said yesterday that most of the 200,000 Indonesian haj pilgrims going to Saudi Arabia this year were poor people in need of better government service and protection."Three quarters of the pilgrims are not rich.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
Legal aid course opened
Legal aid course opened JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's Legal Aid Institute (LBH) begins a law course for 50 law graduates and students today.The five-week course, called Kalabahu 1997, is at LBH's office on Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, Luhut Pangaribuan, LBH's director, said yesterday.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
Edward discovers oil
Edward discovers oil JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian businessman Edward Soeryadjaya, whose bank was liquidated in 1993 for bankruptcy, said his company has discovered huge oil reserves in Mongolia through Soco Tamstag Mongolia, Inc. (Sotamo).
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
Hero's burial sought for Ferdinand Marcos
Hero's burial sought for Ferdinand Marcos MANILA (AFP): The widow of Ferdinand Marcos yesterday demanded a hero's burial in Manila for the late dictator after the government cut off power to a refrigerated crypt holding his remains because of the family's unpaid electric bills.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
WTO IT agreement wins crucial support
WTO IT agreement wins crucial supportTani Freedman GENEVA (AFP): A draft pact to free trade in information- technology products won vital support from six countries at the weekend and can now be put into effect, trade officials said here yesterday.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
Legislators protest governor's project
Legislators protest governor's project SEMARANG: The United Development Party faction in Central Java's legislature have strongly protested Governor Soewardi's plan to build a family welfare monument worth Rp 3.5 billion (US$1.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
PPP edict draws mixed responses
PPP edict draws mixed responses JAKARTA (JP): A call by the United Development Party (PPP) for ulemas from all three political groups to issue an edict on the general election received mixed reactions yesterday.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
House set to ratify nuclear treaty
House set to ratify nuclear treaty JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives is ready to ratify a bill that would help turn Southeast Asia into a nuclear weapons-free zone.In a plenary meeting held to deliberate the bill on the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapons Free Zone, attended by...
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
Muliasentra to issue five-year bonds
Muliasentra to issue five-year bonds JAKARTA (JP): PT Muliasentra Gunaswakarya, which owns 59.3 percent of publicly listed property firm Mulia Land property, will issue five-year bonds worth between Rp 150 billion (US$63.02 million) and Rp 250 billion later this month.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
Moslems protest film on maid's life
Moslems protest film on maid's life MANILA (AFP): Moslem groups said yesterday they would protest the showing of a film on a Filipina Moslem maid who was jailed in the United Arab Emirates for murder because it violated Islamic principles.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
New land taxation needed
New land taxation needed JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Agrarian Affairs Soni Harsono has called for a new land tax system to stop speculation and the dereliction of land."The current land taxation system tends to encourage speculation among buyers and owners because it is only based on the land's...
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
City should get govt funding: Councilor
City should get govt funding: Councilor JAKARTA (JP): A councilor backed the administration's appeal to the government to help fund the city's large projects.Amarullah Asbah, secretary of the council's commission C for financial affairs, said the government should immediately respond to the appeal.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
Nine people arrested over Ambeno riot
Nine people arrested over Ambeno riot DILI (JP): Nine East Timorese have been arrested for their roles in the Feb. 21 riot in the western town of Ambeno that claimed one life, police said yesterday.East Timor Police Chief Col.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
Indoprom apologizes
Indoprom apologizes I am writing in reference to the letter of complaint (Feb. 26) regarding our service. We would like to apologize for what happened to Soren Lax's subscription to Asia Boating. We would like to clarify the matter as follows.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
Indonesia's nation-building process at the crossroads
Indonesia's nation-building process at the crossroadsBy Aleksius Jemadu This is the second of two articles on nation-building. BANDUNG (JP): Many foreign observers applaud the economic performance of the New Order government over the last three decades.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
RI needs new palm oil markets, says LIPI study
RI needs new palm oil markets, says LIPI study JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should not be too dependent on the West European market for its palm oil exports and should explore new markets in the Middle East, the Mediterranean, Eastern Europe and Asia, according to researchers.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
Four journalists testify
Four journalists testify YOGYAKARTA: Four senior journalists testified yesterday before the Bantul district court trying the lawsuit filed by Marsiyem, the widow of murdered journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin, against the Yogyakarta police.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
Thousands throng police precinct to cheer Megawati
Thousands throng police precinct to cheer Megawati JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of Megawati Soekarnoputri's supporters thronged the South Jakarta Police Precinct yesterday to support the ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) who was questioned over an allegedly illegal political meeting.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
Bogor miners demand permits to buy explosives
Bogor miners demand permits to buy explosives JAKARTA (JP): More than 360 stone quarriers from Bogor protested at National Police headquarters yesterday the withdrawal of their permits to buy explosives.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
Teacher rapes 12 of his 25 student
Teacher rapes 12 of his 25 student JAKARTA (JP): A private teacher in Tangerang was arrested Sunday for raping 12 of his 25 students, aged between six and 14 years old, Tangerang police precinct chief said yesterday.Lt. Col.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 3, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,175 0 3,000 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 285,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,250 -25 230,000...
