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National park reported to be under serious threat

National park reported to be under serious threat JAKARTA (JP): East Kalimantan's once 200,000-hectare Kutai National Park, one of the world's few remaining protected tropical rain forests, is under serious threat, a press report said yesterday.

Birth control program a success

Birth control program a success JAKARTA (JP): The family planning programs carried out by the Jakarta administration have prevented more than three million births in the last 26 years.City Hall Spokesman, Soesila Darmoadji, said yesterday Jakarta's population would have reached 14,279,072 this...

World Press Photo exhibition

World Press Photo exhibition JAKARTA (JP): The Erasmus Huis on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta, will host the annual World Press Photo exhibition from Feb. 19 to March 6.The Royal Netherlands Embassy announced yesterday the unique traveling exhibition showed the winning pictures of the...

Dragages wins RI job

Dragages wins RI job HONG KONG (Reuter): Dragages et Travaux Publics said yesterday it had won contracts in Singapore and Indonesia worth a total of US$149 million.Dragages et Travaux said in a statement it had been appointed by Singapore developer Hong Leong Holdings for the design and...

Distributors urged to withdraw liquor from supermarkets

Distributors urged to withdraw liquor from supermarkets JAKARTA (JP): A City councilor from the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) faction yesterday urged distributors to withdraw liquor from supermarket outlets so they do not suffer a great loss.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 Cartoon Film 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:30 Soccer: Kansas League (live) 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:55 Filler and Trailler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Environment Program: Mengenal Lingkungan 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita...

European Union expects ASEAN to act on Myanmar

European Union expects ASEAN to act on MyanmarBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat SINGAPORE (JP): The European Union yesterday urged members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to take a stronger stance in urging Myanmar to improve its human rights record.

KADIN says RI must woo ASEAN investors

KADIN says RI must woo ASEAN investors KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) suggested yesterday government officials and businesspeople be more aggressive in attracting foreign investors from neighboring countries.

PT Telkomsel launches mobile base station

PT Telkomsel launches mobile base station JAKARTA (JP): Private cellular operator PT Telkomsel launched yesterday its newest innovation -- a mobile radio base transceiver station nicknamed Combat -- in another effort to improve its service in the competitive cellular communications business.

Pontianak tense despite lifting of night curfew

Pontianak tense despite lifting of night curfew JAKARTA (JP): The atmosphere in the West Kalimantan capital Pontianak remained tense yesterday despite the lifting of the nightly curfew, local sources said.

Consulates called for

Consulates called for JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Merauke Regent Soekardjo said it was time Australia and Papua New Guinea opened consulates in Merauke to facilitate the start of flights connecting Merauke, Daru and Cairns.

Bakrie, Danamon fight to buy Bank Pacifik

Bakrie, Danamon fight to buy Bank Pacifik KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The Bakrie Group's Bank Nusa International and the publicly listed Bank Danamon, which the Usman Admadja family controls, are competing to buy the ailing Bank Pacific.

Cement projects in C. Java

Cement projects in C. Java JAKARTA (JP): Only five of the 17 cement plant projects in Central Java have started construction preparation, provincial Investment Coordinating Board head Soedarsono said yesterday.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Ibis Slipi Hotel, Jl. Jend. S.Parman Kav.59, Central Jakarta. - Bar Onix: All Eight Band, Sunday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., Monday, Friday, 8 p.m to 12 p.m, Exelence Band, Tuesday, Thursday, 8 p.m to 12 a.m., Saturday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., Big City, Wednesday, 8 p.

Australian food promotion

Australian food promotion JAKARTA (JP): Canned goat meat and cocktail food are amongst the Australian food products to be exhibited by 30 companies at Hotel Indonesia from February 19 to 22.Other products on display will include confectionery, boutique wines and beverage coolers.

Let's not be trapped by issues

Let's not be trapped by issuesFrom MerdekaBefore the independence of Indonesia was proclaimed on Aug. 17, 1945, Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution had been prepared in such a way that it was acceptable to the whole nation from Sabang in the west to Merauke in the east.

Limited information

Limited information It is saddening to notice that development in Indonesia is still full of ironies. Take for example the issue of reading. On one hand, the government continues to encourage people to read books so they will not lag behind other nations, particularly in the era of globalization.

