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Fri, 17 Jan 1997
More demonstrators face jail terms
More demonstrators face jail terms JAKARTA (JP): A state prosecutor asked the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday to jail four more supporters of Megawati Soekarnoputri, the ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), to eight months each.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Hanoi backs Yangon's bid to join ASEAN
Hanoi backs Yangon's bid to join ASEAN HANOI (Reuter): Vietnam yesterday reiterated its support for Myanmar's early membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and called for closer ties with Yangon.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Scholars urge government to loosen its political grip
Scholars urge government to loosen its political grip JAKARTA (JP): The government should loosen its political grip and allow the people to air aspirations freely, two prominent scholars said Wednesday.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Bank Niaga gets 'BB' rating
Bank Niaga gets 'BB' rating JAKARTA (JP): Standard & Poor's has assigned its 'BB' long- term and 'B' short-term foreign and local currency ratings for Bank Niaga.The international rating agency said in a statement yesterday that the ratings reflected the positive factors of the bank's acceptable...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
No exception for 'student killers'
No exception for 'student killers' JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer defending three students charged with torturing a freshman to death told the West Jakarta District Court yesterday that there was no exception for the indictment.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Firecrackers prohibited
Firecrackers prohibited JAKARTA (JP): The City Public Order Office will conduct raids on the growing army of illegal firecracker traders, a senior official said recently.Head of the office's entertainment division, Toha Reno, said the number of sellers had mushroomed since the start of Ramadhan.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
World number one Mia tested at Japan Open
World number one Mia tested at Japan Open TOKYO (Agencies): Badminton's world number one Mia Audina had to come from behind to beat Marina Andrievskaya of Sweden in the Japan Open yesterday.The 17-year-old Indonesian, who won a silver medal at the Atlanta Olympics, made a series of forehand errors...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Mount Merapi's activity drops
Mount Merapi's activity drops MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): Mount Merapi's activity declined yesterday but residents in nearby villages were asked to remain alert for possible explosions.The 2,968-meter-high volcano still gushed burning lava and spewed hot ash into the air but with less intensity...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Canadian premier ends Manila visit
Canadian premier ends Manila visit MANILA (Reuter): Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien left the Philippines yesterday after a three-day state visit during which he took over chairmanship of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
'Don't buy from scalpers'
'Don't buy from scalpers' JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara, the state-owned domestic air carrier, has called on the public to book tickets at official windows to avoid scalpers.In a statement released yesterday, the company said that people planning to travel to Pangkalpinang (Bangka, South...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Beware rumors, say military
Beware rumors, say military JAMBI, Jambi: The military called on local students of Islamic boarding schools to be careful of rumors spread to create hostility between people of different religions.Local military chief Col.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Police shoot robber
Police shoot robber JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead a man trying to rob a bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicle) passenger on Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, West Jakarta.Taman Sari Police Chief Maj. Arief Darmawan said Edi, alias Dower, 29, stopped the bajaj, held a knife to the woman and demanded her purse...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 16, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter Abadi 1,200 25 5,962,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,325 0...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Concept needed to promote equality
Concept needed to promote equalityFrom MerdekaMacroeconomic data should make us aware that the potential for conflicts triggered by economic disparity is very high. The disparity between national and foreign businesspeople, between the rich and the poor and between indigenous and non-indigenous...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Jalosjos wanted in N. Sulawesi
Jalosjos wanted in N. Sulawesi MANADO, North Sulawesi: The authorities have been searching for a Philippine House of Representatives member wanted by Manila for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl.The Philippine authorities believe Romeo Jalosjos, a lawmaker in President Fidel Ramos' ruling...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Color and politics in Surakarta
Color and politics in Surakarta Surakarta is in the midst of an interesting change. A number of public buildings that were once white have been painted yellow. Public buildings elsewhere are normally whitewashed because it makes them easier to see, especially during the night.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
'Protect marine resources'
'Protect marine resources' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called yesterday for increased efforts to protect Indonesia's vast territorial seas and marine resources, particularly against illegal exploitation by foreigners.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Govt urged to reduce current account deficit
Govt urged to reduce current account deficit JAKARTA (JP): Pressure on the government to take immediate steps to cut the burgeoning current account deficit is growing with more business leaders and academics joining the chorus.Chase Manhattan's senior country officer for Indonesia, Morgan T.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Investment climate 'still the best in ASEAN'
Investment climate 'still the best in ASEAN' JAKARTA (Antara): Indonesia's investment climate is still the best in ASEAN given its abundant natural resources, huge labor force and adequate infrastructure, the director of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Yoshi Suga, said yesterday.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Britain offers scholarships
Britain offers scholarships JAKARTA: The British Embassy offers scholarship programs for Indonesians to study for one year at post-graduate level in the United Kingdom.The Chevening Award scheme, with a total of 60 scholarships, is scheduled for the 1998-99 academic year.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Lippo Life gets ISO 9002
Lippo Life gets ISO 9002 JAKARTA (JP): Insurance company Lippo Life, a subsidiary of Lippo Group, has received International Standards Organization (ISO) 9002 certification from the Switzerland-based Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS).