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
U.S. opens trade office
U.S. opens trade office JAKARTA (JP): The United States embassy has opened an agricultural trade office in Jakarta to promote export sales and provide information for importers wanting to buy U.S. agricultural products.August Schumacher, the administrator of the U.S.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
Last round of 'Blue Sky' emission tests to begin
Last round of 'Blue Sky' emission tests to begin JAKARTA (JP): The third and last round of vehicle emission testing will begin at 20 sites in Jakarta on March 10 until March 13, head of the city environmental bureau said yesterday.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
Asian rice suppliers keep wooing RP
Asian rice suppliers keep wooing RP MANILA (Reuter): Asian rice exporters continue to woo the Philippines which has embarked on a rice procurement program, officials at the Philippine Agriculture Department said yesterday.
Tue, 04 Mar 1997
Southeast Asian palm oil markets seen mixed
Southeast Asian palm oil markets seen mixed KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Southeast Asian palm oil markets are expected to trend firmer this week with prospects of export business aiding Singapore and Malaysian prices, regional traders said.
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
Bali Hindus observe Kuningan
Bali Hindus observe Kuningan DENPASAR: Hindus in Bali Saturday observed Kuningan, the last series of the Galungan holidays celebrating the victory of goodness (Dharma) over evil (adharma).Hindus flocked to temples and merajan or private places of worship to pray and present offerings.
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
Australia warns PNG over hiring of mercenaries
Australia warns PNG over hiring of mercenaries CANBERRA (AFP): Australian Prime Minister John Howard yesterday warned Papua New Guinea against using mercenaries to crush a civil war after reports that foreign troops had landed in the war-torn island of Bougainville.
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
Worker crushed to death
Worker crushed to death SERANG, West Java: A worker of paper factory PT Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper was crushed to death by a paper rolling machine Saturday.Police said the victim, 23 year-old Nurfan Rusli from Central Java was dismembered beyond recognition.
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
Ramos begins five-nation trip
Ramos begins five-nation trip MANILA (Reuter): Philippine President Fidel Ramos flew to India yesterday at the start of a five-nation tour of south Asia and the Middle East to look for fresh markets and investments.
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
State aircraft company to cut jobs by 40 percent
State aircraft company to cut jobs by 40 percent JAKARTA (JP): State-owned aircraft manufacturer PT IPTN will cut its jobs by 40 percent to 10,000 from the current 16,000 personnel as part of its restructuring plan, company president B.J. Habibie said.
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
Kelapa Gading fire victims fate uncertain
Kelapa Gading fire victims fate uncertain JAKARTA (JP): Fire victims in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta are still uncertain about their fate following orders to remove their makeshift accommodation from the site.
Mon, 03 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: Delightful Helsinki 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:25 My Country 5:30 Technology Program 6:00...
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
ASEAN finance ministers sign free trade accords
ASEAN finance ministers sign free trade accords PHUKET, Thailand (AFP): Southeast Asian finance ministers signed two agreements Saturday as part of efforts to liberalize trade and financial systems in the region.
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
Indonesia's nation-building process at a crossroad
Indonesia's nation-building process at a crossroadBy Aleksius Jemadu This is the first of two articles. BANDUNG (JP): The recent riots in Situbondo, Tasikmalaya, Sanggau Ledo and Rengasdengklok pose a critical question on the prospect of Indonesian political development.
