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Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Legislature candidates announced
Legislature candidates announced JAKARTA (JP): The National Election Committee will have completed half its preparations for the May 29 election when it releases today its provisional list of 2,303 legislature candidates.Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
'Govt knows what to do with mining projects'
'Govt knows what to do with mining projects' The government has been under fire recently over its plan to develop the Busang gold mine in East Kalimantan with a Canadian joint venture. Critics said the government should postpone the project until it can work it out by itself.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Union leader attacks low minimum wage
Union leader attacks low minimum wage JAKARTA (JP): An official of the Federation of Indonesian Labor Union has criticized the government for failing to significantly raise the minimum wage.Wilhelmus Bhoka, the federation's deputy chairman, said Saturday that in the past 20 years the country's...
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: 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: Death Rider 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:25 My Country 5:30 Creative Program: Karya Tepat Guna 6:00...
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
JSX share expected to keep on rising
JSX share expected to keep on rising JAKARTA (JP): Bullish trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) will continue this week, as the buying sentiment on blue chips is likely to remain strong.Securities analysts said several big capitalized stocks such as Astra International, H.M.
Mon, 20 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.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
'AN-teve' Famili 100
'AN-teve' Famili 100 Between May and November 1996 I wrote three letters to AN-teve for the attention of Sonny Setiawan, the prizes manager, Sonny Tulung, the Famili 100 program manager, and Soraya Perucha, the public relations manager.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Megawati supporters protest office handover
Megawati supporters protest office handover JAKARTA (JP): Supporters of the ousted Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) chairwoman, Megawati Soekarnoputri, protested yesterday the handover of the party's headquarters to the state, saying it would hamper a police probe into the July 27 riots.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Pickpockets between Pulogadung and Bekasi
Pickpockets between Pulogadung and BekasiFrom PelitaThe Pulogadung-Bekasi bus route is rife with pickpockets these days, brazenly operating on public vehicles without showing any remorse. They usually act in groups of four or five to Bekasi, Karawang, Cikampek and Purwakarta.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Plastic firm gets ISO 9002
Plastic firm gets ISO 9002 JAKARTA (JP): Plastic producer PT Impack Pratama has received the ISO 9002 certification from the International Certification Network N.V. KEMA, the company said over the weekend.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Govt to update telecoms policy
Govt to update telecoms policy JAKARTA (JP): The government will continue to update its telecommunication policy as part of its commitment to liberalizing the information technology market, a minister said Friday.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Mia beats China's Gong to win Japan Open
Mia beats China's Gong to win Japan Open TOKYO (AFP): Atlanta Olympic silver medalist Mia Audina of Indonesia captured her biggest title so far yesterday when she breezed past China's Gong Zhichao to win the US$170,000 Japan Open badminton championships.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Hospitals deny lacking waste treatment units
Hospitals deny lacking waste treatment units JAKARTA (JP): Three hospitals denied yesterday reports that they did not have waste treatment facilities.The private Ongko Mulyo hospital in Pulomas, North Jakarta said the hospital had the necessary equipment.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Residents warned of cold lava flood
Residents warned of cold lava flood MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): As Merapi volcano showed no signs calming, officials warned yesterday that heavy rains could wash large amounts of cold lava down on residential areas.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Dumping claims to be assessed factually: Tunky
Dumping claims to be assessed factually: Tunky JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said the government's antidumping committee will determine the validity of each dumping claim filed by Indonesian businesses before raising the issue to the international level.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Soemitro tells youths to keep self-respect
Soemitro tells youths to keep self-respect JAKARTA (JP): Senior military figure Gen. (ret.) Soemitro called on Indonesian youths to be independent and not sell their pride for position or wealth."Young people should grow and develop on their own, and remain confident of their skills and knowledge,"...