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Prosecution witnesses recall little in trial of Pakpahan
Prosecution witnesses recall little in trial of Pakpahan JAKARTA (JP): Four witnesses for the prosecution in the trial against labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan said yesterday they could not corroborate allegations that he had made statements that could be construed as undermining the government.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Fishing deregulation criticized
Fishing deregulation criticized JAKARTA (JP): An academic criticized yesterday the government's regulation on the operation of foreign fishing boats, saying it proved that deregulation of fisheries was done "half-heartedly".
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
NU leader Anwar Nurris dies at 56
NU leader Anwar Nurris dies at 56 JAKARTA (JP): M. Anwar Nurris, deputy secretary-general of the Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) died from complications related to his asthma and heart problems at the Harapan Kita hospital here yesterday. He was 56.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Britain defends arms sales to Indonesia
Britain defends arms sales to Indonesia LONDON (Reuter): The government on Wednesday defended the sale of British arms and crowd control equipment to Indonesia but said it had rejected more than a dozen export applications since 1993.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
15 detained over riot
15 detained over riot DILI: East Timor police chief Col. Jusuf Muharam confirmed 15 men were being detained for their involvement in the Dec. 24 riot here in which an army corporal was killed and 11 people injured.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Sheraton Media Hotel opens in Chinatown
Sheraton Media Hotel opens in Chinatown JAKARTA (JP): ITT Sheraton, an international hotel operator, has opened its 10th hotel in Indonesia, the Sheraton Media Hotel and Tower.The 369-room hotel, on Jl.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Growing pain, not sickness: Siswono
Growing pain, not sickness: Siswono JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo believes Indonesian society is suffering from "growing pains" and is not sick as he was purported as saying last week, a fellow cabinet minister said yesterday.
