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Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday, Sunday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Paraguas Vocal Group, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 7:15 p.m. to 411 p.m.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 21, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 14,500 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,175 -25 964,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,350 -25...
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Singapore's investments in Asia up
Singapore's investments in Asia up SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's approved investments in Asian countries last year totaled at least US$8.06 billion, a 28- percent increase over 1995, officials said yesterday.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Mulia to split its stocks to oil trading liquidity
Mulia to split its stocks to oil trading liquidity JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of publicly listed Mulia Industrindo approved yesterday a proposal to split the company's nominal share value to Rp 500 (20 U.S. cents) from Rp 1,000.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Time element complicating Oki case: Forensics expert
Time element complicating Oki case: Forensics expert JAKARTA (JP): A forensics expert told a court hearing yesterday that after two years it would be difficult to determine the exact cause and time of death of the victims in the Los Angeles triple murder case.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
'Cutting paperwork better for exports than incentives'
'Cutting paperwork better for exports than incentives' JAKARTA (JP): Fundamental policies to streamline trade and investment administration are more likely to increase exports than incentives for some exporters, trade expert William E. James said yesterday.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Semen Gresik plans power plant tender
Semen Gresik plans power plant tender JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cement producer PT Semen Gresik plans to tender the management of its 50 megawatt power plant in South Sulawesi to supply electricity to its subsidiary PT Semen Tonasa's new cement plant.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Two passerby shot in robbery attempt
Two passerby shot in robbery attempt JAKARTA (JP): Two armed men, frustrated after failing to rob two private firm employees, allegedly shot at one of the targeted victims but the bullets hit two passersby in Pancoran, South Jakarta, yesterday.City Police Spokesman Maj.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Futures exchange law will ensure fair play: Tunky
Futures exchange law will ensure fair play: Tunky JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Trade and Industry Tunky Ariwibowo reasserted yesterday that the proposed law on the futures commodity exchange would not let a single exchange member dominate trade.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: AwardsJP/byiAWARDS: Johny Zulkarnaen (from second left to right), Yani Saptohudoyo and Johny Sugiarto accept 1996 Indonesian Awards from Maruli Sitompul of the Indonesia Kharisma Foundation. The event took place at the Mandarin hotel in Jakarta last Friday.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Whither our democracy
Whither our democracy The announcement of the provisional list of government- approved House of Representatives candidates marks the halfway point in the run-up to Indonesia's sixth general election. Golkar, the United Development Party (PPP) and the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) are fielding a...
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Banten to get resort
Banten to get resort JAKARTA (JP): Prominent businessman Sudwikatmono, foster brother of President Soeharto, is developing a "tourist city" in Tanjung Lesung, Pandeglang regency, Banten.The Rp 1.5 trillion (US$632 million) project, called Tanjung Lesung, is located on a 1,500-hectare plot and is to...
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Telkom prepares CATV network
Telkom prepares CATV network JAKARTA (JP): The state telecommunications company PT Telkom plans to create a new subsidiary to set up a cable television (CATV) network.Company president Asman A. Nasution told The Jakarta Post yesterday that the planned company would use the fiber optic networks laid...
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Bimantara Citra to build power plant
Bimantara Citra to build power plant JAKARTA (JP): The widely diversified Bimantara Citra group, through its infrastructure division, signed an agreement yesterday to build a power plant in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Maleo eggs stolen in SE Sulawesi
Maleo eggs stolen in SE Sulawesi JAKARTA (JP): Maleo eggs in Tanjung Taipa conservation park in Southeast Sulawesi are often stolen, governor La Ode Kaimoeddin said yesterday.Kaimoeddin said that since last week the authorities have tightened security in the area, one of the province's popular...
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
City's pollution
City's pollution On Jan. 14, 1997, I noticed something quite odd after taking a glance at The Jakarta Post.* On page 6: A picture of a man and his young daughter protecting themselves with anti-smog masks in Dhaka's streets.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Megawati camp protests candidate list endorsement
Megawati camp protests candidate list endorsement JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri is to lodge a protest with the General Elections Institute today against endorsement of the list of legislature candidates submitted by Soerjadi, who last year ousted her from the helm of the Indonesian...