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Saving our seas
Saving our seas As travelers know, Indonesia is a land of immense dimensions. With 17,500 islands, Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago to form a single nation-state. Some 6.5 million square kilometers, or three-quarters of the country's total territory, is water.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
MAS under probe, says deputy PM
MAS under probe, says deputy PM KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The government has initiated an inquiry into Malaysia Airline System Bhd (MAS) after reports that the state carrier's service has deteriorated due to lack of staff, Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Sick society
Sick societyFrom MerdekaI read in the Jan. 10 edition of Merdeka that according to Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo, society and officials are "sick". I think there is some truth in Siswono's statement. It was not an overly dramatic assessment as referred to by Adi Sasono (Merdeka, Jan.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Experts favor amending law on judicial power
Experts favor amending law on judicial power JAKARTA (JP): Two legal experts threw their weight Saturday behind the Indonesian Judges Association's proposal that the 1970 law on judicial power be amended to make the judiciary more independent.Soehardjo S.S.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Islamic law encyclopedia praised
Islamic law encyclopedia praised JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher lauds the Ensiklopedi Hukum Islam (Encyclopedia of Islamic Law), launched in Indonesia at a reception Saturday.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
East Java archers opt for training in Surabaya
East Java archers opt for training in Surabaya JAKARTA (JP): Three national archers from East Java have opted to take part in the 19th SEA Games decentralized training program in Surabaya next month.Hendra Setiawan, Dwi Purwanti and Foury Akadiani are to join the program, approved by the Indonesian...
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Police seize 85 Ecstasy pills
Police seize 85 Ecstasy pills JAKARTA (JP): The police seized 85 Ecstasy pills yesterday from 23 youths arrested in a predawn raid at Ancol Dreamland Park, North Jakarta.Eighty-one pills were believed to have been made in Surabaya, East Java, and they usually sold for between Rp 35,000 (US$ 14.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaMondayMaghrib 6:18 p.m.TuesdayImsak 4:20 a.m.Subuh 4:30 a.m.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Bumiputra 1912 reluctant to re-evaluate its assets
Bumiputra 1912 reluctant to re-evaluate its assets JAKARTA (JP): The finance minister's decree on asset reevaluation does not benefit insurance firms with large admitted fixed assets, an insurance firm executive said Friday.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Strike won't hurt local assembling of Cakra cars
Strike won't hurt local assembling of Cakra cars JAKARTA (JP): The assembling of PT Citramobil Nasional's Nenggala and Cakra sedans, which use South Korea's Hyundai Motor Company technology, will not be effected by recent labor strikes in South Korea, a company executive said.
Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Pepper market hots up as shortages squeeze the market
Pepper market hots up as shortages squeeze the market LONDON (AFP): Pepper, king of condiments, has set the spice market alight as the import price continues to advance in leaps and bounds after a series of poor harvests in the key producing countries - Indonesia, Brazil and India.
Sun, 19 Jan 1997
Reclusive Baduy cope with tourism and materialism
Reclusive Baduy cope with tourism and materialismBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): The river straddling the picturesque village of Gajeboh, one of the many highland communities of the reclusive Baduy people of West Java, shimmers translucently in the gentle morning glow.
Sun, 19 Jan 1997
Fires gut buildings but no casualties reported
Fires gut buildings but no casualties reported JAKARTA (JP): Fires ravaged buildings in North, West and South Jakarta yesterday but there were no casualties.The biggest fire destroyed a shoe factory in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, before people had their predawn meal.
Sun, 19 Jan 1997
'Outdoor cafe' offers more than food and beverages
'Outdoor cafe' offers more than food and beveragesBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): You can eat, drink, write a letter or read a book in any cafe. But how about having your hair cut, renting a laser disc, buying a cactus or checking your e-mail? The idea may sound strange, but it is a reality.
Sun, 19 Jan 1997
Education as a commodity for the masses
Education as a commodity for the massesBy Thong Lay Kim The extraordinary growth of higher education in Malaysia will propel the country's industrialization plane. SINGAPORE: Since the late 1980s, Malaysia has embarked on an intensive industrialization program in pursuit of its aspiration to become...
Sun, 19 Jan 1997
Slimming centers lure female clients
Slimming centers lure female clients In the old days, being fat was a symbol of wealth and success. But now the pursuit to throw off unwanted fat is felt to be essential for self esteem, not merely for better health.
Sun, 19 Jan 1997
Mt. Merapi eruption eases, high alert continues
Mt. Merapi eruption eases, high alert continues SEMARANG (JP): Mt. Merapi's volcanic activities eased yesterday but a maximum level alert remained in force.Reports said 5,000 refugees from four villages have gradually returned home in the Kemalang district, Klaten regency, but thousands remained in...
Sun, 19 Jan 1997
Leane Manurung: Being slim needs discipline
Leane Manurung: Being slim needs disciplineBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Leane Manurung was the country's best archer from 1971 to 1983. Now a dedicated nutritionist, she chairs the nutrition department of the School of Medicine at the University of Indonesia.Born on Feb.