Fri, 17 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.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Planned meeting on 'Green Dragon' dropped
Planned meeting on 'Green Dragon' dropped SURAKARTA (JP): A senior leader of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) ruled out yesterday convening a special meeting to discuss allegations of a plot to discredit the Moslem organization and its leadership.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaFridayMaghrib 6:18 p.m.SaturdayImsak 4:18 a.m.Subuh 4:28 a.m.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Military vow to eliminate hoodlums
Military vow to eliminate hoodlums JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso promised yesterday to get rid of hoodlums if they continue to disturb people.As the military gives its full attention to security it will eliminate the hoodlums whose criminal acts like extortion cause...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Metropolitan, Hitachi sign deal
Metropolitan, Hitachi sign dealJP/afs JAKARTA (JP): Japan's Hitachi Ltd has agreed to provide technical assistance to PT Metropolitan Bayu Industri, an air conditioner maker in Karawang, West Java.Hitachi, under an agreement signed here yesterday, will transfer its latest technology to Metropolitan...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Indonesian artwork in spotlight at World Economic Forum
Indonesian artwork in spotlight at World Economic ForumBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): When the 1,700 guests of the World Economic Forum (WEF) meet in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 31, Indonesia's delegation is hoping that the gathering won't be just another excuse for talking shop.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Market firm told to give roadside vendors space
Market firm told to give roadside vendors space JAKARTA (JP): PD Pasar Jaya, the city-owned market firm, should immediately provide space for sidewalk vendors during Ramadhan because they had already worsened traffic, Deputy Governor for Administrative Affairs Idroes said yesterday.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
National boxers to fight in Teheran
National boxers to fight in Teheran JAKARTA (JP): Selected national boxers being groomed for the 19th SEA Games, are scheduled to take part in a tournament in Iran next month.The Indonesian Boxing Association's secretary-general, Didiet Sudijoto, said Wednesday that the association is to send three...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Chandra hits record output
Chandra hits record output JAKARTA (JP): The country's olefin producer PT Chandra Asri produced 381,000 metric tons of ethylene in 1996, marking the company's impressive performance in 1996.The company stated that the firm also produced 216,500 metric tons of propylene for PT Tri Polyta Indonesia...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Transportation body wants 50% fare hike
Transportation body wants 50% fare hike JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Public Transportation Owners (Organda) city branch has urged the city to raise intercity bus fares by 50 percent for the Idul Fitri holidays.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
House members support bill on futures trading
House members support bill on futures trading JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives, except those from the United Development Party (PPP), pledged yesterday to fully support a bill on domestic futures commodity trading.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Govt submits bill on citizen mobilization
Govt submits bill on citizen mobilization JAKARTA (JP): A new bill authorizes the president to mobilize citizens to the battle front if the Armed Forces exerting all its force is unable to stop a threat.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Elmi Hotel: Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 42-44: - Qemi Club: Karaoke, daily, 8 p.m. to 10.30; Disco, daily, 12.30 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Puri R and Dankdut Group, Sunday, 10.30 p.m. to 12.30 a.m.; Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Nikko Securities launches mutual fund
Nikko Securities launches mutual fund JAKARTA (JP): PT Nikko Securities launched yesterday a new open-end mutual fund -- the Nikko Inti Nusantara Mutual Fund -- into the domestic capital market.Harianto Solichin, a director of Nikko, said the company expected to generate around Rp 1 trillion...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
New shopping guide
New shopping guide JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tourism Foundation and PT Panca Mitra Setia will jointly publish a tourism book.The book titled The Indonesian Shopping Guide Book will contain information and guidelines for both domestic and foreign tourists on tourist facilities, including hotels...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
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 5:30 Culture Program: Lingkar Budaya Upacara Ruwatan...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Higher Asian exports boost Dubai's trade
Higher Asian exports boost Dubai's trade DUBAI (AFP): Higher imports from Japan and other southeast Asian countries boosted Dubai's trade by more than 10 percent in 1996 and pushed cargo volume to a record level, officials said yesterday.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Composer tried for cheating
Composer tried for cheating JAKARTA (JP): A composer and a businesswoman were tried in the Central Jakarta District Court Wednesday for allegedly embezzling more than Rp 200 million.Composer James Freddy Sundah and businesswoman Loeloe Pudjiastuti S.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
S'pore losing export edge to neighbors
S'pore losing export edge to neighbors SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore is losing ground in export competitiveness against emerging "tigers" Malaysia and Thailand but gaining against East Asian and industrial countries, according to results of a study published yesterday.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
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.
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Agency warns of more rains
Agency warns of more rains JAKARTA (JP): The Meteorological and Geophysics Agency has warned that heavy rains are expected to hit much of Indonesia, including Jakarta, until March.The agency's prediction and climate service head, Endro Santoso, was quoted by Antara Wednesday as saying heavy...
Fri, 17 Jan 1997
Only 23 of 98 hospitals have waste treatment units
Only 23 of 98 hospitals have waste treatment units JAKARTA (JP): Only 23 of Jakarta's 98 hospitals have waste treatment systems, according to the city environmental bureau.The head of the bureau's control division, J.B.