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Direct questioning forbidden in Pakpahan subversion trial

Direct questioning forbidden in Pakpahan subversion trial JAKARTA (JP): The subversion trial of union leader Muchtar Pakpahan continued yesterday with presiding judge Djazuli P. Sudibyo prohibiting defense lawyers from directly questioning witnesses.

Feudalism hinders law enforcement, says legal expert

Feudalism hinders law enforcement, says legal expert JAKARTA (JP): Lingering feudalistic attitudes are hampering the socialization of laws in Indonesia, a legal expert said here yesterday.Soetandyo Wignjosoebroto said Indonesia had yet to erase feudalism, a political culture with a clear-cut...

Common courtesy

Common courtesy I have now lived in Jakarta for over nine years. Certain facets of life are, indeed, much better now than when I arrived. For example, the phone system generally connects, Garuda usually flies to schedule, taxis all have air conditioning and there are fewer electricity power cuts.

Four rhinos to come home

Four rhinos to come home BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Four two-horned rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) would be returned home from London as soon as their breeding area in Way Kambas National Park, Central Lampung, was ready, an official said yesterday.

Timor claims 30% of sedan market

Timor claims 30% of sedan market JAKARTA (JP): PT Timor Distributor Nasional (TDN), the distributing arm of national car licensee PT Timor Putra Nasional, claims it has grabbed over 30 percent of the sedan market since Timor sedans hit the market in October.

UK denies training RI police to win exports

UK denies training RI police to win exports LONDON (Reuter): The head of the government's aid program vigorously denied allegations Wednesday by members of parliament that Britain set up a program to train Indonesian policemen in the hope of winning big export orders.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Classic 3:05 Teenagers' Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:05 Comedy: Situasi 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 News: Lintas Kesehatan...

The new city budget is inadequate: Governor

The new city budget is inadequate: Governor JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday the city administration's 1997/1998 budget of Rp 3.36 trillion (US$1.4 billion) is inadequate to finance its activities.

SEAG golf training centered in Matoa

SEAG golf training centered in Matoa JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian golfers preparing for the upcoming SEA Games (SEAG) will be based at one training center, the Matoa Golf and Country Club in Ciganjur, South Jakarta, from March, according to an official.

New narcotics bill carries death penalty

New narcotics bill carries death penalty JAKARTA (JP): The new bill on narcotic drugs the government submitted to the House of Representatives yesterday carries a maximum penalty of death for convicted offenders.The bill, submitted by Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman, is a revision of Law No.

On the E. Timor issue

On the E. Timor issue I greatly appreciated Mr. Tony Jennings' letter on East Timor and development (Jan. 22, 1997). Not many foreigners, especially westerners, are willing to understand the real position of Indonesia on the East Timor issue.

Choice Hotels offers more rooms

Choice Hotels offers more rooms JAKARTA (JP): PT Choice Hotels Indonesia, the master franchiser in Indonesia for the Choice Hotels International chain, has opened a new hotel in Batam, in the Riau province, and additional apartment-hotel units in Yogyakarta.

Pertamina outsources asset management

Pertamina outsources asset management JAKARTA (JP): State oil company Pertamina is inviting private firms to manage some of its assets in North Sumatra to make its operations more efficient, an executive said yesterday.

Sentul to hold motorcycle GP

Sentul to hold motorcycle GP JAKARTA (JP): The world motorcycle federation (FIM) has selected the Sentul international circuit near Bogor to host the 14th leg of the 1997 motorcycle Grand Prix circuit on Sept. 28.FIM announced 15 motorcycle grands prix will be held this year.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 23, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,125 -25 833,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,425 75...

Death toll rises to 37

Death toll rises to 37 ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Reuter): Soldiers clearing the site of a battle between troops and Moro rebels in the southern Philippines have found 14 more bodies, taking the death toll in the fighting to 37, the military said yesterday.

STIE to hold seminar

STIE to hold seminar JAKARTA (JP): Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi (STIE) IBEK will hold a two-day seminar on the fundamentals of Asian economies on March 12 and 13 at Hotel Horison.President of STIE IBEK Laurence A Manullang said yesterday the seminar would feature a single speaker, Donald Wilson,...