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Scholars question disparity as cause of recent riots
Scholars question disparity as cause of recent riots JAKARTA (JP): The widespread belief that socioeconomic disparities were to blame for the recent spate of religious and ethnically-sparked riots was challenged yesterday.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Telkom privatization programs to be evaluated soon
Telkom privatization programs to be evaluated soon JAKARTA (JP): The government is to evaluate later this month privatization programs of telecommunications in the country's five regions handled by five joint ventures holding 15-year joint operation contracts.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
East Timor and development
East Timor and development I feel privileged to work and live in Indonesia and during my stay so far (more than one and a half years) I have tried hard to improve my knowledge of Indonesia's history, culture and current affairs.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Riot alert centers to be set up
Riot alert centers to be set up JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto reiterated yesterday the need to set up "alert command centers" to monitor the entire country and nip unrest in the bud.Soeharto said the centers would be the first of their kind in Indonesia and would be stationed at Kodim (district...
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
RI players out-trumped in Holland
RI players out-trumped in Holland JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top bridge pair, Henky Lasut and Eddy Manoppo failed to repeat last year's success at the Volmac World Top Tournament, held in The Hague from Jan. 16 to Jan. 19.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Perhutani firms turn profits
Perhutani firms turn profits SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): State-owned forestry company Perhutani I, which oversees state forests in Central Java, recorded profits of Rp 140.3 billion (US$59 million) last year, up from Rp 137.1 billion in 1995, the company said yesterday.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Government announces extra flights for Idul Fitri
Government announces extra flights for Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday that there would be extra flights on 24 domestic and 12 international air routes for seven days before the Idul Fitri holiday and seven days after it.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Ratelindo to spend $500m on phone lines
Ratelindo to spend $500m on phone lines JAKARTA (JP): The telecommunications company PT Ratelindo, a subsidiary of PT Bakrie & Brothers, plans to spend US$500 million increasing its line capacity to 500,000 fixed telephone lines by 1999, Ratelindo's senior vice president said yesterday.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Ways to prevent bank robberies
Ways to prevent bank robberiesFrom Media IndonesiaBank robberies have increased in the last few months and are showing a growing tendency to be violent, in some cases even with fatal outcomes. Pleas made by the security sector, such as police, that bank customers should make use of the free guard...
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Mount Merapi calms but caution remains
Mount Merapi calms but caution remains MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): The authorities decreased Mount Merapi's alert level yesterday although residents in areas highly vulnerable to lava floods were asked to remain watchful.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Different reports, cause confusion
Different reports, cause confusion If you want to maintain peace in your heart and mind, do not read too many newspapers. Stick to one, because this will prevent you from becoming confused and frustrated.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
Companies pollute river
Companies pollute river MEDAN, North Sumatra: Ninety percent of the wastes dumped into the Belumai River, in Tanjung Morawa subdistrict, Deli Serdang district in the province of North Sumatra come from three companies, a survey said.
Wed, 22 Jan 1997
6,000 students to get scholarships
6,000 students to get scholarships JAKARTA (JP): The Orangtua Bimbing Terpadu (Foster Parent Integrated Program) plans to award scholarships to 6,000 students nationwide this year, a spokesperson said yesterday.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Pelita helicopter goes missing
Pelita helicopter goes missing JAKARTA (JP): A Pelita Air Service helicopter with three passengers reported missing Jan. 9 in West Kalimantan has still not been found, a press report said yesterday.It is feared the Bolkow 105 helicopter crashed in the jungle.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Mount Merapi evacuees told to stay in refuges
Mount Merapi evacuees told to stay in refuges YOGYAKARTA (JP): Mount Merapi's activity decreased yesterday although it continued sending tremors and streams of molten lava down its slopes.Despite the decrease in activity, the authorities kept the alert at the highest level on the grounds that the...
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Little Mia Audina eying up queen Susi Susanti's throne
Little Mia Audina eying up queen Susi Susanti's throne TOKYO (AFP): Fresh from her victory in the Japan Open, world number one Mia Audina is looking for an even more aggressive style as she seeks to eclipse badminton's most successful player -- Susi Susanti.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Candidate list draws criticism
Candidate list draws criticism JAKARTA (JP): Criticism of the composition of the newly issued list of candidates for the 1997-2002 House of Representatives came in hard and fast yesterday.Outspoken Moslem scholar Amien Rais criticized the General Election Institute for endorsing the provisional...