City to discipline offidials extending Idul Fitri holiday

City to discipline offidials extending Idul Fitri holiday JAKARTA (JP): Th city officials who did not return to work directly after Idul Fitri will be disciplined, Deputy Governor for Administrative Affairs Idroes said yesterday.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 14, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,150 -25 2,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,300 -25 35,000...

The fate of Indonesian workers

The fate of Indonesian workersFrom NeracaMany complaints were heard from housewives when Lebaran arrived because of the housework they had to tackle themselves. The annual exodus of servants leaves many families in discomfort.

Post-holiday discipline

Post-holiday discipline Indonesians love a holiday. Idul Fitri is the perennial favorite of Moslems, and the holiday seems to be getting longer every year.The government decided long ago to declare a two-day holiday at the end of the fasting month, the longest holiday in Indonesia.

Two arrested for possessing grenades

Two arrested for possessing grenades JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the City Police Detectives announced yesterday that two people were arrested last Sunday for illegally possessing two active hand grenades.Police Col.

Press plays tug of war with cultural values

Press plays tug of war with cultural values The press celebrated its 51st anniversary this week. Ignas Kleden discusses the clash of values in the history of the press. JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian press, due to its history, has had some conflicting interests on its shoulders.

Rumor pushes Bre-X, Barrick

Rumor pushes Bre-X, Barrick TORONTO (Reuter): The rumor mill surrounding Bre-X Minerals Ltd shifted into high gear again on Wednesday as investors speculated about the outcome of Bre-X's negotiations with its Indonesian partners and Barrick Gold Corp, analysts said.Bre-X stock was up 0.40 to 22.

Teachers welcome ministerial decree on alcohol sales

Teachers welcome ministerial decree on alcohol sales JAKARTA (JP): The decree on alcohol sales planned by the Ministry of Home Affairs received support from teachers and a criminologist yesterday.Asrul Chatib, principal of senior high school (SMU) 6 on Jl.

Congress library orders books

Congress library orders books MEDAN, North Sumatra: The U.S. Library of Congress in Washington D.C., has ordered copies of the book, "The North Sumatran Press Struggle Against The Indonesian Communist Movement", written by journalist Muhammad TWA.

'New approach needed to eliminate waste'

'New approach needed to eliminate waste' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian industry needs to adopt new approaches to manufacture if it is to effectively cut pollution and industrial waste, Minister for Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said yesterday.

IPTN to feature at air show

IPTN to feature at air show BANDUNG, West Java: The state-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) has confirmed its participation at the upcoming Air Show Down Under and Australian International Air Show & Aerospace Expo 1997 at Avalon Airport in Gelong, Victoria.

RP to shop for rice from neighbors

RP to shop for rice from neighbors MANILA (Reuter): The Philippine's National Food Authority (NFA) will shop for more rice from its Asian neighbors to beef up the country's buffer stocks before July this year, NFA assistant administrator Vic Racho told Reuters yesterday.

'Rape victim's parents could sue hospital'

'Rape victim's parents could sue hospital' JAKARTA (JP): The parents of a teenage girl allegedly raped by a cleaning service worker at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) could sue RSCM for negligence and causing her mental anguish, police and a criminologist said yesterday.

Women touch down in Jakarta

Women touch down in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP); Female touch rugby players from across Southeast Asia are in Jakarta for a two-day tournament starting today.Teams from the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore will compete against three local sides in what is thought to be the largest competition of its...

New Mandarin executive

New Mandarin executive JAKARTA (JP): The Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta yesterday announced the appointment of Silvia van Laak as the hotel's director of sales and marketing.Mandarin's General Manager Ingo Peters said Van Laak had previously held various positions in other hotels, including at the...

2,000 families resettled

2,000 families resettled JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The Ministry of Transmigration resettled 2,000 families in the Merauke district, Irian Jaya, in 1996, Antara reported yesterday.The head of the Irian Jaya provincial transmigration office, Agus Q.

KLM airlines to end Surabaya, Bali service

KLM airlines to end Surabaya, Bali service JAKARTA (JP): KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will cut services to Indonesia later this year as part of a restructuring plan.KLM's Jakarta general manager Frans Gruber said yesterday KLM's nine flights a week to Indonesia would be cut gradually to seven flights a...

What are big capital gains in Busang mining?