Singapore, U.S. open skies

Singapore, U.S. open skies SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore has initialed a landmark open skies agreement with the United States, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore announced Thursday.The outcome followed two days of negotiations in Washington between the two countries, the CAAS said in a...

Japan searches for its own identity

Japan searches for its own identityBy Ignas Kleden JAKARTA (JP): Most of the success of Japanese development is usually attributed to the fondness, ability and discipline of the Japanese people to imitate everything they consider good for their country and themselves.

Four Season expands spa

Four Season expands spa JAKARTA (JP): Increased luxury hotel rivalry on the holiday island of Bali has compelled the Four Seasons Resort Bali, located above the Jimbaran bay, to spend $US1.3 million to expand its spa.

Even posters may trigger violence

Even posters may trigger violence JAKARTA (JP): The placing of posters may provoke physical clashes between rival activists campaigning in the May election if it is not properly regulated, Attorney General Singgih warned yesterday.

City councillors rebuke market authority

City councillors rebuke market authority JAKARTA (JP): City councilors rebuked the market authority, PD Pasar Jaya, yesterday for not taking action against city market roadside vendors having to pay illegal levies.

The Listening Post

The Listening Post * A source of pride to Indonesians and keen interest to others around the world, Indonesia's economy continues to grow in size and evolve in complexity. The countries of Southeast Asia, and Indonesia in particular, have been booming, and continue to offer great opportunities to...

Seven wrestlers questioned for beating tennis coach

Seven wrestlers questioned for beating tennis coach JAKARTA (JP): Police questioned seven wrestlers for assaulting a national tennis coach on Wednesday night at Century Park Athletes Hotel in Senayan, Central Jakarta.The Chief of the City Police Detectives for General Affairs Lt. Col.

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Poolside - Pasar Senggol, daily, 6.30 p.m. Kecak Dance, Friday and Tuesday, Legong Dance, Saturday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday, 7 p.m.

Police chief confirms arrest for tollway heist

Police chief confirms arrest for tollway heist JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo confirmed yesterday the arrest of two suspects in last October's Jagorawi toll road fatal robbery and said he hoped they could be tried soon.

British laborer found dead in pipe

British laborer found dead in pipe SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The body of a British worker was found yesterday morning in a gas pipe off the coast of East Kalimantan, Antara reported.Graham Robertson Henry Weir, 36, who worked for marine construction firm PT McDermott Indonesia, was last seen...

Panasonic to enter Medan

Panasonic to enter Medan MEDAN, N. Sumatra (Antara): Two American and Japanese companies, Sea Gate Corp and Panasonic, had expressed their intention to build a plant at the Medan Industrial Estate (KIM) in Mabar, North Sumatra.

House calls govt to task on revenue

House calls govt to task on revenue JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives have again criticized the government's handling of non-tax revenue raised by various ministries and government agencies.

PT Excelcomindo Pratama builds fiber optic network

PT Excelcomindo Pratama builds fiber optic network JAKARTA (JP): PT Excelcomindo Pratama, a private global system for mobile (GSM) operator, is installing a 2,000-kilometer fiber optic network along railway lines in Java belonging to state railway firm Perumka.Excelcomindo president Julius S.

Perumka targets more profits

Perumka targets more profits JAKARTA (JP): State-owned railway company Perumka expects to book a net profit of Rp 21.9 billion (US$9.4 million) this year, an increase of 23.03 percent on profits of Rp 17.8 billion last year.

United's profit up 27%

United's profit up 27% JAKARTA (JP): Heavy equipment supplier PT United Tractor reported an estimated net profit of Rp 74.6 billion (US$31.6 million) last year, up 27 percent from Rp 58.5 billion in 1995.Frans Santoso, a director at United Tractors, said here Tuesday that the company projected a 23.

Suspected smuggler not S. African

Suspected smuggler not S. African JAKARTA (JP): A man arrested for smuggling 320 grams of morphine on Jan. 8 is not a South African citizen as reported, the South African embassy said.The embassy said on Tuesday that after checking passport details and the suspect's fingerprints, the embassy...