Sun, 19 Jan 1997
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSundayMaghrib 6:18 p.m.MondayImsak 4:20 a.m.Subuh 4:30 a.m.
Sun, 19 Jan 1997
Pickpockets on buses
Pickpockets on busesFrom NeracaI would like to remind Jakarta bus passengers to exercise caution during the fasting month. Passengers at this time are very vulnerable to having valuable possessions stolen by pickpockets.
Sun, 19 Jan 1997
Guess What? Neno Warisman
Guess What? Neno Warisman Artist Neno Warisman gave birth to her third child last Friday. She delivered a daughter, weighing 3.75 kilograms and measuring 52 centimeters, at Asih Hospital in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta.
Sun, 19 Jan 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: Mighty Orbots 8:00 Talk Show: Disekitar Kita 8:30 Cooking Program: Masakan Indonesia 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00...
Sun, 19 Jan 1997
Women try various methods to lose weight
Women try various methods to lose weight JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to attract the opposite sex and to be as slim as friends, people have tried all sorts of ways to lose weight. Some have turned out slim and happy, while others were less fortunate.
Sun, 19 Jan 1997
Natural slimming methods believed to be less risky
Natural slimming methods believed to be less risky JAKARTA (JP): Do you want to look thin in a short time? Then come and try our new and modern slimming methods.This is the promise largely advertised by slimming centers in their aggressive newspaper and magazine ad campaigns.
Sun, 19 Jan 1997
Indonesian maid abused
Indonesian maid abused SINGAPORE (DPA): A Singapore grandmother has been fined and sentenced to five months in jail for slapping and splashing hot water on her Indonesian maid, news reports said yesterday.
Sun, 19 Jan 1997
Mia Audina stops Ye's defense at Japan Open
Mia Audina stops Ye's defense at Japan Open TOKYO (AFP): Women's singles favorite Mia Audina of Indonesia ended Chinese world champion Ye Zhaoying's hopes of defending her Japan Open title in the semi-finals of the US$170,000 tournament yesterday.
Sun, 19 Jan 1997
Recipe for becoming slim
Recipe for becoming slim JAKARTA (JP): Leane Manurung, head of the nutrition department of the School of Medicine, University of Indonesia, gives this following suggestions for those who want to change their eating behavior. 09.00 a.m. - Soybean cake or tofu12.
Sun, 19 Jan 1997
Nadya acknowledges her homeland
Nadya acknowledges her homelandBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): There are many television video jockeys (VJs) on the air at the moment, but Nadya Hutagalung of MTV Asia has a special "status" in the eyes of viewers in Indonesia.There are mqny possible reasons for this.
Sun, 19 Jan 1997
Guess What? Arief Budiman
Guess What? Arief Budiman "My life philosophy is what people call panta rei: flowing smoothly like water down a river. I am not striving for something special in my life; I just do what I can do as long as I am able," said Arief Budiman in his farewell comments in a gathering in Hotel Paragon in...
Sun, 19 Jan 1997
Three local motor racers to train in Spain
Three local motor racers to train in Spain JAKARTA (JP): Three Indonesian road-race motorcyclists left the country yesterday to participate in a two-week training course at the Kenny Roberts Training Ranch in Barcelona, Spain, a spokesman said.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Two colorists offer a fresh start to 1997's art scene
Two colorists offer a fresh start to 1997's art sceneBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): The idyllic works of two Indonesian colorists provide a fresh start to this year's art scene.An exhibition of the paintings of Salim Martodiredjo and the watercolors of Benny Setiawan was opened Tuesday at the...
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Clove trade's monopoly still needed: Minister
Clove trade's monopoly still needed: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Subiakto Tjakrawerdaya reaffirmed his support for the private sector monopoly in clove trade yesterday, saying it was still needed to accommodate clove supplies from farmers.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Ramadhan an unexpected boon for Padang restaurant staff
Ramadhan an unexpected boon for Padang restaurant staffBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Ramadhan is a blessing for some Minang (West Sumatra) restaurant workers because during the fasting month they act as the restaurant's owners.
Sat, 18 Jan 1997
Councilors reject 50% bus fare rise
Councilors reject 50% bus fare rise JAKARTA (JP): Councilors rejected yesterday a request to raise intercity bus fares by 50 percent for the Idul Fitri holidays.The Association of Public Transportation Owners's (Organda) city branch made the request Thursday.