What are big capital gains in Busang mining? Controversy over the Busang gold mine in Kalimantan has been going on for some time. Economist Hartoyo Wignjowijoto examines the issue. JAKARTA (JP): In a prerecorded CNN interview on Busang Gold Discovery to be broadcast this evening, I said the high...

Victims of Kelapa Gading fire return from hometowns

Victims of Kelapa Gading fire return from hometowns JAKARTA (JP): Residents of the Kelapa Gading district in North Jakarta returned yesterday from their hometowns to the gutted remains of their homes and belongings.

More archeologists needed

More archeologists needed MEDAN, North Sumatra: The province, home to many cultural and archaeological legacies dating back centuries, has only one archaeologist, two technicians, and one draftsman, Antara reported yesterday.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Ibis Slipi Hotel, Jl. Jend. S.Parman Kav.59, Central Jakarta. - Bar Onix: All Eight Band, Sunday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., Monday, Friday, 8 p.m to 12 p.m, Exelence Band, Tuesday, Thursday, 8 p.m to 12 a.m., Saturday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., Big City, Wednesday, 8 p.

Bad parcels

Bad parcelsFrom NeracaA few days before Lebaran I received several parcels from my colleagues. Each parcel cost more than Rp 100,000 and contained different sorts of food stuff. Some parcels were packed with crockery and silk sarongs.

Indonesia wants friendly solution to Sudan crisis

Indonesia wants friendly solution to Sudan crisis JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said here yesterday Indonesia wishes to see a stable Sudan and expressed the hope that differences with its neighbors could be solved in a friendly atmosphere.

Sarwata to study rejection of Pakpahan's trial review bid

Sarwata to study rejection of Pakpahan's trial review bid JAKARTA (JP): Chief Justice Sarwata promised yesterday to look into reports that the Medan district court had illegally refused labor activist Muchtar Pakpahan's request for a trial review.

Prostitute tests positive for AIDS in East Timor

Prostitute tests positive for AIDS in East TimorBy Lourenco Vicente Martins DILI, East Timor (JP): Fears of an AIDS crisis are growing in this waterfront town after official tests revealed a prostitute had contracted the syndrome.

Debate on minimum wages

Debate on minimum wagesFrom Bisnis IndonesiaEarlier this year the government announced an increase in the regional minimum wage. As usual this started endless heated debate.It is necessary for all sides, especially the two interested parties, i.e.

Warships to fetch fishermen

Warships to fetch fishermen BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The 11 Indonesian fishermen detained on the Indian island of Adaman since 1995 are soon to return home on KRI Patiunus and KRI Sultan Taha Syaifuddin. The warships will pick them up en route home from an exercise off Port Blair, India.Antara quoted Capt.

Pulp mill takes downtime

Pulp mill takes downtime NEW YORK (Reuter): Asia Pacific Resources International Holdings Ltd said on Wednesday its PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper Mill in Indonesia took 27 days of downtime in the fourth quarter of 1996, but is now operating again.

No lifeguards at Pelabuhan Ratu?

No lifeguards at Pelabuhan Ratu?From RepublikaOn Jan. 3, ANteve, a private TV station, broadcast on its Cakrawala program that three tourists died when they went swimming at Pelabuhan Ratu, West Java.As far as I know, that was not the first swimming accident at Pelabuhan Ratu.

President Soeharto to visit Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar

President Soeharto to visit Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will make a week-long visit to Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar on Feb 17 to improve bilateral ties, a senior official said yesterday.

Four die in accidents

Four die in accidents PADANG, West Sumatra: A truck carrying 60 people overturned on the trans-Sumatra highway in Sinyamak village, Sawahlunto regency, Wednesday, killing five people and injuring 28 others.Sawahlunto Police Precinct Chief Lt. Col.

Restoring the people's trust in government

Restoring the people's trust in governmentBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Recent statements made by government officials have been received as abrasive and offensive. A statement regarding the revival of the Darul Islam movement in West Java caused considerable public anger and rage in Tasikmalaya.

Indonesia, Malaysia top Cup seedings

Indonesia, Malaysia top Cup seedings JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Malaysia have been named the top seeds in the A King Asia Cup men's team badminton championship here from Feb. 19 to Feb. 23.Indonesia will lead Group A and Malaysia will lead Group B, according to the Asian Badminton Confederation.