20-millionth baby born next month

20-millionth baby born next month JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, the fourth most populated country in the world, will have its 200-millionth citizen on Feb. 4 this year, and President Soeharto is willing to name the baby, according to State Minister of Population Haryono Suyono.

Monthly Minimum Wages By Region

Monthly Minimum Wages By Region (in rupiah) =========================================== No. PROVINCE PRESENT APRIL 1 =========================================== 1. Aceh 115,500 128.000 2. North Sumatra 138,000 151,000 3. West Sumatra 108,000 119,000 4. Riau 138,000 151,500 Batam 220,500 235,000 5.

Police nab robbery suspects

Police nab robbery suspects JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta police have arrested two suspects of last year's fatal robbery on the Jagorawi toll road. They were arrested in their hideouts in the town of Jember.Jember Police Precinct Chief Lt. Col.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 22, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,150 -25 369,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,350 0 1,857,500...

New recreation park to be opened soon

New recreation park to be opened soonBy Devi M. Asmarani JAKARTA (JP): A new recreation center which combines entertainment, leisure, and retailing is set to transform one of the city's modest public parks into a highly commercial venue.

Legislators must study foreign futures trading

Legislators must study foreign futures trading JAKARTA (JP): The government and members of the House of Representatives should study the operations of futures exchanges overseas before establishing a futures commodity exchange here, the head of the Indonesian Business Data Center said yesterday.

JSX index at highest level in six years

JSX index at highest level in six years JAKARTA (JP): Share prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued gaining ground yesterday, with most share prices rising in active trading.The JSX Composite Index gained 0.8 percent to close at 686.12, its highest level in six years, from 680.

79 firms support partnership program

79 firms support partnership program JAKARTA (JP): Seventy-nine more conglomerates have declared support for the government-sponsored program to develop partnerships with small and medium businesses, Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Subiakto Tjakrawerdaya said yesterday.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 a.m Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Matters 3:05 Performance: Gelar Tari 3:30 Tour and Travel 4:05 Science Film: Here Come the Star 4:30 Education Program: Dunia Mahasiswa 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:25 News: My Country 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News:...

KL brokerage buys stake in Bank Niaga

KL brokerage buys stake in Bank Niaga KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's top brokerage Rashid Hussain Bhd (RHB) yesterday said it was buying a 20 percent stake in Indonesia's Bank Niaga and raising its stake to 63 percent in local brokerage Straits Asset Holdings Sdn Bhd.

Integrate clean air campaign with car policy: Walhi

Integrate clean air campaign with car policy: Walhi JAKARTA (JP): Cheap cars should be part of the drive to reduce air pollution, an environmental group said yesterday.Arimbi Heroepoetri, the deputy director of the non-government organization Walhi (the Indonesian Environment Forum), said this...

East Asian growth on the decline?

East Asian growth on the decline?By Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): A lot of questions have been raised both from within and without the region as to whether East Asia is reaching the end of its dynamic growth.

Fishy deregulation

Fishy deregulation We would like to proclaim proudly that our country, with more than 17,000 islands covering 1.9 million square meters of land, is the largest archipelagic nation-state in the world.Our maritime sector, covering three million square meters of territorial waters and another three...

RI to host ICSW conference

RI to host ICSW conference JAKARTA: Jakarta will host the Asia-Pacific International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) conference, scheduled for Sept. 2 to Sept 6.About 400 participants from 24 countries including Vietnam, Japan, Lebanon, Jordan and Myanmar are expected to attend the conference,...

Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Chedi Hotel: Jl. Rancabentang 56-58: Job (Piano), Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Irven (Guitar), Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Mixed Voices Accapela singer and Andi (Pianist), Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

New twist in Udin murder case

New twist in Udin murder case YOGYAKARTA (JP): A judge supposed to try police officers for losing the blood sample of murdered journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin unexpectedly resigned from the panel of judges yesterday.

Graha Cijantung prospective

Graha Cijantung prospective JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-six units of a shopping center being built in Cijantung, East Jakarta have been sold.A technical advisor of First Pacific Davies Julian Rayner, yesterday said that two days after the open tender for the spaces his office had been busy with callers.