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Police meet ulemas
Police meet ulemas JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said yesterday ulemas are needed to calm possible conflicts relating to SARA (tribal affiliations, religion, race and societal groups) issues that might disrupt unity.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Hendro promoted to Lt. General
Hendro promoted to Lt. General JAKARTA (JP): The newly inducted Secretary of Development Operations A. M. Hendropriyono has had his military ranking raised to lieutenant general.Hendro, former chief of the Jakarta Military Command, reported his promotion to the Armed Forces chief Gen.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 20, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,200 0 2,218,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,375 0 2,030,500...
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Couple robbed of Rp 9.2 million
Couple robbed of Rp 9.2 million JAKARTA (JP): Five men armed with knives stole Rp 9.2 million in cash and jewelry from a couple in West Jakarta Sunday afternoon.The left tire of the couple's sedan deflated en route to Jl. Bandengan Utara.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Asian rice bowls threatened by budget cuts
Asian rice bowls threatened by budget cutsBy Martin Abbugao MANILA (AFP): A budget shortfall is threatening research at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) south of here which aims to increase yields and feed Asia into the next century.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Ciputra plans E. Java housing project
Ciputra plans E. Java housing project JAKARTA (JP): PT Ciputra Development plans to invest Rp 250 billion (US$106 million) this year to develop its Citra Harmoni housing complex just south of Surabaya, East Java.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Telemedicine used to help doctors in remote areas
Telemedicine used to help doctors in remote areas JAKARTA (JP): What would you do if you were a doctor trying to save someone's life in an area far from the modern cities where countless well-equipped, capable doctors live?This is the kind of problem often faced in Indonesia in the islands...
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
'Lebaran' transportation
'Lebaran' transportationFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe majority of Moslem people prefer to celebrate Idul Fitri (also popularly referred to as Lebaran) in their hometown in accordance with the traditional family gathering.However, there is a catch.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
'Tiras' trial stalled
'Tiras' trial stalled DILI, East Timor: The trial of four men accused of assaulting a reporter had to be adjourned yesterday because none of the five prosecutor's witnesses turned up, Antara reported.Prosecutor Bambang Riyanto could not explain the absence of his witnesses.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Scholars skeptical about Maoist theory
Scholars skeptical about Maoist theory JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's allegation that Maoists masterminded the recent riots received skeptical responses from scientists yesterday.Amien Rais, Kausar Bailusi and Farid Ali were of the opinion that the sectarian violence in Situbondo, East Java,...
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Indonesian seamen queried
Indonesian seamen queried SEOUL (AFP): Twenty Indonesian seamen were in custody Monday after mob violence on a South Korean trawler triggered by an argument over instant noodles, police said."They are under custody here for questioning," a police spokesman in the southern port of Pusan said by...
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Recent riots not affecting investments: Sanyoto
Recent riots not affecting investments: Sanyoto JAKARTA (JP): The riots which have hit several towns in the last few months have not stopped foreign businesspeople investing in Indonesia, State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo said yesterday.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
SIA and Indian group make tieup on airline
SIA and Indian group make tieup on airline NEW DELHI (AFP): India's industry ministry has apparently cleared the way for Singapore Airlines (SIA) to tie up with the country's Tata group to launch an airline here, the Press Trust of India (PTI) said yesterday.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
Govt calculating annual rice price increase
Govt calculating annual rice price increase JAKARTA (JP): The government is calculating this year's annual increase in the producer (floor) price of rice and will announce it later this month, Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said yesterday.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
House approves temporary 25% bus fare hike
House approves temporary 25% bus fare hike JAKARTA (JP): The government will allow bus operators to increase bus fares by 25 percent for seven days prior to Idul Fitri and 10 days after the holiday, which falls on Feb. 9 and Feb. 10.
Tue, 21 Jan 1997
RP police chief expected to resign
RP police chief expected to resign MANILA (AFP): The head of the Philippine National Police (PNP) was expected to resign following the failure of police to capture a fugitive congressman, a spokesman for President Fidel Ramos said yesterday.