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
Swimming trials for SEA Games team in June
Swimming trials for SEA Games team in June JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Swimming Association will select young national swimmers undergoing centralized training for Indonesia's SEA Games B team.Head coach Gerald HP Item, nicknamed Jerry, said Saturday selection would take place during the ASEAN age...
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
Soeharto tells ABRI wacth out of future menace
Soeharto tells ABRI wacth out of future menace JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto warned the Indonesian Armed Forces of greater future challenges from outside and within the country.In a written address marking the 47th anniversary of the Diponegoro Regional Military Command in Semarang, Central...
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
Councilors hail city's decision on parking fees
Councilors hail city's decision on parking fees JAKARTA (JP): Councilors have hailed the city administration's decision to cancel its proposed 1,000 percent parking fee rise.Sahala P. Sinaga of the Indonesian Democratic Party faction said yesterday the administration had made a wise decision...
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
Englishman dies of overdose
Englishman dies of overdose JAKARTA (JP): An Englishman died Saturday after consuming drugs and alcohol in a house on Jl. Jaksa, Menteng, Central Jakarta.An officer at the Senen Police subprecinct said John Broadbell, 29, had visited his friend, Garry Staggs, at the house on Friday night.
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
Lecture or Idul Fitri service?
Lecture or Idul Fitri service?From RepublikaI was moved emotionally by several things when I watched the Idul Fitri prayer ritual at Senayan's parking lot on SCTV.Firstly, it struck me that the recent spate of religious programs was nothing but God's will.
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
PPP may ignore poll rules
PPP may ignore poll rules JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) threatened over the weekend to ignore the government's election campaign rules unless they were revised.PPP Chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum said the Moslem-oriented party could use any campaign method regardless of what the...
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
KL bank foils swindle bid
KL bank foils swindle bid KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Officials at Bank Bumiputra Malaysia Bhd foiled a bid by a Filipino man to swindle the bank out of $250 million using a forged draft, the national Bernama news agency said yesterday.The incident was the second such fraud attempt faced by the bank.
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Acacia Jakarta, Jl.Kramat Raya 73-81 Jakarta: - Fountain Bar; Yoseph G (pianist), daily, 6 p.m to 10 p.m. - Pharaoh Pub; Sphinx Band, Friday, Saturday, 9.30 p.m. * Jakarta Hilton International Hotel, Jl.
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
Argo Pantes doubles annual capacity to 24 million yards
Argo Pantes doubles annual capacity to 24 million yards JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Argo Pantes integrated textile industry has more than doubled the annual capacity of its dyed-yarn fabric from 10.5 million yards to 24 million yards, the company's president Chan Wing Wah said over the weekend.
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
Children's drawing contest
Children's drawing contest JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will hold a national children's drawing contest March 9 at Soekarno Hatta International Airport.The airline's news information and analysis division head, Pujobroto, said participants of the contest would be classified...
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
EDI system needs more time for full operation in RI
EDI system needs more time for full operation in RIBy Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): It may take years for the planned paperless customs service, using an electronic data interchange (EDI) system, to become fully operational.
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
Fire destroys 12 houses
Fire destroys 12 houses JAKARTA (JP): A fire razed 12 houses and a gasoline kiosk yesterday on Jl. Dr. Makaliwe, Grogol Petamburan, West Jakarta. But no fatalities were reported.The fire, which started at 10 a.m.
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
Eight policemen face tribunal
Eight policemen face tribunal BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Eight policemen will be court martialled for their involvement in a recent incident in which two people were shot dead and one critically injured.
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
Couples need choice of contraceptives: PKBI
Couples need choice of contraceptives: PKBI YOGYAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association (PKBI) said Saturday that family planning providers had continued to ignore parents' rights to appropriate contraceptive methods.
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
Six killed in taxi crash
Six killed in taxi crash BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Six people were killed and another eight injured in a crash between a minibus and a taxi in Tapin district Saturday, a report said yesterday.Killed in the accident were the minibus driver and five of his passengers while the taxi passengers...
Mon, 03 Mar 1997
W. Kalimantan conflict suspects seek legal aid
W. Kalimantan conflict suspects seek legal aid JAKARTA (JP): Suspects in the recent unrest in West Kalimantan sought legal aid over the weekend at the Pontianak-chapter of the Indonesian Bars Association (Ikadin), a lawyer said.